IMRC gasket question

[jman37]

Do I need the IMRC to heads gasket or the IMRC to intake manifold gasket, or both? I would also assume if mine are in decent shape I could possibly reuse them as well? I just didn't know what to expect pulling it apart if one gasket side is generally in better shape to reuse or not.

 

[Tillerman77]

I used new ones when mine was off, but I think you are right that they can be reused if in good condition.

 

[98 svt]

They can be reused, but why risk it.

 

[jman37]

But I would need BOTH sides correct if I chose to go new? Lol, just dropped $115 on vc/spark plug gaskets, $275 on delete plates, I didn't want to have to drop another $100 on those gaskets if I didn't have too, since it seems both sides go for 45/50 bucks a side.

 

[ViciousBlack97]

Depends on your supplier, but you should be able to get a full gasket set for around 75 bucks.
MS959252- Fel Pro plenum set (upper Intake gasket, intake to IMRC gaskets)

MS95833- Fel Pro IMRC to cylinder head gaskets.

Theoretically, the gaskets are reusable, but unless your gaskets were changed by a PO, they are likely more than 20 years old. I'd consider it a peace of mind expense more than anything else.

 

[CobraBob]

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Theoretically, the gaskets are reusable, but unless your gaskets were changed by a PO, they are likely more than 20 years old. I'd consider it a peace of mind expense more than anything else.

I wouldn't even think twice about going with new gaskets (both) for peace of mind. It's not like you're going to likely see them changed again. JMO.

 

[jman37]

Thanks for those part numbers, I saw on LMR and CJ they seemed to go for 45/50 for one side and I couldn't find them on a Ford parts site.

 

[rzimmerl]

Rock Auto is where I got my Fel Pro gaskets when I did the IMRC plate delete, was the cheapest.