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slow69 · 07-18-2003, 10:54 PM

A while ago, someone posted some info on some special intake gaskets that had some screens on them or something.They claimed to increase hp and fuel mpg.
Does anyone know about these?
Thanks,
Slow69

**Stocker** · 07-18-2003, 11:16 PM

Hmmm........ the old Platinum Screen carb spacer revisited? Smells like snake oil IMO....

lukecp · 07-18-2003, 11:17 PM

They are called Torque Plus intake gaskets....Jegs carries them for around $35. I have no clue if they work or not. If they weren't $35 i might try them, since stock-style ones are around $12. I think longhornmail installed a pair a while back......maybe PM him.

slow69 · 07-18-2003, 11:31 PM

I think those are the ones. Thanks alot, I may wait until I hear testimonial from someone who has used them... especially since I have regular ones to put on...

1967K10 · 07-19-2003, 12:03 AM

I considered them at one time but ended up passing because I felt the screens had to redce the airflow through the heads.

~Heath

smokekiki · 07-19-2003, 07:50 AM

At one time they where on the review board.I think it was Longhornmail.He said they did work.

sbc350gearhead · 07-19-2003, 08:21 AM

Couldn't the screen get clogged from contaminants in the fuel?

Project1970 · 07-19-2003, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sbc350gearhead
Couldn't the screen get clogged from contaminants in the fuel?

If there's contaminants that big, I don't think I'd want them in the cylinders!

And yeah, I'm 99.9% sure it was Longhornmail who did those...

Yup, here is the thread!

slow69 · 07-19-2003, 11:13 AM

Thanks Project1970,
How did you find the post, I tried searching but I couldn't find it and the search function is diabled. Thanks. I will probably try them.
-slow69

Project1970 · 07-19-2003, 06:35 PM

Go to the Review board and change tbe date at the bottom to "the beginning".

Longhorn Man · 07-19-2003, 11:02 PM

Thanks for finding that thread.
I did them about a year ago, and they are still in there. I do like them.
I'm thinking of making some for my caddy engine...bummer they don't make them, I'd pay the $$ again.

sbc350gearhead · 07-21-2003, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Project1970

If there's contaminants that big, I don't think I'd want them in the cylinders!
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Have you ever noticed any varnish or buildup on your butterflies, or any part of your fuel system? I wonder how those gaskets would work over time?

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2003, 04:20 PM

Hmmm, that is a good point.
I'll be dammed if I am yanking them out just to look though.

lukecp · 07-22-2003, 08:14 PM

If so...just slowly spray a can or so of carb cleaner down the carb when the engine is running....would proably clean the screens right out.

Longhorn Man · 07-22-2003, 10:18 PM

*note to self...get some B12 chemtool*

07-18-2003, 10:54 PM	#1
slow69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 140	Intake gaskets A while ago, someone posted some info on some special intake gaskets that had some screens on them or something.They claimed to increase hp and fuel mpg. Does anyone know about these? Thanks, Slow69

07-18-2003, 11:16 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Hmmm........ the old Platinum Screen carb spacer revisited? Smells like snake oil IMO.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-18-2003, 11:17 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	They are called Torque Plus intake gaskets....Jegs carries them for around $35. I have no clue if they work or not. If they weren't $35 i might try them, since stock-style ones are around $12. I think longhornmail installed a pair a while back......maybe PM him. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-19-2003, 07:50 AM	#6
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	At one time they where on the review board.I think it was Longhornmail.He said they did work. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

07-19-2003, 06:35 PM	#10
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Go to the Review board and change tbe date at the bottom to "the beginning". __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-18-2003, 11:31 PM	#4
slow69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 140	I think those are the ones. Thanks alot, I may wait until I hear testimonial from someone who has used them... especially since I have regular ones to put on...

07-19-2003, 12:03 AM	#5
1967K10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 32	I considered them at one time but ended up passing because I felt the screens had to redce the airflow through the heads. ~Heath

07-19-2003, 08:21 AM	#7
sbc350gearhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,413	Couldn't the screen get clogged from contaminants in the fuel?

07-19-2003, 11:13 AM	#9
slow69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 140	Thanks Project1970, How did you find the post, I tried searching but I couldn't find it and the search function is diabled. Thanks. I will probably try them. -slow69

07-19-2003, 11:02 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Thanks for finding that thread. I did them about a year ago, and they are still in there. I do like them. I'm thinking of making some for my caddy engine...bummer they don't make them, I'd pay the $$ again.

07-22-2003, 04:20 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Hmmm, that is a good point. I'll be dammed if I am yanking them out just to look though.

07-22-2003, 08:14 PM	#14
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	If so...just slowly spray a can or so of carb cleaner down the carb when the engine is running....would proably clean the screens right out. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-22-2003, 10:18 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	note to self...get some B12 chemtool



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