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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 11:03 PM
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Default Re: intake gaskets Needswings?

Originally Posted by brandoni
Say, has anyone installed a set of Needswings intake gaskets? I am repairing a intake leak and I saw cork/rubberized gaskets on either side of a 1/4 inch plastic spacer on the intake manifold. I know the srt stock gaskets are metal, so adding a spacer and two cork gaskets have rendered the rear bolt too short so it doesn't catch the threads. Since that one bolt wasn't tight it compromized the gasket set up.
On one hand it was interesting finding my intake 0505 code problem, but now I have to find a longer bolt to catch the threads. I cut new gasket material and replaced the set up as it was.

I think this set up is Needswings as the previous owner had Needswing dual air intake tubes installed.
HELP
Any opinions?
I think the general opinion is to use the OEM gaskets. The cork ones are just not reliable, remember the old cork gaskets in valve covers back in the old days? Those little round gaskets crush up to much if you ask me, as the pressure on them is too great.
 
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