Thanks Ken . . . leaning toward the GraphTite myself.

I appreciate all the posts and feedback.

I wrote to Best asking how one goes about selecting between the Copper laminate and the GraphTite gaskets. Seems it is as simple as cylinder head composition - Aluminum versus Cast Iron. Their reply is below.

regards,
stock49

"Copper would be best with a cast iron head and the composite head gasket
would work for an aluminum head.

Roy Lucero

http://www.bestgasket.com
Ph (888)333-2378 Ph (562)699-6631 Fax (562)699-5034"