I think what he was trying to say is that a MLS gasket cannot form itself to surface abberations, and therefore wants to see mating surfaces with an RA32 or finer finish. It looks as though you have something different (lots of swirls). A leakdown test is fine for diagnosing big leaks, but isn't representative of the actual cylinder pressures of a running engine, and won't typically expose this type of issue. This has nothing to do with 'great people' a 'great team', etc., but is important information specific to using a MLS gasket.

Will it cause a problem? I'd say probably not, but it's possible. If it does, you'll be looking at basically rebuilding the engine again ($$) for no reason other than to address a gasket surface.

Just FYI

 

thank you.

 

Great engine build, hopefully I'll get to build an engine within another year or so.

 

Thats if it last you that long.


Nice build man i hope your car is running strong.

 

AAhhhh Still havent gotten all the kinks worked out, but ya... its getting there slowly but surly. I have more pics but i rather post them all up at once once its all done.

 

I cant wait to see all the pics!!!!!!!!!

 

My car is stock for now, waiting until spring for mods.

 

updated pics?

 

not yet.....

 

added 2 pics;

 

Best of luck with the build!
Ill be building my motor very soon...
Post more pics! and do keep us updated!

 

there you guys go, Some more pics of the install. Still waiting on a tune, but otherwise looks good!

 

It might just be the pic, but it looks like your cam gears are off a few ticks.

 

No there not. ... thas how they sit. I thought that sme thing when i first took it off.

 

hahahah that picture is funny