I'm swapping heads on my 96ex and my 95dx. Does anyone have a problem with the cheaper gasket kits on ebay? The ex won't be run hard, my dx has a t3/t4 on it.

 

Your head gasket is pretty important. I wouldn't cheap out on one, period. Your call.

 

OEM is the only headgasket id use....either that or a commetic.

 

Do you know what oem cost? I think i saw the commetic for bout $100 bucks. I wanted to change everything else while i was in there too though.

 

What could cause lose of power on the 96 ex? Alot of lose of power. I drive a 95dx and it was faster even before i put the turbo on.

 

You're saying it runs smooth, no codes, no smoke, but suddenly no power either? Maybe the timing jumped? It'll still run but very little power if you have it retarded. Also check the intake for clogged air filter or mouse nest.

 

OEM all the way, just got one from the dealership for a d16z6 and it was $78. what a rip but it was worth it

 

Boost leak, wastegate stuck open......

 

I thought he had the turbo on the DX?

 

Yea no turbo on the EX. It smokes when you get on it. I tested the compression today, 175-180. It has a o2 sensor code. It runs smooth. The transmission (Auto) acts up a little.
Thanks for the price check Riceburner.