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looking to put about 10 lb of boost through my 306. what is a good head gasket to use? does it matter if my block is bored 10 over when picking a gasket?
 
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Cometic mls for a 4.030 bore
 

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ebay mls gaskets, they are made by pro-comp....and priced right at $60 a set shipped...
 

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Unless your block has a nice smooth mirror finish on it along with the heads I'd go to a Fel-Pro 1011-1 gasket and head studs.

The MLS gasket needs a perfectly smooth finish to properly seal, I prefer the Fel-Pro gaskets as I have had Cometics leak between the layers.
 
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Good to know thanks Rick
 
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thanks i ended up with some fel pro 9333s
 
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