What is the main advantage of the grommet type design?

The grommet type design uses a reinforced sealing ring around critical passages like combustion chambers, oil, and water. This adds extra strength and helps prevent leaks or blowouts under high pressure, making it a more robust sealing solution for performance applications.

What is the thickness of this head gasket?

This HKS head gasket has a thickness of 1.6mm. This is a common thickness for performance builds, offering a good balance between sealing and maintaining proper compression ratios.

What should I do to ensure proper installation?

For a reliable seal, it's essential to ensure both the cylinder head and engine block surfaces are perfectly clean and flat. Always follow the manufacturer's specified torque sequence and values for your RB26 engine during installation.

HKS RB26 Head Gasket 88mm Bore 23002-AN001

Name: HKS RB26 88mm Bore 1.6mm Thick Grommet Type Head Gasket
Brand: HKS
SKU: hks-hks-rb26-88mm-bore-1-6mm-thick-grommet-type-head-gasket-t14-365247
Price: 473.34 USD
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HKS RB26 88mm Bore 1.6mm Thick Grommet Type Head Gasket

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HKS RB26 88mm Bore 1.6mm Thick Grommet Type Head Gasket

Key Features

Fits RB26 engines.
88mm bore size.
1.6mm gasket thickness.
Grommet type sealing for improved durability around combustion chambers and fluid passages.
Well-built construction from HKS.

This head gasket is designed for RB26 engines. Always confirm compatibility with your specific engine build and consult manufacturer documentation.

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Product Details

When you're rebuilding the top end of your RB26 engine, especially if you're pushing more power or have had issues with the stock gasket, a strong head gasket is crucial. This HKS gasket is built to handle the demands of a performance RB26, ensuring a solid seal between your cylinder head and engine block.

This gasket features an 88mm bore, which is the standard size for most RB26 configurations, and a 1.6mm thickness. The grommet type design uses a reinforced sealing ring around the combustion chambers and oil/water passages. This construction helps prevent leaks and blowouts under higher cylinder pressures, offering a more reliable seal than a standard multi-layer steel (MLS) gasket in demanding builds. HKS is well-known for their performance engine components, and this head gasket reflects that reputation with its well-built construction.

For a successful installation, always refer to the manufacturer's specific torque sequence and specifications for your RB26 engine. Ensuring the cylinder head and block surfaces are perfectly clean and flat is key to achieving a lasting seal with this performance gasket.