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lsturbo 04-18-2005 11:34 AM

What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
 

Im planning on turbocharging my d16z6. My friend said just put on some ARP head studs and a thicker head gasket, but im not sure what thickness to use. I found cometic .030" gaskets for like 35 bucks and i was wondering if thats thick enough. The turbo i plan to use is a 16G, with a DSM 1G BOV and a FMIC of some sort. So what do you guys think?

iflybye 04-18-2005 12:18 PM

Re: What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
 
Looks like the 92-95 d16z6 OEM Gasket from Honda and copper spray.
Check out this thread.

https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...6775#msg366775

Reddy 04-18-2005 12:23 PM

Re: What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
 
I have a Mr. Gasket 2mm stackable but I wouldn't buy another one. The stock compression is low enough but whats a good compression ratio is one of the most debated topics so it all comes down to personal preferance for how low or high you want.

lsturbo 04-18-2005 12:44 PM

Re: What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
 
Yea im not real sure what i want my compression to be, i mean i just dont want like zero power when im off boost or at a low boost setting. But basically from reading that other thread i should just get an oem gasket and spray it with copper?

Reddy 04-18-2005 04:49 PM

Re: What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
 
yeah I'd just save some money, get the stock headgasket and some ARP studs

koreanwilcox 04-18-2005 05:14 PM

Re: What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
 

Originally Posted by Whitey
yeah I'd just save some money, get the stock headgasket and some ARP studs

I just replaced mine with a Beck/Arnley head gasket and installed some ARPs as well...

The Beck Arnley is a nice gasket, MLS and supposedly better than OEM quality... we will see....

Xgenturbo 04-18-2005 06:27 PM

Re: What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
 

Originally Posted by ej1 wilcox

Originally Posted by Whitey
yeah I'd just save some money, get the stock headgasket and some ARP studs

I just replaced mine with a Beck/Arnley head gasket and installed some ARPs as well...

The Beck Arnley is a nice gasket, MLS and supposedly better than OEM quality... we will see....

BeckArnley isnt metal though is it?

HMT-Admin 04-18-2005 06:50 PM

Re: What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
 
Any stock z6 gasket, doesnt have to be factory. I've used several aftermarket head gaskets such as felpro/Napa gold etc, they are all tri-style metal gaskets.

Spray the gasket with copper spray and use ARP studs she should seal up just fine.


FooK 04-18-2005 07:20 PM

Re: What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
 

Originally Posted by ej1 wilcox

Originally Posted by Whitey
yeah I'd just save some money, get the stock headgasket and some ARP studs

I just replaced mine with a Beck/Arnley head gasket and installed some ARPs as well...

The Beck Arnley is a nice gasket, MLS and supposedly better than OEM quality... we will see....

ive used those beck arnley gaskets, baxters eh? next time you head there let me know i got a business discount you can use.

koreanwilcox 04-18-2005 08:28 PM

Re: What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
 

Originally Posted by FooK

Originally Posted by ej1 wilcox

Originally Posted by Whitey
yeah I'd just save some money, get the stock headgasket and some ARP studs

I just replaced mine with a Beck/Arnley head gasket and installed some ARPs as well...

The Beck Arnley is a nice gasket, MLS and supposedly better than OEM quality... we will see....

ive used those beck arnley gaskets, baxters eh? next time you head there let me know i got a business discount you can use.

Haha... thanks, but I work in the Baxter corporate office ;D

The Beck Arnley is made out of three layers of metal, and looked really nice... plus, I got it for like $20 with my discount...

BTW, I fired my car up today after getting it all back together... Kicked over on the first try and purred like a kitten! No leaks either! yaya! Set the timing and topped off the coolant... now it's time to go rip on her!



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