.0014 headgasket for na f22 build?

[eazyduzit509]

Debating on a .0014 steel/copper coated headgasket to boost compression to 9.3:1. I have a tuner so adjusting timing/fuel afterwards would not be an issue. My current headgasket is leaking coolant into the cylinders, replacement is needed. My current f22a6 setup consists of I/H/E, ported/gutted h23 IM, Delta 272 Re-grind, 8lb flywheel, chipped/tuned po6 ecu, h22 tranny, 7300rpm redline, etc etc... The motor was rebuilt by a reputable company a couple years ago, has 35,000 miles on it now, apparently the headgasket isn't liking me... Anywho, my question is, is it worth boosting my compression with a single layer gasket as opposed to a stock Honda headgasket. I need reliability, as this is a dd. I'm neck and neck with my brothers 5spd 2000 prelude until about 100mph (H seems to have a little more top end pull) then he slowly walks on me. I'm sticking with building an f series, as around here everyone has h's. I'm happy with it, just trying to get every ounce of usuable power out of it. Thanks in advance.

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[wed3k]

if youre stuck with the f22, get the right pistons.

theres a nice set of used forged ones in the classified. that motor made 188 NA.

remember you can play with cam timing and valve lash for static compression ratio

[eazyduzit509]

Thanks, was focussing on head adjustments rather than ripping into my low mileage bottom end. Ex- head milling, porting, etc. Eventually I will look into that, but not yet. Thanks wed3k, I may stick with oem...

[wed3k]

weld the quench areas in the head and mill.

[SOHC-FTW]

Thanks, was focussing on head adjustments rather than ripping into my low mileage bottom end. Ex- head milling, porting, etc. Eventually I will look into that, but not yet. Thanks wed3k, I may stick with oem...

You said its tuned what it make?Whats your exact setup your running so far?Read that gutting the plenum wasn't such a good idea on a mild setup.....could try double stacking it.

[eazyduzit509]

Ride-along. Haven't dyno'd it yet... I figured if I can beat a prelude to 4th gear I'm doing decent (taking a stock accord into consideration). I literally pulled away from him in 2nd gear, but as I stated, he catches up... I'm not in it to beat b series hatches and crx's, just to see how far I've come. I stated my setup at the top, never seen that before wed, good idea.

[eazyduzit509]

It's quite torque'y 2000-3500 rpm's, and pulls good from 5500-shift. Everything in between is not so amazing. I have been wanting to add double stack though.

[wed3k]

degreed the cam? whats your base ign timing? the delta cam doesnt really make power till 4k+

[SOHC-FTW]

Ride-along. Haven't dyno'd it yet... I figured if I can beat a prelude to 4th gear I'm doing decent (taking a stock accord into consideration). I literally pulled away from him in 2nd gear, but as I stated, he catches up... I'm not in it to beat b series hatches and crx's, just to see how far I've come. I stated my setup at the top, never seen that before wed, good idea.

You stated I/H/E that could be many things could be good or bad.As i stated before have you looked into double stacking the IM?or a bisi intake heat shield gasket.Right there is less than $100 an worth a few ponies be an easy job since you have to take the topend of anyway.

[eazyduzit509]

You stated I/H/E that could be many things could be good or bad.As i stated before have you looked into double stacking the IM?or a bisi intake heat shield gasket.Right there is less than $100 an worth a few ponies be an easy job since you have to take the topend of anyway.

"My current f22a6 setup consists of I/H/E, ported/gutted h23 IM, Delta 272 Re-grind, 8lb flywheel, chipped/tuned po6 ecu, h22 tranny, 7300rpm redline, etc etc..."

And I have a intake heatshield gasket...

[SOHC-FTW]

degreed the cam? whats your base ign timing? the delta cam doesnt really make power till 4k+

272 i last had made power around 2500-3k+ but i had to mess with the timing a few times to get it like i wanted it.

[SOHC-FTW]

"My current f22a6 setup consists of I/H/E, ported/gutted h23 IM, Delta 272 Re-grind, 8lb flywheel, chipped/tuned po6 ecu, h22 tranny, 7300rpm redline, etc etc..."

And I have a intake heatshield gasket...

Haha i read that question is whats the diameter on the intake an exhaust man also collector size on the header.

[eazyduzit509]

I figured since I have no restriction from my intake filter to my head, and minimal restriction after (ws2 exhaust, no bisi header yet) I should focus on head flow and compression.

[SOHC-FTW]

I figured since I have no restriction from my intake filter to my head, and minimal restriction after (ws2 exhaust, no bisi header yet) I should focus on head flow and compression.

The heads flow quite nicely best bet is to open up the exhaust side of the head.Thats what i plan on doing on my build.As for compression like Wed3k said pistons would help you out alot.With that thin of a gasket i myself wouldn't trust it for everyday driving.

[eazyduzit509]

degreed the cam? whats your base ign timing? the delta cam doesnt really make power till 4k+

Funny, my recent tune (2 weeks ago) he advanced the timing by 2*, that's all I know. He doesn't go into detail about it, I could check tomorrow. He tunes it, has for a couple years, and I leave it alone, and go back when I add/change something. I've had this cam in my car for about 2 years, very familiar with the power band, noticeably increases power at 5500 and has a decent amount of torque around 25-35/4 rpm.