Couple of obd1 b16 head questions

[dragonfly2k3]

As some of you may know ive got a b16a in my 92 hatch. The car is in need of a head gasket and ive decided i would like to mill the head. Can someone confirm that .030 is the max the head can be milled? If this is true is that with a stock head gasket? Does anyone know the exact thickness of a stock head gasket. I would ideally like to mill the head .015 and then get a 2layer head gasket. I am hoping to end up with about the same compression bump as if i had milled it .030. The reason i do not want to mill to the max is incase in the future i have to have the head decked(bad hg/overheatin)
Ontop of all of those maybe noobish questions, Must i run extended lift cams with higher compression. I think it is deffinately recommended to get the most power out of the car, but must it be done? If so, with this type of a compression bump is stage 1 typically recomended? CTR cams?
Last, but not least, do any of the current tst sponsors have 2 layer headgaskets for b-series available? Thank you everyone. Oh, also, i tried on h-t but like always i got the typical useless hater-tech hate.

[jdeghatchy]

no trying to knock your thoughts.my $0.02. if you want to mill the head get it milled for what it needs not just because.just take it to the machine shop and have it decked/milled to be even across the board.thats if it needs it.and if your engine is not built up or anything just use a new oem head gasket from honda or your local parts store.if not go to a speed shop and get a low # cometic head gasket. for example i have a .060 cometic on mine to bump down my #'s like i said just my $0.02

[dragonfly2k3]

I would obviously get the head decked when it comes off, its always a good idea to have aluminum heads decked. I figured while its off why not just have them mill a little more then get a thinner hg to up comp some.

[underpressure02]

I would obviously get the head decked when it comes off, its always a good idea to have aluminum heads decked. I figured while its off why not just have them mill a little more then get a thinner hg to up comp some.


While I might agree with that statement on most alum heads I have yet to have my any of my honda heads decked after removing them. I have always checked them with a straight edge and they have been fine. I personally would not waste the time or money but that is up to you.

[jules]

u deff run on the hot side of the gauge when you mill it and if you overheat and warp well there is nothing left to mill and u need a new head. i would do what jdeghatchy hatchy said only if it needs it do it other than that cometic is the way to go..or get ready for hot temps esp.in the summer.

[dragonfly2k3]

If the head has an available .030 for milling milling it .015 would still leave me room for decking later.