How to Install an Intake Manifold - Roadkill Extra

[@donkeydiehard879]

"start on the inside and work your way out." As he cranks the four corners first 😂

[@ivegotyoursix4517]

I feel empowered! I was actually just outside working on my $450 Lemon's Special 1993 Eagle Summit DL (doing exhaust work and thermostat replacement) and when I went under to take off the lower radiator hose to drain the coolant I noticed that both control arms are completely rotted. Came inside to absorb the shock of what I just found and said to myself "I need to hear some Roadkill to give me the motivation to continue to work on this junk." Back outside I go, thanks guys! Because Roadkill...

[@levijones1874]

Bad Boy Adventures reason why I still work on my truck

[@joeortolani9897]

You can tell when two people know what their doing, it becomes a sophisticated, endless conversation of information.👍

[@thehandlesticks66]

ponytail Dulcich is my spirit animal.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Beaver? Muskrat? Woodchuck? Marmot?

[@Cheapdrift]

Dulcheck

[@tiitsaul9036]

the ending was funny. Bolts did not align after all.

[@baxrok2.]

Yeah, and Dulcich did a really good job of playing it off like it wasn't happening. lol

[@alexcorona]

If you expected anything more from these two you just be new here.

[@baxrok2.]

Oh hell no, this is RoadKill after all! lol In this episode though, they were really milking the "depth" they were getting into. Plus, usually they don't even try to hide their mistakes!

[@tomstech4390]

SPOILER

[@srslash901]

looked like he cross threaded it

[@miket8333]

After watching you guys goop that thing I feel MUCH better about installing my own intakes.

[@itsmeagain8518]

I like to use temporary bolt studs while setting in the gaskets onto the heads to help aligning the gaskets accurately.

[@AllAmericanBeaner68]

The timing of finding this video while doing this Edelbrock top end installation on my 360 now is impeccable!

[@MrItsthething]

As far as sealants go, I used gray RTV on the end seals (I used the cork gaskets, they worked great), copper RTV on the heat riser ports (could be gray, since it won't get as hot as exhaust) and aviation gasket maker / high-tack / Indian head shellac around the intake ports. All of those are insoluble in gasoline and I have used them on both my 302 and several straight sixes.

[@danthomas9077]

IF you're having a problem with a certain gasket not sealing, like these cork manifold gaskets and you hate oil/water leaks, want a 100% leak free seal, you can try this method. It's not quick but it's easy, the thing is you have to prepare the gaskets a day ahead of assembly, I like the ultra gray silicone, I use a razor blade and smear a very thin coat of silicone on both sides pushing very hard to embed the silicone and make it stick, hang the gaskets and let them dry completely. When you assemble parts you apply another thin bead of silicone to both sides again, make sure parts surfaces are cleaned with brake clean or paint prep spray to remove all dirt, oil, grease, etc, assemble and lightly torque bolts, wait for silicone to dry/cure several hours before final torque of bolts and you'll have a leak free seal. I've used this method on oil pan, water pump, intake, and many other gaskets and can get 100% seal if done right. You can use this method on header collector gaskets that seem to always leak, take two gaskets, smear a thick coating of the high temp silicone between the two gaskets and another coating on the outside of the sandwiched gaskets, making 5 layers, 3 of silicone and the two gaskets, making a "gasket" that's about 1/2 thick, let dry completely before install and you can get 100% leak free seal on the header collector.

[@knock904]

thanks will b using this tip,,

[@B4CMARO]

Make sure manifold bolts are tight or the floor pan might fall off.

[@JETZcorp]

Took me a second to get the joke.

[@Bray91]

I just love how this is one complete scene in real time, no video cuts

[@MrSealion59]

David I spent years in hardware retail a key thing with rtv is you push it forward along the gap which pushes your rtv into the gap creating the seal your after. The way you did it the way you did it you run the risk if the rtv bridging the gap and having an empty gap underneath as such not actually sealing what you're trying to seal. So wish we could get motor tend here in New Zealand so I could watch more.

[@jeffparris8387]

That intake came right back off as soon as the camera stopped rolling. Lol. Dulcich has become on of my favorites. Dude is a precision guru.........

[@lt7automotive931]

Good info fellas, thanks. Well presented. Was just figuring out the exhaust crossover dilemma on my own engine, so, timely. Dulcich, you are in your element -- was cool to watch. You'd be a good guy to build a motor with -- "I think the sealing area is back here" he says politely.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

A very long time ago I discovered that the neoprene or cork seals were a pain in the backside, they always weep. I have used Silastic 732 as end seals. Put a decent bead then leave it for 20 min and you will have no leaks. I use contact adhesive on the gaskets as you did. stops them from moving. While it is never 100% checking the gasket on both intake and heads is essential. Many intakes are a fraction smaller and 15 min with the die grinder helps a lot. Ofcourse this best done on a dummy assembly where you can clean all the crap up before final assembly

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

I want the sign in the background saying "Roadkill Extra" very subtle, perfectly done.

[@kennydemartini2169]

Get some .010 stainless steel shim stock to make your own crossover blocking, that stuff will never burn through, and use 3M super weatherstrip adhesive to glue your gaskets on. I've been using it for 30 years.

[@betosgarage]

The end had me laughing . Dulich face when he cross threaded

[@dimidomo7946]

Looked like a guilt ridden psychopath 👀.

[@matismf]

If you're building a small block Chevy with Vortec heads, there's an easy way to make sure the intake lines up properly on the first shot: put studs in the four corners and drop the manifold over them. Don't wanna buy studs for the intake? Then just use the "easy ups" from an SBC one-piece pan gasket set. Same thread size, and they are long enough to make dropping the intake over them easy, and are easy to remove as well after you start the four inboard bolts. By the way, the best intake gasket to use for Vortecs comes from the FelPro MS98000T intake gasket set. You get a bunch of stuff you don't need with that set, but the intake gaskets themselves are rubber over a metal core, and are very reusable. And for putting the cylinder heads on the block without messing up the head gasket or crushing your fingers, a couple of scrap head studs also work wonders. Or a couple of old head bolts with their heads cut off, although with those you would want to make sure they are long enough to be able to remove after you put the head in place. If you use actual head studs, they should have an allen socket in their top that you can use to get them out even if they are too short to easily reach. Again, make sure you put a couple of bolts in through the head into the block before removing the installation "studs."

[@kellismith4329]

Ya nice 6” long pieces of thereaded rod I use, heat shring ove the upper threads so I can totally control the manifold drop into place between the intake gaskets, I do the ultragrey bead on the ends and ditch the cork - a nice controlled landing and torquing several times with hours in between to allow the sealant to cure before applying that final pinch

[@TheInfamousHotRodFarm]

Great job guys! Future generations of growing hot rodders will thanks you.. You are Legends

[@mikescott3641]

Love watching these two, they work well together!

[@Sunevel]

Good stuff ! I see many comments, but without going through all, wanted to ask about Edlebrock mention not using the cork gaskets at the end and just use rtv. What’s the verdict plz?

[@C_71]

I used the Dulcich method, and I think I have a leak at the back of my manifold! It's not a new distributor or oil pressure sensor! It's not the new valve cover, oil pan gaskets or the new rear main seal!

[@mason5540]

I think the pros use rtv

[@thereluctantgearhead4544]

I've built over 1000+ engines since 1982, I use a bead of RTV. Works for me. I've used the end seals, usually end up leaking over time.

[@Wanton110]

I would have put some rods in the bolt holes to guide the gasket with the impact adhesive.. that stuff is the bane of my existence

[@senterpoint]

What was all that dabbing of silicone? I usually lay a bead on. That's why they give you a cap that is cone shaped. You can cut it to the size of the bead you want to lay down. Good tip on cutting the head gasket tabs. Those water ports are critical as ethyl glycol(anti-freeze) eats bearing babbit material, destroying your engine.

[@affordablecommunications8710]

I thought we were beyond using cork gaskets, I can’t remember the last time I’ve used those. Other than that, great video!

[@robertmacpeek424]

Great video guys! It's funny, every single person does the same job unique to his/her own preference. It's funny seeing two ppl w/their own experience interjecting it and confirming w/the other, which is probably the best, portraying 2 opinions based on 2 different backgrounds. I'm a Chevy guy but definitely a fan of the old Mopars... Steve stop subconsciously influencing me to look Mopars, Dave does it enough already w/G-Mayhem & Tony A's Demon😊 . Thankfully Lucky rocks that nice '66 Chevelle 😁

[@OpenRoader]

I have never seen Dulcich not have a solid answer off the top of his head. I don't know if he is this fluent in Ford or Chevy, but this dude knows his Mopar! I wonder how many motors he has put together! Dulcich is the MAN! F-Burger is cool too :-)

[@burfurger3074]

My head gasket tab broke free from the masking tape and fell down, barely landing on the edge of the dist gear!😬.....Tense moments with needle nose pliers ensued.

[@livinlite9549]

yep I learn a lot on MT & I get some good ideas too. & sometimes they know best places to acquire parts too. thanx for doing it guys.

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

My edelbrock intake gasket set does not have the front or rear china wall gaskets . The installation guide says to use 1/4” bead of RTV instead. Coat head surface and the bottom of intake gasket with gascacinch gasket sealer and let air dry before installing the manifold.

[@garybarker4481]

What I've experienced is at the corners, you need to use TRS there BEFORE you put ANY gaskets on !!! There is a valley there that you need to fill in. Then go with the gaskets, which creates another opening, and THEN do the corners again to cover that ! Using Edelbrock gaskets. Hiding a valley at the corners with the ends of the gaskets and doping on top of the gasket corner, won't get it done. Use the Grey ONLY. I don't use end gaskets, just a thick bead of Grey on the block rails and also a bead on the front and rear of the intake so they will smash seal. Line up your marks on the intake and heads that you made on the dry run, for a good alignment and drop the bolts in with assembly lube under the bolt head and washers, and top of intake bolt hole, only, so nothing digs in and effects your torque reading. Leave the bolts threads dry without garbage RTV on the threads. Use it and it can get you in the end. You'll have a mess! The factory didn't do it !! I use an all thread type Grade 8 bolts, no shoulder, with thick grade 8 washers. Torque the bolts in proper sequence, but stop half way to total. WAIT a couple of hours at least, then finish torqueing. Now, there is torque on your seal. This is what makes the Grey so good ! Recheck later ! Magnum 360 and LA 360 Mopar motors, have completely different specs and sequences ! Don't mix them up.

[@mason5540]

This was helpful info. Thanks

[@knock904]

what is TRS if i may ask , trying to learn before i put mines on this week

[@getgetoutout]

Place the bead of sealant in the corners BEFORE you place the cork.

[@2CabrasLocas]

What about that corner bolt... Waiting till filming stops to say it won't go in? ;D

[@patriotdiz4846]

Steve Dulcich is the coolest guy on MT!!

[@urnestt2555]

Don't use the printoseal gaskets unless you tear down alot. They clean up easy but don't last long term.

[@benderc7778]

Those cork end gaskets are leaking on my 340. Gonna go silicone instead cause come to find out edelbrock actually calls for silicone

[@SnookCowboy]

Same here, mines a Holley. Using grey rtv this time.

[@a4channoob]

Do you ever use all-thread studs instead of bolts for intake? I found using them makes easier to align the intake up and helps prevent broken bolts that rust in the heads. Windsor are horrible about the corner bolts rusting in because the barrier from the gaskets are too narrow to seal long term

[@robertstevenson1179]

Next time guys, if of course you choose to use the cork's, position them with a drop of super glue... On each corner, you will see it sets quickly, so it doesn't hinder build time, and works like a champ... just a drop-in the corners.. Most times what causes the failure is the cork moves, slides around unless you let the adhesive set... This eliminate that... Try it once, you'll be impressed and add it into your build technicqes.... I build engines for a living, and set all my gaskets this way.. give it a try... Your welcome...

[@willheeke2760]

It looks like there’s already an adhesive on the bottom side of the cork, they peel off an adhesive blocker before putting them down.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

That and offend Dulcich by putting down a layer of Permatex.

[@mdplemons]

Very helpful video. I was wondering about using or not using sealant on the printoseal gaskets. This answered my question.

[@donkeydiehard879]

Best way to use those cork gaskets is to throw them away and use "right stuff" gasket maker. Can torque and start the motor as soon as assembled.

[@JoHa-dl5zr]

How do you know how thick to lay it on..?

[@mason5540]

prefit the intake and measure the gap @@JoHa-dl5zr

[@johntotten4872]

Great video. I have only done an Intake install on a big block Mopar but never a small block.

[@Tactical_Taco]

John Totten Check my page for a vid of my Twin Turbo S550 Mustang. I️ just got it and we have a Hellion turbo kit on it. My friends reaction is great 😂 FYI this is my personal KZbin obviously that idgaf about so not tryna earn subs

[@richm.6220]

Those double back end gasket still slip out once they get warmed up so they leak.

[@bradsitch7230]

Lmao Dulcheck: “I think If I was a guy…” Fryburger: “would you feel empowered?”

[@Robert_Browne]

That's the first time I've heard you guys reference Vanishing Point. Very cool movie.

[@basketballcory2]

Please cover bolt sealants, and how to apply sealant to bolts

[@mikekrau]

When you rebuild an engine do you replace all fasteners if so would you recommend studs for the mains and elsewhere if possible. I did up a 340 a few years ago and ran into a lot of difficulties with bearings spinning and Carroll Shelby speed secrets stated it was mandatory in all american engine especially Mopar small blocks due to the dimensions of the bearing gernals

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

What happens if the front and rear cork gaskets don't seal properly? Big oil leaks? I guess there's a fair amount of oil splattering around inside the lifter valley when the engine is running...

[@spraym88]

Awesome video. Now I know how to block the exhaust crossover port👍

[@fiddlerpin]

Why are you using the cork end gaskets. I never install them . I use red silicon and have no leaks.

[@daxtonbrown]

I actually learned something. Thanks guys.

[@curtisbakke5641]

not too sure if i would trust the cork gasket , i think a bead of black would be extra security.without i think it would leak after a year or two

[@TheSporkenator]

it's a pity Dulcich couldn't get the 4th bolt in...

[@VegasRT500]

I wish you guys would do a dyno test on the 440 Weiand Six Pack Super Stock intake. It would be cool to know how well they can perform. Please do it!!!

[@RDSAlphard]

I'm always being told to tighten it like X-pattern, not sure if it really matters.

[@markpollard500]

Wish I used rtv around my water ports...

[@theinvestorsmind2547]

One trick that I read is to use studs and screw them into the heads to make sure you have everything aligned. You can also use the studs to drop the intake on to ensure alignment. If you don't have studs...cut off the heads of the old intake bolts. I'm installing my edelbrock rpm soon on my 289

[@888johnmac]

that works great to align most components, only problem with an intake is the angle of the valley means the studs get in the way usually

[@matismf]

Not on an SBC with Vortec heads.

[@theinvestorsmind2547]

Tony Mallos Correct. Use when applicable.

[@Crimsonedge1]

This must be for the new viewers. If you've been watching Roadkill/HotRod Garage for any length of time, you already know how to install both intake and exhaust manifolds.

[@speedwayaudio3]

I always use Permatex aviation sealer.

[@aarontsosie9807]

Do a video on how to rebuild a carburetor.

[@mcqueenfanman]

You should do another episode on break in & tuning.

[@VegasRT500]

Have you ran the Old 1970 Challenger vs New Challlenger yet? Will it be on a road course and on the 1/4 mile track? That will be a really good comparison. Old Budget Build Challenger vs New Tech Challenger.

[@tonyg2859]

I have a cast intake and heads. There's a little pitting around the water ports on both. The gasket is Felpro, and comes with the rubber seals for the front and back, though I may ditch the rubber seals and use a 1/4" tall bead of permatex. Seems the easiest way to work around the pitting is to use sealant around the water ports. However, Felpro says to not use sealant because "using sealant can cause the gaskets to slip or split during torquing". My question is, would the same apply to the gaskets you guys used? In other terms, would you guys use sealant anyway? All input appreciated, I've never installed an intake. For what it's worth, Felpro recommends flatting the pitting with epoxy or have them machined.

[@smcic]

“Dull check”

[@richardturk7162]

Make a video of how you corrected the intake alignment issues you were having. My guess Steve hogged out the holes ?

[@MrADVANCEDTEK]

I used to believe the theory of tighten center out bolt patterns but not with some gaskets. I've done a truck 351 Windsor engine and used the same pattern as a 302. It broke the gasket and that's the only time I've ever broke a gasket was a cheap gasket kit with the reman engine.

[@bigmike2000mb]

That car is now at Vice Grip garage 😊

[@quevicular]

Hmmm, why don't you lay down a small bead of gasket sealer on the corners before placing the cork gaskets down. I never trust those gaskets. I actually smear it all along top and bottom.

[@Costco_meatball]

When I built my 360 I didn't even do the cork. Just used RTV. No problems at all to this day

[@kalvinsmith5723]

I was thinking the same, but I never built engine before.

[@roccoloops]

Agree; and if you see some of the Engine Masters Freiburger has always said he isn't a fan of the cork (as are most engine builders I know). Personally as soon as I open a gasket set I take the cork and throw them straight in the bin ahaha

[@Striball]

I did intake gaskets on my 360 2 weeks ago and FelPro has a kit with cork end gaskets and then the same gasket kit but with very nice rubber end seals. I was recommended to use the rubber ones.

[@ionstorm66]

I bought a bunch of different thickness of silicone sheet, use it to replace cork gaskets when ever I can. Just lay the old gasket on the sheet and trace cut with a razor.

[@tedslife7086]

I always use edlebrock gasket sealer on the entire intake gasket then silicone the china walls . Never have a leak

[@NO-background-music-in-videos.]

Which episode showed how to do the cylinder head? Want to know how to properly prep the surface of head and block to install a set of heads.

[@forestlawrencegrading9154]

Good stuff the first engine I ever worked on was a 318 in a Satellite Sebring very good entry level engine to work on small block Chrysler

[@kanoandlupo3707]

What kinda challenger you boys going to try and race and R/T or a scat pack? Im a huge fan of the challenger but old school ones the new ones are way to heavy for me liking, a dodge demon weights as much as a dodge Durango after you put a driver in it put be made out of recycled bank security trucks

[@YaketyYakDontTalkBack]

It you wanted to build an engine using renewable alcohol based fuels like ethanol or methanol, you can't use cork or rubber because alcohol eats through those seals. What would you recommend instead?

[@alexcorona]

There's rubber hoses that as safe for use with ethanol, they have a special liner. Hard metal lines are ideal.

[@Trident_Euclid]

Teflon?

[@grumpyoldman-21]

any rubber fuel line made after 2010 or so is rated for ethanol/e85

[@Trident_Euclid]

Al T For all manufacturers?

[@carlholm7867]

Exhaust crossover did not break my gaskets on my 360! I did block off the thermostat housing tho.

[@MotoDUDEabides]

“Cross threads is better than no threads”..- steve dulcich

[@mrastleysghost]

You should do a similar series on how to install the engine into the challenger

[@phoneuser3569]

ALWAYS USE SEALANT!

[@roodick85]

Whoever pulls that intake is gonna be hella pissed! LOL

[@C_71]

After looking at this video again... I think Dulcich was wrong about the no bead of silicone. I did valve cover gaskets, an aluminum intake manifold, and a rear main seal because I added a new high flow oil pump on a Mopar 360 LA engine. I haven't seen any leaks at the filter or oil pan gasket! I thought it might be leaking at the oil pressure sensor, but I'm realizing that it may be at the back of the intake manifold near the new distributor! I don't want to do it, but it looks like I'm removing the intake manifold to solve that leak!

[@NathanaelGreer]

I wish these were my creepy uncles

[@MVSTNGGT]

Twinning with camo shorts today on roadkill extra

[@lovemebad6945]

what type of thread sealer are using? what brand?

[@stevenbauer7744]

Looking down the port is what USB borescopes are made for...

[@samurai1833]

"Block the cross over for a perfomance application" please explain. I'm going to go from a 2 barrel to a 4 barrel on my 350 Pontiac LeMans, it's a cruiser. Do I need to be concerned about a exhaust cross over.?

[@mason5540]

Edelbrock says to block the crossover on a performance application (performance cam etc.) if you want to maintain the warranty. Otherwise you can leave it stock

[@mobrien7211]

Intake cooling passage failure what happened to my 454, I wanted to see what tricks these guys pull

[@cordelmar]

Before placing the intake should one slop some oil on the bottom of the rods?

[@meanman6992]

IMHO you should always use a torque wrench when possible when torquing down bolts into aluminum parts. Stripped threads are always an annoying thing that could have been avoided...the right side is supposedly heli-coils make it harder to do next time.

[@brentonk461]

do yourself a favour, just use a bead of silicon. aim those China rail cork, rubber intake base gaskets for the bin, 10 points if you get them in.

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

Do a Briggs & Stratton first and or any small engine .

[@Tactical_Taco]

OKIE CHOPPER Check my page for a vid of my Twin Turbo S550 Mustang. I️ just got it and we have a Hellion turbo kit on it. My friends reaction is great 😂 FYI this is my personal KZbin obviously that idgaf about so not tryna earn subs

[@racer67]

At 5:50 wen Freiburger says "U WONT" "WHY NOT" had me dieing laffin!

[@vvvv-lu8zi]

Cork or no cork ? How many of you use black only?

[@chipper442]

"I won't let you". Solid

[@raydolinger1980]

Awesome guys thanks for the good info

[@eliresnick]

What do you seal the bolts with?

[@ForneyRider]

About to do the same intake to 360. good video.

[@quietwolffallout9739]

the defined art of rvt

[@douglasdailey5998]

I seen that, the bolts didn't line up.

[@weber247]

what if you cut the heads off a few extra intake bolts and cut a slot into the top to guide the intake on? The stock barrel intakes have that plenum plate bolted to the bottom, why IDK why... but im going through it now, broke off 3 bolts 2 in front 1 in back by the distributor, cut a piece of 1/4 " aluminum bolted it on, just waiting for new bolts for the intake. I would like to maybe rebuild it someday now that Ive gone this far, empowered? Nah, just pissed I have to wait 4 days to get bolts....

[@vikingmike8139]

Very informative. Cheers!

[@ilham7345]

i just thinking about a drop of engine oil on the gasket, so it could act as adhesive between gasket and head to prevent misalignment