Cometic 06+ Mazda MZR 2.3L 89mm MLS .027in Head Gasket

If you're rebuilding the top end of your 2006-2013 Mazda 3, especially with the L3-VDT MZR engine, a reliable head gasket is crucial. This Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) gasket from Cometic is built to handle the demands of high-output engines and ensures a solid seal between your cylinder head and block.

Cometic uses multiple layers of stainless steel for increased strength and resistance to corrosion. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle tough sealing environments and varying surface finishes. This construction means the gasket doesn't require any additional sealants, making installation more straightforward. The center layer is stainless steel and can be varied in thickness, with this specific gasket set to a compressed operating thickness of 0.027 inches and an 89mm bore to match your engine.

This gasket is well-suited for applications with both aluminum heads and aluminum blocks, or aluminum heads and cast iron blocks, as it can manage the shearing forces that can occur between different metals.