07-20-2006, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Alpharetta,
GA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #414 427 s/o w. Shelby Aluminum heads, Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake, Mighty Demon 750, Tremec TKO 600
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Which head gaskets are best?
Saw the article at the link below while trying to do some research on head gaskets.
http://www.babcox.com/editorial/us/us80222.htm
I noted the comments about challenges with iron blocks and aluminum heads, which is what I have on a 427 so. Lots of people see to go for Felpro, I've had Victor Reinz nitroseals on it, but not for long (you can see my other thread for that saga)  and I see good things about Cometic - except for the price.
So that said, what's right for iron block, aluminum head, 10.5:1 compression? Is there something about Cometic that makes them worth the money, or are they overkill and really for big time racing with really high cylinder pressures and heat, and the engine gets a rebuild all the time?
I only want to do this once (and I've said that 3 times now)  so I want to do it right.
Oh, also best way to get old NitroSeal gasket stuff off the block safely. Have used laquer thinner and shop rag, but doesn't seem to be taking off some of the black sealant.
Thanks!
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