Where to get a copper base gasket???

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Where to get a copper base gasket???

15 Feb 2013 21:18

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?

1980 kz1000B4 LTD- 1327cc 9-1 comp
Ported J model head
Psp-3x cams
RS 36s
Welded MK11 crank
Back-cut MK11 trans
MTC 2 stage lock up
Stretched 4-6 over running Hayabusa rear rim with 190 rear tire
Complete frame brace kit installed
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2014- ZX14R all stock for now

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Re: Where to get a copper base gasket???

15 Feb 2013 21:22 - 15 Feb 2013 21:28

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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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Re: Where to get a copper base gasket???

15 Feb 2013 21:30

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

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Re: Where to get a copper base gasket???

15 Feb 2013 21:41

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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.

1980 kz1000B4 LTD- 1327cc 9-1 comp
Ported J model head
Psp-3x cams
RS 36s
Welded MK11 crank
Back-cut MK11 trans
MTC 2 stage lock up
Stretched 4-6 over running Hayabusa rear rim with 190 rear tire
Complete frame brace kit installed
And Much Much more- SOLD

2014- ZX14R all stock for now

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Re: Where to get a copper base gasket???

15 Feb 2013 22:32

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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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Re: Where to get a copper base gasket???

16 Feb 2013 06:55

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

1980 kz1000B4 LTD- 1327cc 9-1 comp
Ported J model head
Psp-3x cams
RS 36s
Welded MK11 crank
Back-cut MK11 trans
MTC 2 stage lock up
Stretched 4-6 over running Hayabusa rear rim with 190 rear tire
Complete frame brace kit installed
And Much Much more- SOLD

2014- ZX14R all stock for now

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Re: Where to get a copper base gasket???

16 Feb 2013 18:44

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

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Re: Where to get a copper base gasket???

16 Feb 2013 19:12

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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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Re: Where to get a copper base gasket???

16 Feb 2013 22:10 - 16 Feb 2013 22:23

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