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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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How much boost will the VR gaskets handle.
I would think that they should be good for an extra 100 hp of boost or more
5-600 extra, who knows, you can destroy a head gasket with out boost.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bwmac
I had purchased some extra head gaskets from 928MS as well as I ordered a engine gasket kit from Roger.

The other night I went to fit the 928MS gaskets on and had to adjust the dowel holes in them to center the fire ring over the cylinder which was out by 1/16 or 3/32 or more.
Who would have guessed that?
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Originally Posted by bwmac
How much boost will the VR gaskets handle.
I would think that they should be good for an extra 100 hp of boost or more
For sure over 500RWHP (as long as you control knock).
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Never had issues with VR gaskets in my prior cars.
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Another +1 for VR
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