Originally Posted by fanglemeister
Does ROL make a different gasket for iron vs alloy heads? What's the part#s and prices for them? Are these steel core gaskets?
If so these are probably very similar to the Victor Reinz-sourced Solicor gasket, part# 3428SCR or 5956SC (big bore). I've had excellent performance from these gaskets. What's nice about these is, they are available everywhere through NAPA, Carquest, etc., so finding replacements when you least expect to is almost trivial. A little pricey but the best I've tried so far.
They also sell a Nitroseal graphite head gasket which is similar to Ford's B51, part # 3428SG. In fact I'd be surprised if Ford's aren't relabeled Vic Reinz gaskets. The graphite-based gaskets aren't quite as strong as the steel core gaskets but they hold up very well in sub-10psi apps and transfer heat alot better than other designs.