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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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stock d16z6, stock radiator ,fal fan ,450cc dsm, vafc, schwitzer s1 turbo i can run for an hour with out boost and the first time i get boost coolant temp pegs coolant doesnt look milky but i have went through two radiators in 6 hrs please help only car to get me around
Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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most likely a head gasket, the head is lifting and blowing exhaust into the coolent
Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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yep get a new HG and some ARPs
Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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who make a good hg cometic i know they do who els does and thanks for quick response
Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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ive had good results just using an oem MLS gasket and ARP studs torqued to 60 foot lbs
Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx7toCivic
ive had good results just using an oem MLS gasket and ARP studs torqued to 60 foot lbs
yep me too, works good and cheaper
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 02:41 AM
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ill 3rd that motion
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 03:38 AM
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stock gasket all the way, ive never blown a gasket lmao! always break pistons first!
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