Victor Reinz vs OEM LML head gaskets

[thunder550]

Are either of these better than the other? I found a thread from a couple years ago about this that had lots of opinions but didn't seem like there was any real world experience either way. Lost a set of studded LML's a few weeks ago, pretty sure it was due to a spun water pump impeller and overheating though rather than bad gaskets. Trying to decide which way to go when I put my motor back together.

 

[Turbo Performance]

Are either of these better than the other? I found a thread from a couple years ago about this that had lots of opinions but didn't seem like there was any real world experience either way. Lost a set of studded LML's a few weeks ago, pretty sure it was due to a spun water pump impeller and overheating though rather than bad gaskets. Trying to decide which way to go when I put my motor back together.

As far as I've seen it's a preference. I'm pretty certain Mark @ Danville has run the LML gaskets in big power builds with no real issue. Shane Phinney also posted running the Victor head gaskets under his triple turbo setup without any problems. I'd personally go off which one you like better and price that you like.

 

[delong_1]

my lml gaskets failed under the same conditions, spun the waterpump got hot and the gasket cracked. went back together with the original style gaskets again.

 

[Fahlin Racing]

Doesn't Victor Reinz make the OEM gaskets?

 

[Fahlin Racing]

Unless I am thinking wrong, what is the LML stand for? not MLS? better than MLS?

 

[Fahlin Racing]

Just disregard me on the last one :roflmao: (shakes head)

 

[S Phinney]

Levi I have r an both gaskets under power over 1000 hp without issues. The Victor would be easier on clean up if you had to disassemble for any reason. That would be a plus for that but other than that would be price or preference.

 

[thunder550]

I went with the VR's just to do something different this time. They were prettier, lol.

 

[Dallas S]

Overheated with lml's. No heat every morning now till airlock pushes out.

Who made the original rivited gaskets? Want to go back with them.

 

[thunder550]

Here's what the VRs look like

 

[Dallas S]

Perfect. Will order a set tomo. Thanks!

 

[thunder550]

54597 and 54598 are the part numbers for grade C with "wavestopper technology", whatever that is.

 

[Dallas S]

:hug: thanks I'll give em a shot

 

[Anthony@SunCoast]

Fwiw I have the VR head gaskets in my build as well