Cometic C5485-089 MLS Cylinder Head Gasket Ford Windsor Bore - 302/351W 4.200

The Cometic C5485-089 is a Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) cylinder head gasket engineered specifically for Ford 302 and 351W Windsor V8 engines. This high-performance gasket features a 4.200-inch bore diameter and .089-inch (2.26mm) compressed thickness, making it ideal for SVO and performance builds requiring precise sealing and durability.

Key Features:

• Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) construction provides superior sealing and reusability
• 4.200-inch bore diameter accommodates stock and slightly overbored cylinders
• .089-inch compressed thickness for proper compression ratio tuning
• Designed for Ford 302/351W Windsor V8 engines including SVO applications
• Exceeds OEM gasket performance in high-temperature and high-pressure environments
• Embossed stainless steel layers with viton rubber coating resist combustion gases and fluids

Cometic MLS gaskets are the gold standard for performance engine builders, offering exceptional conformability to sealing surfaces while maintaining strength under extreme conditions. The layered design allows the gasket to recover from thermal expansion cycles, making it ideal for turbocharged, supercharged, and naturally aspirated performance applications. This gasket is compatible with aluminum and iron cylinder heads when surfaces are properly prepared to RA 50-60 microfinish.