well I think it finally happend, buying the truck new and now 254,354 mi The number one has finally dropped the valve seat I think. So the head is coming off tomorrow. While it is off there is some things that need to be done that are in need. Studs, Springs, Gasket, Port job. I am going to be surffing the sticky on this but in the mean while on the things I said has to be done and some things that I may be forgetting can you suggest brand of or what kind on the things I need.

Thank you,

Justin.

 

ARP for the studs is probably the most popular choice there......Hamilton or Colt Cams for the springs.....not sure of the best brand for the gastket....that should help get you started......good luck with the tear down.

 

Thanks, what esle should I do to the head while it is off?

 

You could look into fire rings but I'm not sure if they install in the top of the block or the bottom of the head.....may be something to look into.

 

Got the head off and the seat did drop, it also made contact with the piston #1. The piston still looks ok there is a very small impression in the piston were it made contact.
Also found some rocker arms that seamed to be kinda sticky.
The head was sent to the machine shop and all new seats are getting installed and a port job,and 110lb springs.

What kind of head gasket should I get?
I am also toying with sending the injectors out to get bigger they are 100hp already.
or will TNT-R net my some more power vrs the beta 4.2? (I would like to get my hands on the TNT-R with 4,000 rpm Tune)