Skunk2 Honda/Acura D-Series Thermal Intake Manifold Gasket

If you're working on the intake system for your 1988-2000 Honda Civic or CRX, a thermal intake manifold gasket is a smart addition. This gasket sits between your intake manifold and the cylinder head, and its main job is to act as a barrier against heat. Engines generate a lot of heat, and some of that heat can transfer from the hot cylinder head into the intake manifold. When that happens, the air entering your engine gets warmer, and warmer air is less dense, meaning you get less oxygen for combustion, which can reduce power.

Skunk2 Racing uses a high-temperature thermal polymer material for this gasket. This material is chosen because it's a poor conductor of heat, meaning it does a better job of blocking that unwanted heat transfer compared to a standard gasket. By minimizing heat soak, the air entering your engine stays cooler and denser. Cooler, denser air means more oxygen, which can lead to a noticeable improvement in horsepower and throttle response, especially in performance-oriented builds.

This gasket is designed as a direct replacement for your stock D-Series intake manifold gasket, making installation straightforward when you're already doing other intake work. It's a well-built part that can make a real difference in keeping your engine's air intake temperatures down.