purcashing 1987 toyota supra soon, YAY! HG questions inside.

Murd · 02-05-2007, 03:29 AM

You don't need a metal head gasket if you're going to be running stock boost or slightly over stock. Just make sure it's torqued to 70-80ft/lbs. If you're not getting the block lapped you're probably better off NOT getting a metal head gasket as well... Both surfaces need to be extremely smooth to use a metal one. Get a stock head gasket kit from toyota, it should have all the parts you need in it, grommets and all. I'd suggest still taking the head to a machine shop however.

02-05-2007, 03:29 AM	#6
Murd 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 233	You don't need a metal head gasket if you're going to be running stock boost or slightly over stock. Just make sure it's torqued to 70-80ft/lbs. If you're not getting the block lapped you're probably better off NOT getting a metal head gasket as well... Both surfaces need to be extremely smooth to use a metal one. Get a stock head gasket kit from toyota, it should have all the parts you need in it, grommets and all. I'd suggest still taking the head to a machine shop however. __________________ 1989 N/A Targa 5spd. Metallic Grey, w/grey interior. No mods done.