What intake gaskets to use
 

I'm getting ready to start assembling my engine , getting all my parts together
can anyone tell me what intake gaskets to order?

gen IV , 1988 454 , the heads are 049 casting large oval
and the intake is a Victor JR 454-0 , large oval single plane

I like the Fel-Pro part # 1212

this is my first build so forgive my ignorance
doesnt it have to be a marine intake gasket , since raw water will be flowing thru it?

Dean, I've used them but I've had better luck with the Mr. Gasket Ultra Seal, 5828, even though it's not stamped Marine. I like the fact they have more surface area around the water ports which is where I've seen a lot of seepage on the Felpro's. Have you tried them, what's your take?

I have always used Fel Pro for the intakes and never had a problem. I would Throw away the little cork gaskets that come with the set and are supposed to go on the ends of the intake. I prefer to make this gasket out of Sealant

I've always used Felpro's with the printoseal and never had any issues. Thats what the #1212's posted are.

I don't know if there even is a marine specific intake gasket and I wouldn't worry about looking for one.

Thanks guys , if it wernt for yall this engine would grenade before the valve covers get on
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Over time salt water finds its way thru anything. First is gets between the gasket which is no big deal...then it crystalizes and expands....then the process starts over again..until it begins leaking into the engine..