this safe?

2 speed nitro · #1 12-31-2003, 02:35 AM

is it safe to take out the head shim or gasket between the head and the block on my velocity 15? i heard it will boost compression, but i dun wanna blow my engine....thanx

[]-[][]D[] MT · #2 12-31-2003, 03:24 AM

i took the shim out of my .15fe then it didn't run at all. after that i lost the shim

but it's ok now i have a TRX 2.5 now

racer234 · #3 12-31-2003, 03:44 AM

It will boost compression and increase power, and 90% of the time it works excellent. Just don't go overboard with it and you should be fine.

379 · #4 12-31-2003, 12:57 PM

i would sugjest slowly cranking it and feeling for the head if u get it all the way around u will be fine if u find the head get a new shim and install it it will seal fine without it tho

raderrustler · #5 12-31-2003, 01:43 PM

removing the shim will do what was said above. Make sure when you put your head back on that you slowly tighten head screws in a cross pattern to make sure it goes on square.
Randy