Gasket kits for engine rebuild

[s2driveruk]

Anyone used Ajusa for their engine rebuild? Full head, block and sump kit is £130 which seems competitive. However, I know pretty much without exception everyone goes VR for their builds.

So…before I follow the flock, keen to see if anyone has gone a different path.

from what i can see, their sets are specific to rebuild rather than assembly line.

[Quattroking]

I have used this kit with no issues (aby), although I did get vr head gasket separately. The build is stock engine with fcp rods and ARP hardware, wanted a bullet proof 400hp.

[s2driveruk]

Thanks, good to get real world feedback rather than just emotional brand afinity.

[SteveH]

Let us know what you think of the quality if you purchase this set. I've always used VR sets and they are now very expensive for the 2.2 20V.

[tango123]

is it really worth the risk of fitting something cheaper when you have done all that work, for the sake of say £50??
just my 2p worth

[Tractor Dave]

Ajusa are made in Spain and the quality is fine. I used some recently without problems. If you search the internet, the head gaskets are actually the preferred option for some engine tuners of Japanese models when going high hp.

[s2driveruk]

is it really worth the risk of fitting something cheaper when you have done all that work, for the sake of say £50??
just my 2p worth

except its more like £100+ difference. But that was the point of the question. Is it only VR…or is it there are others we can consider, safely.

[AndyP]

is it really worth the risk of fitting something cheaper when you have done all that work, for the sake of say £50??
just my 2p worth

Just because it’s more expensive doesn’t mean it’s better quality, I remember not so long ago paying £65 for a VR gasket set, now they’re £250+.
Have they improved quality for this extra money, I think not.

[tango123]

depends where you source it from, i bought vr set of ebay it was £150inc post. I didn’t have any issues so genuine or not i don’t know....
Unfortunately everything only gets more expensive.

[tango123]

Just because it’s more expensive doesn’t mean it’s better quality, I remember not so long ago paying £65 for a VR gasket set, now they’re £250+.
Have they improved quality for this extra money, I think not.

depends where you source it from, i bought vr set of ebay it was £150inc post. 600+hp it was fine.
Unfortunately everything only gets more expensive. Not so long ago s2’s were only 5k....