antera309 3 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 It looks like head gasket replacement is imminent for the VR6 Cabrio....I was just wondering whether there is a high-performance replacement option for the headgasket and head bolts, bearing in mind that I'm planning to supercharge it in the near future... Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 ARP - they aint cheap though. your talking upwards of £200 for the bolts alone! Link to post Share on other sites
acf8181 0 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 some people like to use the US mkIV 12v metal gasket...it does change the compression though, i'm not really sure of the benefits though. if you can get hold of him phatvr6 is the guy to talk to about it. Link to post Share on other sites
mightyvr6 0 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Don't use the mrk 4 12v gasket as it's thinner and will raise the compression ratio which isn't good if your going forced induction. Your best off using an oem gasket with arp bolts. Or if your planning high boost (i.e. 11 psi +) a C2 9.0:1 head spacer. Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 stick with the oem gasket for a charger as you will loose out on torque if you lower the compression, it will handle 10 psi no problems. and try searching vr6 arp on the us ebay, i got mine from there, was a full set, head/main bearing, and rod bolts for £125 plus £40 postage and import duties Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted April 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Does anyone have the telephone number / email /web address for a UK supplier of ARP head bolts?Do Stealth sell them? Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 i wouldnt recomend the prices of uk suppliers for arp. id go us, honestly, it will work out megga cheap. Link to post Share on other sites
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