[Supras] (no subject)

[Tom Johnson]

Here's my $.02:

1) I've heard that the HKS is very good.  I have a Cometic metal head  
gasket and I have been very happy with it so far.  I've heard good  
things about their products.  One minor thing to note was that they  
had a rivet placed in a bad location (clashed with the head and block)  
so they suggested that I remove it.  I did and no problems, but it was  
initially concerning.  I think they are revising the design (or may  
have done it already - I bought it back in '04).

2) I too have the ARP head studs.  Highly recommended.

3) As was said below, it depends on how handy you think you are and of  
course how much time you can dedicate to the project.  Also, if your  
head or block needs to be resurfaced that of course will need a  
machine shop.  Also as said below, prepare for other costs too.

4) Yup, see above with the Cometic.

5) Yup.  I have a Defi boost gauge.  Seems to work well.

Tom

On Apr 9, 2009, at 2:39 PM, b2nice84 at aol.com wrote:

> Forgot to add to question 3:
>
> You will be buying more then just a head gasket and head bolts.?You  
> will need money for extra's since you have the head off.
>
> - Timing belt
> - Timing belt tensioner
> - Replace any old hoses
> - Exhaust gasket (on head, turbo, and donut "down pipe)
> - Intake manifold gasket
>
> This is just what pops into my head right now.
>
> B
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: b2nice84 at aol.com
> To: supras at supras.com
> Sent: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:34 am
> Subject: Re: [Supras] (no subject)
>
>
> Wow lots of questions.? Best if numbered.
>
> 1. Best Metal Head Gasket?
>
> I cannot be sure on brand.?I myself had a HKS 2.0mm bead type.?  
> Since I had the head shaved, I wanted to try and keep the same  
> distance from the top of the piston?to the valves. I got the bead  
> type?mainly because of price.
>
> 2. Beast head bolts or head studs?
>
> I got ARP head studs.?The head studs are a little easier to work  
> with then the head bolts.?The Toyota head bolts are crap.?They  
> stretch too much during heating and cooling cycles resulting in  
> blown head gaskets.?
>
> 3. Should you change the head gasket yourself or to a shop?
>
> This depends on your capabilities.?Do you know how to wrench?? Do  
> you have time?? Time is money so figure out how much your time is  
> worth.?If it is cheaper then a mechanic, do it yourself or if you  
> just plain enjoy working on your own car.?Make sure you have the  
> supra bible and you have some know how on working on cars.?Everyone  
> can learn if they have the time,?drive,?and don't mind bleeding once  
> and a while.
>
> 4. Are there fitment problems?
>
> I myself did not have any fitment problems with the HKS metal head  
> gasket nor the head bolts. Some others say they had problems with  
> other head gaskets (The rivets get in the way).
>
> 5. How do you test a manual boost if I have it closed all the way?
>
> Best to get a boost meter that will read higher then what you boost  
> controller will go.?I got the Greddy boost meter.?Works fine with me  
> since I do not want to boost more then 15 psi or 1 bar.
>
> 6. How do I post pictures?
>
> Maybe attach the photos to the email or copy and paste.? May want to  
> warn people so they don't have to open it and look at the pictures  
> in the subject of the e-mail.
>
> 7. Extra
>
> Adding information into the subject line of the e-mail can help  
> people understand what you are really asking and not really have to  
> number the questions for you. heheh
>
> B
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: john p <longjohn_69_3 at hotmail.com>
> To: supras at supras.com
> Sent: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:34 am
> Subject: [Supras] (no subject)
>
>
>
>
> im in the process of doin the mhg ...any advice with what is best  
> and iv never
> opened her up like this b4.... should i take the challenge or send  
> it to the
> shop...lol! i was told i might run into some fittment problems.
>
>
> i got manual boost on her!, i dont know what it runs at so i keep it  
> closed,
> im curious on how u test a manual boost?
>
> how do you post pics on here?
>
>
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