# double stacking the head gaskets to lower compression? **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 27, 2003, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103 "2003-12-27T15:25:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2003, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/1 "2003-12-27T15:25:15Z")
yay or nay my car’s compression is 10:1 right now, what a good amount of people are doing to lower the compression to 8.5:1 they are double stacking the headgasket then their is a copper piece that fits in between the gaskets to help seal… thoughts on this? ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2003, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/2 "2003-12-27T15:35:54Z")
may be good because of the copper!!! are u using head studs!!! but,do they make a thicker gasket?? ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2003, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/3 "2003-12-27T16:14:02Z")
> _Originally posted by Pewterss_ > **may be good because of the copper!!! are u using head studs!!!** > > > > **but,do they make a thicker gasket??** got some ARP studs for 70 bones… i have’t found a thicker gasket yet maybe some other VW peeps will chime in ---
**Author:** ![2003frontier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2003frontier/32/5965_2.png) [@2003frontier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2003frontier)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2003, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/4 "2003-12-27T16:30:39Z")
vw bob in davosburg would have one ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2003, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/5 "2003-12-27T19:46:27Z")
> _Originally posted by 2003frontier_ > **vw bob in davosburg would have one** more info? ---
**Author:** ![2003frontier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2003frontier/32/5965_2.png) [@2003frontier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2003frontier)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2003, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/6 "2003-12-27T19:58:21Z")
Bob’s Service Address: 518 River Rd, Dravosburg, PA 15034 Phone: (412) 469-9733 This man can find and get any vw parts out there!! My buddy was rebuilting a 83 rabbit with a 1.9 bob got a a head and complete rebuilt kit! When no one else could even order it !! Call Him ITS worth your time!! ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2003, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/7 "2003-12-28T00:49:37Z")
double stack the aba gaskets, and use arp studs. ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2003, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/8 "2003-12-28T00:54:19Z")
> _Originally posted by vw16vcabby_ > **double stack the aba gaskets, and use arp studs.** thanks sailor, got the ARP studs on the way… can you get me the gaskets? and if so how much? ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2003, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/9 "2003-12-28T01:09:14Z")
oh yeah, dont use copper… it leaks too much, and is a bitch to seal. ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2003, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/10 "2003-12-28T07:20:32Z")
> _Originally posted by vw16vcabby_ > **oh yeah, dont use copper… it leaks too much, and is a bitch to seal.** > ??? is it really !!!worked good on the racetruck with a 1271 blower!:dunno: ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2003, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/11 "2003-12-28T08:04:35Z")
stacking headgaskets = :greddy: ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2003, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/12 "2003-12-28T08:40:44Z")
> _Originally posted by gearhead_ > **stacking headgaskets = :greddy:** gearhead had spoken!!:bowdown: :bowdown: 😉 but i agee!!🙂 ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2003, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/13 "2003-12-28T14:16:11Z")
copper gasket, on a alum head and iron block. pita to seal w/ vw’s. maybe if you had shit oringed… but whitey obviously dont. the stock headgaskets are a 3 layer metal. stack 2 of them, and have a nice seal. i know a couple of people who ahve done it this way w/ no problems. i.e. no leaking, nothing. and gearhead’s opinion dont count, as he still thinks r/t plays a roll in 1/4 mile time :0 ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2003, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/14 "2003-12-28T16:37:10Z")
> _Originally posted by vw16vcabby_ > **copper gasket, on a alum head and iron block. pita to seal w/ vw’s. maybe if you had shit oringed… but whitey obviously dont. the stock headgaskets are a 3 layer metal. stack 2 of them, and have a nice seal. i know a couple of people who ahve done it this way w/ no problems. i.e. no leaking, nothing.** > > > > **and gearhead’s opinion dont count, as he still thinks r/t plays a roll in 1/4 mile time :0** > now that makes sense!!! u sure do know ur VW there sailor!!!:bowdown: ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2003, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/15 "2003-12-29T08:07:41Z")
sailor = vw god ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2003, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/16 "2003-12-29T08:28:36Z")
> _Originally posted by whitey_ > **sailor = vw god** thats scary to hear!! you guys never seen that way his bmx bikes where put together:eek: ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2003, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/17 "2003-12-29T08:29:14Z")
> _Originally posted by vw16vcabby_ > **copper gasket, on a alum head and iron block. pita to seal w/ vw’s. maybe if you had shit oringed… but whitey obviously dont. the stock headgaskets are a 3 layer metal. stack 2 of them, and have a nice seal. i know a couple of people who ahve done it this way w/ no problems. i.e. no leaking, nothing.** > > > > **and gearhead’s opinion dont count, as he still thinks r/t plays a roll in 1/4 mile time :0** :jerkit: pewter agreed w/ me, so step outa the way so the big boyz can play ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2003, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/18 "2003-12-29T08:32:22Z")
> _Originally posted by gearhead_ > **:jerkit:** > > > > **pewter agreed w/ me, so step outa the way so the big boyz can play** whats the last VW you did? not talking shit just saying, sailor knows his shit… i can think of 20 or more people on the vortex that double up their head gaskets and have nothing but good results some running 15psi all the time… ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2003, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/19 "2003-12-29T08:34:25Z")
> _Originally posted by whitey_ > **whats the last VW you did? not talking shit just saying, sailor knows his shit… i can think of 20 or more people on the vortex that double up their head gaskets and have nothing but good results some running 15psi all the time…** > with the copper in the middle??? ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2003, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103/20 "2003-12-29T08:36:10Z")
without the copper in the middle, i only know of a few that are running the copper in themiddle [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/double-stacking-the-head-gaskets-to-lower-compression/163103.md?page=2)