SEMA is coming up at the end of the month so now is about the time when we get to see some sneak peeks at what can be expected on the show floor.  Today’s preview comes from famed automotive artist Jon Sibal.  It looks like he was commissioned by either Hyundai, Cosworth, or both to create a collab Genesis coupe concept.  The design is very subtle appearing to be made up mostly of a lip kit, rear diffuser, and custom hood.  It smells like a OEM variant to me!  Is Hyundai working on a Cosworth edition Genesis coupe that can be bought straight from the dealership?  I imagine we will find out in the coming weeks.

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[Source: Jon Sibal Instagram Feed]

We all know that when it comes to engine parts there are few people who know their stuff better than Cosworth.  They make some of the best high-performance internal parts that money can buy.  However, if they don’t make stuff for your car then you miss out unfortunately.  Luckily today Cosworth is making thousands of people very happy by announcing that their FSL headgaskets are now available for 19 additional applications including the GT-R, Nissan KA24DE, Mitsubishi 4G63 and 4B11, and the Toyota 2ZZ used in the Lotus Elise and Exige.  If you want to know what makes the FSL headgasket so special then you should check out the official press release below as it is better that you read it from the experts!

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Press Release:

Cosworth New Product Release: 9-2-2011

Cosworth FSL Head Gaskets: Updated applications

Using technology originally developed by Cosworth for WRC Rally engines, Cosworth FSL Head Gaskets feature true cylinder head sealing technology utilizing a precision engineered stamped stainless steel gasket layer with a folded ridge acting as an imbedded cylinder bore sealing ring. Constructed from multiple layers of high grade stainless steel each application features superior construction compared to conventional multi-layer steel gaskets. Additionally, Cosworth High Performance FSL Head Gaskets are manufactured from pre-coated die cut (not laser cut) stainless steel resulting in a uniform distribution of the nitrile rubbercoating and consistent shape of the gasket. Cosworth FSL Head Gaskets are proven to perform in high-horsepower and high boost professional motorsport engines are engineered to seal in power under the most demanding conditions.

Now available in 19 new applications including Nissan VR38 and K24DE, Mitsubishi 4G63, 4B11 and Lotus /Toyota 2ZZ  with larger bores sizes and a range of thicknesses and sizes to accommodate standard and oversize cylinder bores.

Part Number	Application	Retail $
20023907	Nissan GTR VR38DETT (3.8L) Bore = 98mm   T ~ .8mm  (Pr)	379.00
20023908	Nissan GTR VR38DETT (3.8L) Bore = 98mm   T ~ 1.1mm  (Pr)	385.00
20023909	Nissan GTR VR38DETT (3.8L) Bore = 100mm   T ~ .8mm  (Pr)	385.00
20023910	Nissan GTR VR38DETT (3.8L) Bore = 100mm   T ~1.1mm  (Pr)	399.00
20027438	Nissan KA24DE (2.4L) Bore = 90.5mm T ~ 1.1 mm	172.00
20027439	Nissan KA24DE (2.4L) Bore = 90.5mm T ~ 1.5 mm	172.00
20027440	Nissan KA24DE (2.4L) Bore = 90.5mm T ~ 1.8 mm	172.00
Mitsubishi		Retail
20023897	Mitsubishi Evo IX 4G63 (2.0L) Bore = 87mm T ~ 1.3mm	179.00
20023898	Mitsubishi Evo IX 4G63 (2.0L) Bore = 87mm T ~ 1.5mm	185.00
20023894	Mitsubishi Evo IV-VIII 4G63 (2.0L) Bore = 87mm T ~ 1.1mm	179.00
20023895	Mitsubishi Evo IV-VIII 4G63 (2.0L) Bore = 87mm T ~ 1.3mm	185.00
20023896	Mitsubishi Evo IV-VIII 4G63 (2.0L) Bore = 87mm T ~ 1.5mm	189.00
20023890	Mitsubishi Evo X  4B11T (2.0L) Bore = 88mm T ~ 1.1mm	175.00
20023891	Mitsubishi Evo X  4B11T (2.0L) Bore = 88mm T ~ 1.3mm	175.00
20023892	Mitsubishi Evo X  4B11T (2.0L) Bore = 90mm T ~ 1.1mm	179.00
20023893	Mitsubishi Evo X  4B11T (2.0L) Bore = 90mm T ~ 1.3mm	185.00
Subaru		Retail
Toyota (Lotus)		Retail
20024870	Toyota (Lotus) 2ZZ-GE Bore = 83.5,  T ~ 1.1mm	172.00
20024871	Toyota (Lotus) 2ZZ-GE Bore = 83.5,  T ~ 0.38mm	174.00
20024872	Toyota (Lotus) 2ZZ-GE Bore = 83.5,  T ~ 1.2mm	179.00

The wizards at Cosworth have finally released their offerings for the VR38DETT engine AKA the mill under the hood of the current Nissan GT-R.  They’re offering up everything you need to toughen up the VR38DETT internals for more power including forged pistons (with a slightly higher compression ratio), forged rods, and beefier head gaskets.  If you’re serious about posting your GT-R’s power then this would be a good place to start.

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