What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
04-18-2005, 11:34 AM
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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?
04-18-2005, 12:18 PM
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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
Check out this thread.
https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...6775#msg366775
04-18-2005, 12:23 PM
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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.
04-18-2005, 12:44 PM
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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?
04-18-2005, 05:14 PM
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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
The Beck Arnley is a nice gasket, MLS and supposedly better than OEM quality... we will see....
04-18-2005, 06:27 PM
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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
The Beck Arnley is a nice gasket, MLS and supposedly better than OEM quality... we will see....
04-18-2005, 06:50 PM
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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.
Spray the gasket with copper spray and use ARP studs she should seal up just fine.
04-18-2005, 07:20 PM
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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
The Beck Arnley is a nice gasket, MLS and supposedly better than OEM quality... we will see....
04-18-2005, 08:28 PM
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Re: What type of head gasket to use on my z6?
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Originally Posted by ej1 wilcox
Originally Posted by Whitey
yeah I'd just save some money, get the stock headgasket and some ARP studs
The Beck Arnley is a nice gasket, MLS and supposedly better than OEM quality... we will see....
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!
