Hi quieterquieter":1da7qf3k said:hi! a steel headgasket is alot better than the graphite one and is always one of the first recommended modification on a 1st and 2nd gen 3sgte modification along with ARP headstuds (when opening then engine up). it's also recommended to change it to a steel headgasket if you ever want to raise your boost levels.
Understoodquieter":350624jy said:they are reputed and it isnt recommended to re-use your headstuds because they probably stretched in their lifetime and can warp with the heat
I think i'll have to shave the head.Akihero":ryplfgpq said:but can you just swap the head gasket or do you need to deck and shave i have a jdm gen 2 with 45k miles and ive been trying to figure out if i can just swap it out or do i have to do more stuff. thats the one i have.
http://www.atsracing.net/Parts/Details/E-HEADGASKET
MLS = Multi Layered Steel Available for 2nd Gen 3S-GTE applications in 1.2mm thickness. This is the head gasket of choice at ATS Racing.