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Feb 6, 2010 | 01:48 PM

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opinions on Trick Flow head gaskets

Last time I swapped heads on my LS1, I used GM MLS .051" head gaskets. They worked great. This time around I'm wanting a little thinner for a slight bump in CR. I've heard good and bad things about Cometic. Starting to hear about several Cometic failures. Sounds like they require additional prep to seal properly. Regardless, think I'll pass on them. Anyone running Trick Flow MLS .045" head gaskets? I'm tempted to give them a try.

Feb 7, 2010 | 09:52 AM

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going with cometics over here...fresh milled heads

Feb 7, 2010 | 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 94form2000z

I just went with Trick Flo MLS from Summit. They have alternative thicknesses as well. Might check them out.

Found this in another thread. Guess there aren't many running Trick Flow head gaskets yet.

Feb 7, 2010 | 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraser@speedinc

Trick Flow head gaskets are made by Cometic.

This was posted in my thread over at another forum.

Feb 8, 2010 | 06:24 PM

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Nothing wrong with Cometic gaskets. Just make sure heads and block are smooth (low surface finish number (RA). I'd use a little copper spray with them also.