the reason I'm asking is because I just ordered the Felpro top end gasket kit from howell due to it being $100+ cheaper than the dealer, and it obviously comes with a Felpro MLS head gasket. I just want to know if I need to scrap the Felpro hg and get an OEM MLS from the dealer. If there's no difference then I'll use the Felpro. I just want to be sure.

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Personally I'd say OEM. You also would greatly benefit from ARP head studs, even if the engine is stock. If you don't have the money for both the OEM MLS HG and the ARPs, get the ARPs.

Cool, thanks. I've already got ARP studs on it. I installed them when I was doing the rebuild. I'll get the OEM since I've heard so many good things about it.

'99gs with some "T": -HRC 20g-FMIC-Portfueler-500cc secondaries-stock primaries-Walbro 255lph fuel pump-p&p intake manifold, p&p head-5 angle valve job-Crane #14 cams-Fidanza adjustable cam gears-PT Cruiser lash adjusters and followers-Crane valve springs-ARP head studs-Built bottom end-JE 8.6 forged pistons-Eagle H-beam rods-Clevite bearings-Total Seal piston rings-Melling oil pump-solid front engine mount (XtremeRS-Matt)-prothane side and rear inserts-Fluidyne radiator-F-A-L slim fans-Thermal R&D 3" cat-back exhaust-HRC eliminator 3" dp-3" hi-flow cat-Greddy type RS bov-Greddy profec B spec-2 electronic boost controller-MSD DIS-2 programmable ignition-Optima red top (in trunk)-Zeitronix Zt-2 wideband A/F meter/datalogger-Greddy gauges: 60mm p/h: boost,egt,a/f- 52mm: oil pressure, fuel pressure-Nology Hot wires-Denso plugs-Missing Link-Eibach pro-kit springs-KYB AGX adjustable shocks-18" Falken Torque 5 (gunmetal)-Falken Ziex 512 225-40-18-empty wallet : (

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Neon Guys have had good outcomes with Fel-Pro products. If you think you will sleep better at night, then go with OEM.

-K-

The felpro ones dont look bad at all.

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I just want a gasket that's going to hold up to boosting. Does anyone have any experience with the Felpro head gaskets?

'99gs with some "T": -HRC 20g-FMIC-Portfueler-500cc secondaries-stock primaries-Walbro 255lph fuel pump-p&p intake manifold, p&p head-5 angle valve job-Crane #14 cams-Fidanza adjustable cam gears-PT Cruiser lash adjusters and followers-Crane valve springs-ARP head studs-Built bottom end-JE 8.6 forged pistons-Eagle H-beam rods-Clevite bearings-Total Seal piston rings-Melling oil pump-solid front engine mount (XtremeRS-Matt)-prothane side and rear inserts-Fluidyne radiator-F-A-L slim fans-Thermal R&D 3" cat-back exhaust-HRC eliminator 3" dp-3" hi-flow cat-Greddy type RS bov-Greddy profec B spec-2 electronic boost controller-MSD DIS-2 programmable ignition-Optima red top (in trunk)-Zeitronix Zt-2 wideband A/F meter/datalogger-Greddy gauges: 60mm p/h: boost,egt,a/f- 52mm: oil pressure, fuel pressure-Nology Hot wires-Denso plugs-Missing Link-Eibach pro-kit springs-KYB AGX adjustable shocks-18" Falken Torque 5 (gunmetal)-Falken Ziex 512 225-40-18-empty wallet : (

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I ran the Fel Pro MLS in my first 2gnt and it worked great to me.

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thanks I was hoping someone had had a good experience with one. I guess theres no need to spend the extra $70 at the dealer then.

'99gs with some "T": -HRC 20g-FMIC-Portfueler-500cc secondaries-stock primaries-Walbro 255lph fuel pump-p&p intake manifold, p&p head-5 angle valve job-Crane #14 cams-Fidanza adjustable cam gears-PT Cruiser lash adjusters and followers-Crane valve springs-ARP head studs-Built bottom end-JE 8.6 forged pistons-Eagle H-beam rods-Clevite bearings-Total Seal piston rings-Melling oil pump-solid front engine mount (XtremeRS-Matt)-prothane side and rear inserts-Fluidyne radiator-F-A-L slim fans-Thermal R&D 3" cat-back exhaust-HRC eliminator 3" dp-3" hi-flow cat-Greddy type RS bov-Greddy profec B spec-2 electronic boost controller-MSD DIS-2 programmable ignition-Optima red top (in trunk)-Zeitronix Zt-2 wideband A/F meter/datalogger-Greddy gauges: 60mm p/h: boost,egt,a/f- 52mm: oil pressure, fuel pressure-Nology Hot wires-Denso plugs-Missing Link-Eibach pro-kit springs-KYB AGX adjustable shocks-18" Falken Torque 5 (gunmetal)-Falken Ziex 512 225-40-18-empty wallet : (

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im not boosted but i do have a felpro headgasket and have had no probelms for almost four years now...

Ive personally ran 18psi on a felpro MLS headgasket with ARP studs , no problems at all

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thanks for the replies guys. Well as soon as Howell decides to ship the head gasket kit that I ordered on the 9th (ahem, the same head gasket kit that they told me was IN stock when I called them, and that they said would be shipped out that day, Oh, AND that they said the last 3 times that I've called since that "it's shipping out today"). Don't get me wrong, I like Howell and will continue to use them, but some of the people Gary has taking phonecalls...well, those of you who have ordered from them know what I'm talking about.

I'm not hating on Howell either. Most of my orders get here quickly, it just seems that every few orders their Order-takers get "confused" on what IS or ISN'T in stock.

'99gs with some "T": -HRC 20g-FMIC-Portfueler-500cc secondaries-stock primaries-Walbro 255lph fuel pump-p&p intake manifold, p&p head-5 angle valve job-Crane #14 cams-Fidanza adjustable cam gears-PT Cruiser lash adjusters and followers-Crane valve springs-ARP head studs-Built bottom end-JE 8.6 forged pistons-Eagle H-beam rods-Clevite bearings-Total Seal piston rings-Melling oil pump-solid front engine mount (XtremeRS-Matt)-prothane side and rear inserts-Fluidyne radiator-F-A-L slim fans-Thermal R&D 3" cat-back exhaust-HRC eliminator 3" dp-3" hi-flow cat-Greddy type RS bov-Greddy profec B spec-2 electronic boost controller-MSD DIS-2 programmable ignition-Optima red top (in trunk)-Zeitronix Zt-2 wideband A/F meter/datalogger-Greddy gauges: 60mm p/h: boost,egt,a/f- 52mm: oil pressure, fuel pressure-Nology Hot wires-Denso plugs-Missing Link-Eibach pro-kit springs-KYB AGX adjustable shocks-18" Falken Torque 5 (gunmetal)-Falken Ziex 512 225-40-18-empty wallet : (

to do list: brakes, paint, interior


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