Question Best Head Gaskets - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

Longcut · 01-09-2012, 08:16 AM

Getting ready to do head gaskets, studs, egr delete and powermax turbo on my 04. I havent had any head gasket problems at this point with 160,*** on the clock. Ive seen alot of debate about head gaskets and was wondering what everyones opion is on the best.

HeavyAssault · 01-09-2012, 09:31 AM

For what it's worth there are 3 things that are key for head gasket replacement.
1) Skill of the technician: If it's not torqued properly it's going to have issues.
2) If the heads are not checked and decked properly it's going to have issues.
3) If the gaskets have quality control issues it's going to have issues.

If any one of the above fall short the whole job will become suspect.

I used the OEM gaskets due to the 12mo/12k miles parts warranty.

majek5 · 01-09-2012, 11:45 AM

All I have read lately says to use the OEM ones. No experience with either since I have not done studs yet (knock on wood

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fordfury · 01-09-2012, 02:31 PM

ive done about fifteen sets of head studs and gaskets and used the black onyx gaskets everytime and never had an issue with them. but i send the heads out evertime to get them decked and checked out, i think its the key to doing any six liter head gasket replacement. and what heavy assualt has mentioned too.

jpringle83 · 02-19-2012, 01:06 AM

Black onyx for sure I've used them on several occasions and any head off of any type of motor should always be checked for warpage and decked if necessary or replaced if not within spec.

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01-09-2012, 08:16 AM	#1
Longcut SDD Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 24 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best Head Gaskets Getting ready to do head gaskets, studs, egr delete and powermax turbo on my 04. I havent had any head gasket problems at this point with 160,*** on the clock. Ive seen alot of debate about head gaskets and was wondering what everyones opion is on the best. __________________ 04' F-250, Ext. Cab, Longbed, 6.0, Auto SCT X3, EDGE Insight, High Idle Mod, Zoodad Mod 4" Pro-comp Lift, 35" Attitude M/T's Bushwacker Fender Flares.

01-09-2012, 09:31 AM	#2
HeavyAssault SDD Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: King William, VA Posts: 309 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts View Photos By: HeavyAssault	For what it's worth there are 3 things that are key for head gasket replacement. 1) Skill of the technician: If it's not torqued properly it's going to have issues. 2) If the heads are not checked and decked properly it's going to have issues. 3) If the gaskets have quality control issues it's going to have issues. If any one of the above fall short the whole job will become suspect. I used the OEM gaskets due to the 12mo/12k miles parts warranty. __________________ Offically The Biggest Midget In The Game

01-09-2012, 11:45 AM	#3
majek5 SDD Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Il Posts: 114 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	All I have read lately says to use the OEM ones. No experience with either since I have not done studs yet (knock on wood) __________________ 06 6.0 CCLB KR FX4 stock...

01-09-2012, 02:31 PM	#4
fordfury redneck punk Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: idaho Posts: 75 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts View Photos By: fordfury	ive done about fifteen sets of head studs and gaskets and used the black onyx gaskets everytime and never had an issue with them. but i send the heads out evertime to get them decked and checked out, i think its the key to doing any six liter head gasket replacement. and what heavy assualt has mentioned too. __________________ 97 f 250 crew cab, 3 in down pipe 4 in back exhaust, afe intake, built trans, diy intercooler and pipes regulated return fuel system, water meth, stg one injectors. 6 pos chip tuned by tyrant

02-19-2012, 01:06 AM	#5
jpringle83 SDD Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WA Posts: 151 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Black onyx for sure I've used them on several occasions and any head off of any type of motor should always be checked for warpage and decked if necessary or replaced if not within spec. __________________ 2005 F-250 Edge Insight gauges,Banks Monster Exhaust, AEM Brute Force intake , Toyo M/T 35s on AR 20s, air bags w/ wireless compressor,recon smoke cab and turn signal led lights

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