1st Gen Protege/323/GLC General/Maintenance Discussion for 1990-1994 Models (BG Chassis) and 1981-1989 GLC/323 Models (BD and BF chassis)

Lowering the compression

Old Jul 7, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Lowering the compression

I'm putting a turbo that can push up to 16psi in my 1991 323 1.6l 8 valve... I was wondering if putting 2 head gasket instead of 1 would be enough to lower the compression?? Any help would be good thanks

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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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I doubt that using 2 headgaskets would work for long. You'd probably be better off having the pistons machined slightly, or opening up the combustion chamber. Another option might be to get a thicker headgasket, if you can find one.
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Thanks for the feedback man. I have a new question now...
Would anyone know how much it costs to get the pistons machined or opening up the combustion chamber?
Old Jul 9, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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the compression ratio on that motor is low enough, don't waste your money.
Thats cool then, How much boost will I be able to put without blowing my engine?
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