copper head gaskets
 

Im looking for real world advise on the copper head gasket versus stock for moderate boost levels.
Has anyone used them?
Do they really leak oil?
Has anyone blown one?
Has anyone been forced to go copper due to blowing out the stock gaskets, did it sovle the problem, and at what psi were you pumping?
Thanks ???

Re:copper head gaskets
 

our(Jeff and I's) buddy nick runs up to 28psi and prefers stock head gaskets. so you may not need a copper head gasket then again jeff is running a copper head gasket now on his zc so i guess its really gonna be personal prefrence. I guess we'll have to wait till spring to see if jeff blow his I dont think he will though.

Beau

Re:copper head gaskets
 

ive never heard of /seen one blow, but they DO NOT give thew sealing properties of normal gaskets on a slightly warped head .. before fitting it is adviseable to have both the head and the block skimmed to ensure they are perfectly flat.. also use high tensile bolts bot the head and make sure you check and re-torque after 100 or so miles as copper is not as "crushable" as normal gaskets and may nor have got a perfect seal first time

i wouldnt use them myself, i prefer normal gaskets with competition spec blast rings and wire ringed block/liners