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Purestock240 · 06-24-2012, 10:09 PM

running high compression, need the best gasket i can get, any recommendations or reviews? single cam KA

I cant find any copper or all metal gaskets so im not sure what to do

R@ddy · 06-24-2012, 10:14 PM

I *believe* don't quote me on it, but a twin cam one can be used if you cut off the front timing part. Use the high performance felpro
Avoid cometic

eek · 06-24-2012, 10:19 PM

I used a Felpro on the last KA-T build it was a DOHC but it worked fine.

Purestock240 · 06-24-2012, 10:21 PM

thanks, im looking into using a twin cam block, why not use a twin cam copper one?

Edwin562 · 06-24-2012, 10:51 PM

OEM is always best.

But if your looking for aftermarket, Cos-worth has a Ka HG.

Purestock240 · 06-24-2012, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin562

OEM is always best.

But if your looking for aftermarket, Cos-worth has a Ka HG.

well im looking for whatever will hold up to 190psi compression, 9.5:1 and 7200rpm all day

Edwin562 · 06-24-2012, 10:56 PM

your planning to drift/race every time your drive the car?

Purestock240 · 06-25-2012, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin562

your planning to drift/race every time your drive the car?

its a trailered race only car, paved 1/3 mile oval track

iveexcaped3 · 06-25-2012, 09:17 AM

Best bet is said a de hg with timing cut off then high temp seal the front cover. That's what they all use for ka24e-t at 15lbs of boost

Purestock240 · 06-25-2012, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iveexcaped3

Best bet is said a de hg with timing cut off then high temp seal the front cover. That's what they all use for ka24e-t at 15lbs of boost

but are they using a cometic or copper or?

iveexcaped3 · 06-25-2012, 09:47 AM

Everyone I know uses cometics and that's what I plan on using. I'll be running 20lbs of boost.

GroundPerformance · 06-25-2012, 10:54 AM

You can use KA24DE Metal HG and ARP Headstuds on the KA24E. I'm actually doing the same for KA24ET build soon. GL!

di-devol · 06-25-2012, 02:05 PM

Felpro. 305hp ka24e-t, no issues.

zneubauer · 06-25-2012, 10:48 PM

I run a cometic and so far I like it, hopefully you do.

06-24-2012, 10:09 PM	#1
Purestock240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On, Canada Age: 31 Posts: 1,158 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Best headgasket for a KA24E? running high compression, need the best gasket i can get, any recommendations or reviews? single cam KA I cant find any copper or all metal gaskets so im not sure what to do

06-25-2012, 10:54 AM	#12
GroundPerformance Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 1,479 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	You can use KA24DE Metal HG and ARP Headstuds on the KA24E. I'm actually doing the same for KA24ET build soon. GL! __________________ SoCal KA24DET/KA24ET Owners << Join the FB Group >>

06-24-2012, 10:14 PM	#2
R@ddy Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 1,632 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	I believe don't quote me on it, but a twin cam one can be used if you cut off the front timing part. Use the high performance felpro Avoid cometic

06-24-2012, 10:19 PM	#3
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 44 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	I used a Felpro on the last KA-T build it was a DOHC but it worked fine.

06-24-2012, 10:21 PM	#4
Purestock240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On, Canada Age: 31 Posts: 1,158 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	thanks, im looking into using a twin cam block, why not use a twin cam copper one?

06-24-2012, 10:51 PM	#5
Edwin562 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Whittier (562) Age: 35 Posts: 4,721 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	OEM is always best. But if your looking for aftermarket, Cos-worth has a Ka HG.

06-24-2012, 10:56 PM	#7
Edwin562 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Whittier (562) Age: 35 Posts: 4,721 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	your planning to drift/race every time your drive the car?

06-25-2012, 09:17 AM	#9
iveexcaped3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 967 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best bet is said a de hg with timing cut off then high temp seal the front cover. That's what they all use for ka24e-t at 15lbs of boost

06-25-2012, 09:47 AM	#11
iveexcaped3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 967 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Everyone I know uses cometics and that's what I plan on using. I'll be running 20lbs of boost.

06-25-2012, 02:05 PM	#13
di-devol Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Woodinville Age: 43 Posts: 1,412 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Felpro. 305hp ka24e-t, no issues.

06-25-2012, 10:48 PM	#14
zneubauer Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Age: 34 Posts: 640 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I run a cometic and so far I like it, hopefully you do.