View Full Version : What head gasket set would you guys recommend?
mx54life
09-26-2015, 03:13 PM
So I am in need of some head work. What is the best option for our NA in this day and age? Has aftermarket surpassed OEM Mazda yet? Thanks.
I use OEM hoses,seals, and gaskets no problems.
kung fu jesus
09-30-2015, 10:31 PM
Unless you are doing something exotic, OE head gasket. Spend money on ARP head studs.
revlimiter
09-30-2015, 10:38 PM
^ that. Exactly.
And don't torque the studs too tight. The ARP recommendation is incorrect.
mx54life
10-01-2015, 12:00 AM
Ok Sir Adam please share the experience. What is the final recommended torque spec for the ARP? Would it be same as the OEM?
Oh and the connecting rods I have ordered are also coming with ARP bolts but then again those won't be squeezing a head gasket.
kung fu jesus
10-01-2015, 09:35 AM
IIRC, ARP head studs are 60 or 65 ft/lbs.
revlimiter
10-01-2015, 02:22 PM
I did a whole blog post about it. My ARP studs came with a little paper saying to torque to 80 ft/lbs.
http://revlimiter.net/blog/2011/06/miata-arp-head-studs/
Stock torque is 54-60 ft lbs.
And use the OEM washers instead of ARP ones. They spread the force out better.
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