I'm just curious what brand people seem to think holds up best. Fel-pro? Cummins? VR?

 

Original Cummins lasted 24 years; had no problem going back with that.

 

With all head gaskets, no matter the vehicle I will only use OE Manufacture.

If one takes a aftermarket and a facotry HG and puts them side by side you will see many differences.
I don't have any issues with gasket kits for engines from the aftermarket and will use every other gasket in the box but not the HG, they go in the trash.

 

I see no reason not to use a genuine cummins gasket and lots of reasons not to use most any aftermarket gaskets. You don't reall "save" anything when buying non oem gaskets.

 

Genuine Cummins holds the best in high power applications. Sometimes though, a headgasket ordered from Cummins will be a Victor Reinz...