7.4 Vortec Intake Manifold Gasket Preferred Brands?

[Coothethird]

Hello!

Are there preferred brands for intake manifold gaskets on the 7.4 Vortec's?

Any that have been found to last longer than others?

I am in the process of changing a set while changing injectors/reg. I wanted to see if anyone has found a preferred brand, or if any brands have lasted longer.

Also, I typically use beads of RTV on the front and back instead of the rubber type. Has anyone had an issue doing this?

Thanks!

 

[RichLo]

I dont think Fel-Pro has declined like other previous high-end name brand parts.

 

[454cid]

GM spec is to use loctite on the bolts. I'd hope, that if you do that, with Felpro gaskets, you won't have issues. I've got Felpros on my parts shelf, waiting on me for the same job.

 

[Reluctanse]

Definitely go with the rtv on the china walls, no issues here doing that with felpros.
I also used this stuff called gasoila on the lower bolts that seems to work great, just another option.

 

[JOHNGAAA1]

Fel pro gaskets only and "The Right Stuff" on the china walls. No cheap rtv.

 

[TXStepside]

fel pro all day long!

 

[454cid]

Definitely go with the rtv on the china walls, no issues here doing that with felpros.
I also used this stuff called gasoila on the lower bolts that seems to work great, just another option.

GM spec is thread locker, not a sealer. There are no threads into coolant on the stock heads.