So as my previous thread https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/106...t-replacement/

I think i had headlift or HG failure , I'm looking at what parts should be bought to complete the job so far i have...

Give the head a light skim - need to assess damage first.

Genuine OEM head gasket
ARP head studs
ARP Lube
Cam cover gasket
Might as well fit a billman tct too

Do i need anything else like intake manifold gaskets etc?

I've read failure later down the line with ARP studs is this due to an incorrect install???

Looking to run 18psi this time.

So what is the correct method and I am okay going with ARP studs i hear Fullblown sell some studs but maybe overkill?

thanks

 

Get fbm h11 headstuds.. And good luck trying to lift the head with those bad boys (:

 

And I wouldn't trust pump gas, that gas is not good at all for 20 just my 02 .. Run e85 or race

 

aj h11 studs are badass have them in my dodge 60 psi for 5 years golden and at that boost level I would throw a meth kit on it and wire it so the aem will switch tunes if the system has a fault that way you will stay safe. were you data loging at the time curious if the knock sensor was singing or if it was just a fluke was your ignition timing aggressive? I know over here the winter mix has a different alcohol content so you get a lean spike sorry to here of your gasket failure. on the intake gasket don't do it I have retorqued the hondata intake gasket twice sense I have had it couple thousand miles I will replace it when I feel like torturing myself

 

use arp ultra torque lube and do a 30 60 90 ft/lbs torque sequence in the order in the honda manual

 

Wow, those fbm h11 headstuds are seriously expensive!