{"product_id":"skunk2-hg-honda-acura-b16a-b18c-vtec-81-50mm-3-208in-max-bore-0-85mm-0-033in-thick","title":"Skunk2 Racing MLS Head Gasket 81.50mm Bore 0.85mm Thick — Fits Honda\/Acura B16A\/B18C VTEC Engines","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:4px solid #c00000;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eAbout Skunk2 Racing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSkunk2 Racing engineers high-quality automotive parts and accessories trusted by enthusiasts and shops across North America. At GGCRACING we stock the full Skunk2 Racing lineup with fast shipping and expert fitment support — order with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:24px 0 8px;\"\u003eWatch in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 18px;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X-4Md-TIov4\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkunk2 Racing High-Performance MLS Head Gasket for Honda\/Acura B-Series VTEC\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptimize your Honda or Acura B16A\/B18C VTEC engine's sealing capabilities with the Skunk2 Racing Multiple Layer Steel (MLS) Head Gasket. Engineered for high-performance applications, this gasket features an 81.50mm maximum bore and a precise 0.85mm thickness, ensuring a robust and reliable seal under extreme conditions. The advanced MLS construction provides exceptional strength against vibration and corrosion, crucial for modified and naturally aspirated or forced induction B-series engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Sealing Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Skunk2 MLS head gasket incorporates multiple layers of high-quality steel, enhanced with an HR-180 Rubber coating. This specialized coating delivers superior sealing performance, effectively preventing leaks and maintaining optimal compression. The stopper-type design includes strategically placed extra material between layers, further improving sealing integrity around the combustion chambers, especially beneficial for engines with increased cylinder bore sizes. Trust Skunk2 Racing for unparalleled engine reliability and performance with this essential upgrade from GGCRACING.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0;border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eOften bought with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eOther popular Skunk2 Racing products customers consider together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ggcracing.com\/products\/skunk2-06-11-honda-civic-si-o2-extension\" style=\"color:#0066cc;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSkunk2 O2 Sensor Extension — Fits 2006-2011 Honda Civic Si\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ggcracing.com\/products\/skunk2-pro-series-f20-f22c-adjustable-cam-gears\" style=\"color:#0066cc;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSkunk2 Pro-Series Adjustable Cam Gears F20\/F22C — Fits 2000-2009 Honda S2000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ggcracing.com\/products\/skunk2-k-series-pro-series-exhaust-cam-gear\" style=\"color:#0066cc;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSkunk2 Pro Series Exhaust Cam Gear K-Series — Fits Acura RSX, Honda Civic, CR-V, Element, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ggcracing.com\/products\/skunk2-k-series-pro-series-cam-gear-set\" style=\"color:#0066cc;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSkunk2 K-Series Pro Series Cam Gear Set — Fits 2002-2006 Acura RSX, 2002-2007 Honda Civic\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ggcracing.com\/products\/skunk2-pro-series-88-01-honda-b-series-h23-dohc-1-6-1-7-1-8-2-0-2-3l-cam-gears-ti-color\" style=\"color:#0066cc;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSkunk2 Pro-Series B\/H23 DOHC Cam Gears (Ti Color) — Fits 1988-2001 Honda B-Series\/H23A1, A\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"Skunk2 Racing MLS Head Gasket 81.50mm Bore 0.85mm Thick \\u2014 Fits Honda\/Acura B16A\/B18C VTEC Engines\",\"description\":\"Upgrade your Honda\/Acura B16A\/B18C VTEC with a Skunk2 Racing MLS Head Gasket. 81.50mm bore, 0.85mm thick for superior sealing. 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