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Marsho
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Copper head gaskets

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Can anyone give me any info on copper head gaskets to suit the rover v8 4.6 litre 94mm bore, ie how much do they cost and where are they available from,what results does anyone get by using these?, cheers David.


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Why not just use factory 4.6 gaskets, that work, and are cheap ?



Ive never used a solid copper gasket, but any time Ive enquired, they have all said they are not a good idea for an engine that is road driven, as often they leak a little.

They must also be hot re-torqued after running.
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Thanks for the reply have ordered some composite ones, cheers David.
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I got mine from tvr power and they were only £50 each. I find mine ok and havnt had any problems yet. Fingers crossed.
Was Rover v8 10.7@122mph, 0-60-3.01sec
Now Blown BigBlock Chevy 9.9@134 upto now on low boost.
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I got mine from a local motor factors....dont recall exact price, but they were not expensive at all.

Payen AY400 if I remember correctly.
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I forgot to put that it was copper head gaskets that i bought from tvr power. :lol:
Was Rover v8 10.7@122mph, 0-60-3.01sec
Now Blown BigBlock Chevy 9.9@134 upto now on low boost.
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An very good compagny for copper gaskets :
http://www.coppergaskets.us/index.html

They can realize custom head gaskets with thickness you want.
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