Depending on your ultimate power goals & fuel type I would suggest dropping the static c/r to around 9.5:1-10.0:1
I have used thicker cometic MLS gaskets on JDM itr motors with good results.
I also know inlinepro distributes their own brand of bseries headgaskets also.
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