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HopeRidesAlone · 09-28-2012, 09:38 PM

Just a quick question would it matter which side i put the stock gasket on?

kjkjr27 · 09-28-2012, 09:43 PM

Yes, because on the other side you have to put the RTV or another gasket. Also depending on what side you put the gasket on depends on what you have to cut off the original gasket to make it fit properly.

HopeRidesAlone · 09-28-2012, 09:55 PM

That's why I'm askingi know the instructions say to use out on top of the iceolator. Would there be any downfall of using it on the bottom instead?

kjkjr27 · 09-28-2012, 10:04 PM

I left my gasket on the bottom of mine and it seems to work just fine.

pgustavson · 09-28-2012, 10:39 PM

My instructions show the gasket on the bottom - between the heads and insulator. RTV silicone is shown to go between the insulator and IM. I doubt they've changed anything. Personally, I'm opting for two OEM gaskets.

SC2150 · 09-29-2012, 11:32 AM

Gasket on the bottom, sealer lightly around each port on the top. I prefer Permatex "Right Stuff"

HopeRidesAlone · 09-29-2012, 08:29 PM

Alright thanks I was just curious why I asked I was thinking about putting the rtv on the bottom so I could see and.make it doesn't over flow

LVDran · 09-29-2012, 10:37 PM

Question... My installer put the RTV on both sides instead of using the stock gasket saying that was better than the stock gasket. Anyone else heard of it being done this way?

pgustavson · 09-30-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVDran

Question... My installer put the RTV on both sides instead of using the stock gasket saying that was better than the stock gasket. Anyone else heard of it being done this way?

I believe that in some new GM cars, RTV silicone is being used in lieu of gaskets in IM installs, so it's certainly an option, but:

1. I've read about more vacuum leaks related to use of gasket maker than use of a gasket.
2. The OEM gasket is a nice piece
3. If too much gasket-maker is used it can extrude into the port, adding a flow obstruction
4. If you do need to disassemble, then it can be a royal PITA.

I just intalled a ported-IM/Black ICEolater combo this yesterday using two modified OEM intake gaskets. Absolutely no problems with leaks and likely very easily reversible. But there's always more than one way to do anything, I suppose...

kjkjr27 · 09-30-2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgustavson

I believe that in some new GM cars, RTV silicone is being used in lieu of gaskets in IM installs, so it's certainly an option, but:

1. I've read about more vacuum leaks related to use of gasket maker than use of a gasket.
2. The OEM gasket is a nice piece
3. If too much gasket-maker is used it can extrude into the port, adding a flow obstruction
4. If you do need to disassemble, then it can be a royal PITA.

I just intalled a ported-IM/Black ICEolater combo this yesterday using two modified OEM intake gaskets. Absolutely no problems with leaks and likely very easily reversible. But there's always more than one way to do anything, I suppose...

What's that saying. There is more than 1 way to skin a cat.

Now idk why anyone would want to skin a cat, that is just down right wrong.

09-28-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
HopeRidesAlone Drives: 2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 839 View My Garage	black iceolater Just a quick question would it matter which side i put the stock gasket on? __________________ 2010 Black 2LT/RS - Injen CAI, ARK DTS Catback Polished Tips, OBX LT Headers, Lowered on Eibach, 3/8 blackiceolator, Trifecta Tuned.- *Totaled 3/10/13* 2010 Black 2SS/RS - Stainless powers 1 7/8 LT headers, cold air inductions cai, Tuned by dynosteve, Feesler side skirt, Feesler Spoiler, Feesler carbon fiber bowties, H&R Lowering Springs.

09-28-2012, 09:43 PM	#2
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	Yes, because on the other side you have to put the RTV or another gasket. Also depending on what side you put the gasket on depends on what you have to cut off the original gasket to make it fit properly. __________________ Twitch Youtube

09-28-2012, 09:55 PM	#3
HopeRidesAlone Drives: 2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 839 View My Garage	That's why I'm askingi know the instructions say to use out on top of the iceolator. Would there be any downfall of using it on the bottom instead? __________________ 2010 Black 2LT/RS - Injen CAI, ARK DTS Catback Polished Tips, OBX LT Headers, Lowered on Eibach, 3/8 blackiceolator, Trifecta Tuned.- *Totaled 3/10/13* 2010 Black 2SS/RS - Stainless powers 1 7/8 LT headers, cold air inductions cai, Tuned by dynosteve, Feesler side skirt, Feesler Spoiler, Feesler carbon fiber bowties, H&R Lowering Springs.

09-28-2012, 10:04 PM	#4
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	I left my gasket on the bottom of mine and it seems to work just fine. __________________ Twitch Youtube

09-28-2012, 10:39 PM	#5
pgustavson Stop writing "vert", ffs! Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 1,341 View My Garage	My instructions show the gasket on the bottom - between the heads and insulator. RTV silicone is shown to go between the insulator and IM. I doubt they've changed anything. Personally, I'm opting for two OEM gaskets. __________________ Vararam \| Vmax Ported TB \| Ported IM \| Vmax Black ICE-olator

09-29-2012, 11:32 AM	#6
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Gasket on the bottom, sealer lightly around each port on the top. I prefer Permatex "Right Stuff"

09-29-2012, 08:29 PM	#7
HopeRidesAlone Drives: 2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 839 View My Garage	Alright thanks I was just curious why I asked I was thinking about putting the rtv on the bottom so I could see and.make it doesn't over flow __________________ 2010 Black 2LT/RS - Injen CAI, ARK DTS Catback Polished Tips, OBX LT Headers, Lowered on Eibach, 3/8 blackiceolator, Trifecta Tuned.- *Totaled 3/10/13* 2010 Black 2SS/RS - Stainless powers 1 7/8 LT headers, cold air inductions cai, Tuned by dynosteve, Feesler side skirt, Feesler Spoiler, Feesler carbon fiber bowties, H&R Lowering Springs.

09-29-2012, 10:37 PM	#8
LVDran Drives: 2010 V6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 116 View My Garage	Question... My installer put the RTV on both sides instead of using the stock gasket saying that was better than the stock gasket. Anyone else heard of it being done this way? __________________ Vararam \| Ceramic BBK LT Headers w/ HFC \| Custom MagnaFlow Exhaust \| RX Catchcan \| Vmax 3/8" Black Ice-O-lator \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Trifecta Tuned \| Stop Tech Slotted Rotors \| White out Bowties \| Black out side grills \| Custom Badges \| 22" American Racing Daytona \| Polk Audio 6" & 6x9" \| Kicker 10" with custom box \| Alpline 400w 4 Channel \| Alpine 500w Mono Channel