Cometic C5025-044 Ford Windsor MLS Cylinder Head Gasket Bore - V8 4.200 044

The Cometic C5025-044 is a high-performance Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) cylinder head gasket designed specifically for Ford Windsor V8 engines with a 4.200-inch bore diameter. This precision-engineered gasket features a .044-inch compressed thickness, making it ideal for performance applications requiring reliable cylinder sealing under high-stress conditions.

Key Features:

• Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) construction with multiple layers of stainless steel for superior strength and durability
• 4.200-inch bore diameter designed for Ford Windsor small block V8 engines
• .044-inch compressed thickness provides excellent sealing with performance cylinder heads
• Viton rubber coating on both sides ensures optimal sealing and resists high temperatures and corrosive fluids
• Accommodates thermal expansion and contraction better than conventional composite gaskets
• Requires proper surface preparation—both block and head surfaces must be smooth and flat (RA finish of 60 or smoother recommended)
• Re-torqueable design allows for head bolt re-torquing after initial heat cycles

Cometic MLX (Multi-Layer Stopper) gaskets are the premium choice for serious performance builds, drag racing, road racing, and high-boost forced induction applications. The advanced MLS design provides superior combustion sealing while maintaining excellent coolant and oil sealing properties. This gasket is engineered for non-SVO Ford Windsor configurations and is sold individually (one gasket per cylinder head—order two for complete V8 installation).