Blown headgasket?

Awyman18 · 04-09-2011, 01:39 PM

hey no theres no milky oil, nothing in the radiator, so i caught it really really early, but idk if i should get the stock hg because ive heard its alot more forgiving? Instead of a metal one

Green7mgte · 04-09-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Awyman18

but idk if i should get the stock hg because ive heard its alot more forgiving? Instead of a metal one

you don't need a metal HG. not unless your planning on running 30# or more of boost. A larger question you should be asking yourself is do I want bolts vs studs.. bolts are fine and thats what ive used. studs are better but not defiantly needed. just remember to torque them above spec.

Awyman18 · 04-09-2011, 11:25 PM

hey and no i plan on keeping it at its 6-7# of boost, but i think im going to get studs, but ive seen like..stone Hg's, and graphite hg's and wondering..like wats the difference, etc etc, wat HG do u have ur supra by chance? and wat should i torque the bolts or studs to depending on wat i get?

Green7mgte · 04-11-2011, 12:49 AM

cosmetic hg w/ stock bolts torqued to..shit idk 85lbs? i dont recall. studs are what.. 95.. who said 112?

Awyman18 · 04-13-2011, 11:59 PM

ok thanks for the help, i think im going to order some arp studs, and order a ishino head gasket kit for it. I heard ishino made the originals for toyota sooo thought i should go with that

87hilux7mge · 04-14-2011, 06:15 AM

if you plan on keeping boost stock, the ARP rod bolts are way enough for you. the problem with the studs is you cant just drop the head on and go cuz the nuts dont fit through the bolt holes, stuff gets in the way.

i have studs but i got a stupid good deal. they just take more finesse than the bolts. as for gasket kits, any full kit will work. personally fel-pro has good ones, and their hg's meet or exceed factory specs (definitely wanted) and are quality controlled.

go with the bolts unless you get a good deal, and when you install them, feed them through the head, then thread the nuts almost all the way down, then carefully set the head down, and use an allen key to thread the studs into the block until they are snugged. then tighten the nuts down to spec.

bolts are much easier, and in your case more than enough, just my opinion

Awyman18 · 04-14-2011, 06:25 PM

yea i heard they are lol but we will see, depending on the price..like if its only a $10-$20 difference i might as well get the studs u kno? But ive heard fel-pro is good too, i just need to do some research...ive been so busy and the weather has been so perfect to take that targa top off and go cruising so im pumped to get it fixed. thanks for all the replies!

04-11-2011, 12:49 AM	#4
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	cosmetic hg w/ stock bolts torqued to..shit idk 85lbs? i dont recall. studs are what.. 95.. who said 112? __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

04-14-2011, 06:15 AM	#6
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	if you plan on keeping boost stock, the ARP rod bolts are way enough for you. the problem with the studs is you cant just drop the head on and go cuz the nuts dont fit through the bolt holes, stuff gets in the way. i have studs but i got a stupid good deal. they just take more finesse than the bolts. as for gasket kits, any full kit will work. personally fel-pro has good ones, and their hg's meet or exceed factory specs (definitely wanted) and are quality controlled. go with the bolts unless you get a good deal, and when you install them, feed them through the head, then thread the nuts almost all the way down, then carefully set the head down, and use an allen key to thread the studs into the block until they are snugged. then tighten the nuts down to spec. bolts are much easier, and in your case more than enough, just my opinion __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.

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04-09-2011, 01:39 PM	#1
Awyman18 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus Posts: 151	hey no theres no milky oil, nothing in the radiator, so i caught it really really early, but idk if i should get the stock hg because ive heard its alot more forgiving? Instead of a metal one

04-09-2011, 11:25 PM	#3
Awyman18 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus Posts: 151	hey and no i plan on keeping it at its 6-7# of boost, but i think im going to get studs, but ive seen like..stone Hg's, and graphite hg's and wondering..like wats the difference, etc etc, wat HG do u have ur supra by chance? and wat should i torque the bolts or studs to depending on wat i get?

04-13-2011, 11:59 PM	#5
Awyman18 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus Posts: 151	ok thanks for the help, i think im going to order some arp studs, and order a ishino head gasket kit for it. I heard ishino made the originals for toyota sooo thought i should go with that

04-14-2011, 06:25 PM	#7
Awyman18 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus Posts: 151	yea i heard they are lol but we will see, depending on the price..like if its only a $10-$20 difference i might as well get the studs u kno? But ive heard fel-pro is good too, i just need to do some research...ive been so busy and the weather has been so perfect to take that targa top off and go cruising so im pumped to get it fixed. thanks for all the replies!