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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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I have a new set of Dart 205cc heads and will be installing .040 head gaskets (thanks to another Poll). Which ones should I go with? Cometics is the name I hear the most. What part number should I use with Dart 205cc heads?

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Dart recommends a 4.100" gasket bore, so that limits your selection. From the information I have, here are your choices:

Cometic
Flatout Gaskets Saberseal MLS 923444125
Fel Pro 1041 (This is not a MLS gasket, but rather a composition wire ring)

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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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My vote's for the Cometics. I have been running them with my heads/cam setup for about 10k without issues.
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Running the Cometics .040 for a good quinch with the 53 cc TEA heads
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.040" Cometics here. Spray painted on a cam-only setup... no issues.
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Originally Posted by 405HP_Z06
Dart recommends a 4.100" gasket bore, so that limits your selection. From the information I have, here are your choices:

Cometic
Flatout Gaskets Saberseal MLS 923444125
Fel Pro 1041 (This is not a MLS gasket, but rather a composition wire ring)
I noticed that the Cometic comes in 4.060 and 4.160. Should I go with the .160?

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Originally Posted by Bill Bowling
I noticed that the Cometic comes in 4.060 and 4.160. Should I go with the .160?

Thanks,
Bill

Anyone know the answer. I will like to place the order.
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