Another BHG

supramacist · 02-20-2008, 10:54 PM

HKS Stopper MHG.
ARP head studs.

And you can beat on it till the cows come home.
You're going to need some machine work as well.

suprasabre · 02-20-2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supramacist

HKS Stopper MHG.
ARP head studs.

And you can beat on it till the cows come home.
You're going to need some machine work as well.

I plan on taking the head in and have it machined, but not the block if I can help it. Since I don't plan on racing the car (except when trying to get on the freeway), I think a metal head gasket would be overkill and too expensive since you need the block machined as well.

ARP Studs are at the top of the list though.

supramacist · 02-20-2008, 11:49 PM

You can get by with the block not beeing machined.
If you resurface it by hand.

The mhg price is nothing compared to real fix instead of a band aid.

Good Luck

ddmcse · 02-21-2008, 01:20 AM

if you're not boosting you are fine with a regular gasket and it will seal better than a metal at this point

supramacist · 02-21-2008, 02:10 AM

Right on.

I hear of guys using the reman's gasket from the dealership with arp hardware..

Felpro, I have never heard anything good about.
Cometic is mixed at 50/50.

Have you thought of a "beaded" gasket?

I personally would still look at what HKS has to offer.

Hope this helps.

suprasabre · 02-21-2008, 06:51 PM

Okay, to use a metal head gasket, what can I do to the block to "clean it up enough" so a "bead" type gasket would work?

Also, I see the different thicknesses of the gaskets, how do I know (other then a stock 1.2mm) which to use? I'm assuming of course that this engine has never had the head gasket replaced.

From HSK Website:

11116-153195TOYOTA Supra 1986.5-1992 ; Engine Code: 7MG(T)EBead86-1.2$110.00

What other things do I need to know about the metal gaskets that hasn't been said so far?

I've been reading the different websites on it, but are there some that go into details about cleaning up the block?

I figure, if I'm going to this much trouble, doing it right would be nice.

And of course, thanks for the info so far!

h8z2luze · 02-21-2008, 07:50 PM

I just used a sanding block with very fine grit wet/dry sand paper after cleaning all the gasket material off. I used ARP Bolts and i was fine.... till i burned out a rod bearing but thats not the problem of the gasket or bolts lol. I used a regualr gasket the first time drove it maybe 100 miles and it blew again so ya the metal gasket is worth it by far.

02-21-2008, 01:20 AM	#4
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	if you're not boosting you are fine with a regular gasket and it will seal better than a metal at this point __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

02-21-2008, 06:51 PM	#6
suprasabre Stock Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 13	Okay, to use a metal head gasket, what can I do to the block to "clean it up enough" so a "bead" type gasket would work? Also, I see the different thicknesses of the gaskets, how do I know (other then a stock 1.2mm) which to use? I'm assuming of course that this engine has never had the head gasket replaced. From HSK Website: 11116-153195TOYOTA Supra 1986.5-1992 ; Engine Code: 7MG(T)EBead86-1.2$110.00 What other things do I need to know about the metal gaskets that hasn't been said so far? I've been reading the different websites on it, but are there some that go into details about cleaning up the block? I figure, if I'm going to this much trouble, doing it right would be nice. And of course, thanks for the info so far! __________________ Bob 89 Supra N/A 05 Honda ST1300 (motorcycle)

02-21-2008, 07:50 PM	#7
h8z2luze 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 338	I just used a sanding block with very fine grit wet/dry sand paper after cleaning all the gasket material off. I used ARP Bolts and i was fine.... till i burned out a rod bearing but thats not the problem of the gasket or bolts lol. I used a regualr gasket the first time drove it maybe 100 miles and it blew again so ya the metal gasket is worth it by far. __________________ 1989 Supra 7MGE MK3 5-speed project... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2385505

02-20-2008, 10:54 PM	#1
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	HKS Stopper MHG. ARP head studs. And you can beat on it till the cows come home. You're going to need some machine work as well.

02-20-2008, 11:49 PM	#3
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	You can get by with the block not beeing machined. If you resurface it by hand. The mhg price is nothing compared to real fix instead of a band aid. Good Luck

02-21-2008, 02:10 AM	#5
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Right on. I hear of guys using the reman's gasket from the dealership with arp hardware.. Felpro, I have never heard anything good about. Cometic is mixed at 50/50. Have you thought of a "beaded" gasket? I personally would still look at what HKS has to offer. Hope this helps.