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> head gasket, what size
post Jun 15, 2004 - 4:29 PM
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i need to know what thickness i need to get of the APEXi head gasket,
1.1, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1
my pistons are like 8.5 i think, but not sure, there wiesco coated but i don't have them with me right now.\

but i need to know asap so it can get here before the engine


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post Jun 16, 2004 - 1:22 PM
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anybody?
i need to order this today, if i can't get an answer i will order the 1.8 i think


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post Jun 16, 2004 - 9:42 PM
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well it was too late by the time i had a chance to order it

can someone please tell me what the best size is, i want to get as much power out of it while keeping it street drivable


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post Jun 16, 2004 - 11:56 PM
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go to www.optionsauto.com (i think) and look at their 4age head gaskets. it says the size and what it changes the compression to. I figured i'd shoot for no lower than 9:1 and I think stock gaskets are 1.0 mm, so 1.8 should have you up some from 8.5:1
post Jun 17, 2004 - 10:23 AM
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i need a 3sgte head gasket don't i
don't i want something in the mid 8's if i want to run high boost
so why no lower than 9:1


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post Jun 17, 2004 - 10:24 AM
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oh and parts411.com is the cheapest site i can find, they are way cheapper than options auto salon


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