Headgasket??

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skdline63
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hey guys just wondering if u could help me out, i just opened up my ca18det to do the bearings and found it had a few scratches in one of the bores, so iv had it bored out to put in forged pistons 20tho oversize. just wondering wat hav u guys found the best type of headgasket is? HKS, Trust etc. Do i need a headgasket with a bigger bore size seen its getn bigger pistons? Also wat thickness should i be using? im having the block and head planned so they are gona be nice and straight coz it will hav 18 pound though it. thanks any help would be awsome,


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Bwana
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Car: Denali
Location: Escondido, CA

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I run a OEM gasket with ARP studs. I blew the stock gasket with stock bolts at 22psi. The OEM gasket seals well, is cheap and is readily available. With ARP studs you'll be gtg.


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