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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Default y8 minime w/graphite hg

anyone ever used a graphite hg when doing a minime swap.im concerned about using a metal gasket because of not having the block decked.opinions welcome.but i would like to know if anyone has done it,and had problems.thanks.
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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If you are boosting it don't run a fiber hg. Blocks don't generally need to be decked anyway.
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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im just concerned about how well the metal gasket will seal after having the graphite ---- scraped off.ive replaced graphite with graphite,but not with metal.i guess i will give it a shot.thanks.
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Yo guy

LOOK

Copper spray

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I heard the OGs use this ----
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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that will put my mind at ease.thanks.
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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def get headstuds and use either copper spray or edelbrock gaskacinch
Old Feb 4, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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I wouldnt use copper spray with the graphite Hg, just clean the deck real well with a wheezie wheel, or a peice of sand paper attached to a block. It will come clean. Metal HG's are the way to go..
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by AbaZ
I wouldnt use copper spray with the graphite Hg, just clean the deck real well with a wheezie wheel, or a peice of sand paper attached to a block. It will come clean. Metal HG's are the way to go..

+10, oem metal for me
Old Feb 7, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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I normally just use a razor blade and carefully scrape the excess HG material off. Then a bit of acetone to clean the film off. and finally i give it a once over with a Drywall hand sander , cleans up pretty good.

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Make sure the sheet is on there nice and tight.

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Just sand across the deck until its smooth.

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After. Flat rate deck job.

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