So i am putting this z6 IM on my d16y7. I guess i will need a new IM gasket and was pondering to get the Hondata Heatshield IM gasket. Is it worth the money on a (close to) stock NA y7 engine? Or should i just get OEM? I guess there is a substancial difference in price too.

Tanks for all inputs.

 

The Hondata gasket is nice considering it's supposed to lower intake air temps (couple of hp there possibly). Dunno about the pricetag though. I wouldn't spend a lot of money on just a gasket. Anyone know what the price is, or if they even make it for d-series manifolds?

 

$60 - and they make it for d16z, that means it will fit all/most d-series.

 

Man, $60? That's a little over the top, imo. Considering you could get a gasket from the dealer or autozone for like $8-$20, I don't know if I would do it. It's all up to you though, you're the one with the cheddar. But, HP > $.

 

I guess it will be worth it i'm boosting the y7... but on a NA it would just be a money drain then... Or what?

 

It could serve its purpose either way. If you're building the D up, then go for it. If I had the money for it, I'd do it.