Cometic C5814-045 .045 MLS Head Gasket for 1996-2006 Dodge Viper 8.0L/8.3L

Vehicle Fitment

• 1996-2002 Dodge Viper R/T-10 (SR II, 8.0L V10, RWD)
• 1996-2002 Dodge Viper GTS (SR II, 8.0L V10, RWD)
• 1999-2002 Dodge Viper GTS ACR (SR II, 8.0L V10, RWD)
• 1998 Dodge Viper GT2 (SR II, 8.0L V10, RWD)
• 2003-2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 (ZB I, 8.3L V10, RWD)
• 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe (ZB I, 8.3L V10, RWD)

Fitment Notes

• Engine-specific cylinder head gasket for late Gen 2 SR II and Gen 3 ZB I Dodge Viper V10 applications.
• 1996-2002 applications use the 8.0L V10 SR II engine.
• 2003-2006 applications use the 8.3L V10 ZB I engine.
• 1992-early 1996 Gen 1 8.0L V10 applications use a different Cometic gasket family and are excluded.
• 2008 and newer Viper ZB II 8.4L V10 applications are excluded.
• All verified applications are rear-wheel drive.
• The 4.060-inch gasket bore must be appropriate for the engine's cylinder-bore configuration.
• 2026 vehicle applications are not applicable to this discontinued Viper-specific engine platform.
• Verify cylinder-head and block surface condition, bore dimensions, and engine generation before installation.

Features

• Cometic MLS multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket.
• Designed for late Gen 2 and Gen 3 Dodge Viper V10 engines.
• Three-layer stainless-steel construction.
• 4.060-inch round cylinder-bore opening.
• .045-inch compressed thickness.
• Embossed stainless-steel outer layers provide controlled sealing.
• Viton coating on the outer layers supports high-temperature sealing.
• Stainless-steel construction provides strength and corrosion resistance.
• Designed for demanding high-output V10 engine applications.
• MLS construction helps maintain sealing across compatible aluminum-head and engine-block surfaces.
• Requires no additional gasket sealant when installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Specifications

• Brand: Cometic
• Part Number: C5814-045
• Product Type: Cylinder Head Gasket
• Engine Family: Chrysler/Dodge Viper SR II / ZB I
• Compatible Engines: 8.0L V10 / 8.3L V10
• Position: Cylinder Head
• Material: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS)
• Compressed Thickness: .045 inch
• Compressed Thickness: 1.14 mm
• Bore Shape: Round
• Bore Diameter: 4.060 inches
• Bore Diameter: 103.12 mm
• Number of Layers: 3
• Orientation: None
• Sealant Required: No
• UPC: 191070032692
• Quantity: 1x Gasket

Included Components

• 1x Cometic C5814-045 MLS Cylinder Head Gasket

Product Description

The Cometic C5814-045 is a multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket designed for late Gen 2 SR II and Gen 3 ZB I Dodge Viper V10 engines. It is specified for 1996-2002 8.0L V10 and 2003-2006 8.3L V10 applications, providing a performance-oriented sealing solution for the high-output Viper powertrain.

This gasket features a .045-inch compressed thickness and a 4.060-inch round bore opening. Its three-layer stainless-steel construction uses embossed outer layers with Viton coating to provide controlled sealing around the combustion chamber and fluid passages. Cometic's MLS construction is designed to withstand demanding thermal and load conditions while resisting corrosion.

Verified applications include the 1996-2002 Viper R/T-10, GTS, GTS ACR, and GT2, plus the 2003-2006 Viper SRT-10 and 2006 SRT-10 Coupe. The gasket is not intended for the early Gen 1 Viper or later 8.4L ZB II Viper engines. Confirm the engine generation, cylinder-bore specification, and mating-surface condition before installation.