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12mm or 14mm studs? I need opinions.

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Old 09-16-2007, 10:19 PM
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12mm or 14mm studs? I need opinions.

I have talked to Scheid diesel about there MLS headgasket for the 12valves. Now my question is why would they recommend using the 14mm studs over the 12mm studs? When I asked them they really couldnt give me an answer.
I know that the 24valve guys are running the Cometic MLS gaskets with only the 12mm studs and arent having problems.
I have read on here that the 14mm studs can warp the block.

What does everyone on here think? I feel that if the 12mm can hold a marinegasket and o rings it should hold the MLS gasket.
I dont know. I just feel that since Scheid has one of the big names out there they can tell you and charge you whatever they feel like.

Opinions please.
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how much boost are you wanting to put out?

the 14mm can handle alot more, but there is also alot more involved with the installation

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I am only running a HTT 62/14. I might someday run a S400 twin setup.
But still the Cometic 24valve MLS gasket is good for 80PSI and so is the Scheid diesel MLS gasket.
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For 90% of the people out there 12's are just fine.
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