Fel-Pro 1144-061 PermaTorqueMLS Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

This is the Fel-Pro 1144-061 PermaTorqueMLS head gasket, built for Chevrolet V8 Small Block engines, including popular displacements like the 350 and 400, as well as race applications. Head gaskets are critical for sealing the combustion chamber, coolant passages, and oil return paths between the engine block and cylinder heads. When you're rebuilding or repairing an engine that sees significant use or high cylinder pressures, a well-built gasket is essential to prevent leaks and maintain compression.

Fel-Pro designed this PermaTorqueMLS gasket with multi-layer steel construction, which is a strong choice for engines that experience a lot of movement or scrubbing, especially when you have different materials like aluminum heads on a cast iron block. It features strategically placed sealing beads around the combustion chambers and coolant passages. These beads concentrate the clamping force from the cylinder head bolts, helping to prevent leaks even under high pressure. This gasket is specifically made for the demands of performance and race engines, accommodating higher cylinder pressures and head movement.

Keep in mind that this gasket is not intended for use in emissions-controlled vehicles. For performance builds where sealing integrity is paramount, this gasket offers a solid option from a well-known brand in the repair environment.