Two blown head gaskets in two weeks

[Dune Surfer]

OK after two unsuccseful repairs its time to get real. I tore my quad down last night. The head is off to get all new studs and decked, while it's there it's getting bored from 416 to 426. The way I see it if its going to be a pain it,s going to be faster. Besides that I hate to get towed back from the dunes with a Z.
Next trip I'm going to ride thier arses off. Ha Ha. I really wanted Elka's but I can't help myself, I get inside the motor and I have to upgrade. Wish me luck:devil

[Extremeracer167]

Call TC Racing and get his larger studs. That seems to me like that could be the cause. They are bigger then the stockers, so they will hold MUCH better!

[Colby@C&DRacing]

Sounds like you mean business:D I like that.

[oynot400]

What kind of head gasket are you using? I got a stainless steel head gasket and have had no problems. Mike @ FDO told me that the stock gasket will not hold high compression.

[416 EXtreme]

The TC studs definitely help.You just have to drill and tap out each hole.I have them with a Cometic head gasket.

[ChadEXer]

The TC head studs are nice! I believe they go for about $80..