headgasket choices

[dsmalaska]

Im currently stuck between which type of headgasket to use. im rebuilding my motor and the block is getting the full works done to it (hot tank,decked,bored,magnafluxed, etc) im just unsure of what I should use. I know mls is a stronger option but im only rebuilding the motor to be a dd for about a year till im finished with Tech College and have more spare money for a performance build up. Ive found the MLS headgasket or a graphite headgasket. unsure which is best for me

 

[1990dsmkid]

just get a felpro composite head gasket form your local parts store. Will work just find and wont need the head and block resurfaced to a mirror finish. These have been proven to hold 30 psi plus so there's no reason not too. Plus it will save you some money

 

[greenhaze77]

MLS will work, since you have already had machine work done. If you want a strong HG go with MLS.

 

[dsmalaska]

just get a felpro composite head gasket form your local parts store. Will work just find and wont need the head and block resurfaced to a mirror finish. These have been proven to hold 30 psi plus so there's no reason not too. Plus it will save you some money

Well the block is already machined, plus im getting a master gasket set, I just have the option between a graphite or MLS headgasket. Machinist said I should be fine, im going to triple check my head flatness and make sure it doesn't have any scratches, nicks, etc.

 

[pandaman1130]

I would go with MLS . I've used MLS in my past builds and current and have had no issues they hold up very strong.

 

[1990dsmkid]

if both surfaces are prepped correctly for a mls then go mls. They work great if the conditions are meant for one and seeing as how you have the machine work done then you should be good to go.

 

[My1GLaser]

ARPs and felpro composite gets my vote. I'm running 38psi with that combo(I have L19s though) I didn't have much luck with an MLS myself...

 

[Archer Fabrications]

I run felpro permatorque mls and standard ARP's has been good to 36psi 66lb /min