For the love of a tractor engine: The life and times of the 18R-G

[SilverRA23]

Yes yes I can see performance wholesale taking a photo for me

[SilverRA23]

Cometic have a picture of it on their website.. shame my headgasket is 30 minutes away to check it!

Any one got one about and can compare to this picture?

I have emailed the USA to ask if it suits the twin cam head or single cam.. will see what they say.

[RA35GT]

Going by the ACL drawings of the gasket it seems to be a 18RG one. (pics attached)

[SilverRA23]

Awesomeness. The Cometic website list their one at US$85, which is a whole world better than the $255 Kameari one when I don't need the benefits of MLS.

Will let you all know how I go.

[o_man_ra23]

Will also look into the Cometic for 18R-GTE use... as the stock toyota gasket is purportedly good for ~20psi. Will see how the vibe is for using a Compressed Fibre Metal reinforced (OEM style) gasket for my intended use (~16psi max)

[o_man_ra23]

As a separate note,

In the coming weeks/months I will be purchasing a full gasket kit (again), which will come with a good quality head gasket that I can't use. So if anyone is after an 18R-G head gasket for a standard or close to bore size in the near future, then let me know as I would hate for it to sit in a corner and gather dust. At a minimum, if you are after one in a month or so, then let me know before you go purchasing one at full retail price.

[The Witzl]

im using the stock 18R-GEU head gasket for my 18RGTE.... i think it will see more than 20psi (when it ever gets finished)
however i have an o-ringed head, which helps.

The stock toyota gasket actually looks really good quality, and was dirt cheap too - $55.

[SilverRA23]

Last night I head back from Cometic and its confirmed that the Cometic one is an 18RG one, and suits the 92mm piston.

Will get one ordered pronto

[JustenGT8]

Will also look into the Cometic for 18R-GTE use... as the stock toyota gasket is purportedly good for ~20psi. Will see how the vibe is for using a Compressed Fibre Metal reinforced (OEM style) gasket for my intended use (~16psi max)

Stock gasket saw up to 30psi on mine with no issues....22psi on a regular basis Head bolts on the other hand

[o_man_ra23]

I have ARP Mitsubishi studs on the way to take care of the head bolt issue... looks like Cometic is a viable alternative to the heavily priced Kameari item...

[river]

Hi,

im using the stock 18R-GEU head gasket for my 18RGTE.... i think it will see more than 20psi (when it ever gets finished)
however i have an o-ringed head, which helps.

The stock toyota gasket actually looks really good quality, and was dirt cheap too - $55.

Same here. I'm using the stocker and it's good for some decent power.

seeyuzz
river

[Steve M]

I didn't want any headaches when looking for head gaskets. I chose my bore size so that I can use standard head gaskets.

[o_man_ra23]

I chose my bore size so I could use big arse pistons

[SilverRA23]

I worked on the same principle as oman.. just failed on thinking it all through lol.

Cometic one is ordered, needs to be manufactured, which will take 5-7 days, and then it will wing its way to our shores.

I will post a couple of photos when it arrives.

[Omegaman]

Saw this on ebay. I was wandering if it's a cheap option for turboing the geu...
Its supposed to be Universal, so there some items that need to be modified or added.
what do you think.
cheap kit at $550US freight $650 though.wow

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

i asked if possible to fit to geu. reply was.
Hello,

This is universal.

t3/t4 t04e SINGLE TURBO
max tested psi: 35
power efficiency: 400+ gain
400+hp gain but thats at max psi.

EXTRA PARTS SUCH AS MANIFOLD IS REQUIRED. READ
NOTES BELOW THOROUGHLY!!

NOTE :

* Not all parts are bolt-on. Universal piping kit
will need to be custom modified at an exhaust shop
to adjust for the correct bends. *

* Requires a down pipe which needs to be
connected to existing exhaust. A custom adapter
needs to be fabricated from a place such as an
exhaust shop. *

* Other parts you need or should get is Turbo
Manifold, Boost Controller, Turbo Timer, and
Engine/Fuel Management System. *

* Professional Installation is Highly Recommended
(No Instructions Included)!! *

Thank you