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cheap head mod!

Old Jul 11, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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U guys are gonna think im a retard, But i was drinking a full throttle energy drink at the fireworks yesterday. I got the idea to make a head gasket out of it, because its soooo thin, and it would resist the heat. So when i got home i cut it up and traced a head gasket on it, and cut it out. This morning i installed it with copper sealant. It works GREAT, no leaks. It makes a BIG difference over even the high comp gasket i already had in it. It actually amazed me how much better it was. I can now do donuts on dry pavement it 2nd gear.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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all i can say is wow lol, those damn energy drinks get your mind a flowin dont they? lol
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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in theory it makes sense, thinner gasket=more compression wich means more HP. you should check for leeks though, as aluminum wont seal that great... re-tourqe the head after running it a few times. good luck and thx for the Tip!
 
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Went on a ride today, put almost a tank of gas through it, no leaks, still working perfect.
 
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