Copper Cylinder Head Gasket

Copper Cylinder Head Gasket

01-25-2004, 12:52 PM

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Copper Cylinder Head Gasket

is it necessary to install a copper cylinder head gasket, i want to eventually to run about 400 hp, but will use my truck, to tow/haul
and commute to work, not racing or pulling.

also are cylinder head and main bearing studs a good investment, or are they just used/needed by the racing/pulling crowd.

also since i'll be running 400+ hp should i get a HX40 turbo w/ wastegate? is it a good investment?

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