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Old 07-17-2006, 02:53 PM
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I'm about to change my headgaskket(leaking) and headstuds to ARP's on my D16z6 and was wondering which headgasket you guys reccomend. I've heard good things about Cometic as well as OEM Honda. Comments, input greatly appreaciated.....
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oe unless it is an pdd bore size.
Old 07-17-2006, 03:11 PM
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What advantages does the oe gasket have over Cometic?
Old 07-17-2006, 03:15 PM
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price for one, and i think they perform the same. i am using a cometic, because i dont know of an 84mm honda vtec head gasket.
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same here 83mm Cometic, no problems
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So far 2 in favor of Cometic. Anyone have success with oe gaskets and if so how much boost are you running?

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Default Re: Cometic vs. Honda Headgasket (Mr.Death)

all our racers use oe Honda we have boosted 40 + psi on them no problems and we carry them in all bore sizes
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I have a OE gasket at 86mm been going strong for a year now, but I am replacing it soon.
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+1 Cometic
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85mm oem HG from http://goldeneaglemfg.com. never failed. i had a cometic go on the dyno
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