930 intake manifold gaskets

[iamchappy]

Should I install them dry or use something on them to insure an air tight seal.

[briankeithsmith]

dry

[iamchappy]

I thought so thats how ive installed them in the past. I am going to install my new insulators tonight and button down the intake.

I remember awhile back reading that they were being dressed with something special to really seal them up , maybe someone else will chime in.

[Henry Schmidt]

Hi Chappy
The key to sealing a turbo intake is to use the best gaskets possible.
The factory used a CIS manifold gasket that leaves allot to be desired.
We offer a far better set of gaskets to seal the turbo intake.
Specially designed for high performance turbos with 37mm intake ports.

We always seal the gaskets with ThreeBond 1104. 1104 in conjunction with WR gaskets and prevailing torque nuts allows great sealing with less pressure on the phenolic blocks. (a real nightmare to remove if you need to)
Call and we'll talk.

Factory:




Wrightwood Racing turbo intake gaskets:

[philippeF]

Hello Henry
what about the exhaust gasket sealing process ?

[Henry Schmidt]

Turbo exhaust manifolds have a flange that inserts into the exhaust port. Stock gaskets work fine and no sealant is necessary.

[philippeF]

thanks, what about a 2.7NA engine ?

[philippeF]

up

[Henry Schmidt]

If the exhaust flange is flat the dry gasket should work fine.

[philippeF]

that's good
thanks

[iamchappy]

What do you recommend torquing the prevailing torque nuts to.
18lbs or less.

[Henry Schmidt]

15 Lb + 1/4 turn

[iamchappy]

Thanks Henry, I was thinking it might be around 14lbs.