b16/b18

[JustinKase]

i have a 1996 gsr but i detonated the motor and punched a hole in my exhaust valve. i traded my ruined b18 head for a b16. the only thing is is that im not sure which head gasket to use... the b16 or the b18.

[Snoopy]

they're the exact same thing

[hobie237]

Think about it- if the head bolts up to the block, wouldn't logic dictate that the gasket must be the same?

[JustinKase]

what head gasket would be the best one to do with? and i also have purchased a skunk2 pro series intake and need a intake gasket as well. whats the word on the hondata one? is it really better?

[hobie237]

Any decent, known brand would be fine.

[JustinKase]

will my car be slower that then stock gsr now that it has a b16 head? and how many ply should i get?

[Snoopy]

you lose .2 off your compression ratio with a b16 head. nothing drastic. stick with an oem 3 layer headgasket.

[JustinKase]

is the hondata intake gasket as good as they say

[holloway]

No its a waste of money

[JustinKase]

so i should just get oem?

[holloway]

YES

[klungemonger]

As long as you use your GSR cams in the B16 head you probably won't notice any performance difference. If you have some adjustable gears maybe get the new head milled slightly to get compression back up.