I've ordered the ARP Head studs to fit with fixing the GSC cams and the 50Trim kit.

I've read contraversial opinions about changing the studs 'one by one' and not really keen on doing so... In such a case, should i get a new OEM head gasket to replace the old one or is there an aftermarket gasket i can buy that'll be a better seal to the block?

Thanks for your reponses and opinions,


Wael

 

I did mine "one by one" over a year ago and I have had no problem. The stock Head gasket is fine, even with that big turbo.

 

Honestly the oem gasket is pretty hard to beat. From what I understand, the oem IX gasket actually has more layers to it than the VIII one so you should be even better off

 

i'm so jealous of you right now !

 

D-man, with the mods u got there, all u need is that little kit there! ;-)

'One by one' method i still got to search and i havent seen a thread with pictures to show really the method.. so i'm a bit sceptical..

wael

 

one by one method is a risk... are you willing to take it?

 

AMS studs and Cometic gasket works like a charm.

 

getting ARP head studs.. i think i dont wanna risk it, i'll go with the all bolts+gasket method, the old sure way..

wael

 

oem head gasket works great, I used the oem in high hp and boost with no issues

 

can you replace the 8 HG with the 9 HG? Any fitment issues?

 

I heard AMS is using the oem 9 gaskets on all of the cars now. I haven't seen one in person but hear that the 9's gasket has more layers to it. Give them a call and maybe they'll share their experience with it's compatiblity on the 8.

 

I have OEM Gasket, and Did my Headstuds one by one, I had the same concern as you did at first, but a lot of miles later and 508whp...Im satisfied

 

that's an odd recommendation since AMS recommends sticking with the stock head gasket.

 

evo 9 HG ftw

 

hks hg