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rcodecj

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Fel-Pro 1020 head gasket vs Ford Racing M-6021-A-A427
« on: January 03, 2012, 11:01:30 AM »
I went to order Fel-Pro head gaskets today thinking they were $41 a pr, and was told that was each.
Then I remembered someone saying the Ford gaskets are the same but half the price.
They are less than half the price but:
The Fel-Pro has the pre-flattened wire and the Ford gasket does not appear to.
I have listed both gaskets from Summit below:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEL-1020/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FMS-M-6051-A427/

I previously used a Mr Gasket head gasket and I noticed some minor brinneling? on the head surface. I definitely don't want that.
If I have to buck up and buy the Fel-Pros gaskets I will, but I would like to know what the difference is.
I want to use the best gasket I can to be used with Edelbrock heads.



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Re: Fel-Pro 1020 head gasket vs Ford Racing M-6021-A-A427
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2012, 11:40:47 AM »
I've always been under the impression that the Ford Motorsport gaskets and the Fel-Pro 1020s are the same, but it has been quite a few years since I've looked at this...
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Re: Fel-Pro 1020 head gasket vs Ford Racing M-6021-A-A427
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 02:40:38 PM »
I did spend quite a bit of time previously to posting and found info stating that they are the same, but there were some inconsistencies.
Since posting I researched for around an hr, and I don't know how many posts and came to the conclusion that they are the same.
I just ordered the FMS-M-6051_A427 a few minutes ago.
I just hope it does not leave a ring on my Edelbrock head where the fire ring is.
I also hope they seal the water passages well.
Thanks for the help.

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Re: Fel-Pro 1020 head gasket vs Ford Racing M-6021-A-A427
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2012, 03:55:58 PM »
They are the same gasket and will leave a mark on the  Edelbrock head.  Works just fine.


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Re: Fel-Pro 1020 head gasket vs Ford Racing M-6021-A-A427
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2012, 04:21:47 PM »
They are the same gasket and will leave a mark on the  Edelbrock head.  Works just fine.



Just got the Ford gasket and as you said, they are marked 1020.
Good to know about the mark. Thanks.