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Cometic head gaskets when boosting?

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oldfox

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Hi, I was told that Cometic head gaskets are really good head gaskets when boosting. Anyone run them or have any feed back on them?
 

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Ive used cometics, and felpro MLS gaskets. I like the felpro better, Only thing with the felpro is you have to put a dab of silicone on the top 4 corners of the gasket so it seals the lifter valley. The gasket is a little short
 

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How much will you be "boosting" exactly? If you plan on moving a ton of air through the engine, good head bolts/studs are as important as the gasket you use.

If its a moderate amount (under 10psi or so) then just the gaskets will be fine.
 

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have the pro comp mls gaskets with boost and no problems YET!!!! and they are priced right at $60 a set shipped on ebay....
 

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From a engine builders point of view, I prefer the Fel-Pro over the Cometic, I have had a few sets leak between the layers which left a bad taste in my mouth.
 
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