Introducing the TF-Works Honda L15 Turbo Head Stud & Gasket Kit: an essential upgrade for enthusiasts aiming to elevate the performance and reliability of their 2016+ 1.5T engines.

Overview

The Honda L15 1.5T engine is celebrated for its efficiency and performance. However, in OEM form and when pushing the engine beyond its factory limits, especially in high-boost applications, the stock head gasket and head studs can become points of concern. Our TF-Works kit addresses these challenges by providing a robust solution designed to withstand increased cylinder pressures and ensure a secure seal under demanding conditions.

Why Head Gaskets Fail

Several factors contribute to head gasket failures in the L15 1.5T engine:

• High Cylinder Pressure at Low RPMs: The combination of a small turbocharger, high compression ratio, direct injection, and an electronic wastegate allows the engine to produce significant torque at low RPMs. This results in elevated cylinder pressures early in the powerband, which can strain the head gasket.

• OEM Component Limitations: The factory head studs and 3 layer gasket are designed for standard operating conditions. When subjected to increased boost levels and the associated higher cylinder pressures, the OEM components may not provide sufficient clamping force, leading to potential gasket failure.

What Our Kit Aims to Achieve

Our TF-Works Honda L15 Turbo Head Stud & Gasket Kit is engineered to enhance the durability and performance of your engine:

• Upgraded Head Studs: Our kit features head studs with a tensile strength of 220,000 psi, a 15% improvement over even a standard ARP stud rated at 190,000 psi. This increase in tensile strength ensures more clamping force to better maintain the seal between the cylinder head, head gasket, and engine block under higher pressures.

• Enhanced Head Gasket: We utilize a Cometic gasket to provide a 5-layer Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket, replacing the OEM 3-layer design. The additional layers in the MLS gasket act as springs, accommodating the dynamic movements between the head and block, and providing superior sealing capabilities under extreme conditions.

• Designed specifically for L15: While some other kits available on the market are using ARP kits from other applications and utilizing spacers and bushings to make it work for L15 our kit is specifically designed for L15 for a perfect fit.

Why We Worked with Point One

To develop the strongest and most reliable head stud solution, we partnered with Point One, a trusted name in high-performance fasteners producing parts for the NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car dragsters, with many proven race wins. Their expertise in engineering high-strength studs ensures that our kit provides superior clamping force and long-term reliability, even in high-horsepower builds.

Installation

Although installation is fairly straightforward if this is your first time installing head studs we recommend that the installation be performed by experienced professionals familiar with the L15 1.5T engine to ensure optimal results. Proper installation is absolutely necessary to ensure the benefits of the upgraded components, providing enhanced sealing and reliability under increased performance demands.

Upgrade your Honda L15 1.5T engine with confidence. The TF-Works Head Stud & Gasket Kit is designed to support your performance goals while maintaining the reliability and longevity of your engine.