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Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
Just wanted to check and make sure I was getting the rite gasket. It's the fel pro MLS "multi layer steel" small block ford gasket #1152. I am almost positive it's the rite one but just wanted to double check with the expert's. Oh and just wanted people to know if You are using a MLS gasket which is probably what You want to use "for aluminum head's and steel block" then You need to have the head's surfaced to an ultra smooth finish or You will probably lift a head gasket under boost as I did.
 
Posted by 66 AC COBRA (Member # 904) on :
 
not the gasket i put on that motor, i think i put fpp-8548pt-2 's on it
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
You need to have the block surface finished the same or it's a waste...
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66 AC COBRA:
not the gasket i put on that motor, i think i put fpp-8548pt-2 's on it
Is that a fel pro gasket? This is the only fel pro MLS gasket that they had listed. Is there any reason that I should'nt use this one? Thank's for the input!
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
You need to have the block surface finished the same or it's a waste...
That suck's [Embarrassed] . Well if it hold's as long as the last one did then I can live with it. I am just happy that it pushed the gasket up instead of detonation taking it out cause then I would be wondering about My tune [Big Grin] .
 
Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SmokinLX:
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
You need to have the block surface finished the same or it's a waste...
That suck's [Embarrassed] . Well if it hold's as long as the last one did then I can live with it. I am just happy that it pushed the gasket up instead of detonation taking it out cause then I would be wondering about My tune [Big Grin] .
If you had detonation take out a headgasket before think about what will happen with an MLS gasket... You'll destroy the pistons. I like the idea of having "fuse". I did run the fel-pro 1133 gaskets and blew the ring lands off a couple pistons from a little detonation. Now I don't use MLS gaskets.
 
Posted by HaulinAss Motorsports (Member # 541) on :
 
Ive NEVER had any issues with the standard hipo blue felpros.Ive been using them for years.I had them on my 14.5:1 sbc on the juice with no issues!
 
Posted by lxlaw (Member # 7547) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66 AC COBRA:
not the gasket i put on that motor, i think i put fpp-8548pt-2 's on it
The best thing about these, is you can pick them up at any autozone or local part joint. They are a common gasket. I have run 12 lbs of boost on these and never blown one. It is all in the tune.
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
Very true I'm running 15+psi on the cheap felpro blues. [Eek!]
 
Posted by 66 AC COBRA (Member # 904) on :
 
mark they are not a mls gasket, they are a stock replacement that has poven to work well with boost

the part number i listed is the scummit part number, it is a fel pro performance gasket or fpp
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
OK I guess I will ditch the MLS gasket idea and go with the proven combo.
 
Posted by 166 Merlot (Member # 1549) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Fostang:
Very true I'm running 15+psi on the cheap felpro blues. [Eek!]
no bra, you can't be me

what you want to do is get a cheap gasket with a good tune.
 




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