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toon1 |
Feb 6 2006, 05:23 PM
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I was told to start a new thread on this one.
I want to remove the head gasket from my 1.7. Can I remove the head gasket and still use the stock base gasket? I know there are replacement base gaskets to bring it back to stock compression but, will leaving the stock base gasket raise the compression too much? I can't find the link to the calculator to look this up. Sorry if it seems like I'm (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dead horse.gif) but thanks for the info |
Mueller |
Feb 6 2006, 05:29 PM
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engine calculator
not too sure how thick the head gasket is, I'm taking a wild guess and say it would raise the compression up .5 over what it is now.... best bet is to measure everything or just take a chance..... |
toon1 |
Feb 6 2006, 05:42 PM
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the calc. wants to know deck hight and head cc. Where can I find that info?
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Mueller |
Feb 6 2006, 05:51 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(toon1 @ Feb 6 2006, 04:42 PM) the calc. wants to know deck hight and head cc. Where can I find that info? measuring is the only way to know......if you have access to a factory manual, it "might" tell you want the numbers are or should be for a factory spec engine... |
Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 6 2006, 06:05 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Why would you ever want to remove the head gaskets? The Cap'n
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ClayPerrine |
Feb 6 2006, 06:13 PM
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Here we go again.....
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SirAndy |
Feb 6 2006, 06:42 PM
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toon1 |
Feb 6 2006, 07:08 PM
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I didn't want to make this a (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/popcorn[1].gif) eating sesion.
I came upon a thread where Jake( a man who is well respected in this area) had talked about removing them. He made the same statement in my thread about R.P. oil and also said it was recamendedby VW and Porsche. Since my motor is apart, now is a good time to do it. |
Mueller |
Feb 6 2006, 07:24 PM
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QUOTE(toon1 @ Feb 6 2006, 06:08 PM) I didn't want to make this a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) eating sesion. I came upon a thread where Jake( a man who is well respected in this area) had talked about removing them. He made the same statement in my thread about R.P. oil and also said it was recamendedby VW and Porsche. Since my motor is apart, now is a good time to do it. and the Cap'n is a dealer trained Porsche mechanic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I think this falls into who is helping you build the motor, install the gasket and have problems and Jake will say "told you so"....don't install the gasket and have problems, the Cap'n will say "told you so" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) damned if you, damned if you don't (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) do what you feel comfortable with......both solutions have been proven to work...... |
Al Meredith |
Feb 6 2006, 08:06 PM
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My son was running 12 X 1 CR on an 1800CC E production motor. We did use ARP hardware but no head gasket and even at 7500 RPM never had a leaking problem.
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toon1 |
Feb 6 2006, 08:16 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Feb 6 2006, 04:05 PM) Why would you ever want to remove the head gaskets? The Cap'n what are the advantags of leaving them in? |
toon1 |
Feb 7 2006, 12:59 AM
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SirAndy |
Feb 7 2006, 01:01 AM
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alpha434 |
Feb 7 2006, 01:11 AM
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Qiuck solution. Do one or the other and don't have any problems. Then tell one of the "i told you so." Then they'll hate you and never want to talk to you again. This is a very trivial topic. There has obviously been success both ways. If you KNOW what you're doing, then go the advanced route and try the gasketless system. If you have to ask how to measure deck height and head spce, then go with the gasket, like from factory. And that's probly the only advantage. You won't have to calculate anything and you're less likely to make a mistake. From what I can tell, this is a quick and easy way to change compression ratios, and that's all. ++compreeion= ++octane. Usually. |
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Rand |
Feb 7 2006, 01:18 AM
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Extra butter flavor. Mmmmm. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/popcorn[1].gif)
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alpha434 |
Feb 7 2006, 01:20 AM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
On the other hand.... I want someone to do it and document results before I do it to two or three engines. So, If you want to take the hard route anyway, I'll help ya anyway I can. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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Rand |
Feb 7 2006, 01:22 AM
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Crap, what's with all these kernels in the bottom of the bag! /hijack. Fresh bag please. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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Aaron Cox |
Feb 7 2006, 01:25 AM
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alpha434 |
Feb 7 2006, 01:39 AM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
No more tomfoolery. Eat popcorn and pizza elsewhere! toon1 started this thread because someone told him this was going to be the only way to get lotsa input. And what do you guys let him have??? Me! God knows that he could seriously injure himself or his ancient ancestors with me around!
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Rand |
Feb 7 2006, 01:44 AM
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Thanks for bringing us back to reality Alpha. Seriously now. Ahem. Back to the last question:
What are the advantages to leaving the head gaskets in? |
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