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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 09:52 PM
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Hey all, I want your opinion who makes the best intake manifold gasket sets? Don't want any leaks.
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Best gaskets.
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Stock intake, stock heads?
1204 Fel Pro.

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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 11:23 AM
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it is more the install than the gasket, a poorly installed fel-pro will leak more than a properly installed rtv coated piece of cereal box.

whatever gasket you choose make sure you do a good job on the install!
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 11:55 AM
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Fel Pro #1206, Heads & Intake ported to match. 12,000 mi. now not one problem.

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Originally Posted by jbaron
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One more tip. Ditch the gaskets on the China Wall, and use a thick bead of quality RTV instead. Sometimes the stock pieces are too tall, and wont let the port gaskets seat well. A small bead around the water ports is also good insurance.
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Originally Posted by Big2Bird
One more tip. Ditch the gaskets on the China Wall, and use a thick bead of quality RTV instead. Sometimes the stock pieces are too tall, and wont let the port gaskets seat well. A small bead around the water ports is also good insurance.

And a good cleaning of both the block and the intake to remove any trace of oil.
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Originally Posted by Big2Bird
One more tip. Ditch the gaskets on the China Wall, and use a thick bead of quality RTV instead. Sometimes the stock pieces are too tall, and wont let the port gaskets seat well. A small bead around the water ports is also good insurance.
Don't use the rubber seals at the two ends . They will usually squeeze out and start leaking, especially the ones without the securing nubs on the bottom. Let the sealer start setting up for about 20 minutes before installing intake to keep it from squeezing out .
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Originally Posted by Big2Bird
Fel-Pro
My choice too....and also,what we sold .......


Some special racing intakes may not fit
correctly, But stock there should not have any issues
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