Intake manifold gaskets

[Ray C.]

Could someone please email me, post pictures or a template of the intake manifold gaskets for a 1961 283-CI engine? I have a set of Fel-Pro gaskets that I need to cut.

Thanks Ray
ray63@rochester.rr.com

[Mike M.]

Re: Intake manifold gaskets

before the repo's became available, i used to trim the Fel-pro's to match the configuration of the originals but chevy engine orange didn't stick well to the fel-pros and judges could discern my modified gaskets. i now use Gary Pronesti's repos. think they are about 29 bucks a pair. mike

[John D.]

Re: Intake manifold gaskets

There are two styles of repros now. Used to be Gary and others sold a one that fit all gasket. One that was supposed to be correct for 57 to 65 FI (wasn't only) and had the camel hump. Now a 2nd repro is identical to those except the top of the camel hump is cut off. It's supposed to be correct for 57 to 61 or so. I wish someone would chirp in here though and give us the whole story or the two style cuts of gaskets. Meanwhile both styles are made from Fel-Pro gaskets I believe. So the gaskets are NOT really repros at all. Just a readily available gasket that has been trimmed.

[Tom P.]

Re: Intake manifold gaskets

I have an old, original gasket that I have been using for several years as a template to mark, then cut, gaskets from Felpro 1205 gaskets (which are black and has the ex crossover blocked).

[Timothy B.]

Re: Intake manifold gaskets

Here are some GM gaskets I have showing the configuration and part #..