LeftCorner

I'm running a B18C1 block and head w/ JDM ITR pistons (CR around 11.6:1) w/ a stock Honda headgasket, the engine has a little over 1300 miles on it and I've developed a coolant leak under the exhaust manifold. The head was resurfaced and the block was decked so everything is straight, is there a headgasket that would be a better choice than factory Honda? I'm not really worried about price but I just want something that will do the job and won't raise the CR anymore. Here's a picture of where the coolant is leaking:

Jared

I've always used stock honda headgaskets in everything from low budget buildups to 20+ psi race cars. Stick with a stock one and add a little bars leak.

vtec69

if you want to go aftermarket go with a cometic head gasket
very good

neof69

A friend of mine has been running a Mugen Head Gasket for about a year now and has had zero problems.

AB16A2T

Nice header.

LeftCorner

Don't the Mugen gaskets raise compression a couple points? How much do they run?


[Modified by LeftCorner, 11:02 PM 10/10/2002]

andrewasf77

a couple points, or a couple tenths of a point?

WAFFLES

mugen gaskets raise the compression .4.

I wouldn't be worried about raising the compression. If you keep blowing the headgasket check other things besides that. You might want to try ARP headbolts or headstuds to hold it down better.

I have a brand new headgasket if you want to buy it. Never used, and I'll sell it to you pretty cheap.

Good luck