New Head Gasket Questions

[Another MkIII]

I recently installed an HKS stopper type head gasket. I have a couple questions:

1. Should I avoid boost for now and how long?

2. How many heat cycles should I run before checking the head stud torque, and how long should I wait between cycles? I read that you should check them after 5 heat cycles, but I can't find the thread when searching for it.

Thanks. My first drive went well, all gauges looked normal, all fluids good. Its great to be back after not driving it since July.

-AM3

 

[chevyguyjoe]

Personally with my Cometic gasket and ARP bolts, I boosted but only stock boost until the re torque. The ARP bolts came with a paper that had the torque spec and when to re torque.

 

[IndigoMKII]

I'd go 500 miles then change oil and re-torque to give her hell.