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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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I have a 94 dakota with the 318 and want to know how i should work with the heads in this compression increase. I don't know to much about these engines and i dont know to much about turbos aswell, so i don't know if i'll have to buy new heads or just some new gaskets and studs. so i wouldn't mind some helpfull advice.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 01:12 AM
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the possibilities are endless with these engines, check out the FAQ2 section and it will give you a complete rundown as to the options you have.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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Yes check the FAQ2 tons of turbo posts already.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Leave the compression alone. The factory compression is right where you want it. The factory headgaskets will usually hold up if you keep the boost below 10PSI. I have over 1 year and over 20,000 miles on my stock motor running 6-7PSI with no problems yet.
 
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