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Old 04-23-2013, 10:32 AM   #1
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Default STi head apart what should i do?

I searched but could not find good or at least recent opinions.
I got an 05 STi and I have it apart, heads taken off.

Im already $1000 in the hole for labor and no parts and I have about $1500 left to spent.
I need to maybe get a valve adjustment and new head gasket, and other misc things. What do you recommend I should do now?

Maybe clean pistons/valves? Got some decent carb build up.
port and polish head (expensive)?

Im pretty knowledgeable but no expert on internal engine modifications.
As I advised I only have maximum $1500 to spend thats all tax and labor and parts so everyone with experience, please chime in.

Thank you!
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Old 04-23-2013, 11:39 AM   #2
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Wrong forum. I'll move it for you.
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Old 04-23-2013, 11:46 AM   #3
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actually i wanted opions from local NJ people actually so I can see what shops in the area they went to , etc.
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Old 04-23-2013, 12:37 PM   #4
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We have our vendor lists, a vendor review thread and forum and a search will reveal lots of info.
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Old 04-23-2013, 12:58 PM   #5
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Head gasket, Head studs definitely. The rest of it depends on what your goal is. Power, Reliability?.

The best thing to probably do would be pistons/rings, as that is the weakest part in the motor.
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Old 04-24-2013, 04:51 PM   #6
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Head gasket, Head studs definitely. The rest of it depends on what your goal is. Power, Reliability?.

The best thing to probably do would be pistons/rings, as that is the weakest part in the motor.
Thank you, I am looking more for reliability than power.
I would like to use stock subaru OEM head gasket, but you recommend studs?
If so, which brands? and what is major benefit for stock motor and turbo.

Thank you again.
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Old 04-24-2013, 05:01 PM   #7
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OEM Head gasket, and ARP Head studs. Many people i know don't like to re-use head studs. The benefit of the stronger pistons is, you are less likely to grenade them and turn the motor into scrap.
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Old 04-24-2013, 07:41 PM   #8
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Are ARP head studs even needed if you arent making big power? I havent seen a single thread about these being a cause of failure.
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