Ready to do HG, what do I need?

[blackbuick87]

Guys I am asking so I dont forget anything

So far I know I need:
2 sets of steel shim headgaskets for double stacking
A set of new ARP head bolts
A new set of intake gaskets
Valve cover gaskets

Do I need some sealant for between the gaskets? What do you guys prefer?

Finally which vendor carries everything I need? Postons catalog is too vague on what brand the items are in their catalog

TIA

 

[sixgun86gn]

Most guys use the GE1200 sealer on the steel shims.Oh and one more thing you need....PATIENCE.Take your time and you won't regret it.

 

[blackbuick87]

Thanks sixgun, I remember Intercooler talking about it on his car but couldnt remember the name.

Does it go inbetween the gaskets only, or on the deck and head sides also. Thanks

 

[The Radius Kid]

You're sure the heads are dead straight and not warped?
Might be worth a resurfacing to be sure,if you're not.

 

[sixgun86gn]

I believe it goes in between and on the head and deck sides.

 

[blackbuick87]

I am going to have them resurfaced, forgot to list that. Thanks

 

[turbotoyz]

be sure to torque everything ! i just finished replacing mine yesterday and i took my time and cleaned everything and torqued to specs. good luck.

ps yours will probley be easier i have head studs! and i did them in the car.

 

[Intercooler]

If you need 1200 I have two tubes left. You sure you want to go doubles? I think you introduce more chance for problems that way. I used singles but if I was going to do doubles I would just concentrate on sticking the two together as a package first (do only the inner surfaces) and let it set up then go back in to do the final install. It gels in about 5 minutes so have everything lubed, layed-out, etc.... so you can move quick!

 

[blackbuick87]

Well I was leaning towards doubles to keep the same compression ratio. I suppose with a single I would not have to run quite as much boost.
Is GE1200 normally used on a single gasket for extra insurance?

 

[Hawaiian Turbo]

ARP thread sealer.

 

[turbo buicks]

does the difference in compression between a single and double steel shim HG make THAT much of a differnece. i.e. will the motor detonate at the same boost level as before?

 

[V6 Beast]

ummm can I ask a question. Why are you using the steel shim hg's?


Sully

 

[blackbuick87]

I am using them because I do not want to do this again. I just ordered Jason's HG kit which has everything I need except the bolts and intake gasket

So my final Q is by double stacking it should be close enough to stock that I do not have to shave the intake or anything, right?

 

[blackbuick87]

ttt

 

[Two Lane]

Bob,

No shaving necessary!

Hope they grow a beard before they need replacing again!

HTH

 

[Phatman]

blackbuick87....

What comes in the HG kit ?

I don't see it on his web page...

 

[Two Lane]

Look again, Phatman...click on Buick products.

It's really there, and a great package, too!

HTH

 

[blackbuick87]

The kit is four gaskets, a roller, a cardboard template, and a tube of GE1200. I talked to him about it for a couple of mins and he gave me a few tips for applying the silicone.

 

[Phatman]

I just saw the link in another post and it showed the kit.
My link must be getting old I guess...