"Pintoseal" gaskets? .06" thick? Intake/Exhaust?

[TechnoLoGs]

Looking for gaskets for the S10. The latest plan is to put in a good-running (heard it run, is known to run properly, unlike previous 2 engines, 3 if you count the one that was originally in there, was replaced twice, and will now be replaced a 3rd time with) a 1995 engine. Yes, the intake has to swap. He wants to put in new freeze plugs, timing chain, and water pump. Maybe new spark plugs too, while it is out.

My question is as to the gaskets. For intake manifold, and exhaust.

I see the followings, which are best?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FELPRO-1202-INTA...6f0&vxp=mtr (*Says 3.8/4.3, unsure why)

This one says "Pintoseal," does not give thickness. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fel-Pro-Intake-M...2c2&vxp=mtr

These appear t be the same, but are material "Composite." Better? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fel-Pro-Gaskets-...e65&vxp=mtr

This one is for the intake gasket. Should it be fine? (Victor Reinz) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victor-MS15497-E...0eb&vxp=mtr

Helping the mechanic by swapping labor.

Which of these parts look the best to you, for intake and exhaust gaskets?

 

[Chris142]

Can't go wrong with felpro or victor gaskets.

 

[TechnoLoGs]

How about Eristic? (Intake manifold) http://www.ebay.com/itm/151011703337

 

[JayhawkRoy]

Check carefully. The Eristic doesn't seem to have the same number of pieces as the Victor.

 

[paulo57509]

I'm old school so my comments may not apply here.

Fel-Pro makes two types of basic intake manifold gaskets, Print-O-Seal and Perma-Torque.

The OP's first and second links show the Print-O-Seal type. The third link shows the Perma-Torque type.

IMO, if the intake manifold is aluminum I'd go with the Print-O-Seal type. Edelbrock used to recommend the Print-O-Seal type gaskets be used when installing their aluminum intake manifolds. They claimed that the Perma-Torque type (that blue coating is kind of "slick") would tend to flow and squeeze out under torque.

I can't comment on Victor gaskets. I haven't seen or used them in decades.

For exhaust manifold gaskets, I like the metal/graphite ones of any brand, if available.