13-12-2018, 09:19 AM
The standard copper-asbestos-copper head gasket can't cope with the blower pressure, even at a relatively modest 5 to 6 psi, so a purpose made copper gasket is being manufactured locally. Fortunately Dad had packed in a spare gasket, so we were still able to run in the historic Grand Prix events on the Sunday. As you can see, I did a proper job on blowing the gasket...... the gap is about 3/8ths
On the subject of gaskets, we were wondering if its worth up-sizing the head studs from 5/16ths to 3/8ths (8mm to 10mm) ??? Anyone have any sage advice here ???
Tasks before the Simola Hill climb - need to add a blow-off valve to the intake manifold + a pipe to the supercharger pressure gauge
Aye
Greig
On the subject of gaskets, we were wondering if its worth up-sizing the head studs from 5/16ths to 3/8ths (8mm to 10mm) ??? Anyone have any sage advice here ???
Tasks before the Simola Hill climb - need to add a blow-off valve to the intake manifold + a pipe to the supercharger pressure gauge
Aye
Greig