I have a 1996 integra with a garrett t3/t4 running on 10psi of boost on the stock b18b1 motor and im going to order a cometic head gasket what thickness should i get?

 

How about you DON'T get cometic because there is like a 75% rate of failure based on threads I've read in this forum. I had a problem with them to. They don't seal coolant properly. Get a GE OEM bored out headgasket. I've since had no problems, and ironically GE is always everyones fix for cometic. I've read about 50 threads on cometic vs GE...GE is better 75% of the time in peoples opinions and experiences..

Also, get stock thickness....

http://goldeneaglemfg.com/

 

Just order an OEM one from your nearest parts house. Im running one on my own ls/vtec turbo and so is a guy I know that makes some big numbers.

 

stick to oem like these guys are telling you if your stock bore you can get from local honda dealer if your sleeved and 82mm or bigger we stock them give us a call

 

Do I get bonus points for plugging your company? lol

 

okay thanks also i was thinking about getting arp headstuds yes or no?

 

yeah they will work or you can buy ours ether way both will work

 

lol you get a on me

 

thanks for all your help i think ill go with your head studs and this gasket kit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-01...Q5fAccessories because my valve seals are bad.
thanks again

 

thats not our kit thats a cheep aftermarket gasket kit i would stay away from them if i was you i have seen many guys buy them and have nothing but oil leaks not the same as a factory Honda gasket oem head gasket cost more then that kit you get what you pay for some will never lern lol

 

Holy crap batman, please don't buy that kit, it's garbage.
Like the rest have said, go OEM.

 

any websites you recomend to get it from?

 

golden eagle head studs and stock thickness head gasket FTW!!!!

 

Never had a problem with cometic, installed on over 10 cars from 300-700whp... Also used GE with great success, either one in stock thickness should be fine.

 

If you read on here, then it must be true. And for the fact that everyone installing parts on Honda-Tech is a master mechanic. Nothing wrong is with Cometic headgaskets, we installed many before and never once had an issue with one.

Oem, Cometic, or goldeneagle, all three choices will work. Just be carefull of the temple guards as you piece together the silver monkey.

 

but where can i get a whole top end gasket kit like valve seals and head gasket etc?

 

your local acura dealership

 

local Acura dealer if you buy the ebay one you will regret it

 

Sorry OP, but i had a similar question and thought this would be ok to ask.

Golden Eagle,

I have a k20 that is 88.4x mm bore and the block seems to be over decked. I am looking for a head gasket slightly thicker than oem to run this set up.

Any suggestions?

PM is fine.

THX