Product Summary

0.052" Compressed Thickness, 0.080" Overall Thickness

  • Designed to fit the 1949-1953 flathead Ford V8
  • Will work with all bores from 3-1/16" to 3-3/8"
  • A sandwich-style copper gasket
  • Measures approximately .080" uncompressed and .052" compressed
  • Features a full copper construction
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #536C-P
BrandBest Gasket
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Best Gasket 536C-P Details

1949-1953 flathead Ford V8 head gaskets for use with all bores from 3-1/16" to 3-3/8". This is a sandwich-style copper gasket. It measures approx .080" uncompressed and .052" compressed.

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Best Gasket 536C-P Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #536C-P
BrandBest Gasket
GENERAL
Compressed Thickness0.052"
Sold in QuantityPair
Overall Thickness0.080"
Gasket Bore3.375"
Material TypeCopper
NotesUse a spray-on sealer like K&W Copper Coat or Permatex Copper Spray-a-Gasket when installing. Re-torque the bolts/nuts after several warm-up/cool-down cycles.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

14 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers attest to the high-quality and excellent fit of our product, highlighting it as the best copper gaskets for engines, especially aluminum ones. Its durability is commended, demonstrated by solid performance even with continued use. Despite copper's reactivity with coolant, users found that regular treatment mitigated any issues. The gaskets' tight tolerance on bolt holes were noted for offering an impressive, leak-free seal. Customers found instructions for tightening torque slightly confusing, recommending clarity. Overall, the noted great initial seal, durability and quality material make our gasket highly recommended over inferior options.

4.7

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

It's an excellent gasket.

Fa great overall gasket but as with any copper gasket, you get a great initial seal but over time, the copper will react with your coolant and lead to weaknesses. Regular treatment of your coolant is a must.

Most Liked Negative Review

3.0

APPEAR TO BE GOOD GASKETS. I DID RECIEVE ONE DAMAGED

USED WITH NEW EDELBROCK HEADS.

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APPEAR TO BE GOOD GASKETS. I DID RECIEVE ONE DAMAGED

3.0

2 years ago

CORK

SASKATCHEWAN

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USED WITH NEW EDELBROCK HEADS.

It's an excellent gasket.

5.0

2 years ago

CounterReset

Denver CO

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Fa great overall gasket but as with any copper gasket, you get a great initial seal but over time, the copper will react with your coolant and lead to weaknesses. Regular treatment of your coolant is a must.

Great product. Well built

5.0

3 years ago

Chef chris

Ottawa Ontario canada

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Wish I would have purchased this product first instead of an inferior product. High quality. You get what you pay for.

Would Recommend

The best headgaskets that I have ever seen

5.0

5 years ago

petemcl

Northville, MI

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They fit nicely. Had to think carefully about which side went where and the orientation.

Would Recommend

Yes

5.0

6 years ago

Red rum

Maryland

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Bolt holes are tight for head studs

Great

5.0

6 years ago

1931 Coupe

Lake Charles, La

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1949 Mercury 225 v8 changed heads. Gaskets did great, no issues, no leaks, no problems.

Would Recommend

Seems good. So far no leaks

5.0

6 years ago

Phips

Wareham ma

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The torque instructions from speedway and from Edelbrock differ greatly

Would Recommend

Gaskets were perfect!

5.0

6 years ago

Paul

Texas

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Installed on Ford flathead motor & everything was great.

Would Recommend

Would purchase again.

5.0

7 years ago

Highboy

Farmington,Mo.

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Best gaskets for aluminum heads.

Would Recommend

I would buy this part again

5.0

8 years ago

Jim

Wichita, ks

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Work good on the flathead

Would Recommend

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