04-28-2010
|
#1
|
|
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Yep he did, and thats why its crap now. Fail swifty, I told you not to do that.
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#2
|
|
R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
As did I if I recall correctly. Reusing a head gasket is something not even a hillbilly newb would do.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#3
|
|
Unsure resident asshole
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: MN
Drives: '92 Eagle TalonTSI w/many mods
Posts: 3,696
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
For the last goddamn time. I did not reuse my fucking gasket. I got a cometic HP, but drilled out 3 of the 4 rivets, coppersprayed all 4 parts, let sit overnight, then re-assembled, put back on the car, then slapped the head on, only to need to lift it off a bit to get the washers on..THAT's where I went wrong. If I get nothing but people finger pointing, then I won't ever update this thread again, and you all can go read some other shit. No skin off my ass. Shit happens sometimes, oh well! It will be fixed when I can fix it. Big fucking deal.
__________________
Black 1GB Mafia #1
744AWHP/526TQ-Shootout mode
639.6AWHP/452TQ-DB's dyno
I wanna go fast.
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#4
|
|
R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Swifty1638
drilled out 3 of the 4 rivets, coppersprayed all 4 parts
|
Why? I'd be willing to bet that has the potential to cause more issues than prevent any.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#5
|
Tournaments Won: 3
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Drives: Lancer and Durango
Posts: 7,017
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Swifty1638
For the last goddamn time. I did not reuse my fucking gasket. I got a cometic HP, but drilled out 3 of the 4 rivets, coppersprayed all 4 parts, let sit overnight, then re-assembled, put back on the car, then slapped the head on, only to need to lift it off a bit to get the washers on..THAT's where I went wrong. If I get nothing but people finger pointing, then I won't ever update this thread again, and you all can go read some other shit. No skin off my ass. Shit happens sometimes, oh well! It will be fixed when I can fix it. Big fucking deal.
|
Its ok swifty. I do recall the conversation but it was more of a pondering as to whether to reuse or not to. which he came to the conclusion that he would not be reusing. I am reusing mine, and i will post up the compression tester results and we can compare. But i have always reused my metal head gaskets, never taken out the rivets though that seems pretty extreme. Maybe next time ring the block and head and not have to worry about expensive head gaskets.
Speaking of which have you done a compression test?
__________________
Scientific theories are the most reliable, rigorous, and comprehensive form of scientific knowledge. This is significantly different from the common usage of the word "theory", which implies that something is a conjecture, hypothesis, or guess.
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#6
|
|
R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Quote:
Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX
I am reusing mine
|
This thread is full of fail. I don't see the point to trying to be a cheapass and save a few bucks when it risks having the rip the head off again, buy a new gasket anyway, plus all the additional stress, headache, and downtime.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#7
|
|
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Plus headstuds, or any studs for that matter dont like to be stretched 50 times...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kracka
This thread is full of fail. I don't see the point to trying to be a cheapass and save a few bucks when it risks having the rip the head off again, buy a new gasket anyway, plus all the additional stress, headache, and downtime.
|
__________________
20g Mafia
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#8
|
|
Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Quote:
Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX
Its ok swifty. I do recall the conversation but it was more of a pondering as to whether to reuse or not to. which he came to the conclusion that he would not be reusing. I am reusing mine, and i will post up the compression tester results and we can compare. But i have always reused my metal head gaskets, never taken out the rivets though that seems pretty extreme. Maybe next time ring the block and head and not have to worry about expensive head gaskets.
Speaking of which have you done a compression test?
|
I just palmed face so hard I am now bleeding and partially blind. You have got to be joking. Please tell me you are.
Compression test isn't going to prove jack shit unless you absolutely fucked up the head installation or the gasket is severely messed up. When the cylinder fires it puts more pressure on the head gasket than just cranking the engine over will ever do.
__________________
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#9
|
|
'2of9'
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Inver Grove Heights
Drives: Racer Van V6
Posts: 2,125
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
shit happens to the best of us. hope it can make it this saturday man.
__________________
ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#10
|
|
flips McGee
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Or was it a new gasket that may have gotten mashed while dropping the head down? I had the same thing happen when I put my L19's on, the washers are so damn thick!
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#11
|
|
Unsure resident asshole
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: MN
Drives: '92 Eagle TalonTSI w/many mods
Posts: 3,696
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
I heard that it's worked for others in the past to hold higher cylinder pressure, and at the time I was NOT keen on dropping 200 fricken' dollars on a damn gasket. But, whatever. I am looking at my options..I have A1's. I guess it's either a Mitsu MLS or a felpro. But, it's a matter of cost difference vs. holding strength. Pros and Cons for each, and it seems everyone is all having different luck.
__________________
Black 1GB Mafia #1
744AWHP/526TQ-Shootout mode
639.6AWHP/452TQ-DB's dyno
I wanna go fast.
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#12
|
|
Unsure resident asshole
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: MN
Drives: '92 Eagle TalonTSI w/many mods
Posts: 3,696
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
I did mash it. For all I know it could also have been damaged sitting in the bottom drawer of my toolbox, with all the other shit I've tossed onto it..air tools, brake cleaner sprayer thing, scan tool, etc. Who knows. It's dumb, but in a way, I kinda wanna time how long it takes to swap the HG. Just not excited about the cost of a new hg, oil, coolant, etc.
__________________
Black 1GB Mafia #1
744AWHP/526TQ-Shootout mode
639.6AWHP/452TQ-DB's dyno
I wanna go fast.
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#13
|
|
flips McGee
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Swifty1638
For all I know it could also have been damaged sitting in the bottom drawer of my toolbox, with all the other shit I've tossed onto it..air tools, brake cleaner sprayer thing, scan tool, etc.
|
Sorry swifty, you've wholeheartedly deserved this:
I've got an old cracked act 2600 PP and my stock evo disc laying around, you wanna toss them in there while you're at it?
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#14
|
|
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
You told me you were reusing your old one and spraying it up with copper spray. Did you mention anywhere in this thread that you got a new one? Not that I can remember....
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#15
|
|
Boost Spike
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Cottage Grove
Drives: 93 talon Automagickinda....
Posts: 1,116
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Mitsu metal and be done with it ( I've had one in my car for over a year at 530awhp, and never pushed any coolant). Cost is like $100. Cometic head gaskets SUCK!
__________________
91 gsx: 734awhp 593ft lbs, best et 10.4@141, @35psi 1.6 60' 2010
93 Talon: 2011 season: Auto, 8.50 cage, For sale!!! $7500
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#16
|
|
Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridge
Drives: G37, 91 TSi
Posts: 7,150
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Quote:
Originally Posted by santa
Mitsu metal and be done with it ( I've had one in my car for over a year at 530awhp, and never pushed any coolant). Cost is like $100. Cometic head gaskets SUCK!
|
Whats wrong with the permatorque's? I have yet to hear of one failing yet. (Except on Rau's car.)
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#17
|
|
Walls need hugs too
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Plymouth
Drives: V10 Touareg, Beater Jetta, Evo IX
Posts: 3,876
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Quote:
Originally Posted by goodhart
Whats wrong with the permatorque's? I have yet to hear of one failing yet. (Except on Rau's car.)
|
Yeah, and Rau's car could break God.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
Spaz badger don't give a shit.
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Trogdor
Smart chicks are better. Personally I like a girl to give me her thesis on how to solve the economic crisis while I put it in her ass.
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#18
|
|
Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Quote:
Originally Posted by cmspaz
Yeah, and Rau's car could break Chuck Norris.
|
Fixed.
Mitsu MLS with no spray gets my vote. Evo's stock head gasket is MLS and none of us recently have used copper spray and they've held just fine.
__________________
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#19
|
|
Boost Spike
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Cottage Grove
Drives: 93 talon Automagickinda....
Posts: 1,116
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Quote:
Originally Posted by goodhart
Whats wrong with the permatorque's? I have yet to hear of one failing yet. (Except on Rau's car.)
|
Do you ever read what people write or just part of it? lol I never said anything about permatorque's being bad.
__________________
91 gsx: 734awhp 593ft lbs, best et 10.4@141, @35psi 1.6 60' 2010
93 Talon: 2011 season: Auto, 8.50 cage, For sale!!! $7500
|
|
|
|
|
04-28-2010
|
#20
|
|
Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridge
Drives: G37, 91 TSi
Posts: 7,150
|
Re: Swifty's never-ending project thread!
Quote:
Originally Posted by santa
Do you ever read what people write or just part of it? lol I never said anything about permatorque's being bad.
|
Whoops, I read that wrong. Thought you said fel-pro's suck. 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Swifty1638
anyone copperspray permatorques? I hear it's in a sealed package that is already tacky?
|
Yep, I would never spray a PermaTorque
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Hybrid Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
Bloody Seal Bounce Champion!
