Anybody know if this is the original intake manifold gasket?

[6T8 Charger]

Does anyone know if this is the factory intake gasket for my 1968 Plymouth 383 2 barrel? I'm just curious if this engine has been apart before. When I unbolted the 8 bolts on the intake, it was loose, didn't seem like it was sealed at all. I'm replacing the factory 2 barrel intake and carb with a Edelbrock intake and 1406. After that, a new electronic ignition distributor. If that doesn't get me enough, then I'll install a new cam. The old school, Cal finned hood scoop is optional.

 

[Krooser]

Stock would have had an insulator pad between the intake and gasket

 

[kiwigtx]

Does anyone know if this is the factory intake gasket for my 1968 Plymouth 383 2 barrel? I'm just curious if this engine has been apart before. When I unbolted the 8 bolts on the intake, it was loose, didn't seem like it was sealed at all. I'm replacing the factory 2 barrel intake and carb with a Edelbrock intake and 1406. After that, a new electronic ignition distributor. If that doesn't get me enough, then I'll install a new cam. The old school, Cal finned hood scoop is optional.



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The Felpro name stamped in the pan is a dead giveaway that this part is not factory.

 

[RemCharger]

And the engine has definitely been repainted

 

[Jerry Hall]

Second giveaway is no turquoise paint on it at all.
Not original.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Does anyone know if this is the factory intake gasket for my 1968 Plymouth 383 2 barrel? I'm just curious if this engine has been apart before. When I unbolted the 8 bolts on the intake, it was loose, didn't seem like it was sealed at all. I'm replacing the factory 2 barrel intake and carb with a Edelbrock intake and 1406. After that, a new electronic ignition distributor. If that doesn't get me enough, then I'll install a new cam. The old school, Cal finned hood scoop is optional.



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Felpro so aftermarket

 

[kiwigtx]

Felpro so aftermarket

Like Cher's ribcage.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Like Cher's ribcage.

Oh boy lol