Where to get a copper base gasket???

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15 Feb 2013 21:18 #572586 by Powerstroke_fan

Where to get a copper base gasket??? was created by Powerstroke_fan

I Finnaly got a little money saved up to buy a base gasket for my new engine. I was told that i needed to get a 3.300 dia. .020 thick base gasket. When i look around i can only find 3.285 and 3.475 for the kz. Does anyone know where i can get one?

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15 Feb 2013 21:22 - 15 Feb 2013 21:28 #572588 by 4TheKZ1000

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store.valueweb.com/servlet/starrace/-str...-GPZ-1100/Categories

www.pitstopperformance.com/

Gaskets
Head gaskets are available in one piece copper as well as one piece fiber.
Base gaskets are available in the standard fiber as well as in copper or aluminum in thickneses from .005" up to .060".
All other cover gaskets are available in fiber.

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15 Feb 2013 21:30 #572591 by wireman

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The 3.475 paper gasket will work,just copper coat both sides before install

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15 Feb 2013 21:41 #572595 by Powerstroke_fan

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I will probably have to go with the 3.475. He just told me to get the 3.300 so it would fit tight and less chance of it leaking.

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15 Feb 2013 22:32 #572602 by wireman

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You've got more of a chance of ripping the smaller gasket trying to force it on there

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16 Feb 2013 06:55 #572668 by Powerstroke_fan

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I just went ahead and ordered a 3.475 dia base gasket.

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16 Feb 2013 18:44 #572740 by APE Jay

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I know someone who has them, but I can't say. :woohoo:

www.KZzone.com

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16 Feb 2013 19:12 #572742 by peter1958

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www.kzzone.com/gaskets.html

www.kzzone.com/ cavanaughracing.com/kzdata.html www.mtceng.com/index.php/us-dealers/44-f...-performance-orlando

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16 Feb 2013 22:10 - 16 Feb 2013 22:23 #572774 by wireman

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