we build a lot of 900+hp hondas, they use a 7/16 stud tq to 80-82. we dont have head gasket problems very often. weve built 1/2" stud motors they are usually more of a hassle than its worth. you got to drill all your head gaskets, youve got to get a custom socket made (i machine a socket on...
no problem feel free to email me at geoff [at] full-race.com ill also supply you compressor maps and any information you may need for your next turbocharger purchase. We have two setup options we are considering at the moment, not sure which path we will follow until the cyl heads are finished...
i lurk on this forum and just saw this post. i design and mfg turbo systems for a living, at www.full-race.com and i am confident in telling you that your problem is excessive backpressure!! that is why you are lifting the cyl head.
its not a big deal at all, you just need to get the...