Head gasket questions

[nemesismachine]

I am trying to complete a hybrid setup, and have some questions for those that can help.

Using the MLS gasket, would using the copper spacer help any? Lower the compression, raise the boost - or are there sealing issues? Better off with just the MLS?

[SUPER60omni]

Just use a MLS or I highly recommend a O-ringed block with a MP gasket.

[speeduphoria]

If you need/want to lower the CR you can buy 2 stock MLS gaskets, and remove the rivets and make a new 5 layer gasket ala DCR(taking the middle layers and adding them to the other gasket). This yeilds ~.2 CR drop. Or you can get a thick cometic gasket

[turboanything]

I use the copper spray to solve sealing issues.

[moparfwdsleeper]

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboanything I use the copper spray to solve sealing issues.

+1 to this statement

[dirtyglhturbo]

arp headbolts.. the best

[crx4xharder]

I've got a 2.5 block with a 16v head and just blew the head gasket... so i've looked around and have found that the 2.0/2.4 (srt4) gasket is the gasket to use right? so after doing some research im looking at a victor reinz mls gasket and arp bolts or the dcr maybe? also I would assume I go with 2.2/2.5 head studs? whats everyones thoughts?