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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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gasket on intake plenum

i now this was mentioned before but i don't remeber and i'm lazy and don't want to search for it
is there a gasket for these or is it just rtv?
since i'll be upgrading to a late model setup and a turbonetics turbo i'd like to know before i tear into it
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Nope, no gaskets. Just the gray RTV sealant.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Hey justblowen, Does your 7.3 have screens inside the intake plenums. I have a 99.5 7.3 that didnt and I installed a 2000 engine that had screens inside the plenums. Im wondering if these screens would have an effect on power and loss of fuel mileage.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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havn't looked yet but when i take them off i'll let u know but from what i heard mine shouldn't the ones i have to replace them do
 
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