Gcar

just wanted to know....if i were to put a y8 headgasket on my z6....would it make any diff. and if it is possible what all would i need to do... thanks

slomofo

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Makes no difference, they're both three layer.

I've heard many moronic questions in my lifetime, but....ohh...nevermind.... Welcome to the site Newbie...

b16 matt

Slomofo there are diffrent thickness gaskets, yes they both may be three layer but diff in thickness. For example they may come in .027 or .036 or .037 yes all three layer but diferent thikness.

b16 matt

errr I mean I'm sorry welcome long time vetran of honda-tech.

slomofo

iTrader: (1)

Thank you for making me look like a jackass.

Still, I know what this guy is getting at, the Z6 stock CR is 9.2 and the Y8 CR is 9.6, I don't think he is going to achieve his goal of raising his Compression Ratio from a stock head gasket.

b16 matt

Sorry bro I have had bad experiences with people being a slight noobee. You made him look like a jack *** first sorry.

liam821

Well maybe his goal isnt rasing the compression. Ive always used y8 headgaskets on my z6 motors because they cost $37 from honda while the z6 gasket is almost $75. Its 1/2 the price! They are both 3 layer yes, but the y8 is thinner (so i hear correct me if im wrong...ive never measured the difference). But i dont think you would ever notice the difference.

You can use any 88-00 sohc headgasket, vtec or not, any will work. Ive used a 88 paper head gasket on my z6 once...she took 15psi of boost! I have a y8 head gasket on my ZC sohc block (88-91 pm6) with z6 head.

liam

b16 matt

Sounds logical.

Gcar

thanks for all your replies....and liam that was the point i was going for thanks...if i wanted a higher c/r i would buy a y8 head...or for that matter zc pistons...but the point i was trying to get across was price diff...thanks for your input though slomofo...somone once told me i could use a y8 gasket but i didnt know if it was compatible...thanks guys

liam821

cool dude - good luck