Gasket Size for Lower Compression

[bigdawg2k2]

I know they sell gaskets that lower your compression to make your engine better for boostin by Rdeal, but what is the ideal size of a gasket that lowers your compression by 1 point? I think I can get the MLS gaskets cheaper than buying the Rdeal one for $300.

[civperc]

I'm not too familiar with the Accord compression, but if it's anything from 9 to 10 :1, use the stock or new OEM head gasket and upgrade your pistons instead. stock compression will net you more power with less boost, rather than lowering the compression to run more boost to make the same power you would with the aforementioned route.

[skibbs]

What about using higher compression pistons and using a thicker head gasket as well.. Wouldn't you be able to maintain higher compression with much less of a chance of blowing a head gasket? Thicker gaskets are less likely to blow so it seems that would make sense, can someone back me up on this?

[redfox]

Thicker head gaskets are usually metalic in nature and are a lot tougher than the stock ones. Check out the thread here:

thicker gasket on gsr

I brought up some interesting experiences I had with using a thicker head gasket. Check it out before you decide to get a thicker head gasket, so you know what to expect.

PS: Dr. Drew, nice to see that you are still around.

[Dr Drew]

Originally posted by skibbs
What about using higher compression pistons and using a thicker head gasket as well.. Wouldn't you be able to maintain higher compression with much less of a chance of blowing a head gasket? Thicker gaskets are less likely to blow so it seems that would make sense, can someone back me up on this?

I would tend to think that a thicker head gasket would breach before a stock thickness one. Anyone know for sure ?

[redfox]

Stock Honda gaskets are not metalic, that's why they tend to blow after awhile of running hot. Aftermarket metalic gaskets are less prone to blowing, but only the metalic ones.