Anyone ever use non-OEM intake gasket sets?
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Anyone ever use non-OEM intake gasket sets?
I'm planning on porting my intake if I have some time to waste this summer, and was pricing gaskets, but it's going to be almost $40 in gaskets alone, but I can get a gasket set from NAPA for a mere $12.95 that's supposed to include the LIM-UIM and Engine-LIM gasket.
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with 3rd party gaskets like these (they're the Beck-Arnley ones).
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with 3rd party gaskets like these (they're the Beck-Arnley ones).
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A gasket is a gasket pretty much. All it does is compress and form a seal between 2 imperfect metal surfaces. The only thing is that some of them are more prone to tearing if you disassemble parts later...whereas the mazda ones often stay in one piece and are reuseable.
I wouldnt sweat it, go for the cheap ones.
I wouldnt sweat it, go for the cheap ones.
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Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection
A gasket is a gasket pretty much. All it does is compress and form a seal between 2 imperfect metal surfaces. The only thing is that some of them are more prone to tearing if you disassemble parts later...whereas the mazda ones often stay in one piece and are reuseable.
I wouldnt sweat it, go for the cheap ones.
I wouldnt sweat it, go for the cheap ones.
Thanks for the speedy answer.
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I have actually heard of very experienced engine builders who use beer/pop case cardboard. They're about the same thickness as the factory gaskets. I like this idea and plan to employ it next time I need an intake gasket.
Whatever you use, include a layer of Hylomar on both sides. Makes things so much nicer next time.
Whatever you use, include a layer of Hylomar on both sides. Makes things so much nicer next time.
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You make a good point about the cutting. I was thinking of a cookie cutter style device to punch out the holes and then the outline shouldn't be too bad. It's always good to know about options.
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Originally Posted by HeffBoost
I have actually heard of very experienced engine builders who use beer/pop case cardboard. They're about the same thickness as the factory gaskets. I like this idea and plan to employ it next time I need an intake gasket.
Whatever you use, include a layer of Hylomar on both sides. Makes things so much nicer next time.
Whatever you use, include a layer of Hylomar on both sides. Makes things so much nicer next time.
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Originally Posted by HeffBoost
I have actually heard of very experienced engine builders who use beer/pop case cardboard. They're about the same thickness as the factory gaskets. I like this idea and plan to employ it next time I need an intake gasket.
Whatever you use, include a layer of Hylomar on both sides. Makes things so much nicer next time.
Whatever you use, include a layer of Hylomar on both sides. Makes things so much nicer next time.
I'll definatly look into getting some hylomar too. That's the red lube they use for engine rebuilds, right?
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