Just my .02 cents

I have used Fel Pro HG's in the past on several Totyota engines. Probably a dozen 22r/e's, a 3.slow, a couple of 5vzfe's (3.4), a 2rz and even an old 3fe cruiser engine. And to be honest, I think it's every bit of the quality of Toyota HG's. Heck, LC engineering uses the Fel Pro HG's for their production line (they turn out a quality series of engines for many Toyota applications).

I can't speak to the Van experience because I have yet to do a HG job on the 4ye to date... but when I do, I wouldn't hesitate to use the Fel Pro considering what my past experience has been with them. Even the other gaskets I have used from them have been great and sealed up appropriately! The only bad experiences I have had with them are the exhaust manifold gaskets sealing right... that said it was a surface mating issue, and not the gasket really.

I realize a lot of guys on this forum want oem Toyota parts, and I get it... but even the Toyota hg's aren't the same as the og asbestos filled brand. They have changed their composition's also.

In short for a decent composite HG, I would rock the fel pro any day of the week.

Poor experiences have been had with the ITM and Apex brands... I have seen them pop on a couple 22re's in less than 5k! Even with great machined surfaces on the deck and head.