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Old 07-10-2007, 06:25 AM
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Default Gaskets needed for LS6 i ntake install?

I am getting ready to install my LS6 intake (it finally got back from the paint shop) and I was reading over the install guide. The I have everything listed on the guide, but it makes no mention of any gaskets. So my question:

What, if any, gaskets (part numbers would be great if you have them) do I need to install the intake?

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Old 07-10-2007, 06:52 AM
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You should be able to reuse the gaskets from your LS1 intake. If you are dead set on replacing them, many folks prefer the FAST gaskets as they are a bit beefier.
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my new intake (SLP LS6) came with gaskets already installed on the 8 ports,,,no others needed. Also came with all the nessacary coolant lines.
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ok. The intake i have has the gaskets in it, but itis used and it has been sitting for a year. Do you think these would be fine or should i pull the ones off the ls1?
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are they the red ones or gray ones? are they cracked or damaged?.....
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my intake came with the grey ones...are they ok?
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they arent as good as the red ones....i mean their ok...but the red ones stick out from the manifold openings letting them create a tighter seal when compressed...the gray ones are kinda flush as you can see...
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exactly correct,,,my LS1 grays were not as "meaty" looking as my LS6 reds.
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so if they are bad will i hear a leak? effect performance if no leak?
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Originally Posted by 1998LS1SS
so if they are bad will i hear a leak? effect performance if no leak?
i have the same question!

new gaskets are like 100 bucks....bleh
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you can get a FelPro (MS92438) set for about $30 at most parts start (autozone, kragnes) or any of the HighPro shops. some of the Sponser will also carry them.
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speed inc has em... click the link and scroll down to the bottom...

http://www.ls1speed.com/catagory.cfm?catagory=Induction

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excellent!

Thanks fellas
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thanks for all your help guys. The intake is going on Sunday (as well as LCAs and Relocation brackets) and the dynotune Monday.. this is going to be a great weekend

I'm hoping for something in the 345 - 350 range with mods in sig..




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