oem honda head gasket? or aftermarket(cometic,etc.)?
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oem honda head gasket? or aftermarket(cometic,etc.)?
i'm boosting a b20 on somewhere between 17-20lbs, with power goals of between 400-500hp.
i'm wondering if oem honda headgasket would be safe to run? or if i should order an aftermarket one such as a cometic?
i'm wondering if oem honda headgasket would be safe to run? or if i should order an aftermarket one such as a cometic?
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aftermarket one would probably be a safer route since the honda one is only meant for a stock set up plus if you get it from a dealer it will still probably cost the same if not more as the aftermarket one
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Re: oem honda head gasket? or aftermarket(cometic,etc.)?
My personal experience comes from having a b16 overheat twice due to coolant hoses exploding. OEM never failed, while a friend has had 2 cometics die from mild overheats when their hoses blew. I only know 1 person who gets hardons from cometic, but he also swears a knock sensor can kill cat converters...
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Re: oem honda head gasket? or aftermarket(cometic,etc.)?
My personal experience comes from having a b16 overheat twice due to coolant hoses exploding. OEM never failed, while a friend has had 2 cometics die from mild overheats when their hoses blew. I only know 1 person who gets hardons from cometic, but he also swears a knock sensor can kill cat converters...
i have also had a aftermarket headgasket blow on my old b16 set up too thats why i was asking about oem...
hahaha yeah we'll just leave his opinion out of this then haha
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Re: oem honda head gasket? or aftermarket(cometic,etc.)?
so now the question i have is can i get an 84.5mm oem honda headgasket?
i cant seem to find one?
i know you buy oem oversized rings an pistons,
but idk if can get a oversized headgasket too?
any help?
i cant seem to find one?
i know you buy oem oversized rings an pistons,
but idk if can get a oversized headgasket too?
any help?
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here ya go http://www.goldeneaglemfg.com/index....roducts_id=235
I believe golden eagle takes oem gaskets and bores them out to the size u need!
Utilizes Factory OEM gaskets for optimal performance
-Machined to fit almost ANY bore size imaginable
-Used on top winning race cars the world over from Circle Track to Import Drag Racing
-Dowel holes are opened on Honda/Acura B-series gaskets to accept ANY head/block combo
I believe golden eagle takes oem gaskets and bores them out to the size u need!
Utilizes Factory OEM gaskets for optimal performance
-Machined to fit almost ANY bore size imaginable
-Used on top winning race cars the world over from Circle Track to Import Drag Racing
-Dowel holes are opened on Honda/Acura B-series gaskets to accept ANY head/block combo
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Re: oem honda head gasket? or aftermarket(cometic,etc.)?
here ya go http://www.goldeneaglemfg.com/index....roducts_id=235
I believe golden eagle takes oem gaskets and bores them out to the size u need!
Utilizes Factory OEM gaskets for optimal performance
-Machined to fit almost ANY bore size imaginable
-Used on top winning race cars the world over from Circle Track to Import Drag Racing
-Dowel holes are opened on Honda/Acura B-series gaskets to accept ANY head/block combo
I believe golden eagle takes oem gaskets and bores them out to the size u need!
Utilizes Factory OEM gaskets for optimal performance
-Machined to fit almost ANY bore size imaginable
-Used on top winning race cars the world over from Circle Track to Import Drag Racing
-Dowel holes are opened on Honda/Acura B-series gaskets to accept ANY head/block combo
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Re: oem honda head gasket? or aftermarket(cometic,etc.)?
Are the Aftermarket Headgaskets really that bad? Was looking at getting a 2MM one from Buddy Club for my Turbo Kit.
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Re: oem honda head gasket? or aftermarket(cometic,etc.)?
from what i've heard in general, and from people that were giving me their opinions oem is the best way to go for some situations. i mean atleast with honda, reflecting back when i was looking to order bearings it was between acl and oem an i went with oem to save money an i was told by so many to use oem
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Re: oem honda head gasket? or aftermarket(cometic,etc.)?
but i dont really agree that its not a big deal i mean as far as i'm concerned a good headgasket is a big deal, but i mean thats just MHO
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Sry if I wasn't clear, you're right a good head gasket is very important. I didnt mean go cheap. I just meant get the cheapest good quality product you can find. I would buy a $75 OEM over a $100 Cometic. Both are good, I would buy on price.
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