Cometic C15208-044 MLS Cylinder Head Gasket GM Small Block Bore - V8 4.310

The Cometic C15208-044 is a premium Multi-Layer Steel (MLX) cylinder head gasket designed specifically for GM small block V8 engines using Dart or Brodix aftermarket cylinder heads. This high-performance gasket features a .044" compressed thickness and accommodates a 4.310" bore diameter with 4.500" bore centers, making it ideal for performance and racing applications.

Key Specifications:

• Compressed thickness: .044 inch (1.12mm)
• Bore diameter: 4.310 inches
• Bore center spacing: 4.500 inches
• Multi-Layer Steel (MLX) construction for superior sealing
• Engineered for Dart and Brodix small block Chevy cylinder heads
• Compatible with GM small block V8 engines

Cometic's MLX gaskets utilize multiple layers of stainless steel with advanced coating technology to provide exceptional conformability and recovery characteristics. The multi-layer design allows the gasket to adapt to minor surface imperfections while maintaining consistent clamping pressure across the entire sealing surface. This construction makes them particularly well-suited for high-performance and forced induction applications where cylinder pressure and thermal cycling demand superior gasket performance.

The .044" thickness provides an excellent balance between compression ratio control and sealing capability, making this gasket a popular choice for street performance and competition engines. The precise 4.310" bore size is optimized for engines with overbored cylinders or aftermarket blocks commonly used in performance builds.