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Wizard · 03-24-2005

First, the copper spray is ONLY required when using the OEM Multi-layered Steel (MLS) head gasket. I have never used copper spray on any sandwich style gasket and never had any issues. I would def. recc. for most street cars to run an OEM headgasket (Or Victor) sandwich style gasket (Do not use Fel-Pro), with ARP head studs. Make sure both the block and head surfaces are clean and flat. This combo has been plenty good for many 10 and 11-sec cars.

Also remember that a headgasket is also a fuse. I'd rather blow a headgasket than melt a piston, etc. Going with a MLS gasket, ARPs, copper spray or even a copper headgasket and o-ring'd block and heads is nice, but not necc. for most cars. And while it will hold more before it blows, will your bottom-end hold up to the extra capacity? Kind of like running a ACT 2900 with a 6-puck clutch. While it will hold much more than a 2600 with a street disc, Is your drivetrain ready for it?

Wiz

03-24-2005	#9
Wizard Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, SD Posts: 147	Re: HG install techniques First, the copper spray is ONLY required when using the OEM Multi-layered Steel (MLS) head gasket. I have never used copper spray on any sandwich style gasket and never had any issues. I would def. recc. for most street cars to run an OEM headgasket (Or Victor) sandwich style gasket (Do not use Fel-Pro), with ARP head studs. Make sure both the block and head surfaces are clean and flat. This combo has been plenty good for many 10 and 11-sec cars. Also remember that a headgasket is also a fuse. I'd rather blow a headgasket than melt a piston, etc. Going with a MLS gasket, ARPs, copper spray or even a copper headgasket and o-ring'd block and heads is nice, but not necc. for most cars. And while it will hold more before it blows, will your bottom-end hold up to the extra capacity? Kind of like running a ACT 2900 with a 6-puck clutch. While it will hold much more than a 2600 with a street disc, Is your drivetrain ready for it? Wiz