I don't mean to hijack your thread with my pic but I told you it reminds me of mines lol

Get a new HG if you decide to take it off. The tacky material comes off. You shouldn't reuse a headgasket anyways.

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1G DSM: 1000+ AWHP, 9.2@162.83 MPH
Evo X: 746 AWHP, XR9569S pump gas
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