New head

[Mike]

I am getting a new 5.5 high compression head, which head gasket do you prefere ? And why ?
Mike

[Gary WA]

Copper Felpro 7013 R4 with copper spray. proper torgue technique I do mine always Cold Engine.

[CarlG]

Per Snyder's instructions:
You must use the 1932-34 "B" style head gasket with this cylinder head.

I use their "Premium Gasket"

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Mike

I am getting a new 5.5 high compression head, which head gasket do you prefere ? And why ?
Mike

Ask the vendor for the recommended gasket.

[TinCup]

Mike I have installed this both ways. I like the Premium gasket that Snyder's sells but have had 3 on different cars blow gaskets in the last year on fresh installs. Don't really know why and they all blew in different areas. Consensus around this neck of the woods is the all copper gasket is more reliable. I still am running the Premium gasket on my coupe without issue.

[Dave in MN]

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This one works well.

From Snyder's:

'B' Head Gasket

• Head gasket for the 32-34 4-cyl. Will also work on the Model A. U.S.A.
  Part NumberSpecificsPrice B-6051-CCopper with Graphite Core
  1928-34$25.50 / ea.

[Dick M]

I have the Snyder 5.5 head on my coupe. I installed the recommended felpro gasket twice. It seeped both times around the serial numbers on the block. I talked to an old Model A'er about the problem. He recommended using a quality copper clad Model A head gasket and to coat both sides of the copper head gasket with a thin coat of axel grease. I followed his advice. The head has been on for 6 years and about 14,000 miles with no seepage at all. Further, should you need to remove the head in the future, it will pop right off as there is no sticky sealant involved. JMO

[ronn]

re Dick,

axle grease.......... I like that. Makes a heck of a lot of sense.

[TinCup]

First time I reinstalled the head on my coupe my father told me same thing. He said it is what they did. I didn't understand the science but I trusted him completely and installed the used copper gasket that way. Never had a problem with it.

[glenn in camino]

I use the copper clad head gasket with lots of copper coat spray. I usually retorque hot and then again the next day cold, but I don't think that really matters. Just retorque several times over a couple of days.

[James Rogers]

Originally Posted by CarlG

Per Snyder's instructions:
You must use the 1932-34 "B" style head gasket with this cylinder head.

I use their "Premium Gasket"

That is incorrect. I run one and use a Best gasket or Fel-Pro 7013 and have absolutely no problems. Done it this way for years and have installed probably 50 this way and never had a complaint.

[Mike]

Thank you everyone !!
Mike

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by James Rogers

That is incorrect...

I only said that is what Snyder's says. It works for me, but then what do I know, I've only done one engine, not 50. And I was just following the manufacturer's instructions.

[machine girl]

Has the Snyder head been out long enough to have done 50? (just asking)

[Mike]

Where do I purchase a copper felpro 7013 r 4 gasket

[colin1928]

You only need the stock felpro 7013 the R4 version from my memory is for engines bored to 4 inch
Another good gasket is Best 509 I use this why I have changed Valves

[James Rogers]

Originally Posted by CarlG

I only said that is what Snyder's says. It works for me, but then what do I know, I've only done one engine, not 50. And I was just following the manufacturer's instructions.

I understand that and didn't mean any insult. I just don't understand why a distributor would suggest something they don't have any reasonable proof of. I guess it sells a more expensive part.

[James Rogers]

Originally Posted by Mike

Where do I purchase a copper felpro 7013 r 4 gasket

Any good auto parts should be able to order one for you.