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Agjake11 · Feb 3, 2012

This thread makes me question what to to with my parts motor. Nice work so far man

Extended Power · Feb 3, 2012

PLEASE back up one step.....remove the torqued down head, and throw away the VR, (Black Onyx) head gasket.
Go to Ford and buy a set of OEM head gaskets......save yourself the pain of having to do the head gaskets again.

Craig@MFI · Feb 3, 2012

Extended Power said:
PLEASE back up one step.....remove the torqued down head, and throw away the VR, (Black Onyx) head gasket.
Go to Ford and buy a set of OEM head gaskets......save yourself the pain of having to do the head gaskets again.

Yea why in the world would you use a black onyx headgadket on a built race motor

BlueWaffle · Feb 3, 2012

Those ceramic coated pistons look awesome! And yes...get rid of those BO gaskets

Powerstroked162 · Feb 3, 2012

Eric, Mike, You guys may consider a set of OEM gaskets like stated above. The BO gaskets change A LOT of things and reliability is not their strong suite... Just friendly advice

Extended Power · Feb 3, 2012

Craig@MPD said:
Yea why in the world would you use a black onyx headgadket on a built race motor

Haha.....good one....I got it....thanks.

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DMAX · Feb 3, 2012

We are very aware of the VR gasket issues, but right now is mostly hearsay to us. We haven't directly seen a truck with BO gaskets that have failed. So we consider this a pretty good test for these gaskets. This truck has run nothing but BO gaskets for the last 60k miles with no issues. We did do HG's last April but found 2 cracks in each head. The previous gaskets were tested pretty well too, several pulls, several runs down the strip with the 285/150's, a 66, and some spray. When these let loose... If we are not impressed we will throw OEM gaskets in there. Until then we are going to give them a hell of a trail

-Eric

Powerstroked162 · Feb 3, 2012

From one brotha to anotha brotha..... Please don't. You will be replacing valves, pushrods, possibly even pistons if things go south. The BO gaskets are .005-.010 thousandths thinner then stock. It's not if, it is when. Headache,hassle, and money will be all that comes from it.

**on edit- Its .010-.020 thousandths thinner, crushed, then stock.**

weazel · Feb 3, 2012

Nice lookin build I want one

Craig@MFI · Feb 3, 2012

I can personally tell you at 1000hp our first pass blew gaskets and hydro locked the motor... I wouldn't do it you will also have valve indents in pistons

STROKER · Feb 3, 2012

Thanks for the advice guys! I have to go to ford tomorrow to pick up a few push rods, I'm gonna pick up some head gaskets while I'm their.:thumbsup:

STROKER · Feb 3, 2012

http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/bouboy02/2012-02-03_12-01-14_645.jpg
Picked up the trans from RCD today, it looks great can't wait to get her back together!!

Breaking Habits · Feb 3, 2012

Thanks for coming up Mike, Sorry I wasnt able to say goodbye. Duramax guy wanted to chat haha. Good seeing you. Ready for an oil pan yet?

STROKER · Feb 3, 2012

Jared @ RiverCityDiesel said:
Thanks for coming up Mike, Sorry I wasnt able to say goodbye. Duramax guy wanted to chat haha. Good seeing you. Ready for an oil pan yet?

Its all good man,i'm sure ill be back for an oil pan soon enough