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 Jul 17, 2004 - 1:18 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%)  |
Ok i don't know where i came up with this idea but what would happen if i took like THREE vavle cover gaskets and layered them on the engine....what would happen...compression? torque? i have no clue
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Jul 17, 2004 - 5:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Your valve cover gasket just keeps the oil in the head. It really doesnt have anything to do with compression or engine performance. As for HEAD gaskets you would probably FUBAR your motor. Everything internal is measured and made precise for a reason. You may want a second opinion on this but I am sure that it wouldn't be a good idea.
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Jul 17, 2004 - 10:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
oops haha i ment a head gasket sorry
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Jul 18, 2004 - 8:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 19, '04 From austin tx Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
They make copper headgaskets that are thicker, and it would lower compression. Id imagine that they make them for our cars as well. Its an easy way to lower compression if you want to turbo your motor without boosting high.
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Jul 18, 2004 - 10:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
ok so i can try and find a thicker copper head gasket...but i'm staying NA for a while....what will that do to my HP numbers in lowering compression?
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Jul 18, 2004 - 10:38 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 19, '04 From austin tx Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
you'll lose power
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Jul 18, 2004 - 10:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
4age gaskets work. they make them from .5mm to 2.0mm I think.
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Jul 18, 2004 - 10:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
how would i lose power? i'm not arguing the point just wanted to know the mechanics of it all.
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Jul 18, 2004 - 11:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '03 From New Orleans Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
if you lose compression you lose power, it wouldnt be much (i'd imagine) but lost anyway. That turbo compresses and makes power. But NA setups use high compression pistons to make more power. Your low compression pistons would make less power but are needed w/ your turbo
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