Copper head gaskets

hamster427 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-24-2007, 08:06 AM

Has anybody tried copper headgaskets? I have AFR heads to put on my 302, and I was wondering how they would work. Thank you for any input.

Roscoe · #2 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007, 07:38 AM

They are very touchy. If you don't get them just right they will leak. I used them on my AFR heads but took them off. They are for sale if you want them.

Roscoe

vettestr · #3 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007, 08:51 AM

Dead soft copper head gaskets are great for their application but not a standard or interchangeable stock replacement. Copper head gaskets are for builds using O-Ringed heads or block as one common use. Copper is a pain in the A$$ compared to composite or shim gaskets and need a re-torque after they are heat cycled. We use them on all blown engines but they are dry blocks so do not worry about coolant seeping, but often will leak on wet blocks at first.
Stick with a good performance type gasket with stainless pressure seal and get the right part number made for use with aluminum heads if so equipped.