What is the benefit of molded rubber for a throttle body gasket?

Molded rubber is a soft durometer material that conforms well to the sealing surface. This helps create a tight seal, preventing vacuum leaks and ensuring proper engine operation. It's also often bonded to a carrier for added rigidity.

Can this gasket be reused if I remove the throttle body later?

Yes, the molded rubber construction, especially when bonded to a carrier, can add rigidity and reusability to the gasket. This means you might be able to reuse it if you need to service the throttle body again.

What vehicles does this throttle body gasket fit?

This gasket is designed for GM LS1/LS6 Gen-3 Small Block V8 engines. It fits a range of vehicles including Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, C1500 Suburban, GMC Sierra and Yukon, and Pontiac Firebird and GTO models from various years.

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Specifications

Brand: Cometic Gasket
Part #: C5168
UPC: 191070122362

Cometic GM LS1/LS6 Gen-3 Small Block V8 Throttle Body Gasket

Name: Cometic GM LS1/LS6 Gen-3 Small Block V8 Throttle Body Gasket
Brand: Cometic Gasket
SKU: cometic-gasket-cometic-gm-ls1-ls6-gen-3-small-block-v8-throttle-body-gasket-t14-808517
Price: 21.45 USD
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Cometic molded rubber throttle body gasket for GM LS1/LS6 Gen-3 V8 engines. Adds rigidity and reusability.

Key Features

Fits 1997-2004 Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, and 2002-2004 GMC Sierra 1500, among many other GM LS1/LS6 Gen-3 V8 applications.
Constructed from soft durometer molded rubber, shaped to the specific sealing surface.
Can be bonded to a carrier for added rigidity and reusability.
Helps ensure a proper seal for the throttle body mating surface.

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Product Details

This Cometic throttle body gasket is made from a soft durometer molded rubber, specifically shaped to seal the throttle body mating surface on GM LS1, LS6, and Gen-3 Small Block V8 engines. This material choice helps ensure a good seal against the intake manifold or throttle body housing, which is crucial for proper idle and engine performance.

The molded rubber can be bonded to a steel or plastic carrier, which adds rigidity to the gasket. This makes it easier to handle during installation and also contributes to its reusability, a nice benefit if you ever need to remove the throttle body again. It’s a well-built part designed to keep air entering your engine precisely where it should.

This gasket fits a range of popular vehicles, including models like the Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, and GMC Sierra. Make sure to check the full fitment list to confirm it's the right part for your specific application.