It is a good article and I agree with Kevin that the author gives sound advice. He takes a very common-sense approach that is usually founded on experience coupled with good forensic skills.

I have not yet seen a 3.0L OE head gasket fail from cracked fire rings. Perhaps the author has seen more 3.0L gaskets than I have - and likely so - but I don't think this should be a problem unless there is another larger underlying problem that is the cause - such as thermal events caused by pre-ignition or detonation.

I agree with Kevin wrt the MLS gaskets. I tried them once and had immediate oil seepage because the machine shop I used does not have the ability to get a good enough surface finish. For that reason, I cannot recommend the MLS gaskets and besides, they're not needed for a 3.0L engine. The OE composite gasket works well, even with a moderate amount of boost, and it can provide a measure of sealing for etched decks that the MLS gasket cannot do - very important if heads are replaced without doing a complete rebuild including a deck cut.

The comments wrt head bolts are dead on target and extremely appropriate for 3.0L engines. If anything, the author is understating the importance of that issue, imo.

Frank