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Hi. I'm new here and I figured I would try asking for a little assistance. I've been searching the forum about what head gasket size to get, and it's been debated so many times that I wanted to see what people might have to say about my specific situation.
I bought a 88 Turbo in non-running condition with intentions of installing a JDM engine. It was (and still is at the moment) completely stock. Plans changed to simply changing the head gasket after advice from a local Supra loving friend. I had the head milled at a machine shop that primarily works on racing engines. .006 inches were removed from the head. I didn't have any work done on the block. So what size head gasket should I get? I was figuring the HKS 1.2 mm bead, but I want to make sure. Trent from MVP told me that stock was 1.2 mm and to get the 2.0 mm, but the guys at SupraStore.com said the stock was 1.0 mm and I only need 1.2 mm. I called the Toyota dealership by me and they have no clue what size it is, HKS wasn't much help either.
What size gasket do I need? Do I need to make any other special preperations (sealants or anything)? Finally, what torque should I use if I'm getting ARP head studs?
Thanks so much for your help.
-Brett
I bought a 88 Turbo in non-running condition with intentions of installing a JDM engine. It was (and still is at the moment) completely stock. Plans changed to simply changing the head gasket after advice from a local Supra loving friend. I had the head milled at a machine shop that primarily works on racing engines. .006 inches were removed from the head. I didn't have any work done on the block. So what size head gasket should I get? I was figuring the HKS 1.2 mm bead, but I want to make sure. Trent from MVP told me that stock was 1.2 mm and to get the 2.0 mm, but the guys at SupraStore.com said the stock was 1.0 mm and I only need 1.2 mm. I called the Toyota dealership by me and they have no clue what size it is, HKS wasn't much help either.
What size gasket do I need? Do I need to make any other special preperations (sealants or anything)? Finally, what torque should I use if I'm getting ARP head studs?
Thanks so much for your help.
-Brett