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You know fuel cut's at 14.7 psi, right?

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And you did. Machine work is needed for OEM spec RA with an OEM HG, but I don't need/want a mirror finish. Got it.

I'm doing the same exact thing right now. I think it depends on what kind of head gasket you're using. You need a certain RA (smoothness) for certain kinds of head gasket applications.

So 50 or smoother if the cost doesn't differ much or there's nothing additional added... got it. Yeah, some people say re-check/re-torque after 10+ heat cycles and 500 miles? I haven't drained it yet, but with how many chocolate shakes were accumulated in my plug valleys, I don't even wanna...

Awesome, I was waitin for you or another expert, jdub. I'll be using an OEM gasket with ARP studs. No point in going metal, as I'll be going 1JZ over the summer. Copper spray sealant? I'll get on that then. RA for an OEM gasket? Sorry if I didn't search hard enough for that one. Like I said...

Make sure you know what you're reading before you freak out on the OP. I took your advice. You're not the only one on SM. There are other opinions to be gotten and I wanted em. Mk3brent chimed in and I was glad, cause from all the other posts I've read from him, I've gathered that he's one of...

Thanks for the input. Gorgeous Mkii you've got there, btw. I think I took a gander at your build thread a while back... not sure though. I can't exactly ship my head anywhere, so I'd like a shop a little closer to Sequim. I found one in Port Angeles called Tri-Star, so I think I'll check that...

Finally, someone that 100% knows what they're talking about. So the finish doesn't really even matter, just flatness?

Thanks for the input. That makes a lot of sense, actually.

Since I'm on a stock AFM setup, resisting turning up the boost will be pretty easy. I don't exactly want to hit fuel cut. So I've gotten yays and nays for mirror finish... any mods wanna chime in?

I'm gonna be at a daily driven 10-12 lbs. on a stock CT, and from everything I've read on here, I should be good. I'm replacing all gaskets on the head and all hoses as well, so as long as I do the proper break-in and use my head (my brain, not mechanical), the OEM gasket should suit my needs...

Civic owners.

I'm gonna be using an OEM gasket, but thanks for the input. So what am I supposed to tell my machine shop?

Moving on from the fact that my girlfriend doesn't put out, BUMP. lol Come on guys, I need a machine shop, stat.

Hahaha what's even funnier is that she'll be 19 soon and I'm 17. I figured the older they get, the more comfortable they are, but...:nono: