Lowering Compression before going Turbo?

[GoodDayForADrive]

Is it bad for the car if I put a low compression head gasket on before I install my turbo? I want to install a low compression gasket, and some ARP head studs, but I don't think I'll be able to do all that AND install the turbo at the same time. Would I lose an unbearable amount of power, or even worse, could I hurt the engine? Thanks for any help.

[jettadude]

hurt the motor no, loose power yes. figure you loose about 10hp every point of compression. so if you drop it from 10.1-8.1 you loose 7hp. around. crank power.

[jettadude]

ok i was wrong about the hp so ill edit that post however here you can read about it.

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tech/0311_phr_compression_ratio_tech/

[GoodDayForADrive]

That's not too bad, I could handle that for a week or two till I put the turbo in :lol:

[Mr_Diesel]

According to bently, ABA runs stock at 9.6:1.

That article is amazing, btw... 8O