Anyone Using RCD Platnium Head Gaskets Yet?

[F-250-Owner]

yes... but if you look at the new Victor Reinz ones, they are multi layered stainless steel, they have the same "coating" around everything, but its black. I called several places that sell the VR ones and they all state that they look just like oem, just black. I just want to be sure that the Victor Reinz ones and the RCD ones arent the same, and if they arent... what are the differences?

 

[F-250-Owner]

I was told the VR ones are the same as OEM

have you guys installed any of the new VR ones?

 

[F-250-Owner]

its kinda like using the Dorman oil cooler from rock auto that comes with a lifetime warranty and only spending 144.00 dollars for the kit...... or paying 300 bucks for the ford one that comes with no warranty

 

[04stroker]

have you guys installed any of the new VR ones?

No we haven't been using those kits recently. If these new gaskets are same as oem though I will probably switch back.

 

[Mdub707]

its kinda like using the Dorman oil cooler from rock auto that comes with a lifetime warranty and only spending 144.00 dollars for the kit...... or paying 300 bucks for the ford one that comes with no warranty

The Ford one's were $235 or so, but just went up to $250ish recently. Ford parts all come with a 12/12 warranty don't they?

I'm really interested to learn more about these gaskets. I'm also interested to see if someone tries the Cometic one's. I used to use primarily Cometic gaskets when I raced four wheelers.

 

[F-250-Owner]

The Ford one's were $235 or so, but just went up to $250ish recently. Ford parts all come with a 12/12 warranty don't they?

I'm really interested to learn more about these gaskets. I'm also interested to see if someone tries the Cometic one's. I used to use primarily Cometic gaskets when I raced four wheelers.

Not sure, but I will be using the Dorman one when I put this engine back together, I will probably be using the new VR gaskets as well.... If they are gonna work, I will be a good one to test them I guess....

 

[HOLDERDOWN]

The Ford one's were $235 or so, but just went up to $250ish recently. Ford parts all come with a 12/12 warranty don't they?

I'm really interested to learn more about these gaskets. I'm also interested to see if someone tries the Cometic one's. I used to use primarily Cometic gaskets when I raced four wheelers.

Is that if they install them?

 

[Dieselcraft]

I got one of the first sets I was very pleased with what I bought

 

[F-250-Owner]

I got one of the first sets I was very pleased with what I bought

sets of RCD ones? or the VR ones? or are they the same is my big question....

 

[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

I had a buddy use the multi layer vr gaskets and it failed in 500 miles.

 

[09stroker]

How much are the VR gaskets?
I'm not sure I would chance it with their track record.

 

[F-250-Owner]

54.00 each......

 

[STR8LINE]

Iam going too go with cometic, I havent gotten a price yet on them But if I have too when time comes I'll just call them up directly an go from there. But from My experience.. Alot of Turbo SBF an N2O cars One 15.5-1 .740 8800rpm 310ci, BBF An BBC/SBC on spray etc.. I have Always had Good luck with cometic! I will Try them out for My truck in a Heartbeat without Any feedback or Known results!

My .02

 

[F-250-Owner]

Iam going too go with cometic, I havent gotten a price yet on them But if I have too when time comes I'll just call them up directly an go from there. But from My experience.. Alot of Turbo SBF an N2O cars One 15.5-1 .740 8800rpm 310ci, BBF An BBC/SBC on spray etc.. I have Always had Good luck with cometic! I will Try them out for My truck in a Heartbeat without Any feedback or Known results!

My .02

good luck with cometic, I just got off the phone with them, and they stated that they dont even make them for the 6.0 yet, they are working on it, but they have had some issues and they wont be out at least until next year

 

[Lubbockguy1979]

In the past a lot of companies had "black onyx" gaskets that were suppose to be so great. Then we realized it was a cheaper gasket just markted way up. After a short period of time they were then considered junk. I would be leary. Its a lot of work to save money if it didn't pan out.

 

[doubledee715]

How much are the VR gaskets?
I'm not sure I would chance it with their track record.

In the past a lot of companies had "black onyx" gaskets that were suppose to be so great. Then we realized it was a cheaper gasket just markted way up. After a short period of time they were then considered junk. I would be leary. Its a lot of work to save money if it didn't pan out.

this guy carries weight. Wouldn't chance it.

http://www.powerstrokedoctor.com/6-0-powerstroke-questions-answers

 

[STR8LINE]

good luck with cometic, I just got off the phone with them, and they stated that they dont even make them for the 6.0 yet, they are working on it, but they have had some issues and they wont be out at least until next year

WoW Man Good Info! as I have had guys on here say they could get me priceing for the Cometics Rtnow lol Yea.. If I cant talk direct too cometic an hear them say, Yea we can fix You up for your 6.0 Ford! Then I will be going OEM I guess

 

[SICKS LITER]

go oem until something else proves better.

 

[PowerStrokeEnginuities]

Haven't used them, but interested to see.who.has.

 

[Mdub707]

go oem until something else proves better.

That's kind of my thought. The OEM gaskets have already proven to hold up when done correctly, I think that's what I'll use.