DynastyLCD
Well-known member
im thinking of taking a different route than usual. and by that, i surely do not mean a single layer gasket. in the past, ive religiously used mitsu 4-layer gaskets and regular ARP studs. however, the 2.3 i have is .030 over, so thats no longer an option. im also looking into a new one for my stock bottom end, as the 4-layer mitsu i had is failing me, im pretty sure. the head was freshly planed, the block was cleaned then polished with a cookie wheel, and then checked for straightness, however im getting the soda bubbles and a slight buildup of carbon in my coolant. this is not to say that every mitsu 4-layer is a bad gasket, as ive done a good few engines that utilize them without issues what so ever.
the factory bottom end will see around 30 psi, mostly pump 93, no nitrous/meth, and the 2.3 will see up to 40 psi, both pump 93 and race fuel, and possibly nitrous or meth as well, so ideas for both are also helpful.
im looking into:
Cometic 1.6mm
Felpro Perma-Torque
Power Enterprise 1.5mm
HKS 1.6mm
i know plenty of people who run cometic's on different applications than DSM's with great luck. thats their first selling point that made me think about running one. the price is right too, however you do get what you pay for - that scares me a little. the felpro, power enterprise, and HKS are all 200 dollar plus headgaskets. thats expensive, but am i getting what i paid for?
im looking for people's expieriences with the above, and the Mitsu 4-layer as well. preferences, reviews, anything you can give me is much appreciated!
the factory bottom end will see around 30 psi, mostly pump 93, no nitrous/meth, and the 2.3 will see up to 40 psi, both pump 93 and race fuel, and possibly nitrous or meth as well, so ideas for both are also helpful.
im looking into:
Cometic 1.6mm
Felpro Perma-Torque
Power Enterprise 1.5mm
HKS 1.6mm
i know plenty of people who run cometic's on different applications than DSM's with great luck. thats their first selling point that made me think about running one. the price is right too, however you do get what you pay for - that scares me a little. the felpro, power enterprise, and HKS are all 200 dollar plus headgaskets. thats expensive, but am i getting what i paid for?
im looking for people's expieriences with the above, and the Mitsu 4-layer as well. preferences, reviews, anything you can give me is much appreciated!