Listen "Field Report: Do you reuse your head gasket?"
Episode Synopsis
Can you drastically improve head cylinder sealing without resorting to machining or damaging your high-performance engine block in the process via some of the tried and trusted options on the market today?Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inChristian from Nitto Performance Engineering answers this question and more from the World Time Attack Challenge paddock in relation to high-quality aftermarket head gaskets, including some of the design and manufacturing processes that go into ensuring the gasket can not just contain your combustion charge but also your oil and coolant, which are often overlooked yet are just as important.You can also gain some quick insight into whether reusing a head gasket is generally a good idea given the time and money that goes into a performance engine build, as well as some other knowledge bombs on head cylinder sealing in general.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Head Gasket Limitations0:31 - Nitto Upgrade G16E Example0:53 - Factory Gasket Issues1:15 - Aftermarket Head Studs1:50 - Stainless O'Ring Feature2:08 - Head Gasket Functions2:13 - 1.) Cylinder Pressure2:20 - 2.) Oil Sealing2:25 - 3.) Coolant/Water Sealing2:33 - Bead Sealing & O'Rings Do The Job3:06 - No Damage To Head Or Block, No Machining3:38 - Reusing Head Gaskets4:26 - Head Gasket Cost Vs Labour4:45 - Gasket R&D Insight5:25 - Colour Vs Pressure5:45 - Factory Gasket Comparison6:10 - Can Use It To Test For Bowing6:39 - Last Steps Before Production
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