Magnum plenum gasket.
#2703264
10/02/19 10:33 PM
10/02/19 10:33 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 12,494
Western Colorado High Desert
moparmarks
OP
I Live Here
|
OP
I Live Here
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 12,494
Western Colorado High Desert
|
So what is the best way to seal up that stupid plate on the bottom of the intake? I have the Felpro gasket but should I use so sealer too?
72 Satellite Sebring Plus 440, 72 Dart 5.9 4-spd, 68 Valiant, 73 W200, 78 D100 sb, 78 D200, 98 DAKOTA, . Moparmarks Parts & Restorations Desert Mopar Metal Grand Jct. CO 970-261-7039 http://moparmark.com/motormangj@gmail.com
|
|
|
Re: Magnum plenum gasket.
[Re: moparmarks]
#2703306
10/03/19 04:22 AM
10/03/19 04:22 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,640
in a cattle trailer down by th...
Guitar Jones
Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
|
Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,640
in a cattle trailer down by th...
|
I don't know about the FelPro gasket I've always used the factory gasket without sealer. Just make sure the bolts don't bottom out before reaching proper torque.
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
'74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost coming soon!
2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.
|
|
|
Re: Magnum plenum gasket.
[Re: moparmarks]
#2703338
10/03/19 09:25 AM
10/03/19 09:25 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,497
North East USA
BIGGERED
Reasonable Title
|
Reasonable Title
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,497
North East USA
|
Hughes intake kit has been mentioned here many times! ELINKORed I don't want to use that. The problem is well known and the factory deballed the engines as a solution. My 99 Durango chewed through those yearly I wish I would have known about this then.
|
|
|
Re: Magnum plenum gasket.
[Re: moparmarks]
#2703344
10/03/19 09:51 AM
10/03/19 09:51 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 8,162
USA
360view
Moparts resident spammer
|
Moparts resident spammer
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 8,162
USA
|
Many owners have posted in the past that the gasket maker in the cheese wiz can “The Right Stuff” worked well for them.
I have not used The Right Stuff on the plenum,
but I have used 3 different official Chrysler gaskets on the Magnum V8 thermostat flange,
and finally found that using The Right Stuff there worked MUCH BETTER and was removable.
Other Magnum V8 owners have posted that they TIG welded an custom cut Aluminum plate on instead of the OEM steel plate.
I have a strong feeling that Chrysler should have created a V8 version of the V10 intake manifold. This would improved low rpm towing Torque, improved V8 fuel economy, and eliminated that hidden gasket and the risk that bolts would drop down into the V.
Last edited by 360view; 10/06/19 06:24 AM. Reason: Spelling
|
|
|
Re: Magnum plenum gasket.
[Re: 360view]
#2703458
10/03/19 03:49 PM
10/03/19 03:49 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 129
SE Indiana
kowalski440
member
|
member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 129
SE Indiana
|
I like this site's take on the Magnum stuff! Haven't used them yet, but will in the future for sure. http://utawesomeperformance.com/index.htmlMany owners have posted in the past that the gasket maker in the cheese wiz can “The Right Stuff” worked well for them.
I have not used The Right Stuff on the plenum,
but I have used 3 different official Chrysler gaskets on the Magnum V8 thermostat flange,
and finally found that using The Right Stuff there worked MUCH BETTER and was removable.
Other Magnum V8 owners have posted that they TIG welded an custom cut Aluminum plate on instead of the OEM steel plate.
I have a strong feeling that Chrysler should have created a V8 version of the V12 intake manifold. This would improved low rpm towing Torque, improved V8 fuel economy, and eliminated that hidden gasket and the risk that bolts would drop down into the V.
V12? Did you mean to reference the V10?
Last edited by kowalski440; 10/03/19 03:52 PM. Reason: added question at end
|
|
|
Re: Magnum plenum gasket.
[Re: moparmarks]
#2703469
10/03/19 03:59 PM
10/03/19 03:59 PM
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,046
ky.
kenworth_goose
top fuel
|
top fuel
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,046
ky.
|
Hughes intake kit has been mentioned here many times! ELINKORed I don't want to use that. If you don't switch to the aluminum plate you will continue to have problems. The issue is the different expansion rates of the aluminum intake and the steel plate. It just tears the gasket. This is the reason they went to a MLS head gasket on engines with aluminum heads. MLS means Multi layer steel in case you didn't know.
|
|
|
Re: Magnum plenum gasket.
[Re: kenworth_goose]
#2703953
10/04/19 08:43 PM
10/04/19 08:43 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 12,494
Western Colorado High Desert
moparmarks
OP
I Live Here
|
OP
I Live Here
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 12,494
Western Colorado High Desert
|
Thank for all the replies guys. I totally agree with the aluminum to steel thing which is what makes this such a stupid design. I'm kinda pressed for time, need my truck running this weekend. I've used The Right Stuff before on things that I didn't ever want to take back apart. Stuff is like welding in a tube. I went ahead and used it today so we'll see. I've had the new, improved Felpro gasket last around 3 years before it starts sucking oil again. Don't tare or sage, just leaks in between the bolts. I'm always keeping an eye out for a single or dual plane replacement intake. Just missed one on FABO. In the mean time if this one starts leaking again I have another kegger that I'll have my friend my an aluminum plate for and change it out.
Thanks
72 Satellite Sebring Plus 440, 72 Dart 5.9 4-spd, 68 Valiant, 73 W200, 78 D100 sb, 78 D200, 98 DAKOTA, . Moparmarks Parts & Restorations Desert Mopar Metal Grand Jct. CO 970-261-7039 http://moparmark.com/motormangj@gmail.com
|
|
|
|
|
