check with a straight edge and a piece of paper. if it wont hold paper it is not flat. if it is not flat a new gasket will not hold long if at all.

tom w

i can see a turbo car might blow one out after a while since it is actually under some pressure and runs at a higher temp too, tending to want to warp things more often.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.