When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Engine Mechanical TopicsDiscussion for motor builds, cams, head work, stripped bolts and other engine related issues. The good and the bad. If it goes round and around or up and down, post it here.
IIRC, Cometic makes the headgaskets for HD, at least the SE version. Use the Cometic MLS (MLS=multi-layer-steel) or HD equivalent. Don't want to skimp on gaskets when doing your build. Penny wise and a pound foolish.
Any benefit to using Cometic gaskets instead of HD.? Getting my heads re-worked and will be re-assembled...
The Cometic EST MLS gaskets don't crush, so if looking for a .030" for instance, that is where it will be.
We've run those up at 14-15.1 cr on a couple builds for local racers, and no failures.
And as long as we are talking this, the closer you can put the piston to the cylinder head w/o contact under normal operating temps, the less chance of detonation as well as a more turbulent chamber.
Scott