Anyone familiar with Daytonas?

Ad says Turbo I, so I would assume a 2.5.

Turbo II's were the 2.2 intercooled motors, and put out more power due to higher boost. Most 5 speed cars of that era were the intercooled motors, in 1990 it could have been a VNT. Not sure they did a later (after 88 or 89) factory 2.5 5 speed until 92 when they did away with the Turbo IV motors (DOHC Lotus head motor).

I didn't go to MP for the gasket this time, though. I bought a Felpro, and it seems they have improved it some. The gasket failed at the passenger side rear corner where it pushed the gasket out between the block and head. Now that area is wrapped with metal, kind of like the fire ring at the bore.

Turbo IV motors are VNT (variable nozzle turbo), the TIII is the DOHC Lotus motor and they are $$$$

i have an 89 CSX (TIV) and a 89 Shelby Daytona (TII). the only time i see head gaskets fail are from overheating, too much boost, or timing off.... i have used MP and just tried a felpro as well since i heard they redesigned them but i dont worry about it either as its an easy fix if ya blow one.