The spacer itself looks like it is of high quality. Actually, if the tolerances are good I would prefer it over the MD due to the insulating properties. The problem with the Skunk is the peripheral hardware and the sheety, idiotic instructions (drain the coolant? WTF?).

 

And yes, you should get 2 new gaskets from the dealer. One above and below the spacer. You should NOT need to smear RTV all over the place. Man, thats fugly!

 

Man... you guys should have just gotten MD ones

 

Coulda, shoulda woulda...got this as a gift, so can't complain if it's free.

Thanks Ballisticus.