Cometic C4050-018 MLS Multi-Layer Steel Head Gasket - 018in

The Cometic C4050-018 is a .018-inch Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket engineered for high-performance and racing applications. Cometic's MLS gaskets are constructed from multiple layers of embossed stainless steel, providing superior sealing integrity under extreme cylinder pressures, high heat cycles, and demanding boost or nitrous environments.

Key Features:

• Construction: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) design with embossed stainless steel layers for consistent, reliable sealing
• Compressed Thickness: .018 inches — ideal for applications requiring a tighter deck clearance or higher compression ratio
• Material: Stainless steel layers with a proprietary coating to conform to minor surface imperfections
• Performance: Designed to withstand high cylinder pressures found in turbocharged, supercharged, nitrous, and high-revving naturally aspirated engines
• Surface Finish Requirement: Compatible with properly prepared cylinder head and block deck surfaces (Cometic recommends a surface finish of 60–125 Ra)
• OEM Cross-Reference: Direct replacement geometry matching OEM head gasket dimensions for the applicable engine family

Cometic Gasket is an industry leader in precision-manufactured gaskets for motorsport, street performance, and powersports. The C4050-018 MLS head gasket delivers professional-grade sealing performance trusted by engine builders worldwide.