Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Power, Head Gasket, Boost.

[pathaymond]

I just had my truck turned up I am at about 380 Hp Really nice. but I drove it 500 miles and blew a Head Gasket. Oil in radiator mess. anyway its all fixed now. My concern was and still is that I will have a repeat of this problem. I am told by what I hope to be a very trust worthy service shop That my upgrades did not directly cause my Head Gasket to blow. I want to believe this but cant seem to get past it. I can quickly make 34+ boost, egts are very low preturbo readings compared to before. we have turbo to tail 4 Inch exhaust. All opinions will be appreciated I try not to just lay into the boost all at once and try to stay out of those high numbers. I always have allowed the engine to be nice and warm before I really use the power it has. I feel like I baby the truck but there are those times when I am not at all in the baby it situation hard pulls or the Green light launch. Thanks for your experience and input Happy Holidays Patrick

 

[JohnE]

I've been told that highly advanced injection timing will take out a head gasket faster than boost up to 40 psi.

 

[pathaymond]

I am set at 16 on the timing. and do not think I can make the 40 boost #. Thanks for the reply. Patrick

 

[Jim Fulmer]

pathaymond



I realize I'm probably on borrowed time but I run 15. 5 timing with 60 PSI and have no problems as of yet... . (I'm knocking on the desk now)! Al of PDR told mt the head gasket should... . repeat should be ok at the 50-60 PSI level but there are allot of factors in there.



Jim

 

[illflem]

Jim how about your intercooler though, it's only rated to 50 psi.

 

[pathaymond]

Thanks for the input guys keep talking please I just need a little piece of mind so far I am encouraged I am ok thanks for the replys and Merry Christmas Patrick

 

[JohnE]

Patrick;

16° timing is still in the safe zone.

Now, you didn't say how <em>&quot;I just had my truck turned up I am at about 380 Hp Really nice. &quot; </em> Propane and/or nitrous (AKA <em>drugs</em>) are notorious head gasket venters.



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[TxDieselKid]

Originally posted by JohnE

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[Jim Fulmer]

Jim how about your intercooler though, it's only rated to 50 psi.



Bill, I guess if it blows then it just blows and I'll deal with it then, I just never think about it or the head gasket either but don't go beyond 60 PSI.



Jim

 

[pathaymond]

Drugs are not part of my mods. I did the usual engine stuff and auto transmission stuff. Sounds Like I should just drive the beast and not worry over the head gasket blowing Thanks for the replies