I am going to be running a modified FMax turbo kit with boost up to (and maybe past) a BAR (15PSI) I will be building the bottom end (H22A1), increasing the bore, and using lower compression pistons (8.5). Will the stock head gasket be fine, or should I use the ideal head gasket that comes with the kit? I have done a search, checked the posts, but nothing matched this question.


[Modified by gsr*lude, 3:27 AM 8/17/2001]

 

stick with the stockers. The ideal head gasket lowers your compression even more if you put the one in.

 

Sticking with the stock gasket and having a 8.5:1 ratio, how much boost can I run? I don't plan on spending all this cash and just running my ride at a reduced capability. If I can bump my boost a little higher I will. Basically I want to do it right the first time and be done with it.