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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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Edelbrock or FelPro?

I am going to be installing my Edelbrock Performer TBI soon and am undecided about what gaskets to use. Summit recommends the FelPro designed to replace stock 305/350 TBI intakes. There is also an Edelbrock Pro-Seal set I can get for the same price. What gaskets should I get?
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:37 AM
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i used GM replacement gaskets because they are recommended by Edelbrock, part #10159409
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:38 AM
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Go with plain old GM replacment gaskets. Edeborck does not recomend fel pro gaskets for this intake. I do not know why exactly since theirs are a bit thicker. I have run both types with my performer TBI intake and have yet to have a leak.
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 01:00 PM
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either will work just fine, but I prefer felpro gaskets for just about anything.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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Thanks Fellas!
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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When I had TBI and my edelbrock TBI intake I just used a felpro gasket. It did fine. No leaks or anything so who knows.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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always trust a fel pro gasket, i have never had one fail.

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