Installing intake manifold?

goodtodoo · Apr 6, 2017

So I just need to know if there are any tricks of the trade for this install. Also got the plenum gasket from Napa. thank for your help.

goodtodoo · Apr 6, 2017

And I did read through the sticky. Not much info there really.

dudeman2009 · Apr 6, 2017

See my post here: http://www.ramforum.com/f61/multiple_misfires-100414/index2.html

goodtodoo · Apr 8, 2017

So the intake end gaskets are cork. Should I use those? or a bead of RTV?

dudeman2009 · Apr 8, 2017

goodtodoo said:
So the intake end gaskets are cork. Should I use those? or a bead of RTV?

Only the cheap ones are cork. Felpro uses a silicon gasket with an aluminum center for rigidity. No RTV is needed if you use the silicon gasket but is highly recommended if cork is used.

goodtodoo · Apr 8, 2017

It is Felpro set. Told the person for a 96 5.9 this what I got.

dudeman2009 · Apr 8, 2017

who'd you buy it from?

Federal-Mogul Motorparts

that is a legit felpro set.

Yeret · Apr 8, 2017

I've never seen or heard of a cork Fel-Pro gasket...

When I ordered my plenum repair kit from Hughes, I paid extra for the Fel-Pro gaskets and the set included the manifold gaskets. They were the semi-ridged but still flexy rubbery blue whatever the hell Fel-Pro uses. Definitely NOT cork.

goodtodoo · Apr 9, 2017

Ya I haven,t seen cork either. Its funny tho, the set came with a nice plenum gasket and I bought one too cause the person said it didnt come with the intake set. I will get my $25 for that.

goodtodoo · Apr 9, 2017

Oh and another thing. The truck sat for about a year without the intake and all the rockers where off it in a box. Will the lifters need any attention? Or can I just bolt it back together? THanks.

dudeman2009 · Apr 9, 2017

Was it exposed to the outside? Hood up or off? If there is any chance that water got in you're in for some issues down the road. If you're lucky rust only developed in the drain channels and sump. If this was recently you can run auto-rx through it a couple times and that will work better than most things.

As long as the lifters aren't making any strange noises they should be fine.

goodtodoo · Apr 11, 2017

The truck did sit for a year the PO told me. But when I bought it it was all coverd up real good.

goodtodoo · Apr 12, 2017

So this is the Felpro part# ms 95392. I have called all around and this is the only intake gasket set for the Magnum engines. They all come with the cork gaskets. My engine builder friend says to just run a thick bead of RTV instead.

dapepper9 · Apr 12, 2017

RTV works well or you can use this.
Fel-Pro MS95392-1 - Intake Manifold Gasket Set | O'Reilly Auto Parts

dudeman2009 · Apr 13, 2017

Whoever told you that only cork gaskets are available is wrong. Felpro as far as i'm aware doesn't make cork gaskets for this application. They might have in the past and you just got old stock. But i'd just get the silicone gaskets and forget the RTV, I personally don't like RTV if its at all possible to avoid it. It makes a mess and can be a pain to clean up later.

If you really want, just put a thin layer of RTV along the length and then a pea sized bead at either end to seal the tips of the cork gaskets.

goodtodoo · Apr 14, 2017

Ok so I got this manifold gasket thing figured out. The Ms39392-1 is the one I have now. It is listed for the 2001 magnum. I still need to pick up new manifold bolts. What grade should I use? Thanks.

David H · Apr 15, 2017

I might use these...

1996 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 5.9L V8 Intake Manifold Bolt | RockAuto

dudeman2009 · Apr 15, 2017

goodtodoo said:
Ok so I got this manifold gasket thing figured out. The Ms39392-1 is the one I have now. It is listed for the 2001 magnum. I still need to pick up new manifold bolts. What grade should I use? Thanks.

Get grade 8 for their coating, that will prevent sticking. If you get low alloy stainless steel or just thin zinc coated non-graded fasteners, make absolutely sure you put a thin coating of anti-seize on the threads before install or you could knacker those things in there for good. Also, unless you get high alloy stainless or grade 8 replacements torque to spec with an in/lbs wrench. If you have a feel for torque on your wrenches, you will be ok doing it by hand with high alloy stainless or grade 8, but you don't want to overtighten cheaper bolts.

Edit: Stock bolts are fine just make sure you torque them down and coat with a thin layer of anti-seize to prevent galling next time someone attempts to remove them.

Merc225hp · Apr 18, 2017

All this info and more is in the sticky thread, including all the right part numbers. Stick to the stock intake bolts they are cheap right from the dodge parts bin. And u better use a tq wrench on these bolt or u risk cracking the already thin cast heads. Felpro makes more than one kit for these motors !!!!

The sticky was info about the problem not a diy on how to do the job.

goodtodoo · Apr 26, 2017

So I went down to the dodge dealer looking for intake bolts, never again will I soure bolts from them. They wanted $36 plus tax. I then went down to the local bolt supply house, got the intake bolts with washers and also picked up Allen head header bolts. $7 out the door.

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