Which head gasket and head studs would you guys recomend for a 300hp boosted stock b16? I was thinking of a thicker gasket to lower compression but i don't know much about those type gaskets? any info would be great,thanks

 

i have always had luck with cometic and arp. but the last few 35 psi passes, my luck may have ran out.

on the way is the golden eagle head gasket and golden eagle studs.

 

GE gasket and studs for me also.

 

if i get a cosmetic hg, which bore size would i want to get for my app? 82mm, 84mm??? would that lower comp any? just a little confused on the bore choices with a cosmetic gasket and which one i'd want

 

bore = the acutal size of the pistons in you block bud; so if you have a stock motor you are going to have to get the stock b16 bore. aftermarket pistions that are 82mm, 83mm, and 84mm will require you to get a new headgasket that will accommodate the increased diameter of each pistion.

as for a thicker or thinner headgasket, that is what can bump you compression up or down a couple of points.

IMO i would use OEM if you have stock pistons + ARP headstuds and call it a day. i just bought an OEM headgasket for my gsr and ARP's that ill be putting on before it gets boosted.

just my .02 cents....