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Greencamaro1234 · 04-07-2022, 08:07 PM

I’m replacing my intake manifold with a Edelbrock intake,so,some of the engine builders,what do you use on the intake ports,and the China walls for a sealant.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-08-2022, 08:43 AM

What are China walls?? lol. I just used the OEM gasket set for my LOD...

xc_SS/RS · 04-08-2022, 01:49 PM

Should be cut for the same runner gaskets your oem intake manifold uses

InFiD3ViL · 04-08-2022, 01:57 PM

For anyone that doesnt know what China walls are - that's where the intake manifold meets the wet lifter valley on old school small/big blocks, thus requiring a thick silicone bead on the front and rear of the block for sealing between it and the intake.

You are speaking old school terms here man. Looks like you have a LLT V6?

Which intake you looking at? You make sure to find something compatible for your engine?

IDK if LFX/LLT engines even have china walls, pretty sure they don't. I know our V8s don't, as the LS engine intakes don't touch anything wet and use O-ring gaskets for the intake ports. Pretty sure it's the same for the LLT/LFX.

ADVMax · 04-08-2022, 08:40 PM

Even though this is a British replacement part it can also be used on Chevrolets and other American or otherwise vehicles. In some cases can be used on engines.

Greencamaro1234 · 04-08-2022, 09:35 PM

Yea,old school,no I bought a 1981 corvette 2 months ago,so I was asking about it.

Ashen 6.2 · 04-09-2022, 05:10 AM

man, I'm old school and never hear of that phrase at all..

Either way I used Felpro gaskets on the intake ports and a thick bead of whatever was the best Permatex silicone back then. Was silver in color, thats all I remember.. lol

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-10-2022, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashen 6.2

man, I'm old school and never hear of that phrase at all..

Either way I used Felpro gaskets on the intake ports and a thick bead of whatever was the best Permatex silicone back then. Was silver in color, thats all I remember.. lol

^^^ This. I to have never heard that term back in the day when I did manifold swaps and such. Always used Felpro and black permatex as well.. Thanks InFiD3ViL for the translation sir.

The SS Godfather · 04-10-2022, 10:40 PM

Ahhhh i learn something everyday here, so China walls not what i was thinking....

04-07-2022, 08:07 PM	#1
Greencamaro1234 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 166 View My Garage	Intake manifold I’m replacing my intake manifold with a Edelbrock intake,so,some of the engine builders,what do you use on the intake ports,and the China walls for a sealant.

04-08-2022, 08:43 AM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,442	What are China walls?? lol. I just used the OEM gasket set for my LOD... __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

04-08-2022, 01:49 PM	#3
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Should be cut for the same runner gaskets your oem intake manifold uses __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

04-08-2022, 01:57 PM	#4
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	For anyone that doesnt know what China walls are - that's where the intake manifold meets the wet lifter valley on old school small/big blocks, thus requiring a thick silicone bead on the front and rear of the block for sealing between it and the intake. You are speaking old school terms here man. Looks like you have a LLT V6? Which intake you looking at? You make sure to find something compatible for your engine? IDK if LFX/LLT engines even have china walls, pretty sure they don't. I know our V8s don't, as the LS engine intakes don't touch anything wet and use O-ring gaskets for the intake ports. Pretty sure it's the same for the LLT/LFX. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

04-08-2022, 08:40 PM	#5
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	Even though this is a British replacement part it can also be used on Chevrolets and other American or otherwise vehicles. In some cases can be used on engines. Attached Images

04-08-2022, 09:35 PM	#6
Greencamaro1234 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 166 View My Garage	Yea,old school,no I bought a 1981 corvette 2 months ago,so I was asking about it.

04-09-2022, 05:10 AM	#7
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,998 View My Garage	man, I'm old school and never hear of that phrase at all.. Either way I used Felpro gaskets on the intake ports and a thick bead of whatever was the best Permatex silicone back then. Was silver in color, thats all I remember.. lol __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

04-10-2022, 10:40 PM	#9
The SS Godfather Drives: 2010 CAMARO RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: AUCKLAND -NZ Posts: 338	Ahhhh i learn something everyday here, so China walls not what i was thinking.... Attached Images