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Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
how much boost and horsepower can you have on a stock bottom end and stock heads before you need o-ringed heads? I dont want to blow any more head gaskets. Ill be pushin about 10psi with my A-trim.
 
Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
Anyone know??
 
Posted by Jeff S (Member # 371) on :
 
You do not need to ever o-ring your heads when using a stock block. As long as you have ARP head studs, good gaskets(felpro 9333-PT1 or the 8548-PT2) and a good tune you should not have any problems. If you were to step up to a racing block and 15psi+ then it would be wise to o-ring the BLOCK.
 
Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
Im not using head studs, im just using the regular ARP head bolts. Is that ok?
 
Posted by Jeff S (Member # 371) on :
 
That should be fine.
 
Posted by 90 Stang5.0 (Member # 2710) on :
 
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