When is a copper headgasket needed?

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RyGuyTooDry

Post subject: When is a copper headgasket needed?

PostPosted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:10 am

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When would a copper headgasket be needed on a boosted slant? On a good tune of course.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:15 am

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This has been discussed in depth more than once. The "search" function can be your friend.

With no other info, I'd say up to 12 psi is OK with a good tune.

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