Cometic Honda Hybrid LS/VTEC 81.5mm .030 inch MLS Head Gasket B18A/B w/VTEC Head

If you're working on a Honda B-series engine, specifically a 1997-2001 CR-V or a 1990-1991 Prelude, and you're building a hybrid setup with VTEC heads on a non-VTEC block, this Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket is what you need. This gasket is designed to handle the specific sealing requirements of that combination, ensuring your engine runs smoothly and reliably.

Cometic builds these gaskets with multiple layers of stainless steel, which gives them a lot of strength and helps them resist corrosion. The outer layers are coated with Viton, a heat-resistant rubber material that can handle temperatures up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit. This coating helps create a solid seal, even with different block and head materials like aluminum and cast iron. The center layer is stainless steel and can be varied in thickness; in this case, it's set at 0.030 inches compressed thickness to match your specific build needs, with an 81.5mm bore size.

Because these are MLS gaskets, they don't require any extra sealants, making installation a bit more straightforward. They are well-built to handle the demands of higher output engines.