Is it a good idea to o-ring a motor built for boost? Can someone explain why, or possibly why its a bad idea/unecessary (if so)?

 

yeah, its a good idea. you use a stock honda head gasket, and the copper o-rings allow for it to make a better seal.

 

and this option is better than just gettin an aftermarket head gasket?

 

Yes, it is... I went through an entire season on 26psi on 1 stock head gasket, with copper spray and copper o-rings . I am not a fan of aftermarket head gaskets

 

this will be for a 15psi application tho

 

Ok?! so if mine can handle 26, you think it will handle 15?

 

i agree, theres nothin like an OEM headgasket. get the copper o-rings and run a OEM gasket...if i'm correct, dont a lot of pros do that to?

 

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thats not what i meant. what i meant was, at my boost level, do i even need to worry about it, or is it just pointless?

 

Most sleeving companies will give you the option of O-rings or stepped deck. Both methods work equally as well. It is more labor intensive and takes more skills to do O-rings than a stepped deck.
You do not want to use o-rings with a stock sleeve block, however.
Ask your sleeving company if they offer this option at no extra charge.