I'm not sure a thicker gasket would be worth the effort after you pull the heads. You might as well drop in low compression slugs in the block, that is if you calculate all that time you will spend tearing apart and re-installing the heads and accessories on zee motor take that sucker down to 8.5:1.

I'm not an engine builder, but I'm pretty sure they try to steer away from thicker gaskets if possible, due to pressures and movement. When you say a thicker gasket, how much more thicker can you get them?

Anyways, how will schrick's cams help the AMG motor breath better under pressure??? They might make more power on a N/A engine but not a boosted motor. Do they have specs listed on the AMG cams vs their cams?