quick question i just got in my Skunk 2 intake manifold in for my 96 gsr and im going to replace the IM gasket. should i go with the factory or one of those Cooler gaskets. Never really heard much about it. Does it make a difference?

 

If you go aftermarket you could try the Hondata gasket, if you want to spend that kind of money on a gasket. The idea of the hondata piece makes sense and prolly does help with heat a little but i think that I would save my money and just go with the OEM part.

 

just go with the oem gasket. the hondata gasket u need to oem gaskets to go on either side of it neways. plus u'll most likely need longer bolts to put ur manifold on with the hondata. just stick with oem

 

ok thanks

 

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Ummmm.... i pretty sure you're wrong because I have that gasket and didn't need to use oem gaskets or longer bolts..

Do some research and search

 

its recommended that you put it on both sides. its helps it but you dont have to do it. id say about 50 percent of people have to get longer bolts.

 

Hondata is a good choice and runs only about $60 new

 

I put the hondata gasket on mine with two oem gaskets on either side. I had to get longer studs, but if you can take of the intake manifold and replace the skunk 2 then you can spend the 5 bucks it costs for new studs. All you need to replace is the studs anyway...

 

yeah they arent that expensive.
heatshield - $60
two gaskets - $20
studs - $5 to $10