Engine Explorer Intake Gasket Question

[mikestang63]

Which is correct intake gasket set when swapping out the stocker for an explorer upper and lower. both have the rubber front and back seals vs. the cork ones. I normally just laid down a 1/4" bead of permatex but I hear the rubber seals are good. Do I buy the 93334 set and the separate upper to lower intake gasket for the explorer

A. Fel-Pro A.MS95952- Not steel core
larger Intake port size Width 1.28" x Height 1.98"
Has later water passages but correct upper to lower intake gasket
intake to head gaskets not as good quality
Includes gaskets#
5511 Distributor O-ring
94059 IAC gasket
95504 Intake manifold to block front
95505 Intake manifold to block rear
95952 intake gaskets
95953 Upper to lower

B. MS93334- steel core
Smaller Intake port size Width 1.15" x Height 1.96"
Has later water passages.
Includes gaskets#
5511 Distributor O-ring
90361 intake gaskets
93334 Upper to lower
94059 IAC gasket
95504 Intake manifold to block front
95505 Intake manifold to block rear

thanks

 

[95Vert383AOD]

Perfect thread about exactly what you are asking. Tmoss even gives 2cents in there. Spoiler....You want the steel core.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/5-0...334-vs-gt40-ms95952-comparison-lots-pics.html

If you want to see what happens when you use a paper gasket in the lower intake i can dig up the thread about my 1250's failing and spewing coolant inside my engine requiring a drain/ fill +seafoam and new filter to run 30 min./ drain again and add new oil and another filter.

Chris

 

[mikestang63]

Yeah. I've always stayed away from those crappy 1250's. Guess I should get the 93334 with the 90361 steel core gaskets even though the port sizes are smaller and buy the 95953 upper to lower for the explorer..

 

[95Vert383AOD]

I wish their was a way to modify the port....if they were 1250's all you would need was scissors. lol

Would using the slightly bigger 1250 1.2 x 2.0 hurt things? They do make a steel core 1250S3 Has the steel core and pinto seal.