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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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Fire Rings

Anybody modified their heads to add fire rings? Is the mod worht the money in added safety from too much boost which blows the head gasket?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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IMHO it's not worth the $$$ unless you're gonna do sumtin RILLY ignernt wit yur truk--LOL

In all seriousness there are some NASTY high HP 6.0's (800) that aren't running fire rings, but no telling how long they'll last.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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I had my heads ringed before for a Blown big block... And I can say it didn't seem to make a difference.. A couple of runs down the track and the gasket would always seem to let go... I found a good set of arp fasteners were the best bang for the money...At least in my experience
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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what kind of power are you pushing?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Stock engine with Innovative Diesel tunes and MBRP cool duals.

I am going to rebuild my engine soon and I wanted to know if fire rings were good for a bullet proof head gasket seal with ARP studs.

I hope to push 450 - 500hp
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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Even arp with stock gaskets will go father than 500 hp.
 
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Originally Posted by OneTon4Fun
Stock engine with Innovative Diesel tunes and MBRP cool duals.

I am going to rebuild my engine soon and I wanted to know if fire rings were good for a bullet proof head gasket seal with ARP studs.

I hope to push 450 - 500hp

What kind of modifications do you plan on doing for the 450-500hp?
 
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