Is this the right gasket maker?

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Jun 15, 2009 | 08:21 AM

Nads06111

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Is this the right gasket maker?

putting on my intake manifold,

Permatex sensor-safe Ultra Copper high temp rtv silicone... the orange stuff?

Jun 15, 2009 | 08:27 AM

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that might work. But i would use BLACK rtv. That is what i have always used, and it is what comes with the LT1 felpro intake gasket kit, and i have never had a problem.

Jun 15, 2009 | 08:31 AM

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Pick up some Permatex Ultra Black. I believe the copper stuff you have is for exhaust gaskets.

Jun 15, 2009 | 08:44 AM

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You can use either. As long as it seals.

Jun 15, 2009 | 08:50 AM

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Ultra Copper is what is doing the seal on my intake (leak free for the last 6 years). It will resist heat better than the Ultra Black (especially good for the back of the intake with the extra heat from the EGR).