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Old 03 March 2008, 01:21 PM
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After 3 months off the road with a blown HD and broken P1 gearbow I have managed to get a new P1 box (thanks to bannysti) the car goes in for HD in a weeks time, it's a built 2.33, what would the advice be for HD?
I will be running no more than 1.4 bar boost and probably nearer 1.3 bar max
will standard Sti gaskets be ok?

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Old 03 March 2008, 09:04 PM
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1.3/4, on a 2.33 sound sliek it might spit a p1 box straight out. will depend on what figures it runs though
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Had no trouble with the STi MLS head gaskets,but seeing as your running a built 2.33 stroker - most people use a Cometic gasket as they are available in various thicknesses to get the CR right.
ARP Head Studs will also help with your clamping pressure on the head gaskets.

Mick

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Old 04 March 2008, 08:35 PM
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thanks guys the engine is only running 340/340 it's got a hybrid turbo (IHI)
spools up quickly and has good midrange but wont run more than 1.4 bar
I think I will stick with Cometic Hd
thanks guys
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