Athena MLS Head Gasket for Honda CRX II / III / Civic IV / V / VI / Integra 0.85 mm 85 mm 338089R

ATHENA Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Gasket

Material
ATHENA MLS gaskets feature a combination of 3 to 5 layers made from different types of raw materials.

The combination of outer and inner layers is designed to offer superior standard compression performance, and the type of steel used can vary depending on engine requirements.
Athena MLS gaskets provide uniform torque load across the entire sealing surface to compensate for any cylinder deformation.

The Athena MLS gasket is the ideal solution for both aluminum cylinder heads with cast iron blocks and aluminum cylinder heads with aluminum blocks.

Manufacturing Process
Newly designed Athena MLS head gaskets are made from high-strength, high-hardness 301 stainless steel.
Each layer is individually formed by state-of-the-art laser cutting and embossed with an optimized forming process.
Two layers of the head gasket undergo a stress-relieving process to significantly reduce the stress induced by embossing.
After the stress-relieving process, a proprietary two-component polymer coating is applied, ensuring uniform coverage of the outer layers, without interruptions in the coating. This process ensures micro-sealing of coolant and engine oil fluids.

Athena MLS gaskets are tested and analyzed on engine test benches and in endurance tests.

Gas Stopper Technology

Gas Stopper technology is a key factor in the design of competition MLS head gaskets. The stainless steel stopper layer incorporates an innovative active folding system that provides a high-pressure seal around the cylinder bore when the cylinder head is tightened. The gas stopper is located around the combustion chamber, allowing for a tighter fit between the cylinder head and engine block, preventing gas leaks.

This also prevents component deformation due to faster temperature equalization. Benefits

Superior sealing properties under high-pressure conditions

Increased elasticity and constant load resistance

Optimized load balance

Improved engine performance

Increased durability

Proprietary Coating Technology

Our two-component polymer coating is applied after the stress-relieving process and ensures uniform coverage of the outer layers, without interruptions in the coating. This process ensures micro-sealing of coolant/engine oil fluids and meets the demands of various harsh environments.

The first layer is a high-temperature compound that adapts to the surface irregularities of the engine block and cylinder head. (Typical MLS head gaskets require a 30 Ra surface finish, while Athena gaskets seal surface finishes up to 60 Ra).

The second layer peels off easily and does not stick to the contact surfaces when disassembling the engine.
Compatible with:

HONDA CRX III (EH, EG) | CIVIC del Sol 1.6 ESi (EH6) 1590 cc 92 kW HONDA D16Y8 1590 cc 84 kW HONDA D16Z6 1590 cc 91 kW HONDA B16A1 1595 cc 110 kW HONDA B16A2 1595 cc 118 kW HONDA B16A3 1595 cc 118 kW HONDA CIVIC IV Hatchback (EC, ED, EE) 1.6 i 16V Vtec (EE9) 1595 cc 110 kW HONDA CIVIC V Hatchback (EG) 1.6 VTi 16V (EG6) 1595 cc 118 kW HONDA CIVIC V Sedan (EG, EH) 1.6 VTi (EG9) 1595 cc 118 kW HONDA CIVIC VI Coupe (EJ, EM1) 1.6 i Vtec (EM1) 1595 cc 118 kW HONDA CIVIC VI Fastback (MA, MB) 1.6 VTi (MB4) 1595 cc 118 kW HONDA CIVIC VI Hatchback (EJ, EK) 1.6 VTi (EK4) 1595 cc 118 kW HONDA CIVIC VI Sedan (EJ, EK, SO) 1.6 VTi (EK4, SO4) 1595 cc 118 kW HONDA CRX II (ED, EE) 1.6 i 16V Vtec (EE8) 1595 cc 110 kW HONDA CRX III (EH, EG) | CIVIC del Sol 1.6 i VTi (EG2) 1595 cc 118 kW HONDA B18C1 1797 cc 127 kW HONDA B18C3 1797 cc 127 kW HONDA B18C4 1797 cc 124 kW HONDA B18C6 1797 cc 140 kW HONDA CIVIC VI Aerodeck (MB, MC) 1.8 16V (MC2) 1797 cc 124 kW HONDA CIVIC VI Fastback (MA, MB) 1.8 16V (MB6) 1797 cc 124 kW HONDA INTEGRA Coupe (DC2, DC4) 1.8 Type-R (DC2) 1797 cc 140 kW HONDA INTEGRA Coupe (DC2, DC4) 1.8 Type-R (DC2) 1797 cc 147 kW HONDA INTEGRA Coupe (DC2, DC4) 1.8 VTiR (DC2) 1797 cc 127 kW HONDA INTEGRA Sedan (DB6, DB7, DB8, DB9) 1.8 (DB7) 1797 cc 147 kW