so i burned the stock turbo up got the phatshaft 62 alittle lag at first but when it kicks in hold on to your pants its a great amount of power im still in the break in period but at 20 25psi its as much as my other one was doing at 40.
But one problem when i changed the turbo out i checked on a small leak i had that has became bigger as time goes by well ends up its from my head so would it be a good idea to get head studs and a marine gasket for the engine while i have it off. whats a strong than stock stud that a college kid can afford.

 

I suspect that running the stock charger at 40psi is part of the reason your head now leaks.

jmo

 

First thing is to retorque the stock bolts!!! Try them at 120. 105 is stock.
If any seem to turn a little extra, that one is stretching. Replace it.
This isn't a fix for a blown gasket but you may save it for a while.
40 lbs boost with a stock charger is a lot of back pressure, or drive pressure.

 

there is no break-in period...

let 'er rip!

 

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the break in period for mine was jump in the truck and break the tires loose

 

well ya 40psi is the reason and im feeling the pain i pulled some college fund money out and bought arp headstuds and a new gasket i figure if im going to pull the head im going to do it right. but yes i couldnt resist not punching it when i was getting on the highway broke the wheels loose when i hit 4th and egt not a factor for now i appreciate all the input thanks guys

 

What exhaust housing did you get, 12 or 14?

 

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the break in period for mine was jump in the truck and break the tires loose


That worked for mine. Sit back-----hold on ---- and punch it

 

ive got a 62/12 and im at 40psi all the time on my 12valve with 230k on the stock head. no leaks (yet) i just ordered head stucds so i can open up a bit more

 

I've got the 62/14 and I'm at 50 psi with the stock head and head bolts ... for now

 

I saw 60psi out of my stocker, the HG still, lives.

 

If you have to pull the head you might as well bite the bullet and do it right the first time instead of trying to save a little bit and blowing it again.

If you're not warming your truck up first then that is a fantastic way of joining the blown HG club =P