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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 05:22 AM
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Default New B20VTEC Build - What headgasket company & thickness are recommended?

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i have a b20b bottom end with b16b pistons and a p73 gsr head that’s been milled .008.the head is built with type r cams.my questions is does/if someone has a similar build anyone have a recommendation on what thickness of a head gasket to use.i’m trying to get away with just a little conservative build and using pump gas. but afraid the compression ratio will end that real quick.not looking for crazy power yet just some decent gains. thanks in advance
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Factory Honda B16B pistons do not fit a B20B block... what brand of pistons do you have ? Pistons with domes that big in a long stroke engine will make really big compression... not a conservative build at all. Assuming your head has in fact only been milled .008", you will need to use a head gasket with a thickness of .040" to get things back close to the stock geometry.
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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 12:46 AM
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P73 gsr head... 🤔 must be new hybrid.
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Factory Honda B16B pistons do not fit a B20B block... what brand of pistons do you have ? Pistons with domes that big in a long stroke engine will make really big compression... not a conservative build at all. Assuming your head has in fact only been milled .008", you will need to use a head gasket with a thickness of .040" to get things back close to the stock geometry.
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P73 gsr head... 🤔 must be new hybrid.
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What size are they. For a b20 motor you need at least 84mm pistons at stock bore.
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What size are they. For a b20 motor you need at least 84mm pistons at stock bore.
its all put together correctly. just wanted to know if there was a recommendation on a size head gasket
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its all put together correctly. just wanted to know if there was a recommendation on a size head gasket
84mm oem or je pro seal mls headgasket will do just fine.
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