View Poll Results: Have you installed an MLS?
I installed an MLS with a surfaced head and block, ARP or raceware studs and it DID LEAK
9
23.08%
I installed an MLS with a surfaced head and block, ARP or raceware studs and it DID NOT LEAK
15
38.46%
I installed a stock gasket and never had a problem up to 18psi
13
33.33%
I installed a stock gasket and eat them for lunch all the way up to 18psi.
2
5.13%
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MLS Head Gasket Poll
04-20-2007 | 07:33 PM
#32
Burning Brakes
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From: Aurora, Colorado
Stock studs, Wide fire, never had a problem I didn't deserve while pushing over 22psi. Only time I ever popped a head gasket was running on the track without race fuel. To much heat at that PSI of boost to run wide open for extended periods without race fuel. Other than that, 22psi....no sweat. FOR A DECADE.
Ok, since pulling my motor for a #2 rod bearing grenade I have changed to ARP's.....but the head gasket is wide fire. I just don't think they are weak. IMHO of course.
Ok, since pulling my motor for a #2 rod bearing grenade I have changed to ARP's.....but the head gasket is wide fire. I just don't think they are weak. IMHO of course.
04-20-2007 | 11:41 PM
#34
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From: Aurora, Colorado
Re-used the originals. I've heard stories of them eventually snapping which is why I switched to the ARP's since I already had the motor out and in pieces. Otherwise, I would have just kept rolling the dice until one snapped. Since I've owned the car I've had the head off approximately 5 times for various reasons. No idea if the previous owner ever had it off. I tend to doubt it being that I bought it at 89k miles and it was fairly pristine.
04-21-2007 | 01:34 AM
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From: Westcoast
Originally Posted by Jeremy Himsel
My 951 has a mls gasket with stock studs and a resurfaced head. .......There's no reason a mls should leak provided you pay close attention to ensure the layers are flat, the surfaces are properly prepped, and the head is torqued properly.
I prefer MLS, but if not that I would vote stock rather than widefire.
04-21-2007 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Himsel
. There's no reason a mls should leak provided you pay close attention to ensure the layers are flat, the surfaces are properly prepped, and the head is torqued properly.
04-21-2007 | 11:40 AM
#38
Burning Brakes
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From: Aurora, Colorado
There's no reason a mls should leak provided you pay close attention to ensure the layers are flat, the surfaces are properly prepped, and the head is torqued properly.
04-21-2007 | 05:22 PM
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From: Richmond, VA
Originally Posted by cpt_koolbeenz
You just need to make sure everything is CLEAN! Use some scotch brite until it shines... Works perfectly!
I think if you are careful..it might be a good technique.
