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Message started by SURAZAL on 02/25/09 at 12:11:53

Title: Solid Copper head gasket
Post by SURAZAL on 02/25/09 at 12:11:53

I am rebuilding an 87 engine and resent the out of line cost ($25) for a one use head gasket ... I have contacted a manufacturer of solid copper reacing head gaskests who will manufacture one for $20 plus shipping and I can order one .062 thick so can actually take some of the wear lengthening of the cam chain while I am at it ... should prove interesting and I can can also re-use it, if I take the top end apart for service or experimentation ... just thought I would let you guys would like to know .. this is how we use to do racing engines when I grew up.

Title: Re: Solid Copper head gasket
Post by LANCER on 02/25/09 at 12:26:01

are there any savings for quantity orders ?

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Post by Yonuh Adisi on 02/25/09 at 13:45:11

Very good idea. Let us know about bulk orders please.

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/26/09 at 01:19:09

Isnt there a market[place "Sticky" for vendor names & products? This sounds like an addition...

Title: Re: Solid Copper head gasket
Post by SURAZAL on 02/26/09 at 05:19:06

I am just placing the order today ... I had to send in my old head gasket for a patttern and pay the original $20 set up charge for programming the NC machine ... the owner said if one buys 3 or more the price is $14 plus shipping ... I will let you all know what the product looks like when I get it and will test it in the rebuilt engine I have to hand ... if it works well maybe we can put together a group order and all save a some money, I certainly plan to get a 2nd one when I figure out what thinkness I like for my 2002 which is currently at 7100 miles and I expect will need some engine work on the next 2 years.

Title: Re: Solid Copper head gasket
Post by verslagen1 on 02/26/09 at 08:45:34

Put my name in the interested pot. ;D

Title: Re: Solid Copper head gasket
Post by BigSingle on 02/26/09 at 09:58:22

Im not sure how much thicker that is than the factory one (Im sure not much) but that tech. will lower the amazingly low compression of our motors even more....dont think its enoufe to notice though...but copper headgaskets are nice and can be very reliable. and that price is awesome.

Title: Re: Solid Copper head gasket
Post by SURAZAL on 02/26/09 at 11:10:03

it would be $14 for each new head gasket
plus the shipping for the batch
with a minimum order of 3 for the discount from $20 each

sorry hope I didn't confuse anyone
just looked at my orginal post and thought it was not clear

Title: Re: Solid Copper head gasket
Post by verslagen1 on 03/05/09 at 13:48:39

OK, it's been a week, where you at with this project?

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Post by splash07 on 03/05/09 at 15:49:51

Ooooooh something new!! I want one!

Title: Re: Solid Copper head gasket
Post by SURAZAL on 03/06/09 at 07:24:29

order was sent no news

small shop and quirky about getting back to people

it is 20 degrees out in the garage so I am in no hurry either in upstate

NY can't drive the bike any how ...

and the wrenchs are really cold to handle