Do i need to buy a gasket for the intake manifold?

[torana355]

Well my car is getting the plugs and injectors done on friday and i just wanted to know if the intake manifold has a special gasket?

[ashbox]

yeah they have a gasket, try and get a ve one cos its metal instead of the ususal cork stuff, or if you can hold off, order a set of mace insulators.

[torana355]

cheers bro. How much do the mace insulators cost, also what kind of power increase do they give?

[PaulSV6]

Here ya go, Paul

COLD AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD INSULATOR ALLOYTEC VZ-VE - MACE ENGINEERING GROUP

[torana355]

Here ya go, Paul

COLD AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD INSULATOR ALLOYTEC VZ-VE - MACE ENGINEERING GROUP

Wow only 150 bucks!!, the problem is i could not get it by friday and the car is already booked in and NEEDS to be done.

[PaulSV6]

Thats no prob, u can always take the manifold off again & fit the spacers .

[impulsive]

holden should of replaced it with a reusable gasket. havent heard anything over the top about the insulators so i havent tried them but cant see a whole lot of difference in peformance

[torana355]

Also what spark plugs are you guys using, Platinum or iridium?

[mattsv6]

The major problem with the factory gasket is that it can tear easily when taking the intake manifold off - sometimes half will stick to the engine and half the intake, causing it to rip when you lift.

You can buy a reusable one from Holden or Holden parts dealers. I paid around $50 for mine. It's useful to buy one before you start replacing your plugs as you don’t want to get stuck half way with no gasket.

I got a spare one if anyone would like it too. PM me if you are keen.

[torana355]

Also what spark plugs are you guys using, Platinum or iridium?

Anyone tell me what plugs they use, i don't want to start another thread.

[calay]

platinum, get them from your holden parts place as they are less than $10 each

[torana355]

platinum, get them from your holden parts place as they are less than $10 each

Cheers bro.

[torana355]

Well its all done, my mechanic used an aftermarket reusable metal gasket for the intake manifold which should be good if i decide to fit the mace spacers later. Cheers guys.