I am wondering which head gasket I should use now that there are a few options aviliable for the FI crowd.

I am looking to attain about 600hp + and want to make sure that I approach this task using the appropiate parts to begin with.

Are there any pros and cons to anyone of these headgaskets?

HKS, Cosworth, Cometic, etc.

Thanks Guys!

JP

 

As far as I can tell, HKS has the best design. That's what I'd go with if I were doing it all over again

 

HKS, Cosworth, Cometic, etc.

Cosworth-Cometic...same thing....I have a set for sale cheap

 

+1 for HKS. Search for an excellent review by phunk.

 

We have HKS gaskets in stock if you need them. It is a superior design, but I will not declare 100% victory until I test them on a high boost car. We've been using the Cosworth/Cometic on numerous engines...no issues yet, as well.

 

Hey Sharif,

Does Sam need my set of HKS gaskets sent to him?

JET

 

I'm planning on running the HKS gaskets myself, with the regular ARP studs. I think the HKS gaskets will make the bigger difference in sealing than cometic, without going to the overkill-size ARP's.

 

L-19 ARP head studs are the same size and are a better choice than the standard head studs, but twice the money.

JET

 

what pistons are you running?

I ask because if you are going with 8.5, you could have cometic do your headgaskets in there thinnest size and gain some compression. Cometic does any gasket in a number of thickness and it only takes like 4 days.

 

No he doesnt, since he is not doing any headwork for us...just the shortblock.