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Cyl Head gaskets

Old 01-01-2012, 04:47 PM
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So im ordering gaskets for my cylinder head replacement. Whats with these gasket sets and im sure the more expensive one isn't worth it but figured id ask.

  • Gasket Material:PermaTorqueMLS
  • Includes:Cylinder head gasket, PermaDry molded rubber valve cover gasket and premium valve stem seals
  • Product Fit:OE replacement
  • Type:Cylinder head
$171






  • Gasket Material:Rubber
  • Includes:Cylinder head gasket, PermaDry molded rubber valve cover gasket and premium valve stem seals
  • Product Fit:OE replacement
  • Type:Cylinder head
$64







Obviously the only difference is the gasket material but is PermaTorqueMLS so great that they need to charge almost triple the price?
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MLS (Multi Layer Steel) head gaskets are used primarily when an engine has aluminum heads and an iron block. They MLS provides a stronger seal. Usually not needed on the Jeep 4.0.
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When I did my head I pieced it together because I wanted the good gaskets and it came out cheaper than the$180 kit and I got the nice fel-pro gaskets but I didn't buy o-rings because I had some from my injector upgrade.. All together with oil and antifreeze everything but the head itself it was like $195
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I think the mls gasket is thinner, could bump the compression up a little.
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