How much does a Felpro head gasket compress?

My Felpro #s7525/7526 gaskets measure . 063″ (on average) after torquing to 50 ft/lbs.

How much does a composite head gasket compress?

A composite gasket will be thicker, and usually compress to around 75% of thier original size. The gasket bores are usually designed for the maximum overbore of the largest bore they can fit.

Are Felpro head gaskets any good?

It’s not easy to find a good brand among all the aftermarket crap flooding the replacement parts market. Fel-Pro gaskets are one of those that really meet & exceed OEM specifications. In many cases, they’re substantially better than the OEM gaskets your vehicle came with.

Do Fel Pro head gaskets need to be Retorqued?

Felpro says no retorquing necessary. However we have found that in race engines the life of a head gasket could benefit from retorquing.

Who makes the best head gasket?

Best Head Gasket Sealer

Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer.
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ATP AT-205 Re-Seal Stops Leaks.
K-Seal Multi-Purpose Permanent Coolant Leak Repair.
K&W 401232 Permanent Head Gasket & Block Repair.

What’s the best type of head gasket?

#1) Multi-Layer Steel Multi-layer steel head gaskets are popular because they’ve been shown to withstand greater pressure than other types of head gaskets.

How thick is a stock 350 head gasket?

The 0.041″ compressed thickness gasket is a very common 350 SBC size. The “compressed thickness” of head gaskets available, vary greatly. You have a ton of choices in construction (shim, rubber coated shim, composite, MLS, to name some), material (copper, stainless steel, carbon steel, graphite, ‘composite’.

Which is the latest Fel Pro head gasket?

That’s why at Fel‑Pro® we respond to new challenges with innovative materials and new technologies. Our latest innovation is the for PermaTorque® MLS head gasket with NextGen Coating. Our relentless focus on designing for the real-world repair environment continues to set the standard for sealing solutions. loading…

What kind of wire ring does a Fel-Pro gasket use?

Fel-Pro ® Performance wire ring head gaskets feature a 321 Series stainless steel armor surrounding each cylinder, in addition to a pre-flattened steel or copper wire ring that provides highly-concentrated sealing around the combustion chamber.

What makes a Fel-Pro MLS gasket so good?

Fel-Pro® Performance MLS gaskets are composed of four to five stainless steel layers, along with proprietary polymer coatings. Strategically located sealing beads surround the combustion chamber and coolant passages, concentrating clamp load in those areas where it is most critical.

Where can I find a Fel Pro part?

Find Fel-Pro ® products with our easy part finder or by your interchange number. Also find Fel-Pro products near you with our part store and repair shop locator. In the real-world nothing is perfect – including gasket sealing surfaces. That’s why at Fel‑Pro® we respond to new challenges with innovative materials and new technologies.

What do you need to know about Fel Pro head gaskets?

Modern facing materials and Fel-Pro’s proprietary coatings will compensate for minor surface imperfections, resist scrubbing, and provide the proper amount of torque retention to create a true no-retorque head gasket. Use no sealers, adhesives or other additives with these gaskets.

How does laserweld stopper work in Fel-Pro head gaskets?

The LaserWeld ™ stopper layer in Fel-Pro ® Performance MLS head gaskets provides a precisely-determined limit to the compression of the multiple layers at the combustion opening. This vital function helps prevent gasket damage and ensures a superior combustion seal.

Do you need to use sealers on permadry gaskets?

To guarantee a leak-free repair, PermaDry gaskets must also be installed without the use of additional sealants. Fel-Pro head gaskets are also designed so that no additional sealers are needed.