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Postby 285Andy on Fri Nov 02, 2001 5:38 pm

ok peeps
fitted a chip & actuator today, set it at 9psi opening pressure
doesnt pink, runs well & pulls hard & the new intercooler does its job undelievably well, but what are you people running with a standard head gasket [ERRR] i dont wanna pop mine yet!

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Postby Fezzy Turbo on Fri Nov 02, 2001 7:44 pm

I wouldn't push a Std head gasket too far. Remember a turbo charged car tries to "lift" the head off the block, so i would recommend new Ford head bolts as well as a decent "uprated" head gasket.
The problem is you DO NOT get a WRC type (cossie type upgrade) head gasket on the Fiesta.
I have a Nordic (no longer trading) "up-rated" head gasket on my car and this is doing very well with 13 psi.
Felpro seem to be the "latest" up-graded head gasket manufacturer........give them a try :smile:
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Postby 285Andy on Sat Nov 03, 2001 11:50 am

cheers fezzy!
yeah heard of felpro. like ya say, seems a popular choice from what i can make out.
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