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Datsun84Z
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Hey everyone,

I am currently working on a KA-T 95 240SX. After three years of being boosted, the head gasket finally decided to blow, causing oil to mix with the coolant. I am wanting to put in a cometic gasket and arp head studs. Was just curious of a reliable and reputable place to buy them at a decent price.

Thanks again,

Vincent.


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driven_
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no!

Fel-Pro Head Gasket + ARP

that is all.

EDIT:wanna buy my Fel-Pro?

its never been opened.

$60 + shipping and paypal.

Datsun84Z
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why do you say that all I need is the felpro gasket and ARPs?

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neverlift
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because cory made 500+ on felpro and 11mm studs

a new in box felpro cost me 29with tax

arp from our lovely vendor section was under a 100 buxthat is all

Datsun84Z
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neverlift wrote:because cory made 500+ on felpro and 11mm studs

a new in box felpro cost me 29with tax

arp from our lovely vendor section was under a 100 buxthat is all
Can you send me some links and/or some info on where I can get a cheap Felpro? I'd appreciate it!

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neverlift
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http://www.autozone.com/autozo...asket

autozone it went up a couple bux. price may vary at your local store though, IDK.

Datsun84Z
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Cool, the Felpro gasket is an MLS gasket...and for alot cheaper! Thanks for the advice! Waiting on the head to get finished at the machine shop now.

-Vincent

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neverlift
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good luck, yeah stock gasket is mls type, however cometic is "better" but I knew a guy(sr) that had a LOT of issues with sealing coolant. I love felpro.

240dx
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Do not use Fel pro for your KA_T exhaust manifold.mine popped after 2 weeks.Im now waiting for my cometic gasket

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nissan_slider
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Mr. Gasket makes a good exhuast gasket, its made out of copper. You can get it at any Auto Zone. Its maybe $25 bucks.

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neverlift
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and it sucks IMHO, I think that was one of the biggest wastes I literally had to crush it via the manifold to get a decent seal. Still leaked some. Now its about sealed but thats a stock header/am header/2 t3 manifolds... only good thing about it is being reusable... but thats my opinion

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upsdude
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i think in order to have a metal hg fit properly, you'd have to have your block decked and polished to a mirror finish...if not the gasket and the block won't seal properly...that is the info i got after watching the ka24 build dvd from that guy that makes the videos at his shop. if that's the wrong info i'd like to know


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