1g dam fel pro exhaust manifold gasket question

[cptncreme]

So I'm putting the head back on the beast and got a fel pro head gasket set, came with a nice MLS exhaust manifold gasket, but the holes for the ports of the gasket are much larger than the exhaust ports on the head or manifold, is this normal??

 

[93AWDDSM]

How big? Can you get a pic?

I literally just put a fel pro EM gasket on.

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Are the holes like this?

 

[cptncreme]

Ya looks like that, just the holes where the exhaust ports are bigger than the actual exhaust ports of the cylinder head, I think it will still work just looks odd

 

[93AWDDSM]

It will seal as long as you got the correct kit. Torque it as well, 10-14 lbs and work from inside towards outer in a starish pattern if you can to help seal it. Good luck!

 

[cptncreme]

Thanks, ya we'll see, I'll have it all back together in the next couple days. All bolt holes line up just port holes larger

 

[Dstarperformance01]

That's where port matching comes in.

 

[cptncreme]

Well thought about that, but it would be ALOT of material, like 1/4 inch around ports, seems excessive, all the other gaskets were right an package had not been opened

 

[Dstarperformance01]

You can't go wrong with port matching but on a lighter note @1990TSIAWDTALON just went through the same thing. Maybe he can chime in.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Well my Mr Gasket embossed copper was ALMOST restrictive for my header so I think I am gonna try the FelPro and report back after I wrap it and the DP. I will post a picture.

 

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[cptncreme]

Ya mine seems to have much smaller diameter ports on both the manifold and head, searched the net as much as I can and all the heads I've seen on the exhaust side have about the same size black soot ring. Just seems odd, guess I could port match