Modifying the Head Gasket

[Doug_RS2]

So , what is the benefit of lower compression ratio above 6k in lower gears? Or idling or driveability?

I can't see me running above 6k in 6th many times - actually, only if our trips to Germany happen.

I would like to hear others thoughts on doing this - good/bad or don't know?

[Doug_RS2]

Originally posted by The Spanish

I want to have the safest setup for the engine so the Metal Headgasket would be better no?

Please enlight me

You should be able to see the head gasket sticking out of a back corner. Or you should be able to feel those brass rivets under the head at the front sides(the head overlaps the block)

[Mihnea]

Originally posted by The Spanish
Marco and Minhea or anyone else,

For my setup with the RS2 turbo + injectors + Exhaust Manifold should I get the Metal headgasket?
I thought they were the same on the ABY and ADU
I want to have the safest setup for the engine so the Metal Headgasket would be better no?

Please enlight me,

Rafael

Umm, well, your ABY might have the paper head gasket from the factory... I've never had real problems with it but it would be safer for you to run a metal one, as it will slightly drop the compression ratio and allow you to run safely with no knock.

Cheers,

Mihnea

[Doug_RS2]

Feel for these rivets - if you have them, you have a metal head gasket.

HTH

[Audi Parts Guru]

Using 2 head gaskets is a definate NO NO in my books as the head is NOT designed for this

[audiman]

Originally posted by Mihnea
It's all up to you actually, if you don't go often to 6+k RPMs in 6th gear, then it's not so recommended to drop the CR...

HEY :eek2: Mihnea, we have speed limits and cameras that nail are arses!! That would be prison time for doing that. Wouldn't catch me doing that whilst chip tuning Thats about 150-160mph??? Nop, not me, i never go over 60mph