gorillaman2012 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Alright..so just to clarify (since it's apparently difficult to get it from manufacturers) I'm wanting to throw a MLS head gasket in my l26 during the top end rebuild. Only one I'm able to find though (and manufacturers state) is for the l28. Some say will work with all 3 (l24, l26, l28) but give no selection between the 3. Just don't want to throw wrong parts together. Anyone clear this mess up? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Part number? Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorillaman2012 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic12a18/10-2455 link for one I was looking into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 So the detail of what you're wondering about is if a 90.5 mm diameter fire ring will seal on an 83 mm bore. I would guess that it would if the sealing surfaces are flat and solid. I don't have the experience to say but I think that's the heart of the question. Kameari only offers 87 and 90.5 options anyway (maybe. Their web site shows 86 in one place and 87 in another) . You're 1.75 mm farther away with the 90.5 than with the 87. The dead space can be a bother but I think it will fill up with carbon quickly. Again, just a guess. http://www.kameariusa.com/l6-metal-headgasket/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 What's wrong with a FelPro? Why MLS? What are you trying to compensate for that the standard gaskets fall short doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorillaman2012 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Figured id rather be safe than sorry with the draw through turbo system going in. Yes in the build I want I'd love for it to be cheap but I need it to be reliable so cheap isnt always the way to go. Rather do it right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 This is probably a good time to point out that replacing a blown head gasket, while not fun, is far easier and cheaper than broken ring lands... Sometimes doing it "right" is counter-intuitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 This is probably a good time to point out that replacing a blown head gasket, while not fun, is far easier and cheaper than broken ring lands... Sometimes doing it "right" is counter-intuitive. Been there, Done that, Got the T-shirt. Stick with a stock head gasket. You will be grateful the first time your new and not perfectly tuned turbo setup detonates and pops a head gasket and not a ring land. BTW I have a few broken pistons from exactly this if you need pictorial proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 BTW I have a few broken pistons from exactly this if you need pictorial proof. Most everybody that has gone down this path have old broken ring land piston examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Offerings To the God Of speed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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