How much is a standard Head gasket for a escort from ford

My mate is new to cossies he rang for parts for 1 they told him with bolts its £456.72 and asked him if he wants it they need paying full before they will order it

Are they having a bubble or what

 

fuckinell mate where did he ring? harrods

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-FORD-C...2em118Q2el1247

 

Our local ford they told him its different to all the other cossies a SPECIAL 1 is needed
his car is only on a stage 1

 

also see this, people are saying a small turbo gasket is better than a group a item, so that might be something to consider?

https://passionford.com/forum/technical-help-q-and-a/275366-escos-small-turbo-head-gaskets-whats-so-good-about-them.html

 

small turbo escos gasket is different to other cossies, only slightly though.

Having a laugh at that price though!

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-STAMPE...2em118Q2el1247

 

What power will it be safe up to whats the most it can cope with

 

I am let to believe they are good up too around 380-400bhp but im sure somebody will clarify this.

 

if he is staying stage 1 he will be fine, even up to stage 3, but i personely would fit a good gasket and head bolts whilst doing it

 

The most it will have will be a stage 3 so what do you guys recommend

 

the Ford ones come as a head set, all the parts in it are expensive genuine, around £30 for rocker gasket, 90 for stem seals, 40 for cam seals stc....
better getting one from a specialist with a group A gasket