Raisimg compression on 420a

[david-b]

Hey all;
As most of you know I'm rebuilding a head . 2 questions. They make different head gaskets that raise and lower compression, right? If so, do you think it would worth it to raise the compression on my 420a? Or should I build the bottom end too, then once I drop that in, then raise compression? I will eventually build up a bottom end, but not for a long time yet (unless I hit some kinda jackpot ). Opinions please. Oh, and remember my rule... no turbo

[SilvrEclipse]

I dont know if I would use HGs to change compression, you could get the head shaved a little bit to raise the compression, or just wait until you build the bottom end. Its really up to you

[Thor06]

Well, thicker head gaskets will lower compression, but the most you could lower by headgasket is by like .2 IIRC. You chould shave the head, but I doubt you'd be able to raise it much that way. Bottom end is basically it for rasing compression.

[ez1286]

If you rebuild the bottom end go for a stroker kit, I saw an ad for 420a stroker kits in sport compact.