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Feb 3, 2002 | 01:29 PM

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Sangui

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I need a copper headgasket for my 83 datsun 280zx turbo. The current one is blown where can I get one?

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Feb 3, 2002 | 07:30 PM

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SCE might make one. Summit Racing carries SCE copper head gaskets. By the way copper head gaskets weep coolant into the combustion chamber no matter how flat the deck and head surfaces are. A metal or stock head gasket would be a wiser choice.

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Feb 3, 2002 | 09:25 PM

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Matt Vassallo

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i would think that since copper is more malleable than straight metal it would give a better seal then a regular metal head gasket ???

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Feb 4, 2002 | 05:44 AM

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Copper gaskets are usually used when O-ringing the head and making receiver grooves in the block Since its so malleable. Reason not to use copper is because they are pretty then and have only one layer. I suggest depending on who planes your head and how much boost you plan on running You get ARP head studs with a metal gasket. If you do not have your Head polished or lapped to a mirror finish (which no one does here in Tampa) I would get ARPs with a stock composite gasket. If you want to know why about the lapping. Shoot me an email and I will explain.