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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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What is the best head gasket for a boosted LS? I want lower compression...
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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Depends on your prefference.
A lot of guys run OEM headgaskets.
Some run Cosmetic headgaskets...
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...umm...i want something not too expensive...i heard head gasket would lower compression quite a bit....just need to know where to get one and how thick etc.
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I am guessing you are running a stock ls longblock ?
If so, why lower your c/r anymore ?
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go with a spoon gasket my boy has one it will work a little expensive
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by 2ndGenT3g
go with a spoon gasket my boy has one it will work a little expensive
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Originally posted by `92CXhatch
stay stock man... you need to first get the turbo on the car and get it running...
-Keith

I'm just asking for future...i'd like to run 14lbs,with the injectors and the resistor box...so again, what would be the best head gasket? TTT
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why dont you go see collin at racing integration in tampa off busch blvd.hes pretty good with hondas and im sure he'll point you in the right direction..-Greg



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