head bolt torque for raised compression ka24e (searched already)

[180weaver]

I have a 90 ka24e with 10:6.1 cr arias pistons. Been killing gaskets and can't place for certain what the problem is exactly. So I was wondering if the higher compression ratio requires more head bolt torque? I used the manual specifications of the four step process ending somewhere around 60 foot pounds. I have tried several different gaskets and unfortunatley cometic doesn't make one for the e and arp only has head studs not bolts. Also I know of the bolt stretch and used new bolts.Thanks

[240ka24]

Ive seen higher comp on oem & aftermarket gaskets using oem torque specs with no problems. oh, and still using original headbolts. there might be something else wrong. hope this helps.

[180weaver]

Thanks for the reply. Not the news I was hoping to hear, but I am becoming quite proficient at removing the head. I purchased an innovate lc-1 setup to see my o2 levels and a nistune ecu upgrade to be able to program the computer and see what the hell is going on. Hopefully I will be able to get everything worked out now or at least know what is going on.

[T-Bird]

Does the gasket keep blowing in the same place ?I'd check to make sure that the deck and head are flat and notwarped