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    Which head gasket?

    So it's time to replace my head gasket and I wondered which one I should buy. ebay has them for cheap, but are those any good? Mazda wants $82.30 for theirs. Is it any better than the cheap ebay ones?

    What is your opinion?
    1990 Protege 4WD
    GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents

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    #2
    turbo?

    use OEM.
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    92 240SX: KA/T25, nerd mobile

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      #3
      Sounds reasonable.
      1990 Protege 4WD
      GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents

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      ├┼┤
      2 4 R


      Seeking: Canadian 4WD seatbelts.

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        #4
        I ran 35+ psi with a Holset through one of those for a while without a problem (using ARP studs too).

        I mean, there's the possibility now that it finally let go, but that was with a TON of abuse. the OEM gaskets are the jam.
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        03 Accord DX: K24/5MT, peasant-spec old man's car
        92 240SX: KA/T25, nerd mobile

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          #5
          Personally, I've used Eristic gaskets without any issues yet. I still haven't had to use their headgasket tho (knock on wood). I haven't had any major leaks from the gaskets I have installed (intake/exhaust/disti/cams/crank f&r)



          They actually come with the PROPER intake/exhaust gaskets too. The exhaust is MLS like OEM, and the intake is stamped aluminum like the OEM ones, not that stupid crush mesh type most people us on their exhaust systems.

          example of what you don't want your intake/exhaust gaskets to look like

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            #6
            Good to know. Thanks for the link.
            1990 Protege 4WD
            GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents

            1 3 5
            ├┼┤
            2 4 R


            Seeking: Canadian 4WD seatbelts.

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              #7
              np! I just realized that's for the BP4W head tho lol so if you do go with them make sure it's for the 94-98 lol
              -Jack

              ONTARIO MAZDA CLUB! Join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/500055016671733/

              91 626 LX - basically stock and pretty slow still
              http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/sho...my-GD-626-LX-)

              01 E53 3.0i - FOR SALE! pm if interested

              91 USDM Protege LX - SOLD! turbo/manifold up for sale!
              http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46606

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