what are your favorite head gaskets?

replacing the gaskets in my race engine right now and realized i have always used stock replacement felpro gaskets. not their high performance ones... just stockers. i should prolly try something a little more robust. what part numbers are you guys using? iron block and heads. stock bore 5.0
 
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cometic is what alot of lightning guys run... they seem to hold up... some run stock ford MLS gaskets and they hold up pretty good also
 
I have used Fel Pro on my carbed 5.0's since the 80's with no issues. Both the 9333 that someone mentioned and the 1100 number, which, iirc, is the performance gasket. Have the 1100 type on the 82's engine and have numerous passes and sprayed passes with iron Gt40 heads, no issues.
 
I like cometics . . . but they require a very clean/smooth surface which isn't so conducive to a quick rebuild in the garage.

I wouldn't buy anything other than a 9333 just because they are cheap, durable, and you can get them easily.