The Intake gaskets on my friends 460 blew up, and it has a valley pan. I think they failed because the valley pan requires the gaskets to be real thin, I thought maybe some normal gaskets would be better. The parts guy says thats not a good idea. What do you guys think?

Dave
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I got the valley pan (Fel-Pro) and its good quality but there are rivets holding the pan/gasket/pan together. I dont really like them there because Its not going to let them seal well. Has anybody seen this? should I grind them off?

Dave
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Dave, I have the same type of gaskets on my 460.
Been on there for 1-year, no leaks.
Just install as instructed. make sure you put RTV around all water jackets.


Dre'
1978 F-150, 460ci(750cfm,Edelbrock Performer,Dynomax Ceramic Coated headers,etc.)Auto-C6,3:70.1 - 9" Posi.

 

Well if the new cam gets here today, I'll give it a try.

Dave
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