RCM MLS Single Head Gasket - 1.5mm (04-06 EJ25)

Engineered to perform under the most extreme of conditions our cylinder head gaskets are rated for use up to and over 600BHP.

Unlike most conventional cylinder head gaskets, our gaskets use what is most commonly known as a “folded stopper level”. This revolutionary design dramatically reduces the chances of any pressure leakage from the cylinders. An increased thickness in the gasket is introduced around vital sealing areas and the design of this extra layer forms a much stronger barrier to prevent gasses / pressure / water and oil escaping from its designated area. The layer acts as a very reliable defence and is highly recommended for any Subaru, specifically those running above the standard factory torque / horsepower figures.

In conjunction with this new technology our gaskets also feature a unique nitrile rubber coating. This coating is designed to act as a cushion in which to fill / take up any areas of imperfection found in either the cylinder head or block faces, to ensure you have the very best combustion chamber armour!

Finally our cylinder head gaskets are all stamped from dies as appose to laser cut. With die stamping you can process a large amount of material at once which means that variations in the quality of each individual gasket is far less compared to laser cutting (in which each gasket section is cut separately to one another). With Die Cutting the finished edges are also far superior, leaving a much smoother, neater edge to the gasket as appose to laser cut steel which leaves a sharper edge behind.

For the ultimate seal all our gaskets are manufactured and designed to accept the larger 12mm and 14mm cylinder head studs also available from our online store. The standard cylinder head bolt (the component that joins the cylinder head to the block and offers force to seal your cylinder head gasket in place) is 11mm thick and uses a relatively fine thread. It is important to remember this bolt was developed for use on a mainstream engine producing no more than 320Bhp, Subaru did not manufacture this bolt for use with anything above this power and as such it is important to consider stronger and more suitable replacements. Here at RCM we manufacture both a 12mm and 14mm replacement head stud and nut kits. The studs are naturally stronger due to their extra thickness and superior material quality but they also benefit from a much coarser rolled thread (meaning you can tighten them far more than the standard bolt which in turn will offer a much higher clamping load between both the cylinder head and block faces where you head gasket is situated.)

Reliability is key to any engine rebuild, whether done for higher horsepower applications or just a simple repair / refresh its important to choose your components wisely so that you don’t end up repeating the process later down the line

FEATURES

  • Improved sealing capacity over conventional gaskets thanks to its Nitrile Rubber Coating
  • Increased protection around combustion chambers by means of its Folded Stopper Layers
  • Die Cut precision manufactured for the highest quality finish and fitment
  • Ready for immediate use our larger 12mm & 14mm head stud kits

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Available Sizes: 1.5mm
  • Fitment: EJ25
  • 14mm Diameter Head Stud/Bolt Holes (Also suitable for use with Standard Head Bolts and 11mm Stud Kits)
  • Die Cut
  • Folded Stopper Layers
  • Multi Layer Steel Gasket (MLS)
  • Nitrile Rubber Coated
$87.52
SKU
RCM1691

 

Founded in the early 1991 by multiple RAC winner and British Rally Champion Roger Clark MBE, Roger Clark Motorsport is one of the UK's (and for that matter, global rally's) premier motorsport and product development specialists and tuners. Roger Clark Motorsport specialize in the Impreza platform (the car-of-choice for their unparalleled Time Attack Cars Gobstopper I, Gobstopper II and soon Gobstopper III), and have passed on these high-performance components to the consumer market. We are incredibly proud to be one of the only U.S. distributors able to offer these exceptional Roger Clark Motorsports parts.

Fitment Years EJ25
2004
2005
2006
[ NOTES ]
  • Compression ratio can vary depending on choice of engine components and cylinder head gasket thickness.
  • These are individual head gaskets, you will need to add 2 x gaskets to your cart if you require a pair.
  • For use with EJ25 engine only up to 2006 model year. EJ25 engines manufactured from 2006 onward have a different style of waterway cut out on the gasket. Those gaskets are available separately.
  • Please either compare images carefully to ensure you select the correct gasket or alternatively please contact us with your VIN number and we can confirm fitment for you

WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to P65Warnings.

 
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SKU RCM1691
Brand Roger Clark
Product Type Engine, Intake and Exhaust
Engine Gaskets and Seals
Intake and Exhaust Gaskets and Seals