Fel-Pro 1074 Stainless steel core laminate Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Fel-Pro is known for making gaskets that work well in real-world repair situations, and this 1074 head gasket is a great example. It's built with a stainless steel core laminate, which gives it strength and helps it seal even when the mating surfaces aren't perfectly flat. This is a big deal because it means you can often get a solid seal without needing to spend extra time or money getting those surfaces absolutely flawless.

This gasket uses a graphite or reinforced fiber facing material over the steel core, providing durability. It also features precise embossed sealing beads, called Printoseal, in all the important areas to make sure there are no gaps for leaks. Plus, it has a special non-stick coating that helps it conform to small imperfections on the sealing surfaces. Because it's made with a steel core, you generally don't need to worry about retorquing the head bolts after installation, which saves you a step.