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    Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution!

    03-13-2009 01:14 PM #1
    In a previous thread, Silvercar suggested the Nissan OEM t3 gasket. I Went down to the dealership and picked one up, and its freakin awesome. Super super thick, looks strong, cheap ($14) and best part, re-usable! That's right, they are meant to be re-used!

    Beats the thin ATP steel ones.

    Here's a picture:

    It's for a Turbo Z31 300zx I believe, part number : 14415-4P200

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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (infinityman)

    03-13-2009 01:20 PM #2
    Nice find.
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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (infinityman)

    03-13-2009 01:23 PM #3
    There's also a T25 version from the Z32's. But the easiest solution is to not run a gasket.
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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (Adam@Unitronic.ca)

    03-13-2009 01:29 PM #4
    You think I trust ATP's casting? I don't have time to deck the turbine housing inlet.
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    03-13-2009 01:29 PM #5
    vband my man...only way
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    03-13-2009 01:31 PM #6
    i went through 2 of the nissan gaskets before going gasketless. now i am a believer

    the nissan gaskets are strong as hell though! withstand a beating and work quite well if the turbo is supported.

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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (infinityman)

    03-13-2009 02:11 PM #7
    Quote, originally posted by infinityman »
    You think I trust ATP's casting? I don't have time to deck the turbine housing inlet.

    Machining you mean?

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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (Adam@Unitronic.ca)

    03-13-2009 02:12 PM #8
    Quote, originally posted by Adam@Unitronic.ca »

    Machining you mean?

    Whatever.

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    03-13-2009 02:29 PM #9
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    withstand a beating and work quite well if the turbo is supported.

    what do you mean by "supported"?

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    03-13-2009 02:29 PM #10
    meaning if the turbo is braced.
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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (infinityman)

    03-13-2009 02:37 PM #11
    I have a question, were you blowing gaskets or were your studs backing out then blowing gaskets?

    I ask cause I have yet to have a problem with blown gaskets *knock on wood* and i hope its because i have nordlocks on everything

    Oh, and i'm gonna go check for those plugs right now

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    03-13-2009 02:39 PM #12
    I've been running one the atp one are POS and it cracks causing major leakeage! This thing is thick and pretty much indestructible..
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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (NOLA_VDubber)

    03-13-2009 02:39 PM #13
    Quote, originally posted by NOLA_VDubber »
    I have a question, were you blowing gaskets or were your studs backing out then blowing gaskets?

    I ask cause I have yet to have a problem with blown gaskets *knock on wood* and i hope its because i have nordlocks on everything

    Oh, and i'm gonna go check for those plugs right now

    Thanks man!

    Studs backing out then blowing gaskets, but I think i have the stud/situation figured out now.

    I also use nordlocks, since then I havn't had a problem. But I am swapping turbos next week, so I picked up this gasket to use instead of the cheap ATP one.

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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (infinityman)

    03-13-2009 02:42 PM #14
    Here is the part # part # 14415-17M00 for the T25 people mani crew.. Its from 94-95 300zx twin turbo..
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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (Adam@Unitronic.ca)

    03-13-2009 05:46 PM #15
    Quote, originally posted by Adam@Unitronic.ca »
    But the easiest solution is to not run a gasket.

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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (infinityman)

    03-13-2009 06:02 PM #16
    Quote, originally posted by infinityman »
    You think I trust ATP's casting? I don't have time to deck the turbine housing inlet.

    lol i did. was tired of stuff leaking took a day out and sorted some stuff out. happy i did
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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (skywalkersgti)

    03-13-2009 07:08 PM #17
    same here. no gasket but had the ATP flanges milled flat. clark did you go to colvin or w/e its called??
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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (BlancoNino)

    03-13-2009 07:13 PM #18
    yep.it was off by A LOT!.both turbo(4bolt) turbo (5 bolt) 5 bolt-vband and atp mani both head side and turbo side were off alot! but it fixed my problem and i have a leak free system.
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    03-13-2009 07:19 PM #19
    Added to FAQ
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    Re: FV-QR (Boostin20v)

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    Re: FV-QR (infinityman)

    03-13-2009 07:29 PM #21
    Hi temp silicone with milled flanges, 20k on this setup no problems. But a great alternative none the less. Good stuff !
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    Re: FV-QR (16plus4v)

    03-13-2009 10:34 PM #22
    Nord Locks vs Locking Tabs?
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    Re: FV-QR (cincyTT)

    03-13-2009 10:41 PM #23
    Quote, originally posted by cincyTT »
    Nord Locks vs Locking Tabs?

    Where can you find locking tabs? N

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    Re: FV-QR (infinityman)

    03-13-2009 10:43 PM #24
    034/INA

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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (infinityman)

    03-13-2009 11:55 PM #25
    Quote, originally posted by infinityman »

    But I am swapping turbos next week,

    is this top secret or do we get to know what turbo? lol

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    Re: Blowing T3 Gaskets? here's the solution! (krazygti)

    03-14-2009 03:22 AM #26
    Quote, originally posted by krazygti »

    is this top secret or do we get to know what turbo? lol

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    03-14-2009 05:46 AM #27
    I have been running Nissan OEM one off Z32 I think on apr stage 3+ for a few months...it blew up, i replaced it again with another Nissam OEM gasket (same piece) and I tightened bolts a bit more...have been fine since.
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    04-22-2009 12:23 AM #28
    gonna snag one of these..i was using permatec copper on the turbo...got me 12k and 5 months with LOTS of driving
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    Re: (Vegeta Gti)

    04-22-2009 01:02 AM #29
    can you guys really hear it when you rip a gasket? I decided to run gasketless, but my idle is sort of funky, and i'm thinking it might have a small leak. I can't hear anything though, I'll try some seafoam...
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    04-22-2009 01:05 AM #30
    i can deeff hear mine..but i have no sound deading properties to my car so i hear EVERYTHING ALL THE TIME lol
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    04-22-2009 02:55 AM #31
    anybody know where I can get this in the US and they do mail order to overseas..?

    thanks

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    04-22-2009 10:05 AM #32
    Quote, originally posted by robingohtt »
    anybody know where I can get this in the US and they do mail order to overseas..?

    thanks

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    Re: (BoostinBejan)

    04-22-2009 10:31 AM #33
    cool, can u help to get me 2?

    what is your paypal?


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