So I popped one this past track visit. The car is a stock long block with low mileage and is still in good shape. I have no problem turning the wick back up on it and running it hard. However, having said that, I like the idea of a stock style gasket that acts as a fuse when something bad happens. I'd much rather do head gaskets than a motor...at least for now.
I read a lot about the Fel-Pro's and the Victor Reiz being good stock replacements, but I've also heard that recent fel-pro's are not as good as they once were. Are there some GM ones left out there? I have some new ARP bolts that are going in as well in case anyone is wondering.
So the question is, if you were to pick a head gasket OTHER than the RJC kit, Cometic, or any other steel shim style gasket that has to put up with abuse, but still give in and fail when things get a little hairy.....what would you choose?
Mind you, I was running 30~31 psi with my 6262 when it went, and it only went bc I turned up the timing and had a brain fart because I forgot to watch the KR as it soared to 14*. By the time I let out, it was way to late.
I read a lot about the Fel-Pro's and the Victor Reiz being good stock replacements, but I've also heard that recent fel-pro's are not as good as they once were. Are there some GM ones left out there? I have some new ARP bolts that are going in as well in case anyone is wondering.
So the question is, if you were to pick a head gasket OTHER than the RJC kit, Cometic, or any other steel shim style gasket that has to put up with abuse, but still give in and fail when things get a little hairy.....what would you choose?
Mind you, I was running 30~31 psi with my 6262 when it went, and it only went bc I turned up the timing and had a brain fart because I forgot to watch the KR as it soared to 14*. By the time I let out, it was way to late.