which is better

jon_570 · 07-16-2007, 04:45 AM

about your research thing. i have researched and ive seen people use the OEM gasket and have no problems as long as they stay under 10psi. i have HEARD others say not to do it to just get the metal one and deck the head and block.. but i dont want to sped money on the current motor in it.

yes i know the JDM motor will need a rebuild. it will get one along with a bunch of other parts. the JDM motor will receive a metal HG

now. i would like a certain answer on if its fine to pull the head. use ARP bolts and a stock OEM headgasket torqued to 75ft/lbs on a non decked head and block. the head will be checked for warpage and so will the block both will receive a good look over a few times.

i do have the right to be under the hood or whatever you say. im at a School Called Wyotech for training to be an auto technician and i know all the workings of the motor and other $hit attached to it. i just want a simple yes its alright to do this or no it isnt.

jon_570 · 07-16-2007, 04:53 AM

NEVERMIND..someone from TN helped me..

supramacist · 07-16-2007, 05:15 AM

I have heard of some guys running the set up you are speaking of.

IMO, it's risky. If you're going to put the money and time into resurfacing the head and the block. Why take the risk.

Honestly I think they both have close to the same success and fail rate.

It's about the quallity of work that's put to it.

I wasn't trying to give you attitude..., wich you clearly took it as.

In the end it's you that has to decide. You know better than anyone how you drive. If you don't tend to drive hard makes a difference.

I went with metal because I know how I drive. I'm sorry if you were offended. I meant you no disrespect. I re-read my post and I can see how you took it the way that you did.

07-16-2007, 04:45 AM	#1
jon_570 Stock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 5	about your research thing. i have researched and ive seen people use the OEM gasket and have no problems as long as they stay under 10psi. i have HEARD others say not to do it to just get the metal one and deck the head and block.. but i dont want to sped money on the current motor in it. yes i know the JDM motor will need a rebuild. it will get one along with a bunch of other parts. the JDM motor will receive a metal HG now. i would like a certain answer on if its fine to pull the head. use ARP bolts and a stock OEM headgasket torqued to 75ft/lbs on a non decked head and block. the head will be checked for warpage and so will the block both will receive a good look over a few times. i do have the right to be under the hood or whatever you say. im at a School Called Wyotech for training to be an auto technician and i know all the workings of the motor and other $hit attached to it. i just want a simple yes its alright to do this or no it isnt.

07-16-2007, 04:53 AM	#2
jon_570 Stock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 5	NEVERMIND..someone from TN helped me..

07-16-2007, 05:15 AM	#3
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I have heard of some guys running the set up you are speaking of. IMO, it's risky. If you're going to put the money and time into resurfacing the head and the block. Why take the risk. Honestly I think they both have close to the same success and fail rate. It's about the quallity of work that's put to it. I wasn't trying to give you attitude..., wich you clearly took it as. In the end it's you that has to decide. You know better than anyone how you drive. If you don't tend to drive hard makes a difference. I went with metal because I know how I drive. I'm sorry if you were offended. I meant you no disrespect. I re-read my post and I can see how you took it the way that you did.