BMW M50 M52 S50 S52 Cut Ring Head Gasket

This gasket replaces BMW part # 11121726619, 1112172622, and 11121405106 and is specifically designed for M50, M52, S50, and S52 iron block inline 6-cylinder engines found in E34/E36 chassis.

Factory OEM & MLS head gaskets are only engineered to handle a limited amount of cylinder pressures before they start to leak, causing a range of issues, including engine overheating, loss of power, misfires, and in severe cases, catastrophic engine failure.

Athena-SCE Cut Ring Head Gaskets are uniquely designed to handle increased cylinder pressure caused by power modifications, making them the recommended choice for applications making 16+ psi.

Design: Athena-SCE's gasket body is composed of Motorgasket, a reinforced material developed by Athena's R&D department.

This consists of a steel core covered with two layers of asbestos-free aramid fibre and offers excellent thermal and mechanical resistance without compromising its ability to adapt to mating surfaces.

To ensure maximum sealing under all conditions, a silicone bead is also applied to critical sealing areas, such as oil and coolant passages.