{"product_id":"5150-s38-cut-ring-head-gasket","title":"BMW S38 Cut Ring Head Gasket by Athena-SCE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis S38 Head Gasket is designed to replace BMW part numbers \u003cspan\u003e11121316705, 11121307529, and 11121401351\u003c\/span\u003e, specifically for the BMW \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eS38B35, S38B36, \u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e S38B38 engines found in the \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eE24, E28\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003eE34 M5\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003eM6\u003cspan\u003e chassis\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory OEM \u0026amp; MLS head gaskets are only engineered to handle a limited amount of cylinder pressures before they start to leak, causing a range of issues, including engine overheating, loss of power, misfires, and in severe cases, catastrophic engine failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthena-SCE Cut Ring Head Gaskets are uniquely designed to handle increased cylinder pressure caused by power modifications, making them the recommended choice for applications making 16+ psi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthena-SCE's gasket body is composed of Motorgasket, a reinforced material developed by Athena's R\u0026amp;D department. This consists of a steel core covered with two layers of asbestos-free aramid fibre and offers excellent thermal and mechanical resistance without compromising its ability to adapt to mating surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure maximum sealing under all conditions, a silicone bead is also applied to critical sealing areas, such as oil and coolant passages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AISI 304 stainless steel cooper rings bite into the aluminum head, providing maximum sealing around the cylinder bore and optimizing engine performance, even on engines with nitrous and\/or turbo applications that exceed 2 bar boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlease be aware that the gasket should be 0.5mm to 1mm \u003cem\u003elarger\u003c\/em\u003e than the piston. For example, if the piston measures 84.5mm, then the gasket should be the next size up, either 85mm or 85.5mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure that the engine block and cylinder head surfaces are clean, flat, and free from any debris, oil, or coolant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the Cut Ring gasket on the engine block and ensure that it is properly aligned. Avoid twisting or bending the gasket during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cylinder head on top of the gasket and install the head bolts or studs in their correct positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the manufacturer's recommended torque specifications and tighten the bolts or studs in the proper sequence to ensure even clamping force across the gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the initial tightening, re-torque the head bolts or studs after the engine has been started and then allowed to cool to room temperature. This will ensure that the gasket is properly seated and compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to not use any additional sealant on the gasket; it is already coated with a silicone bead sealant. Using additional sealant can hinder the performance of the gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on Preparation and Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore installation, \u003cstrong\u003eit is crucial to have the mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the block professionally cleaned and resurfaced to ensure they are completely flat\/straight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the responsibility of the engine builder to\u003cstrong\u003e measure each cooper ring height and verify uniformity across all rings. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter initial assembly,\u003cstrong\u003e it is necessary to allow the engine to complete a full heat cycle, then re-torque your head studs to spec.\u003c\/strong\u003e This means allowing the engine to warm up to its normal operating temperature, remain at operating temperature for several minutes to ensure each component is uniformly heated, then turned off and cooled completely to ambient temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW S38B35 Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 5 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1985-1987     E28     M5 [European Market]\u003cbr\u003e1987-1988     E28     M5 [American Market]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 6 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1984-1989     E24     M635CSi [European Market]\u003cbr\u003e1987-1989     E24     M6 [American Market]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW S38B36 Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 5 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1988-1992     E34     M5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW S38B38 Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 5 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1992-1995     E34     M5 [European Market]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied in Egypt by iCode — the official 5150 AutoSport dealer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice shown in EGP is an estimate at today's exchange rate. Final price confirmed after shipping and customs fees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athena-SCE","offers":[{"title":"93 mm - 0.079\"","offer_id":68329854533831,"sku":"ATH-HG-CR-S38-93","price":17559.21,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"95.6 mm - 0.079\"","offer_id":68329854566599,"sku":"ATH-HG-CR-S38-95.6","price":17559.21,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/2108\/3847\/files\/BMW-S38-Cut-Ring-Head-Gasket.webp?v=1794334383","url":"https:\/\/icode-egypt.com\/products\/5150-s38-cut-ring-head-gasket","provider":"iCode - EG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}