I just wanted to let everyone know, I just installed a new plenum gasket on my 97 318 ram. Was nothing to it. Very simple if you ask me. I did it over two days(took it apart and cleaned it, while my new gskts came in), only took a total of about 6 hrs! I know I may have made a mistake by not ordering anything special for the plenum, I got a felpro gasket with the metal insert. Money was a problem for me, but maybe later on, I can upgrade to something better. thanks for all the info you guys gave me!

 

how much was the felpro gasket with the insert? the plenum kit from APS is about $85 bux and includes the gasket.

 

I got everything, intake, plenum gskts, and new bolts for $70. I got 'em at Advance Auto.