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Old 05-19-2003, 02:55 PM
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Where can I find a thick head gasket for my B16A1? Cause I'd like to lower my comp ratio...
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Old 05-19-2003, 03:29 PM
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Just stack the thin gaskets.
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Errrr...I would rather prefer a "clean" solution with only one head gasket...
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Home-made, *****.
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looooooool

Ok,I'll have a look at the takakaira website...Hope they have that kind of stuff...
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try greddy. I think they have one.
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I've just found one:HKS does a 2.6mm thick one wich lower the comp ratio to 8.45:1

Does it seem too much for you?Cause I think I'll run 10/11 psi boost...

Maybe I should finally go for two of 0.5mm...
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8.45 is very low.. I wouldnt suggest going anything lower than 9.5

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That's what I thought...I think I'll go for two head gasket... Even if I don't really like this solution...

How thick is the std part?
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a little up for the std thickness...
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