Cylinder Head Gasket

MLX Gaskets utilize an integrated "stopper" layer for combustion chamber sealing

Additional Information

Chevrolet Gen-1 Small Block V8 .052in. MLX Cylinder Head Gasket; 4.165in. Bore; 18/23 Degree Heads; Round Bore

Part Type

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Product Overview

Comprised of multiple embossed layers of stainless steel with the outer layers utilizing a Viton rubber coating. Compressed operating thickness is 0.036". World Products Man-o-War Block. Cometic MLS (Multi-Layer Steel) Head Gaskets provide maximum sealing performance for todays high output engines and require no sealants. MLS gaskets are ideal for both aluminum heads to aluminum blocks and aluminum heads to cast iron blocks. They can withstand the shearing force created by the two materials. MLS gaskets have increased strength because they are comprised of multiple layers of stainless steel; which also creates the ability to rebound and resist corrosion. The outer layers are embossed and coated on both sides with Viton (a flour elastomer rubber based material that is heat resistant to 250 C/ 482 F). Viton is designed to meet the demands of a variety of harsh sealing environments, load conditions, and surface finishes. The center or shim layer is uncoated stainless steel, which can be varied to accommodate multiple thickness requirements.

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• Embossed Outer Layers Coated w/Viton
• Improved clamp load around the cylinder without increasing bore distortion

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Reference Information

Head Gasket, MLX, 4.165 in. Bore, .052 in. Compressed Thickness, Chevy, Each

The leak stops here! Cometic MLX head gaskets feature a unique integrated "stopper" layer for optimum combustion chamber sealing and improved clamp load around the cylinder without increasing bore distortion. The MLX head gaskets, like their MLS counterparts, are multi-layer stainless steel for increased strength—and require no sealants or re-torquing. Dozens of models are available; order the MLX head gaskets designed to maximize your engine's power and performance.