Cometic C4261-040 MLS Head Gasket for 2002-2005 Subaru Impreza WRX EJ20G 93mm

Vehicle Fitment

• 2002-2005 Subaru Impreza WRX (GDA/GDB), 2.0L DOHC Turbocharged H4 (EJ205), AWD
• 1993-2005 Subaru (Euro/JDM) Impreza WRX/STI, 2.0L DOHC Turbocharged H4 (EJ20G, EJ207), AWD
• 1990-1994 Subaru Legacy Turbo (BC8/BF8), 2.0L DOHC Turbocharged H4 (EJ20G), AWD

Fitment Notes

• Designed specifically for the EJ20G engine family - confirm engine code before ordering
• Euro and JDM Impreza WRX/STI models with EJ20G or EJ207 engines are supported (1993-2005)
• US-market 2002-2005 Impreza WRX uses the EJ205, which shares the same 93mm bore and is compatible
• Not intended for EJ25-based engines - see C4264 series for EJ25 applications

Features

• Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) construction delivers superior sealing over OEM composite gaskets
• Outer layers embossed and coated with Viton (FKM) rubber - heat resistant to 250°C / 482°F
• Uncoated stainless steel center shim layer maintains precise compressed thickness control
• No sealants required and no re-torque needed after installation
• Load-controlled embossments distribute clamp load evenly to minimize bore distortion
• Compatible with aluminum-to-aluminum and aluminum-to-cast iron head/block combinations
• Slightly increased thickness over the .030" variant - better suited for light surfacing or mild compression reduction
• Manufactured to order by Cometic in the USA for consistent quality control

Specifications

• Part Number: C4261-040
• Material: MLS (Multi-Layer Steel)
• Compressed Thickness: 0.040" (1.02mm)
• Bore Size: 93mm
• Bore Shape: Round
• Number of Layers: 3
• Engine: Subaru EJ20G / EJ205 / EJ207 2.0L DOHC Turbocharged H4
• Orientation: None

Included Components

• 1x Cometic MLS Cylinder Head Gasket (C4261-040)

Product Description

The Cometic C4261-040 is an MLS cylinder head gasket built for the Subaru EJ20G engine family, covering the 2002-2005 US-market Impreza WRX (EJ205), Euro and JDM WRX/STI models from 1993-2005, and the 1990-1994 Legacy Turbo. At 0.040" compressed thickness and a 93mm round bore, this variant sits between the thinnest and mid-range options in the C4261 lineup - a practical choice for engines with light head or block surface work that require a small amount of additional gasket thickness to restore proper compression.

Constructed from three layers of stainless steel with Viton-coated outer layers, the C4261-040 seals reliably across the EJ platform's aluminum-to-aluminum interface without sealants or re-torquing. Its load-controlled embossment design ensures even clamping force across the combustion chamber, reducing bore distortion under the elevated cylinder pressures of the turbocharged EJ20G. Whether used in a factory rebuild or a performance-oriented build, this gasket delivers lasting sealing performance for the demanding EJ engine environment.