Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Head Gasket

[HALLAS]

Trying to find the most boost ran on a stock head gasket I am currently running 46 psi . Please post your psi Thanks

 

[ndurbin]

I've heard as high as 60

 

[DRAG DIESEL]

60+ here (that's where the gauge stops) no oring, stock headbolts.

 

[HALLAS]

Drag diesel is that a autometer gauge you are using? I am fabing up a hx55 right now and some custom injectors I am using a autometer 60 psi gauge and plan to put a inline blow off valve, was going to be at 55psi maybe at 60 psi now thanks for the info

 

[onestackdram]

It should hold 60 psi from time to time. But I would NOT count on that being a permant fix. Infact I wouldn't run it up their too often at all. Plan on doing something to take care of your head fairly soon before something BAD happens and it's more expensive than it could have been.



JMHO



Russell

 

[Jim Fulmer]

I ran at 55-60 for 6 months with the Twins.



Jim

 

[DRAG DIESEL]

Originally posted by HALLAS

Drag diesel is that a autometer gauge you are using?

Yes.

 

[HALLAS]

Jim did you blow your head gasket or just decide to upgrade

 

[Reb.B]

Buddy of mine in Indiana hits 75 psi with his stock head gasket. Ht3b and 35 w/40 housing. Says it gonna go one of these days, but until then he ain't touchn' a thang, and i don't blame him. I think alot of it is checking your head bolts from time to time, and making sure the engine is warm enough to run hard.

 

[Reb.B]

oh, on my truck most i ran is 62 on stock gasket and crossed my fingers the whole time, . . single turbo

 

[datablitz]

this is kind of a related question, not trying to steal attention, but how much can the stock turbo/injectors make? i just have an air filter and a tst plate, with the adjustable elbow... . can i turn it up much? will it affect preformance much?

 

[TurboTweaker]

Datablitz

You can run it full tilt but you have to watch you egt's. i have installed a #6 in dads truck and run it about 3/4 way ahead. point being it doesnt matter where it is it will still make power,BUT you have to watch your egt's. just watchout cuz your auto will crapout on you.



go balls to the walls or get out of the drivers seat.

Andy