hi, i am buying a vtec B and will probably be getting a jdm b16a obd1. compression for jdm spec is 10.4. i wanna lower it a little bit for boost. Any one lowered their compression without internals? The only thing i can think of is thicker head gasket. How much should that lower my compression, like .2? any other ideas? thanks guys
-don
iljc

 

how thick would the head gasket be ?

 

Don't worry about lower compression until you building the motor and want to run 14psi or higher.

 

alright i only plan to boost 11 psi. i just want the motor to last. ghetto, do you still have that b16a ?

 

For b16a's I just think unless your a pretty good tuner to just get the headgasket. Leaves alot more error in the tune imo

 

i think i might do this. Do i buy thicker gasket, or double stack oem?