Cometic C5729-045 Ford MLS Cylinder Head Gasket Bore - 460 045 4.685

The Cometic C5729-045 is a high-performance Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) cylinder head gasket engineered specifically for Ford 460 Pro Stock V8 applications with A500 blocks. This precision gasket features a .045" compressed thickness and 4.685" bore diameter, designed to handle the extreme cylinder pressures and temperatures of racing engines.

Key Features:

• Multi-Layer Steel construction for superior sealing and durability under high-boost and high-compression conditions
• .045" compressed gasket thickness for precise compression ratio tuning
• 4.685" bore diameter optimized for Pro Stock applications
• Engineered for Ford 460 big block V8 engines with A500 blocks
• Left-hand side (LHS) application-specific design
• Eliminates leak paths between the combustion chamber, coolant passages, and oil galleries
• Withstands extreme cylinder pressures without blowing out or leaking

Cometic MLS gaskets utilize multiple layers of stainless steel with proprietary coatings to create a gasket that recovers quickly from thermal cycles and maintains clamping force throughout the engine's operating range. This gasket is designed for serious racing applications where reliability and performance are critical.