its a 91 crx and it will mostly be used for street and occasional strip, can i lower compression by just using a thicker head gasket? ive heard its cheaper way to do a street setup.

 

yes you can.

 

Is it reliable?

 

It seems that some people like them and other do not. But if it is a high quality gasket i do not see an issue.

 

can you suggest any?

 

f-max

 

greddy

 

INLINE PRO......and they're in virginia. 703-644-1788
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As far as i know, greddy only makes thick head gaskets for the d16z6 (sohc vtec) motor..not the CRX. But...the z6 gasket should work on all 88+ d-series honda motors.

I am currently using a 88 CRX paper gasket in my d16z6 because it was $18 vs. the z6 metal gasket which is $58. *grin*

liam

 

I Use a Blitz 7 layer head gasket on my Type-R and run 7psi no problem. Inlinepro has head gaskets but they did not lower my compression enough but they might work for you. Just ask Inlinrpro they are the ****!

 

fmax does not make one. They supply the rIdeal one with their kits as an option. I think it's made by mr. gasket. I have it and it's held up fine for 18months and 2 motors. It gives you ~8.8:1 c/r.

Some people feel it's an incorrect way to lower compression, and I tend to agree to a certian degree. It's like milling the head to get a higher c/r. It may not be the best option, but it gets the job done.