Is there a difference between the Z6 and Y8 head gaskets? I am putting a y8 head on a Z6 block

Thanks

 

i beleive the y8 ia a bit thinner,it will raise the cr a bit....

 

but will both work fittment wise???

 

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Yes, they will both fit.

 

i thought that z6 and y8 headgaskets are the same thickness

 

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They are. Both are 0.037". The funniest part is the Y8 head gasket is cheaper than the Z6 at the dealership.

 

Anyone happen to know the thickness of the d16 head gasket offered by Mr. Gasket?

 

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That's why I was wondering the Z6 online is $45, the Y8 $26

 

How safe is it to buy a real thin headgasket to raise compression?
Will any other mods need to be done while doing this?
What dould it take? Links to where i can buy an high compression headgasket.
Motor:d16z6 w-i/h/e...98,000 miles with 200 compression all the way across.
Thanks

Sorry if i stole your thread-

 

With a thin head gasket on a Z6 your comp. probably won't be more than the Y8's factory comp. so you should be fine. You could run 92+ octane for extra assurance

 

You need to make sure that you use the distributor for the head, you will need to change the plug over from the old one. The 2 different heads have the cam cut for the distributor differently. Its 1 tooth and about 20 degrees of timing. With out the right distributor itll run like ****.