It ties all 4 separate gaskets together so there should be a lot less concern about leaks were the 4 gaskets meet (usually where wise Pontiac engine builders put a dab of silicone)
The side rail sections are reinforced with metal. The rear seal is a combo design that allows this gasket to work with both the ealier rear caps for cork gaskets and the 1st design with 3 tabs (just cut the tabs off for a early application).
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement 2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered. 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it) Old projects, gone but not forgotten: 1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it. 1980 Turbo Trans Am 1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto 1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed 1983 F-150 4x4, built 302 1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
