Reusing exhaust gaskets???
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Reusing exhaust gaskets???
I had to remove my rebuilt engine (91 Turbo) with only 2500 miles on it. I am not trying to scimp on parts and spending money. However, I don't want to purchase parts unless I need to.
Is it ok to reuse the exhaust gasket that is between the engine and the turbo mainfold? And also the gasket that is between the manifold and the turbo? I know these two gaskets are pricey. They came off clean. So what is the forum consensus? I tried searching No luck
Thanks for your help
James
Is it ok to reuse the exhaust gasket that is between the engine and the turbo mainfold? And also the gasket that is between the manifold and the turbo? I know these two gaskets are pricey. They came off clean. So what is the forum consensus? I tried searching No luck
Thanks for your help
James
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I just did a turbo upgrade/rebuild and the guy working on it advised me to get new gaskets for turbo to manifold and turbo to DP. Apparently these gaskets (or at least one of them) have a compression material sandwiched between the metal.
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Yeah, I have heard that too I am getting the same turbo upgrade at Majestic that you got. I guess the major difference in our setups is that I am streetported.
I may asked you this before but are you going to dyno your car?
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I may asked you this before but are you going to dyno your car?
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Originally posted by Wankel7
Yeah, I have heard that too I am getting the same turbo upgrade at Majestic that you got. I guess the major difference in our setups is that I am streetported.
I may asked you this before but are you going to dyno your car?
James
Yeah, I have heard that too I am getting the same turbo upgrade at Majestic that you got. I guess the major difference in our setups is that I am streetported.
I may asked you this before but are you going to dyno your car?
James
I have lost some mid-range torque (for now) but the topend is all smiles.
last nite I raced one of my friend's (he has a 10th AE) on the freeway. Before my upgrade we were dead even. He followed me to a straight onramp and I eased up the rpms in 2nd and he was waiting so I gradually floor it at about 3500 and pull him in 2nd, 3rd. and 4th. By the time I had hit 4th I had about 7 cars or so on him.
Then as we were pacing a little farther down the road I heard him drop to 4th so I did the same. He instantly went to 3rd and I was already pulling him again.
Highest boost I've seen is about 10.5 at 6000rpm in 4th. Most of the time it's around 8-9.5 at upper end.
It's a big improvement and I still don't have the rest of the mods yet that will really improve things.
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I say **** it. Why risk it. It that thing starts ticking down the road, you will kick yourself for being a cheap bastard when you already had the exhaust apart.
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