phenolic intake gaskets -- experiences?

joff · 06-27-2009, 12:42 AM

Wondering if anybody has tried phenolic intake gaskets and has any results?

http://gizzmousa.com/thermal-gasket.html

Supposedly, this type of gasket reduces heat conduction through the block into the intake manifold (and from intake manifold into charge air). This seems good in theory, but am curious just how much this really helps compared to good heat-shielding and a properly ventilated engine bay.

06-27-2009, 12:42 AM	#1
joff Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 114 Rep Power: 17	phenolic intake gaskets -- experiences? Wondering if anybody has tried phenolic intake gaskets and has any results? http://gizzmousa.com/thermal-gasket.html Supposedly, this type of gasket reduces heat conduction through the block into the intake manifold (and from intake manifold into charge air). This seems good in theory, but am curious just how much this really helps compared to good heat-shielding and a properly ventilated engine bay.