What HeadGasket did Merc use on 575sci?
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Well I should have taken Quiet Storm's advice to change them before I ran it again. About 6 months after I posted my question I lost the gaskets and ended up with a complete rebuild. 180 hours. Did end up though with a roller cam and more HP from Pfaff.
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I wish I would have know about the 02's. I ruined a motor last season at 281 hours.
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I added Super Chiller's and picked up 8 MPH in my 35 Lightening. Go for it!!
Kelly O,
I added Super Chiller's and picked up 8 MPH in my 35 Lightening. Go for it!!
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That is how I found out the original head gaskets are lousy. The good thing was after rebuilding the motors, they were fantastic. I miss them.
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I agree!!! Cometic or Fle-Pro MLS (Very simular or maybe even identical) are the way to go.
We have always run Fel-Pros with the internal lock wire on supercharged applications. With great results! (Reciever grooves must be cut in head or deck for their use)
However, we started using MLS/Cometic gaskets a couple of years ago after seeing them used on 2000HP+ drag engines running 30+ pounds of boost without grooves or wire.
They have been flawless...
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We have always run Fel-Pros with the internal lock wire on supercharged applications. With great results! (Reciever grooves must be cut in head or deck for their use)
However, we started using MLS/Cometic gaskets a couple of years ago after seeing them used on 2000HP+ drag engines running 30+ pounds of boost without grooves or wire.
They have been flawless...
Curtis @ Billet Marine
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