Ok been getting ready to assemble my engine. Bought Fel pro 1262 intake gaskets. What was recommended on AFR site for my heads. I have AFR 185 Renegade heads and using a edelbrock Performer Rpm intake. This is what the 1262 intake gaskets look like when positioned on my heads
Opinions?
I think they will work, plus there is no water crossover on the rear of my intake so only dealing with the front, but, really what's up with the gasket and water passage? Do I trim the piece that is protruding into the port? Get a different gasket? 1262R3 looks like it will fit better.
That gasket is for the early 351W w/ larger intake ports.
I've used them when swapping early 351W heads onto 289s years ago before aftermarket kicked off. They are safe to use.
I'm running same heads & intake on my engine.
I don't know,Lou...those gaskets do fit the ports perfect but even if you trim the coolant passage,the exposed aluminum on the head is going to corrode. If it were me,I would try to find something that fit a little better. Also,some people have had issues with the print-o-seal design of that gasket.
I’m sure they’ll work, but personally I wouldn’t use them. I replaced my rocker studs and when I put the heads back on I used fel-pro, these are what I bought, but I don’t have hi-po heads….
Thanks everyone. Today I called Fel-Pro and AFR. They both said to trim the part protruding into the water port flush, and that the gaskets will work fine. And that is the correct gasket for my application.
The guy at AFR new right of way what I was talking about. Told me they have used them for years with no problems. So I am going to use them.
