NitroStick NS MINI Cooper Head Gaskets
All NitroStick NS MINI Cooper Head Gaskets are made on CNC machinery and held to the industry standards. Because all of our copper Head Gaskets are rolled to thickness, there is no need to chemically etch the copper to size. This allows NitroStick NS MINI Cooper Head Gaskets to offer the largest range of gasket thickness available.
We take great pride in our finished product, providing precise thickness and superior gasket fit. WE can make design modifications and custom bore sizes to meet your special needs.
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NitroStick Series Copper headgasket utilizing the latest rolling and fabricating equipment, including CNC machines designed to meet the most critical demands for tolerance and precision to thicknesses that hold tolerances of +/- .0005
All NitroStick Series Copper gaskets are made on CNC machinery and held to the industry standards. Because all of our MINI copper head gaskets are rolled to thickness, there is no need to chemically etch the copper to size. This allows NitroStick Series products to offer the largest range of gasket thickness available.
NitroStick Series takes great pride in our finished product, providing precise thickness and superior gasket fit.
Single Source
Single-source responsibility - NitroStick NS is the only copper gasket for a MINI gets the quality manufactured gasket handling every aspect of manufacturing, from raw material to finished product. Because our Mini Cooper Head gasket production is control throughout the entire process, so the quality is controlled . And in racing engine gaskets, quality is key.
In House Annealing
While other manufacturers are forced to outsource major production jobs like annealing, We contract our producer that handles it in-house. They own and operate their own copper mill, so they are experts on every process and can produce copper to virtually any temper required.
Precision Rolling
Unlike some suppliers who use chemical etching to achieve tolerances, the NitroStick NS MINI Head Gasket producer rolls its copper to thicknesses that hold tolerances of +/- .0005. Because that method is more accurate, which means our product is more consistent.
Any Thickness Needed
We offer the widest selection of gauges so there's no need to compromise; you can choose the gauge that meets your exact needs. Call us at (650) 241-1161 for custom thicknesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of copper head gaskets?
Copper is a good heat conductor, better than the steel of the stock or other aftermarket head gaskets. This helps take heat out of the head for improved combustion chamber cooling. Copper is very strong yet can be made soft by annealing. Different thickness can be utilized for numerous applications. Head gaskets can be individually customized if the bores are offset from stock.
I want a different thickness gasket. Can I order that from FES?
Yes, we can supply any thickness needed up to 1/8"! This is very important if your head has been milled for flatness, or you want to drop compression ratio for extremely high boost applications. These are custom orders, so please call us directly at (650) 241-1161 to discuss your needs, or e-mail us at FES Information. We charge a small $25 extra for custom thicknesses.
Will copper withstand the heat of the combustion chamber?
Yes. Copper will not "burn" through. Even with the very high temperatures and pressures seen in diesel engines copper will maintain its integrity.
Will copper hold up to the extra pressures seen when aftermarket turbos, superchargers or other high boost options are installed?
Yes. In fact, because copper is a better heat conductor than steel, copper gaskets will help transfer heat from the head into the block better than the stock or any other steel gasket. This is especially important with high boost engines.
Do Copper head gaskets compress like regular "sandwich" types gaskets?
No. The advantage of copper is that it will not compress. The final installed height is the thickness of the gasket.
Will copper head gaskets "take-up" imperfections in the head or deck?
Not really, the best head gasket will not work if the deck-head interface is not in good/nominal shape. Make sure the mating surfaces are flat and true.
Can the head gasket be reused?
Maybe, depending on how the gasket looks after disassembly. If it was "kinked" or bent severely upon removal from the engine it would not be a good idea to straighten and reuse. If the engine was "o" ringed do not reuse the gasket.
