1.2 should be fine. There was so little removed as to not be worth worrying about. Stock is 1.2 uncompressed, around 1 compressed. You tool off .15mm, you won't see enough change in CR to matter. Should be like stock when done.
Did the shop prepare the head surface for a metal gasket or composite? How about the block deck? If composite, or not specifically for metal, then forget the metal idea, or get them done. Don't kid yourself into believing 'close enough'. If it was not specifically machined for it, you stand perhaps a 60-40 chance of doing it again in 6 months...not worth the savings IMO.
HKS, Greddy, Cometic...whoever's gasket floats your boat. They're all about the same.
70-72ft-lbs is the semi agreed standard torque for ARP or stock bolts. The metal is the sealant. Nothing but a blob of RTV or Toyota FIPG to seal the front of the block as per the TSRM/Haynes manual. Don't bother with anything else if all surfaces are preped.
Did the shop prepare the head surface for a metal gasket or composite? How about the block deck? If composite, or not specifically for metal, then forget the metal idea, or get them done. Don't kid yourself into believing 'close enough'. If it was not specifically machined for it, you stand perhaps a 60-40 chance of doing it again in 6 months...not worth the savings IMO.
HKS, Greddy, Cometic...whoever's gasket floats your boat. They're all about the same.
70-72ft-lbs is the semi agreed standard torque for ARP or stock bolts. The metal is the sealant. Nothing but a blob of RTV or Toyota FIPG to seal the front of the block as per the TSRM/Haynes manual. Don't bother with anything else if all surfaces are preped.