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OL JENNY · 04-18-2016, 03:11 PM

I have a Snyder's 5.5:1 head on a AER touring engine and I just blew my head gasket. I had a copper B gasket with copper kote on both sides. I have not removed the head yet, but I want another copper gasket and would like to use the one that people have had good luck with. Thanks

loubob · 04-18-2016, 03:31 PM

Snyder's # B-6051-X Copper

loubob · 04-18-2016, 03:32 PM

Spray both sides w/copper gasket sealer before install.

Big hammer · 04-18-2016, 04:18 PM

Call AER and talk to Rich, I will send you a gasket that's right for your engine!

Mitch//pa · 04-18-2016, 04:43 PM

Rich@ AER uses those silicone modern style gaskets the last time I heard with a 5.5 head

hardtimes · 04-18-2016, 06:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OL JENNY

I have a Snyder's 5.5:1 head on a AER touring engine and I just blew my head gasket. I had a copper B gasket with copper kote on both sides. I have not removed the head yet, but I want another copper gasket and would like to use the one that people have had good luck with. Thanks

Copper 509 fits well.

Tom in Newnan · 04-18-2016, 08:04 PM

I like the Best brand gasket available from secretsofspeed.com. Not copper, not sure what kind of space age material but highest quality available.

amishman · 04-18-2016, 08:20 PM

I have an engine rebuilt by AER with 5.5 head, larger intake and exhaust valves, balance crank, Stipe touring cam. Blew a head gasket with only 2000 miles on it, replaced the with the same red silicone bead on it. It blew with less 500 miles. After doing some investigation , decided to try the BEST gasket. Got 5000 miles on this gasket, and all is well. You can get them from Arizona Model A in Chandler AZ or Secrets of Speed Society.

Brian T · 04-18-2016, 08:22 PM

Rich at AER now recommends the Best Co Composition gasket, modern style, this gasket becomes sticky when heated and seals better, and doesn't require copper coat , the failure rate of the silicone gasket is well known.

Y-Blockhead · 04-18-2016, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom in Newnan

I like the Best brand gasket available from secretsofspeed.com. Not copper, not sure what kind of space age material but highest quality available.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amishman

After doing some investigation , decided to try the BEST gasket. Got 5000 miles on this gasket, and all is well. You can get them from Arizona Model A in Chandler AZ or Secrets of Speed Society.

Is that the Best Gasket "Graphtite" Gasket you used? That's what I have been using exclusively on my Y-Blocks for quite awhile now...

Y-Blockhead · 04-18-2016, 08:54 PM

Thanks, answered my own question...

From "Secrets of Speed" website;

BEST GASKET COMPANY: makes our very special cylinder head gaskets like this:
GraphTite™ consists of a Kevlar reinforced graphite facing material is mechanically bonded to both sides of a perforated steel core. This modern engineered, high-performance material is rated to a temperature of 1400 degrees-F. Steel fire rings are installed around the combustion chamber areas of the gasket.

GraphTite™ head gaskets have superb sealing characteristics, excellent torque retention, and hold up to the punishment dished out by high-performance engines – high quality all the way. This gasket might be overkill for cruiser engines, but so what . . extra performance never hurts!

04-18-2016, 03:11 PM	#1
OL JENNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 223	Which copper head gasket with Snyder's 5.5:1 head? I have a Snyder's 5.5:1 head on a AER touring engine and I just blew my head gasket. I had a copper B gasket with copper kote on both sides. I have not removed the head yet, but I want another copper gasket and would like to use the one that people have had good luck with. Thanks

04-18-2016, 03:31 PM	#2
loubob Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Syracuse,NY Posts: 264	Re: Which copper head gasket with Snyder's 5.5:1 head? Snyder's # B-6051-X Copper

04-18-2016, 03:32 PM	#3
loubob Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Syracuse,NY Posts: 264	Re: Which copper head gasket with Snyder's 5.5:1 head? Spray both sides w/copper gasket sealer before install.

04-18-2016, 04:18 PM	#4
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,130	Re: Which copper head gasket with Snyder's 5.5:1 head? Call AER and talk to Rich, I will send you a gasket that's right for your engine!

04-18-2016, 04:43 PM	#5
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Which copper head gasket with Snyder's 5.5:1 head? Rich@ AER uses those silicone modern style gaskets the last time I heard with a 5.5 head Last edited by Mitch//pa; 04-18-2016 at 08:50 PM.

04-18-2016, 08:04 PM	#7
Tom in Newnan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 14	Re: Which copper head gasket with Snyder's 5.5:1 head? I like the Best brand gasket available from secretsofspeed.com. Not copper, not sure what kind of space age material but highest quality available.

04-18-2016, 08:20 PM	#8
amishman Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Freeport, MI Posts: 35	Re: Which copper head gasket with Snyder's 5.5:1 head? I have an engine rebuilt by AER with 5.5 head, larger intake and exhaust valves, balance crank, Stipe touring cam. Blew a head gasket with only 2000 miles on it, replaced the with the same red silicone bead on it. It blew with less 500 miles. After doing some investigation , decided to try the BEST gasket. Got 5000 miles on this gasket, and all is well. You can get them from Arizona Model A in Chandler AZ or Secrets of Speed Society.

04-18-2016, 08:22 PM	#9
Brian T Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 1,377	Re: Which copper head gasket with Snyder's 5.5:1 head? Rich at AER now recommends the Best Co Composition gasket, modern style, this gasket becomes sticky when heated and seals better, and doesn't require copper coat , the failure rate of the silicone gasket is well known. __________________ Nothing can be made foolproof, ---- fools are ingenious bastards.

04-18-2016, 08:54 PM	#11
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Which copper head gasket with Snyder's 5.5:1 head? Thanks, answered my own question... From "Secrets of Speed" website; BEST GASKET COMPANY: makes our very special cylinder head gaskets like this: GraphTite™ consists of a Kevlar reinforced graphite facing material is mechanically bonded to both sides of a perforated steel core. This modern engineered, high-performance material is rated to a temperature of 1400 degrees-F. Steel fire rings are installed around the combustion chamber areas of the gasket. GraphTite™ head gaskets have superb sealing characteristics, excellent torque retention, and hold up to the punishment dished out by high-performance engines – high quality all the way. This gasket might be overkill for cruiser engines, but so what . . extra performance never hurts!