Nitto DBS Metal Head Gasket
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Nitto DBS Metal Head Gasket - Nissan SR20DET - Silvia / 180SX / 200SX (S13 / S14 / S15)
Nitto's DBS Drag Series head gasket is a multi-layer metal gasket for the SR20DET in the S13 Silvia and 180SX and the S14 and S15 200SX. It suits high-boost street, drift and race engines where head sealing is critical.
Choose the thickness to suit your build: 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm or 1.8 mm. A thicker gasket lowers compression and increases piston-to-head clearance. All three suit 86.0 to 87.0 mm bores.
Nitto DBS Drag Series gaskets are multi-layer steel. Along with a bead seal around each bore, they add a stainless metal "O-ring" that seals the gasket layers from combustion pressure, and Nitto's pressure-film testing showed it gives the highest bore sealing pressure of the gaskets tested. An HR-200 coating seals the water and oil passages between head and block.
Note: Installation by a professional is recommended. Engine internals must be measured and set up by a qualified engine builder.
Features
- Multi-layer steel construction
- Bead seal plus a stainless metal "O-ring" around each bore
- Tested with pressure-indicating film for bore sealing
- Extreme-duty HR-200 coating for water and oil sealing
- Suits 86.0 to 87.0 mm bore
Warranty
Nitto parts are built for racing and off-road use. Inspect every part during assembly and blueprinting, and contact us before fitting if anything measures outside tolerance. Nitto will repair or replace a faulty part at its discretion, and any modification voids the warranty. Full terms: Nitto limited warranty (PDF).
Pairs Well With
- Nitto Engine Gasket Kit - Nissan SR20DET - Silvia / 180SX / 200SX (S13 / S14 / S15)
- Nitto Full Gasket Kit - Nissan SR20DET - Silvia / 180SX / 200SX (S13 / S14 / S15)
- Nitto Hot Side Metal Gasket Kit - Nissan SR20DET - Silvia / 180SX / 200SX (S13 / S14 / S15)
- Nitto Forged Pistons - Nissan SR20DET - Silvia / 180SX / 200SX (S13 / S14 / S15)
- Nitto Stroker Kit - Nissan SR20DET - Silvia / 180SX / 200SX (S13 / S14 / S15)
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Vehicle Compatibility
| Make | Model | Chassis | Years | Engine / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Silvia | S13 | 1991–1993 | SR20DET (Japanese import) |
| Nissan | 180SX | S13 (RPS13) | 1991–1998 | SR20DET (Japanese import) |
| Nissan | 200SX | S14 | 1994–2000 | SR20DET |
| Nissan | 200SX | S15 | 2000–2002 | SR20DET |
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nitto |
| Product | DBS Drag Series multi-layer metal head gasket |
| Engine | Nissan SR20DET |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm |
| Bore range | 86.0 to 87.0 mm |
| Coating | HR-200 |
| Warranty | Nitto limited warranty (racing use) |
| Instructions | Nitto installation notes (link below) |
| Part number(s) | NIT-MHG-SR2012, NIT-MHG-SR2015, NIT-MHG-SR2018 |
Contents
1 x Nitto SR20 DBS metal head gasket

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