Alright so looking for some feedback.
For my ported N54 head, I have a Cometic head gasket and of course a new set of factory head bolts. I'm looking at a 20psi or so motor on ethanol, maybe 600whp ish ... can I just run the Cometic with factory head bolts? Or do I need to call up Tony @ VAC and get his ARP stud kit? I understand one needs to Time-sert the block for this install - one more thing I'm not really interested in dealing with, especially with the motor in the car.
Unless there is a fairly good argument in my context, I'd like to run new factory head bolts. Thanks for your thoughts in advance!
For my ported N54 head, I have a Cometic head gasket and of course a new set of factory head bolts. I'm looking at a 20psi or so motor on ethanol, maybe 600whp ish ... can I just run the Cometic with factory head bolts? Or do I need to call up Tony @ VAC and get his ARP stud kit? I understand one needs to Time-sert the block for this install - one more thing I'm not really interested in dealing with, especially with the motor in the car.
Unless there is a fairly good argument in my context, I'd like to run new factory head bolts. Thanks for your thoughts in advance!