How can i get higher compression on my D17a2? I cant find high compression pistons, only lower ones. is there anything i can do with my cylinder head or anything to get the compression higher?

 

Yes, you can take the middle layer out of a regular head gasket and raise it like...I think .5. Or if you have the funding, bring your head to the machine shop and have them shave it down. There's a number of ways but, what's your budget?

 

Dont have a set amount yet im trying to explaore my options before i am dead set on something. If you know any kind of accurate pricing, and many ways to get higher compression please let me know i havent really learned alot on N/A stuff so i want to learn before i make decisions.

 

you can have custom pistons made

 

^ probly the best thing to do, milling the head isnt going to yield anything really.

 

If you do enough research and willing to do the work yourself. You can turbo the engine with a AFC hack yeild more HP. But, you'll have to deal with a CEL and shortened engine life.

 

How much would custom pistons be? Also I have read about the whole turbo thing and i dont think i want to do that, I have finally decided( After considering a motor swap and nitrous and a turbo kit) that i want to go n/a but i know a lot needs to be upgraded in order for the motor to handle a good amount of power. Just looking for options i can to not only to get the high compression but also to make the motor more sturdy so it wont drop out or blow or anything like that so i want to learn about all the different options and things i can do for the motor