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stevesxm 12-29-2008 06:06 PM

gasket set
 
just out of curiosity, what makes a mercruiser gasket set for a 502 worth about 800 bucks ? is there some magic there not available from felpro etc ?

BillK 12-29-2008 07:12 PM

Steve,
I am betting that the fact it says Mercruiser on the box is the biggest factor :) I have always used FelPro marine sets and have never had a problem. We have recently started using the Cometic MLS head gaskets on higher HP engines, but they are only needed in certain applications. I would say that you will be perfectly safe using Fel Pro.

Bill Koustenis
Advanced Automotive Machine
Waldorf Md

CPPerformance 12-29-2008 07:56 PM

There is nothing wrong with the fel pro kits or the kits we carry. We have a bunch of combinations for whatever you need, just drop me a line and i'll quote you on an extreme kit or a stock kit with a deal. Or you can go look here----> http://www.cpperformance.com/SearchR...CategoryID=551
Thanks,
Brian:ernaehrung004:

stevesxm 12-30-2008 04:26 AM

yup. about what i thought.

brian,
please pm me your e mail address

ezstriper 12-30-2008 06:26 AM

yes merc likes there name alot !!! and they don't make gaskets !!!! I remember years ago doing a engine job at a boat dealership on a smallblock, pulled a merc head gasket out of parts, opened it only to find a victor gasket inside and a triple price mark up !!! ummm they must pay alot for their package.....never use them unless you have $$ to burn...

tony davis 12-30-2008 06:59 AM

I bought a couple of sets of Merc gaskets for a pair of Bulldogs, I was pretty suprised/dissapointed to find that the majority of items in the box were labelled either GM or Mr Gasket!

CPPerformance 12-30-2008 12:39 PM

[email protected] for all of you that may need help. :party-smiley-048:

jeff1000man 12-30-2008 01:26 PM

Head gaskets, pan gasket and intake are the only ones that are really important. Get the good stuff. The rest is just whatever they are carrying at the parts house for BBC. I have used just about all the different ones you can find.

ezstriper 12-30-2008 03:59 PM

been using felpro for years now...no complaints


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