I really want to make sure my Stock OEM gasket (for the ZC) seals perfectly, and can take the most abuse physically possible...

Am I "ok" to spray it with a couple of coats of copper spray? I've never heard anyone using the stuff on carbon gaskets before.

I am also using ARP studs to further beef it up.

Thanks
Bryson

 

Always use copper spray.

I generally do 3 light coats over about 30 minutes, too much can never hurt

and i also clean the sealing surfaces with mineral spirits prior to installation to assure a oil-free sealing surface.

Brad

 

So, copper spray is good for gaskets that aren't all metal (like this one)?

 

excellent!

Thanks for the reply Lazerus

 

Can I apply the copper hours before the gasket is used? Should it be comletely dry before installing? Just making sure...

 

I would apply a couple of coats over a period of an hour or so.

Then wait over night for it to dry (takes a while!).

I would not put it on wet...Chances are that parts of it will still be wet when you start it up.

Even after being fully dried over night, mine still felt a little tacky.

Bryson.

 

as long as both surfaces are even surfaces then you shouldn't need copper spray.

 

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Doesn't hurt though. My friend had his head decked before I instead his VTEC head and even after torquing it over and over, it still has an ever fine mist of oil collecting under the #4 header runner.

 

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You don't NEED copper spray by any means, but it's not going to hurt if you use it. According the manufacture, it improves heat trasfer from the head and block which reduces the chance of warpage.

It's mainly just the extra insurance by using it, that you will have a leak-free seal.

 

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Doesn't hurt though. My friend had his head decked before I instead his VTEC head and even after torquing it over and over, it still has an ever fine mist of oil collecting under the #4 header runner.</TD></TR></TABLE>

sounds like both surfaces weren't decked right then..