What makes Cometic a better gasket ?

FUNFER2 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-30-2018, 04:29 PM

I haven't seen them yet, hear their nice, but what makes Cometic a better gasket ?
Almost twice the cost of others too.

joyridin' · #2 (**permalink**) 03-30-2018, 04:32 PM

They are my customer and use our tools to manufacture their gaskets! That makes them a LOT better!

They also own Delkron if you know what they manufacture.

FUNFER2 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-30-2018, 05:28 PM

Your customer,.....cool.

Don't know much about Delkron, other than motorcycle parts.

Please tell me about you and Cometic and why their better ?

Do you/them make FE tube header gaskets ?

I need to know so I can order some gaskets.

Ford 428 FE Intake, water pump, timing cover, maybe oil pan (and header if Cometic makes them) from either MAHLE or Cometic.

Dwight · #4 (**permalink**) 03-30-2018, 06:39 PM

Keith Craft use Cometic gaskets. He got me to using them. I've never had one to fail.
Keith had Cometic to make a gaskets for the FE motors. Don't remember if it was the head or intake or both.

Several of the guys have them on their FE motors and never had a problem.

Fel Pro, different story. Even their best gasket have failed.

I don't use anything but Cometic. Yea they are an extra $50 but you don't have to replace them in a couple of years.

FUNFER2 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-30-2018, 07:06 PM

Don't see tube header gaskets ?

MaSnaka · #6 (**permalink**) 03-31-2018, 07:14 PM

I have used Felpro on my whole engine and have had the intake gasket fail. I have replaced it with Cometic and have not had a problem with the intake gasket since. I don't know what actually makes it better. I'm knocking on wood as I type this.

John

FUNFER2 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-31-2018, 07:59 PM

As of late, I'm hearing of others who have had issues with Felpro, and raving of 1st, Victor Reinz #MS15166X, but heard it's no longer available. Jay Brown suggests these below.

MAHLE Original MS15166X Engine Intake Manifold Gasket Set.

The cost I've seen is apx $15 to $20, but Rock Auto is the lowest of $5.00.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/ma...ld+gasket,5424

https://www.amazon.com/MAHLE-Origina.../dp/B000CLIIEW

2nd is Mr. Gasket 202A.

Another mention is by SCE,.....Accu Seal Pro Intake Gaskets.

Accu Seal Pro Intake Gaskets for 390-428ci Ford FE; 234103 | | SCE Gaskets

I'm looking for intake, timing cover, water pump etc, to finish my 428FE build, so that's why I posted these links and info.