Is stock head gasket safe for forced induction??

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09-09-2009, 12:45 AM

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Is stock head gasket safe for forced induction??

Ok I got a built b20 short block 10:1 comp. and a b16 head with springs and retainers, Skunk2 mani with a 60mm TB. Im tryin to make 350whp to 400whp daily with ac and power steering. Is da stock head gasket strong enough to hold or should I put in after market head gasket?

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09-09-2009, 04:01 AM

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Re: Is stock head gasket safe for forced induction??

stock is best. i think most people use stock even at 900 hp.

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09-09-2009, 06:59 AM

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Re: Is stock head gasket safe for forced induction??

OEM
your set up would require OEM by GE. 84.mm?

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09-09-2009, 12:35 PM

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Re: Is stock head gasket safe for forced induction??

What is da use of an after market head gasket? Did I just waisted my money on it?

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09-09-2009, 08:07 PM

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Re: Is stock head gasket safe for forced induction??

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What is da use of an after market head gasket? Did I just waisted my money on it?

yes, you just wasted your money on it , oem honda multi layer steel 3 piece headgaskets as excellent -- 1000 horsepower engines are still using OEM headgaskets