Different Vortec intake gaskets

[speedygonzales]

Just wanted to keep information available for those with Vortecs. Since GM came out with higher preformance Vortec heads that have both sets of intake mounting holes. (traditional SBC and Vortec). GM PN. 25534371 bare and PN 25534431 fully assembled. I have been researching intakes and intake gaskets. These new heads open up the possibility for better aftermarket intake set ups that utilize true sequential port fuel injection and do away with the OE central port fuel injection (sometimes refered to as "spider" injection).

I have come across these from Fel-Pro. http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...PP%2D1255&x=30

These are more of a traditonal style gasket that I think will hold up better than the plastic style with the embedded orings. Opinions would be welcome on that regard.

Not entirely sure why I had 2 intake gasket failures in 110K miles. I suspect the person that did the first replacement did not do a 3 step torque as recommended in the GM service manual.

[wannabelow]

ok but has any onre come out with a aftermarket intanke for the vortec head for the fuel injected setup cuz last time i checked (2 months ago)no one and i mean no one makes one ened up getting luckey and finding one at a werckers here in calgary for 150 bux instead of the 1000 bux the stealer ship wanted.