bunboy1 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 hi all, i was wondering, does anyone have any knowledge on gasket kits. i noticed that there are a lot of different manufacturers for these. how about tusk, rockymountains house brand? or should i get some made by cometic? any help would be great, i really need to get this thing built and broken in by presidents day weekend, thanks. Quote
Justintoxicated Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 hi all, i was wondering, does anyone have any knowledge on gasket kits. i noticed that there are a lot of different manufacturers for these. how about tusk, rockymountains house brand? or should i get some made by cometic? any help would be great, i really need to get this thing built and broken in by presidents day weekend, thanks. dont get cometic, I would trust tusk over cometic, but your best bet may be OEM. Quote
Bobman13 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 I've had good luck with Tusk, Athena, & Weisco. I've also used K&K but Thought the craftmanship could be better. I never had bad luck with any including Comtec, Just make shure you Surfaces are free of any old Gaskett Remnants and that you use a Torque Wrench ( Good&Tight ) Dosen't cut it. Also Run the Shee for about 5-10 Min then Retorque. This Method has never done me wrong. Quote
gumby6t9 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 I've never had problems with Cometic either... What problems did you have Justintoxicated? :shrug: Quote
Justintoxicated Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 I've never had problems with Cometic either... What problems did you have Justintoxicated? :shrug: I have not had any because I refuse to run them. Heard some bad stuff is all. Quote
gumby6t9 Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 I have not had any because I refuse to run them. Heard some bad stuff is all. This is the first time I have heard bad about Cometic. Anything in particular you would like to share? Quote
jbooker82 Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 I just buy a couple Base gaskets, and reed gaskets from a guy on ebay. He cuts his own. Those are the only two gaskets you really need if you do a top end, unless you need a head gasket. I run a cool head. Quote
badassbanshee479 Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 Fast has some really nice gaskets. I always try and get mine from him. Most of the time I can reuse them. Quote
Justintoxicated Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 This is the first time I have heard bad about Cometic. Anything in particular you would like to share? The head gaskets are flat and don't seal up as nice as others that have the OEM raised portion. Gaskets are kinda cheap so I'd rather get something decent. Nothign like spending $300 to drive to the dunes and having a head gasket leak... Quote
bansh03 Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) Of the different gaskets I've used (OEM, Tusk, Vito's) the Athena's were the only ones that I'd NEVER use again----------> poor quality and they leaked (junk). Edited January 26, 2008 by bansh03 Quote
jbooker82 Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 Of the different gaskets I've used (OEM, Tusk, Vito's) the Athena's were the only ones that I'd NEVER use again----------> poor quality and they leaked (junk). And just think they make pistons too Quote
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