327 Manifold Gaskets

Posted by Dave Merrick On 2011/4/2 23:01:27

Hi All, rehashing an old topic.....

Got the engine all put together, tuned, and took it out for a test drive 2 days ago. Everything went smooth.

Today I try and start 'er up and have a *BIG* exhaust manifold leak at the block. Must also be a intake leak because I also have a severe loping idle.

Upon visual inspection, the new manifold gaskets I installed from MM have "baconed" really badly. They have really distorted. The material of these gaskets seems to be some black synthetic material. The old Gaskets I took off had a foil on the manifold side. I read in another thread that someone is making the foil type, but no contact info is given. Anyone know where I can get better gaskets?

Thanks
-Dave