[baker_jeff]

I have an OBD0 B16A, and an 82mm bore Cometic Headgasket. Will it work?

I heard stock bore is 81mm or 81.5mm.

 

[jfrolang]

It should be fine. It will slightly lower your compression, but you're turbo so it's all good.

 

[RamaCrx]

It should be fine. It will slightly lower your compression, but you're turbo so it's all good.

Are you sure? Its the wrong bore, not the wrong thickness.

 

[baker_jeff]

Yeah I got the thicker than OEM one because it's boosted. I'm just worried about the extra .5mm leaking :?

 

[RamaCrx]

I have an formerly obod0 b16a and I used an 81mm bore cometic. I think that is the stock bore. What thickness did you get? .40 .45 .50?

 

[jfrolang]

It should be fine. It will slightly lower your compression, but you're turbo so it's all good.

Are you sure? Its the wrong bore, not the wrong thickness.

Yes I'm sure. :wink:

 

[Ragnaarok]

it would be a problem if the gasket was smaller, and sat inside the bore.

a bit bigger is not a problem. b

 

[ludesrv]

It will work fine. You don't need to worry on your current setup.

 

[baker_jeff]

Cool, thanks guys. It says "0.30" for thickness. Its definately thicker than OEM.

 

[RamaCrx]

I think .030 is OEM. It just looks thicker because its MLS. (.8mm)

I was told to be safe .030 NA, .040 7-12 psi, .045 7-15psi, .050 over 15 psi.

Edit: Had the decimel in the wrong place!!! :lol: