Head Gasket Leak??? HELP!!!

[1997RS]

I have the 420a has anyone here done a head gasket for their rides yet??? If so can one do this himself??? Also would it hurt to put a metal head gasket even though you are still N/A??? I'd like to do this job myself but having the head go thru a Stage3 and remain N/A for the moment, is about $800.00 for the Stage3 and $75.00 an hour for taking off and installing estimated at around 7-9hrs anyone knows someone in this state "Arkansas" that can do head installation for a better price or for that matter I'd like to do it myself even if it takes a full week

 

[eclipse90gsxt]

A HG install can be done by someone who knows what there doing.

If you have a very basic car knowledge I would have a shop do it. Also you don't need a stage 3 head or whatever, you n/t.

Also have the timing belt done, water pump while your at it since the head is coming off.

 

[1fast97gsx]

if you are NA you don't want a metal gasket. Those are usually thicker than stock. You'd want something thinner and raise your compression a tad. For the metal headgaskets you usually need to at least have the head decked, if not the block as well. I'd take it to a shop if you have to ask this question in the first place.