What size wire do you guys suggest and what hg do you guys like?

 

.042 wire, stock gasket, with .009 protrusion. However you will find all kinds of combinations that work.

Paul

 

I run a .049 I believe with a .011 portrusion

 

i run a .035 i belive .008 portrusion

 

Would the protusion be the more important part?

 

It's actually a combination. If you go with a larger diameter wire, you usually want less protrusion. The wire has to make a "crimp" in the fire ring of the head gasket. If the wire is larger then it is harder to make it sink into the fire ring. If you have to much protrusion then you make get a really good seal on the fire ring, but the head may not have enough clamping force on the rest of the gasket. This causes coolant and oil leaks. Typically the more the protrusion, the more retorques you will have to do, but the end result is a better sealing head as long as you don't go overboard. To small of a o-ring wire and you do take the chance of actually cutting the fire ring.

I hope this helps...
Paul

 

what would be a good combanation for towing?also where is a good place to get this done at?every one i talk to in Okc,ok say either whats that or no we dont

 

Ollie at power by poole has done heads for a few of my friends and he has done a great job.

www.powerbypoole.com

 

I run Garretts P&P oringed head. Check out puredieselpower.com.
Great prices and great service.

 

ok thanks guys,all i know that i want is 400hp with a ve pump.im lookin for the motor to be able to go to hell and back a few times and then back to work.the turbo i got planned is a s300 custom 62/65/13 combo what else do i need to make the bottom end as bullet proof as the head?

 

Even after oringing the bottom end is still more bullet proof than the head!

Going to 400hp, you should never have to worry about the bottom...