7m head gasket

suprra_boy · 11-10-2011, 11:01 PM

i need a head gasket for 7m im getting a metal with arp studs first of all is there a certain brand someone would recommend and i heard of when putting the gasket on you could shave some of the head off instead of the block and that it would be cheaper and stronger is this true?

Awyman18 · 11-11-2011, 01:42 PM

yes, get the head machined...and have them chemical bathe it. But, if u go metal, u will probably need the block machined also. Metal hg requires a very smooth surface. like...brand new type smooth. I ended up going with a ishino composite headgasket and arp studs instead of bolts. studs are alot stronger then bolts, and i didnt get the block machined so yea. how much hp are u planning on running?

Sonyps307 · 11-12-2011, 12:39 PM

The stock oem HG and arp head studs hold up pretty good.

Awyman18 · 11-12-2011, 02:28 PM

Yes they do but u can't reuse any of these lol but....arp head studs are so much better then arp bolts. There overkill which is nice to kno

Sonyps307 · 11-12-2011, 03:34 PM

I was talking about a new one from Toyota or driftmotion.

Awyman18 · 11-12-2011, 04:03 PM

Ishino was the supplier for toyota then, so same hg, but it will be a lot cheaper then one from toyota

suprra_boy · 11-20-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awyman18

yes, get the head machined...and have them chemical bathe it. But, if u go metal, u will probably need the block machined also. Metal hg requires a very smooth surface. like...brand new type smooth. I ended up going with a ishino composite headgasket and arp studs instead of bolts. studs are alot stronger then bolts, and i didnt get the block machined so yea. how much hp are u planning on running?

i really just want to get it running stock but very reliable

Awyman18 · 11-20-2011, 07:44 PM

get ur head checked, make sure nothings warped, and have them clean it like i did. machine the head, if u want take the block in and do the same thing. straight edge the block, if u dont know wat that is, take it to the shop. I ended up just using sand paper on the end of a drill and buffed the block clean, but i caught my hg very early. and arp head studs u torque to 120lb, and arp head bolts are 78lbs...so studs are alot stronger with the torque and design

87hilux7mge · 11-20-2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awyman18

arp head studs u torque to 120lb, and arp head bolts are 78lbs...so studs are alot stronger with the torque and design

arp head studs are 90ft/lbs, bolts are 75. as per ARP directions.

Ranma · 11-21-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awyman18

get ur head checked, make sure nothings warped, and have them clean it like i did. machine the head, if u want take the block in and do the same thing. straight edge the block, if u dont know wat that is, take it to the shop. I ended up just using sand paper on the end of a drill and buffed the block clean, but i caught my hg very early. and arp head studs u torque to 120lb, and arp head bolts are 78lbs...so studs are alot stronger with the torque and design

Need to take it in for a pressure check. A small crack will drive you nutty!

Anyhow there is no such thing as a over build for people in this forum! The kids (no set age) are hard with their toys! This includes me! so the better it is put tougher means the less chance it will break soon.

11-10-2011, 11:01 PM	#1
suprra_boy Stock Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: new your Posts: 17	7m head gasket i need a head gasket for 7m im getting a metal with arp studs first of all is there a certain brand someone would recommend and i heard of when putting the gasket on you could shave some of the head off instead of the block and that it would be cheaper and stronger is this true?

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11-11-2011, 01:42 PM	#2
Awyman18 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus Posts: 151	yes, get the head machined...and have them chemical bathe it. But, if u go metal, u will probably need the block machined also. Metal hg requires a very smooth surface. like...brand new type smooth. I ended up going with a ishino composite headgasket and arp studs instead of bolts. studs are alot stronger then bolts, and i didnt get the block machined so yea. how much hp are u planning on running?

11-12-2011, 12:39 PM	#3
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	The stock oem HG and arp head studs hold up pretty good.

11-12-2011, 02:28 PM	#4
Awyman18 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus Posts: 151	Yes they do but u can't reuse any of these lol but....arp head studs are so much better then arp bolts. There overkill which is nice to kno

11-12-2011, 03:34 PM	#5
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	I was talking about a new one from Toyota or driftmotion.

11-12-2011, 04:03 PM	#6
Awyman18 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus Posts: 151	Ishino was the supplier for toyota then, so same hg, but it will be a lot cheaper then one from toyota

11-20-2011, 07:44 PM	#8
Awyman18 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus Posts: 151	get ur head checked, make sure nothings warped, and have them clean it like i did. machine the head, if u want take the block in and do the same thing. straight edge the block, if u dont know wat that is, take it to the shop. I ended up just using sand paper on the end of a drill and buffed the block clean, but i caught my hg very early. and arp head studs u torque to 120lb, and arp head bolts are 78lbs...so studs are alot stronger with the torque and design