I think that's basically right. It is a stronger gasket setup, less likely to blow out. TFS sells a head that is prepped for use with this type of gasket. And I am pretty sure you need your block machined for it too.
You can get the TW heads with the o-ring setup or without. I think the o-ring setup is supposed to be good for boosted applications, but I also might be talking outta my ass, lol.
I got the standard heads (not for the loc wire type gasket). If I were you, I'd also spend some time talking with the TFS tech line. They can be quite helpful.
I got the standard heads (not for the loc wire type gasket). If I were you, I'd also spend some time talking with the TFS tech line. They can be quite helpful.
I think that's basically right. It is a stronger gasket setup, less likely to blow out. TFS sells a head that is prepped for use with this type of gasket. And I am pretty sure you need your block machined for it too.
The head is machined with a groove, the block isn't. The gasket has a wire on one side which fits in the groove in the head. Its supposed to be stronger, but from talking to engine builders, they state that should the gasket fail the head is basically ruined b/c once milled the groove is now too small for the next o-ring gasket...just food for thought. I am purchasing the standard heads.
The head is machined with a groove, the block isn't. The gasket has a wire on one side which fits in the groove in the head. Its supposed to be stronger, but from talking to engine builders, they state that should the gasket fail the head is basically ruined b/c once milled the groove is now too small for the next o-ring gasket...just food for thought. I am purchasing the standard heads.
Yeah, i think its basically like the cometic gaskets. Instead of blowing a headgasket, it will hold the abuse and you will blow a piston or something worse. Headgaskets are cheaper then a shortblock rebuild. I have the normal TF heads.