Re: Temperature reducing intake manifold gaskets. Worth the upgrade?
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2026 5:26 am
I just installed the set of sikky phenolic gaskets on my car to try them out.
I can now drive the car hard, open the hood and touch the intake manifold. It’s definitely not getting nearly as hot as it was with the regular gaskets. I was pretty amazed.
I don’t know if there’s really a big air intake temp difference but the fact I can just touch the intake manifold and it’s not hot to me seamed like a good enough benefit considering the manual boost controller the car has is near the intake manifold.
I can now drive the car hard, open the hood and touch the intake manifold. It’s definitely not getting nearly as hot as it was with the regular gaskets. I was pretty amazed.
I don’t know if there’s really a big air intake temp difference but the fact I can just touch the intake manifold and it’s not hot to me seamed like a good enough benefit considering the manual boost controller the car has is near the intake manifold.