Inlet 340

[Belgium Cuda]

 Can I use a inlet manifold for my 340 which is milled 0,08 inch
 per side with heads that are not milled? The gasket between block and manifold doesn't fit and I'm afraid that the ports will not match.
 Any suggestions? 

[dodge freak 2]

They do make thicker intake gaskets. Check out Summit Racing, they might be special order but they come fast-2-3 weeks.

If that does not work, Summit will refund your money, even if unwrap as long as you did not use them. Believe they have .080 thick, that might work 

[Belgium Cuda]

 Thanks! Would it be stupid with double standard gaskets? 

[Chryco Psycho]

wouldn`t be my first choice to double gasket but it may work ok
is the intake that rare that you need to run that one

[dodge freak 2]

If it was a big block, yes you could try to double up the gaskets.

On the small blocks, theres coolant running though the intake. Why chance it leaking in to the motor, getting in to the oil and maybe ruining the motor.

[Belgium Cuda]

 It's the Airgap manifold, will cost me approx 500$ overhere to buy
 a new one so that's why I was looking for options but I would never
 take any risks on loosing performance or water in the oil.

[dodge freak 2]

I thought you lived "down under" when I seen Inlet--we call it Intake.

Headers-pipes, you call them Extractors

Well Summit does ship down there, check out the web site, they may even have some in stock. Thats the way to go-or pop you heads off and milled the intake face of the heads-but I just get a thicker gasket and be done with it. Should last a long time, unlike using 2 gaskets together.

Good luck, Mate 

[Aussie Challenger]

  Another option is to have the surfaces built up, I have had to do that before.    
  Make sure of the quality of workmanship from the engine shop though, will work out cheaper and you won't have to worry about the gasket leaking.   

[Chryco Psycho]

you coul;d use some "Right Stuff " gasket maker & closely watch the oil & coolant level

[dodge freak 2]

Heres a great idea--I do think slow, ha ha--pop the heads off and have them milled down and make sure they leave the face of the intake side alone. You might want to take a few pictures to help them dedice how much to take off.

This way your compression would go up a bit- thats nice-and the intake would fit-to that motor only. Guess when in doubt, have them take off the min., check it out, and if it needs more, take it back to your local shop.

Thicker gasket would be cheaper but this way here you gain a 1/2 point or more in compression

[Belgium Cuda]

 Checked summit, they have a set from MP which are 0,12 instead of fel pro's
 0,06. They refer to W2 heads only, I having standard heads would those fit?

[hemiken]

No way a W2 intake gasket will work on a standard intake or head as the ports are different shape and at different heights aswell as the bolt spacing is way off.   

[hemiken]

Sit the intake in position and see if the intake bolt holes line up without gaskets.

Then if they don't try using two lots of gaskets to see how high the intake needs to be before the bolt holes line up.

Using two lots of standard gaskets will not be a problem as long as you fit them correctly.  You should use an RTV gasket maker for the front and rear as the gap will be higher than what the standard end gaskets will be.  Ceck the end gaps as well when you fit the intake on dry for a test fit so you will know how much sealer you will need to apply when fitting back on for final assembly.

I would use grease on the intake runner parts of the gasket and the sealant for the water holes in each end of the gaskets aswell.

[wally426ci]

or post a wanted ad about a SB intake?  you could always try it for now and switch it out when you find one.

[dodge freak 2]

Heres a .125 thick gasket but its for the 318 heads. I would think it could be trimmed with a razor knife the fit the 340 heads. Summit might even have the part number for the 340-360 gasket in that thick gasket. They do not list everything they can order. You need to call and ask. They might even have more brands.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=SCE%2D169106&autoview=sku