types of gaskets?

brandonsupra · 10-09-2006, 07:57 PM

I see there are a few different types of gaskets you can get. What are the differences (good and bad) between metal, graphite, or other types of gaskets? I am curious because I see an entire gasket set on ebay for cheap, but they're all graphite. Opinions? Thanks guys.

ZauggIt1 · 10-11-2006, 12:12 AM

If your going for more boost, then buy the metal head gasket. All the others really dont do much, just the head. If you get a metal head gasket, with more boost, its almost a must to buy some ARP head studs, and torque to 115ft lbs. if not increasing boost, i would highly recommend the kit from felpro, very good gasket. The only thing is that you will pay a little more for it. Go to your local parts store to find out.

j3pz · 10-11-2006, 01:18 AM

[QUOTE=ZauggIt1] torque to 115ft lbs. QUOTE]
thats a little over kill if you dont plan on high boost. most ppl torque the head to about 80 ft lbs.

ZauggIt1 · 10-11-2006, 01:25 AM

Yeah, thats what i thought, but if you think about it a little more, ARP says with studs you must torque more than bolts. especially if its a alum. head. ARP says 115 ft lbs

brandonsupra · 10-20-2006, 06:15 PM

Right, so metal if I plan on boosting. But what if I don't? I'm not worried about torquing and what not more along the lines of actual gasket type. Are graphite good for non-boosting applications?

tone loc · 10-20-2006, 08:07 PM

you should just go metal anyway so you dont have to worry about it (do it right the first time) or if you want like a quick fix or are short on money go with the toyota oem one

10-09-2006, 07:57 PM	#1
brandonsupra Stock Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 26	types of gaskets? I see there are a few different types of gaskets you can get. What are the differences (good and bad) between metal, graphite, or other types of gaskets? I am curious because I see an entire gasket set on ebay for cheap, but they're all graphite. Opinions? Thanks guys.

10-11-2006, 12:12 AM	#2
ZauggIt1 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 61	If your going for more boost, then buy the metal head gasket. All the others really dont do much, just the head. If you get a metal head gasket, with more boost, its almost a must to buy some ARP head studs, and torque to 115ft lbs. if not increasing boost, i would highly recommend the kit from felpro, very good gasket. The only thing is that you will pay a little more for it. Go to your local parts store to find out. __________________ Drive it like you stole it!!!

10-11-2006, 01:18 AM	#3
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	[QUOTE=ZauggIt1] torque to 115ft lbs. QUOTE] thats a little over kill if you dont plan on high boost. most ppl torque the head to about 80 ft lbs. __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

10-11-2006, 01:25 AM	#4
ZauggIt1 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 61	Yeah, thats what i thought, but if you think about it a little more, ARP says with studs you must torque more than bolts. especially if its a alum. head. ARP says 115 ft lbs __________________ Drive it like you stole it!!!

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10-20-2006, 06:15 PM	#5
brandonsupra Stock Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 26	Right, so metal if I plan on boosting. But what if I don't? I'm not worried about torquing and what not more along the lines of actual gasket type. Are graphite good for non-boosting applications?

10-20-2006, 08:07 PM	#6
tone loc 20psi boost Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	you should just go metal anyway so you dont have to worry about it (do it right the first time) or if you want like a quick fix or are short on money go with the toyota oem one