the best head gasket

[shockload]

i am getting ready to do a head gasket again. i am tired of a stockish head gasket . what is the best head gasket? the ka-s potential is limited to uch by its head gasket. i know that o-ringing and running a copper head gasket yields the most unlimited numbers but i need one to run smooth deck for about 2 months on 30 psi or 500ish whp.

[sunnys14]

cometic MLS head gasket would be a good choice. just remember to get the block and head decked and you should be fine.

[nissanfanatic]

Try using ARP head studs. They hold my engine together pretty well with stock head gasket.

[C-Kwik]

You should consider the reason you are replacing the head gasket. Considering even a stock headgasket is sandwiched in such a tight space under high torque, you would likely need to be making forces only seen under detonation or you are atcually lifting the heads. I'd be looking for a remedy to eliminate the casue of your blown headgasket rather than trying t think of a better headgasket as the solution.

[nissanfanatic]

You should consider the reason you are replacing the head gasket. Considering even a stock headgasket is sandwiched in such a tight space under high torque, you would likely need to be making forces only seen under detonation or you are atcually lifting the heads. I'd be looking for a remedy to eliminate the casue of your blown headgasket rather than trying t think of a better headgasket as the solution.

Exactly. Same thing I have been preaching since I replaced my headgasket...

Stock head bolts are kinda weak...but still... I think the only reason mine popped was attempted 17psi on pump gas with misfiring..

[ka24detsx]

the best is a stocker with arp's...its been proven to 30psi and 500whp...i got rid of my cometic due to leaking issues...i had my head machined to a mirror finish prior to the install and something caused it to leak..id avoid it...im back to stock and very happy...

[KATwo40]

^^^

This is what I've chosen to use in my built engine. I went with a stock-spec Rock Gasket brand HG and ARP's. We'll see what she handles soon enough.

[shockload]

my key problem was using some stock head bolts on high boost, always lifted instantly on 25 psi.