Head Gasket for Turbo RD1
11-01-2010, 02:06 PM
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Head Gasket for Turbo RD1
Anybody knows where I can buy a Head Gasket for a boosted RD1 Tib? I saw one from Sharkracing.com but seems like they are over price in that site.
11-01-2010, 05:33 PM
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I'm looking for a Head Gasket that will lower compression Ratio I just found one on Ebay this will lower Compression Ratio to 8.5:1 without changing pistons. I also found more internal parts from the seller like 7.7:1 Turbo Piston Set, includes 4 low compression piston, 4 Rods, ring set for less than $300 shipped!!! this is awesome 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KDM-H...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KDM-H...Q5fAccessories
11-01-2010, 07:44 PM
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7.7:1 Ratio is Not Low Compression? Oem or not if its better than the stock high compression piston on my car, that's good enought for me
Description says:
KSPEC 7.7:1 Turbo Piston Set for Beta 2.0L Engine
What's included:
4 X Pistons
4 X Piston Rings
4 X Connecting Rods
Piston Ring Set
Spec:
Popular setup in turbo upgrades in Korea.
Lowers the compression down to 7.7 ~ 7.8 : 1 to allow higher boost.
This setup can support over 400hp internally.
Recommandation power range is 300hp.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KDM-H...Q5fAccessories
Description says:
KSPEC 7.7:1 Turbo Piston Set for Beta 2.0L Engine
What's included:
4 X Pistons
4 X Piston Rings
4 X Connecting Rods
Piston Ring Set
Spec:
Popular setup in turbo upgrades in Korea.
Lowers the compression down to 7.7 ~ 7.8 : 1 to allow higher boost.
This setup can support over 400hp internally.
Recommandation power range is 300hp.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KDM-H...Q5fAccessories
11-02-2010, 04:51 AM
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agreed^ off boost you will accelerate about as fast as a golf cart
You have no need to be looking into any of this stuff, people have successfully run 300+hp on a all stock internals. And that's more than I'd trust you with
You have no need to be looking into any of this stuff, people have successfully run 300+hp on a all stock internals. And that's more than I'd trust you with
11-02-2010, 08:42 AM
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How bout the low compression head gasket, do you guys recommend it? Ever since I got my Tibby Turbocharged I'm afraid to step on the gas thinking it might blow up my engine and I'm only running 9 Psi. 
11-02-2010, 12:19 PM
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TibbyTurbo, you haven't proven yourself to be the most knowledgable about how an engine works so do you really think lowering your compression will help you if you don't even really know the basics of tuning?