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cheetah
08-13-2005, 06:41 AM
Can an OEM head gasket handle the pressure of a 13:1 piston or do I need to go with another like Cometic?

shaff107
08-13-2005, 07:42 AM
i would also like to know this ?

cheetah
08-13-2005, 08:54 AM
Hey shaff I just talked to a few local engine builders and they told me that OEM is just as good if not better than the aftermarket gaskets for higher compressions. I was told they seal a little better and that they would be just fine for this application.

cals400ex
08-13-2005, 11:59 AM
they should be just fine. now, if you are running a larger piston you may need to get a different gasket with the piston hole cut larger in the gasket

jgfarmsracer
08-13-2005, 12:12 PM
been using oem gaskets for a year on a 13:1 piston and no probs yet