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Old 07-23-2005, 06:01 PM
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it's headgasket time. i'm lookin around for something MLS, and maybe lower my c/r a little bit cause the 10/1 cr is kinda makin me nervous. i know cometic makes good stuff and that's mainly what i've been lookin at, and there's one by hks that lowers the cr to 8/1 cr , but it's like 300 bucks. what are you guys runnin, what do you reccomend, and what should i stay away from
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Old 07-24-2005, 12:35 AM
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it's headgasket time. i'm lookin around for something MLS, and maybe lower my c/r a little bit cause the 10/1 cr is kinda makin me nervous. i know cometic makes good stuff and that's mainly what i've been lookin at, and there's one by hks that lowers the cr to 8/1 cr , but it's like 300 bucks. what are you guys runnin, what do you reccomend, and what should i stay away from
get the stock d16y8 3layer mls from hondaautomotive parts for 20 something bucks.
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Old 07-24-2005, 12:53 AM
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I am using two standard 10 dollar gaskets one on top of the other and running 10PSI. Reduced my CR and see no problem so far. I have run about 10000 miles. Even if it blows, I can replace it for a minimal cost.
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Old 07-24-2005, 11:01 AM
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yeah, i've heared of people running the double gasket thing, but never talked to someone that had been running it.
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Old 07-24-2005, 12:56 PM
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dont run double hg if they arent metal

then again i dont think anybody runs the composite ---- on honda engines
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Old 07-24-2005, 04:59 PM
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so double gasket it up huh? any specs on how thick that would be?
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