head studs

HPNOTIQracing · 02-10-2006, 05:47 PM

im running just about 14.1-1 compression and i im getting headstuds. will oem be sufficiant or should i go with arp or something and why?

Josiah · 02-10-2006, 06:13 PM

14:1 compression? is that even possible? the most I have ever seen in a neon or 420a engine is 13.5:1 and I would DEFINATLEY suggest headstuds at that cylinder pressure, (although on second thought boost probably creates just as much pressure and headstuds arent needed for it)

HPNOTIQracing · 02-10-2006, 06:39 PM

i have 12.5-1 pistons decking the head .045(.045=1.125 points of compression. ) 13.625-1. i was contemplating removing the middle layer of the headgasket which gives it another half point

Josiah · 02-10-2006, 08:13 PM

careful of valve clearance then, otherwise you may have an unpleasant surprise...I say keep the middle layer, 13.6:1 compression is enough(your starter will thank you)

HPNOTIQracing · 02-10-2006, 09:46 PM

yeah the middle layer was a possiblility. but im puttin tomuch money into this bitch to try and risk this shit. yeah and do they sell a stronger starter if the stock cant turn it over? also do you think 93 will be high enough?

02-10-2006, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
HPNOTIQracing Registered User Car: My TRGarage clearwater : 7043755	head studs im running just about 14.1-1 compression and i im getting headstuds. will oem be sufficiant or should i go with arp or something and why?

02-10-2006, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Josiah Peon on steroids! Car: 97 Dodge neon coupe(built SRT engine when I have the time) '66 mustang coupe(restomod project) My TRGarage Franklin, TN : 100	14:1 compression? is that even possible? the most I have ever seen in a neon or 420a engine is 13.5:1 and I would DEFINATLEY suggest headstuds at that cylinder pressure, (although on second thought boost probably creates just as much pressure and headstuds arent needed for it)

02-10-2006, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
HPNOTIQracing Registered User Car: My TRGarage clearwater : 7043755	i have 12.5-1 pistons decking the head .045(.045=1.125 points of compression. ) 13.625-1. i was contemplating removing the middle layer of the headgasket which gives it another half point

02-10-2006, 08:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Josiah Peon on steroids! Car: 97 Dodge neon coupe(built SRT engine when I have the time) '66 mustang coupe(restomod project) My TRGarage Franklin, TN : 100	careful of valve clearance then, otherwise you may have an unpleasant surprise...I say keep the middle layer, 13.6:1 compression is enough(your starter will thank you)

02-10-2006, 09:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
HPNOTIQracing Registered User Car: My TRGarage clearwater : 7043755	yeah the middle layer was a possiblility. but im puttin tomuch money into this bitch to try and risk this shit. yeah and do they sell a stronger starter if the stock cant turn it over? also do you think 93 will be high enough?