Cometic C5272-098 MLS Cylinder Head Gasket Chevy Small Block Bore - 4.165 098

The Cometic C5272-098 is a premium Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) cylinder head gasket engineered specifically for Chevrolet Generation 1 Small Block V8 engines. This high-performance gasket features a 4.165" bore diameter and .098" compressed thickness, making it ideal for street performance and mild racing applications.

Key Features:

• Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) construction for superior sealing and durability
• 4.165" bore diameter accommodates stock and overbored small block applications
• .098" compressed thickness provides excellent sealing with minimal deck height loss
• Compatible with 18-degree and 23-degree cylinder head designs
• Valve pocketed bore design prevents interference with larger valves
• Integrated steam holes for proper coolant circulation
• Embossed stainless steel layers with Viton rubber coating resist extreme temperatures and pressures

Cometic MLS gaskets utilize multiple layers of stainless steel with embossed sealing beads that allow the gasket to respond to thermal expansion and contraction, maintaining optimal seal integrity under demanding conditions. The valve pocket design accommodates aftermarket cylinder heads with larger valves, while the steam hole configuration ensures proper engine cooling. This gasket is designed to handle higher cylinder pressures than conventional composite gaskets, making it the preferred choice for performance builds, forced induction applications, and engines with increased compression ratios.