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It's actually recommended by MANY to use the stock gaskets. When I had my LTs installed at American Racing Headers, one of the owners said unless you have a lot of miles then the stock ones are perfect (I had 3 or 4 thousand miles so I was good but I'm not sure what is considered a lot).