Punkskalar
Hugh's HandBuilt
Been debating a few engine mods (as always) and I have my engine apart right now to replace the stainless valves and guides. I was diggin through Hoos's website a while back, and while looking at their 700CC Piston set, I noticed they say you can get a full point higher compression by not running a base gasket.
218358 JE 700 piston sets pistons, pins clips and rings $325.00 yes Shell liked these, make good power but don't need to re-sleeve 9.5-1 with base gasket 10.5 without.
I think I'll give it a shot. All my parts are gonna be bone dry and clean, so I should be able to use Hondabond and seal it up pretty good. Probably have to degree in the cam of course, but I do that anyhow. It would be the same as decking the head. I'll measure my base gasket (previously compressed) and see how much material I'll be "removing"
218358 JE 700 piston sets pistons, pins clips and rings $325.00 yes Shell liked these, make good power but don't need to re-sleeve 9.5-1 with base gasket 10.5 without.
I think I'll give it a shot. All my parts are gonna be bone dry and clean, so I should be able to use Hondabond and seal it up pretty good. Probably have to degree in the cam of course, but I do that anyhow. It would be the same as decking the head. I'll measure my base gasket (previously compressed) and see how much material I'll be "removing"