Everyone I know who has used Best Gaskets swears by them. I used the Best rear main seal on my 248 and it is much more pliable than the old rope gaskets. It's also slick as snot on a doorknob. I also heard that the Best cork gaskets are thicker than Fel-pro. I'd use the Best.

"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.