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This consists of a steel core covered with two layers of asbestos-free aramid fibre and offers excellent thermal and mechanical resistance without compromising its ability to adapt to mating surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure maximum sealing under all conditions, a silicone bead is also applied to critical sealing areas, such as oil and coolant passages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AISI 304 stainless steel cooper rings bite into the aluminum head, providing maximum sealing around the cylinder bore and optimizing engine performance, even on engines with nitrous and\/or turbo applications that exceed 2 bar boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlease be aware that the gasket should be 0.5mm to 1mm \u003cem\u003elarger\u003c\/em\u003e than the piston. For example, if the piston measures 84mm, then the gasket should be the next size up, either 84.5mm or 85mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure that the engine block and cylinder head surfaces are clean, flat, and free from any debris, oil, or coolant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the Cut Ring gasket on the engine block and ensure that it is properly aligned. Avoid twisting or bending the gasket during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cylinder head on top of the gasket and install the head bolts or studs in their correct positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the manufacturer's recommended torque specifications and tighten the bolts or studs in the proper sequence to ensure even clamping force across the gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the initial tightening, re-torque the head bolts or studs after the engine has been started and then allowed to cool to room temperature. This will ensure that the gasket is properly seated and compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to not use any additional sealant on the gasket; it is already coated with a silicone bead sealant. 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MLS head gaskets are only engineered to handle a limited amount of cylinder pressures before they start to leak, causing a range of issues, including engine overheating, loss of power, misfires, and in severe cases, catastrophic engine failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthena-SCE Cut Ring Head Gaskets are uniquely designed to handle increased cylinder pressure caused by power modifications, making them the recommended choice for applications making 16+ psi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthena-SCE's gasket body is composed of Motorgasket, a reinforced material developed by Athena's R\u0026amp;D department. This consists of a steel core covered with two layers of asbestos-free aramid fibre and offers excellent thermal and mechanical resistance without compromising its ability to adapt to mating surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure maximum sealing under all conditions, a silicone bead is also applied to critical sealing areas, such as oil and coolant passages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AISI 304 stainless steel cooper rings bite into the aluminum head, providing maximum sealing around the cylinder bore and optimizing engine performance, even on engines with nitrous and\/or turbo applications that exceed 2 bar boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlease be aware that the gasket should be 0.5mm to 1mm \u003cem\u003elarger\u003c\/em\u003e than the piston. For example, if the piston measures 84.5mm, then the gasket should be the next size up, either 85mm or 85.5mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure that the engine block and cylinder head surfaces are clean, flat, and free from any debris, oil, or coolant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the Cut Ring gasket on the engine block and ensure that it is properly aligned. Avoid twisting or bending the gasket during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cylinder head on top of the gasket and install the head bolts or studs in their correct positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the manufacturer's recommended torque specifications and tighten the bolts or studs in the proper sequence to ensure even clamping force across the gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the initial tightening, re-torque the head bolts or studs after the engine has been started and then allowed to cool to room temperature. This will ensure that the gasket is properly seated and compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to not use any additional sealant on the gasket; it is already coated with a silicone bead sealant. 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Avoid twisting or bending the gasket during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cylinder head on top of the gasket and install the head bolts or studs in their correct positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the manufacturer's recommended torque specifications and tighten the bolts or studs in the proper sequence to ensure even clamping force across the gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the initial tightening, re-torque the head bolts or studs after the engine has been started and then allowed to cool to room temperature. This will ensure that the gasket is properly seated and compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to not use any additional sealant on the gasket; it is already coated with a silicone bead sealant. Using additional sealant can hinder the performance of the gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on Preparation and Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore installation, \u003cstrong\u003eit is crucial to have the mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the block professionally cleaned and resurfaced to ensure they are completely flat\/straight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the responsibility of the engine builder to\u003cstrong\u003e measure each cooper ring height and verify uniformity across all rings. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter initial assembly,\u003cstrong\u003e it is necessary to allow the engine to complete a full heat cycle, then re-torque your head studs to spec.\u003c\/strong\u003e This means allowing the engine to warm up to its normal operating temperature, remain at operating temperature for several minutes to ensure each component is uniformly heated, then turned off and cooled completely to ambient temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW M52TU Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 3 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1998-2000     E46     320i \/ 320Ci\u003cbr\u003e1998-2000     E46     323i \/ 323Ci\u003cbr\u003e1998-2000     E46     328i \/ 328Ci\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 5 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1998-2000     E39     523i\u003cbr\u003e1998-2000     E39     528i\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW Z3 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1998-2000     Z3     2.0i \/ 2.8i\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW M54 Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 3 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e2000-2006     E46     320i \/ 320Ci\u003cbr\u003e2000-2006     E46     325i \/ 325xi \/ 325Ci\u003cbr\u003e2000-2006     E46     330i \/ 330xi \/ 330Ci\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 5 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e2000-2003     E39     520i [Europe]\u003cbr\u003e2000-2003     E39     525i \u003cbr\u003e2000-2003     E39     530i\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2003-2005     E60\/E61     525i\u003cbr\u003e2003-2005     E60\/E61     530i\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 7 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e2001     E38     730i \/ 730Li [Europe]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW Z3 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e2000-2002     Z3     2.2i \/ 2.5i \/ 3.0i\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW Z4 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e2002-2005     Z4     2.5i \/ 3.0i\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW X3 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e2003-2006     E83     X3 2.5i \/ 3.0i\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW X5 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e2000-2006     E53     X5 3.0i\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athena-SCE","offers":[{"title":"84.5 mm - 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This consists of a steel core covered with two layers of asbestos-free aramid fibre and offers excellent thermal and mechanical resistance without compromising its ability to adapt to mating surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure maximum sealing under all conditions, a silicone bead is also applied to critical sealing areas, such as oil and coolant passages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AISI 304 stainless steel cooper rings bite into the aluminum head, providing maximum sealing around the cylinder bore and optimizing engine performance, even on engines with nitrous and\/or turbo applications that exceed 2 bar boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlease be aware that the gasket should be 0.5mm to 1mm \u003cem\u003elarger\u003c\/em\u003e than the piston. For example, if the piston measures 84mm, then the gasket should be the next size up, either 84.5mm or 85mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure that the engine block and cylinder head surfaces are clean, flat, and free from any debris, oil, or coolant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the Cut Ring gasket on the engine block and ensure that it is properly aligned. 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For example, if the piston measures 84mm, then the gasket should be the next size up, either 84.5mm or 85mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure that the engine block and cylinder head surfaces are clean, flat, and free from any debris, oil, or coolant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the Cut Ring gasket on the engine block and ensure that it is properly aligned. Avoid twisting or bending the gasket during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cylinder head on top of the gasket and install the head bolts or studs in their correct positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the manufacturer's recommended torque specifications and tighten the bolts or studs in the proper sequence to ensure even clamping force across the gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the initial tightening, re-torque the head bolts or studs after the engine has been started and then allowed to cool to room temperature. This will ensure that the gasket is properly seated and compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to not use any additional sealant on the gasket; it is already coated with a silicone bead sealant. 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