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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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I'm getting ready to install my air gap saturday and was wondering, which RTV would be best for end seals, ultra copper or ultra black. I don't want to use the felpro cork ones because they really suck. I'm leaning towards ultra copper.
 
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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Permatex® The Right Stuff® Gasket Maker
http://www.neverseezproducts.com/gasketmakers.htm
 
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Old May 13, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Thanks for the link, but I mentioned ultra black and ultra copper because that's what I have and I don't want to buy anything else.
 
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Old May 13, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Use the black. Worked great for me.
 
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Old May 13, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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I used the copper as its a bit more heat resistant. I think the black is more oil resistant, so its probably a toss up.
 
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Old May 13, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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Once you go black, you'll never go back. I use black for everything.
 
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Old May 13, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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i would also use the black
 
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Old May 13, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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As I was reading the back of the package, I noticed that is says that it's 2 times stronger between oily surfaces. I'm starting to think I'll just row-sham-bow it. I guess I can't really go wrong.
 
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so everyone is using RTV in place of the cork seals?
 
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so everyone is using RTV in place of the cork seals?
In my experience, cork seals eventually dry up and leak. I would have gone the MOPAR intake set that come with rubber end seals, but they were to expensive.
 
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