topline engine gaskets?

[1fast97gsx]

anyone have problems with these leaking or any other problems? I know everyone says to use oem mitsu gaskets, but I saw these on sbr's site and they seem like a good deal. Wondering if anyone has used a topline engine gasket set and if there were any problems? Thanks.

 

[TSIfreek]

I see no problem using any gasket brand as long as the mounting surfaces are clean and the bolts are torqued correctly. I would use all but the head gasket. I used a adjusa gasket set I got off ebay for under 150 and has everything you need when doing a rebuild.

 

[1fast97gsx]

yea I didn't think brand really mattered. I have an mls headgasket and I will be using oem mitsu timing belt parts.

 

[autronicDSM]

I used that kit on my last rebuild. I had bunch of shit left over

 

[dynatos]

i got a gasket set from auto-parts-wholesale.com and have had no problems with the head gasket or any other gasket... just make sure everything is clean before installation.

 

[Vegas Smith]

The engine gasket set is made of very poor quality. alot of the gaskets for the tb/coolant system ect were nothing more than thick paper. I also had a ton of stuff left over that i had no idea what to do with. i guess if you want to do things twice and be cheap, go ahead and buy topline. " exceeds or meets oem specifications"- my ass

 

[half-cocked]

See now I have had good success with Topline products, including gasket sets. With the exception of the head gasket.

 

[power=dsm]

doesn't topline manufacture oem parts for the dsm

 

[psychlow]

doesn't topline manufacture oem parts for the dsm

This is what I have read, also.

 

[RossY]

I have the topline headgasket. My car has overheated and been beat to crap and it hasn't popped so i would say it's not bad quality at all.

 

[Darksyne]

Topline Complete Gasket Kit (Slowboy) - $159
OEM Mitsubishi Complete Gasket Kit (Mitsuparts) - $182.72

I would spend the extra $23.72 and get the factory gaskets

 

[Vegas Smith]

doesn't topline manufacture oem parts for the dsm

NO. i have put oem and topling next to each other, no they are not the same.

 

[1fast97gsx]

Topline Complete Gasket Kit (Slowboy) - $159
OEM Mitsubishi Complete Gasket Kit (Mitsuparts) - $182.72

I would spend the extra $23.72 and get the factory gaskets

got a link to that? My dealership wanted a lot more than that ...

 

[Darksyne]

got a link to that? My dealership wanted a lot more than that ...

No problem

It is part number MD973105. I looked up the price at https://www.mitsubishiparts.com/oe_parts_catalog.html

BTW.. I noticed you have a 2G so the gasket kit is $182.81 instead of $182.71. Sorry if that blows your budget

 

[BoostinAWD]

I use topline 2g pistons

 

[Spidey]

What is the difference between the Topline 1g and 2g pistons aside from what rods they will fit? The compression ratios are the same. I am only asking because I am building a 6-bolt with Topline pistons.

 

[bastarddsm]

what ever you do don't use there timing belts the fail in like 2000 miles i got pics if you want them.

 

[BoostinAWD]

I got the piston ring combo for $150 shipped. Only reason why, if I would have known they have 1g 8.5:1 pistons I would have done that. I'm kinda pissed now that I think about it thanks

 

[1fast97gsx]

No problem

It is part number MD973105. I looked up the price at https://www.mitsubishiparts.com/oe_parts_catalog.html

BTW.. I noticed you have a 2G so the gasket kit is $182.81 instead of $182.71. Sorry if that blows your budget

Thanks for the link Actually it fits my budget because I'm running a 6 bolt

 

[espinelli]

No problem

It is part number MD973105. I looked up the price at https://www.mitsubishiparts.com/oe_parts_catalog.html

BTW.. I noticed you have a 2G so the gasket kit is $182.81 instead of $182.71. Sorry if that blows your budget

$175 for the same kit at San Rafeal Mitsu.


San Rafael Mitsubishi
San Rafael, CA
(415)454-7000 ext.110

Talk to Steve real cool guy.

 

[Darksyne]

Thanks for the link Actually it fits my budget because I'm running a 6 bolt

Sweet! The 6-Bolt part number is MD974636 if you need it.