Gasket Matching Tools, Tips, and Tricks

Is gasket matching, or port matching worth it? Personally, I think so. I recently gasket matched the intake, cylinder heads, and exhaust headers on a 383 stroker and I have to say, I’m very happy with the result. The engine seems to run smoother throughout the RPM range. It also seems to pull a bit harder. I can’t say exactly how much power it was worth, but it did feel like an improvement over just bolting those parts together. I plan to do this to every engine I build going forward. In this video I cover the tools and processes needed to perform a gasket match, or port match on your engine. This information will apply to any gasket matching situation no matter what the engine displacement or design. I hope you find the info helpful. #ETCGVideo My Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Check out the ETCG Blog for the latest info: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/blog Check out my ETCG1 channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ETCG1?sub_confirmation=1 Thanks for watching! Tools Die Grinder: https://www.jbtools.com/astro-pneumatic-216ql-onyx-3-4hp-quick-lock-1-4-quiet-die-grinder/ Die Grinder Kit: https://www.jbtools.com/astro-pneumatic-219-onyx-3-piece-die-grinder-kit/ Air Regulator: https://www.jbtools.com/sg-tool-aid-98025-brass-air-regulator/ Machinist Blue: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all12070?rrec=true Pick Set: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Hand-Tools/Mechanics-Tools/Picks-and-Pry-Bars/48-22-9215 Grinding Bits (Ferrous): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900240?rrec=true Grinding Bits (non-ferrous): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900230?rrec=true Grinding Bits Long (Ferrous): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900640?rrec=true Grinding Bits Long (non-ferrous): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900630?rrec=true Cartage Roll Kit: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g1060 Cartage Roll Mandrel Set: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pow-pow351510 Cross Buff Mandrel: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pow-pow351920?rrec=true Cross Buff Medium (Blue): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sai-265022 Cross Buff Fine (Red): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sai-265024 Cylinder Head Stands Straight: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-9100?rrec=true Cylinder Head Stands “V”: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-5332?rrec=true Valve Spring Compressor: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-66832 WD40 Trigger Pro: https://www.wd40.com/products/trigger-pro/ Related Videos Engine Assembly Crankshaft and Pistons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st0X4k3EH18&t=30s 5.7L Complete Tear Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTGBv5o6Qis How To Mask and Paint an Engine Block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RZ7_BONyHM&t=318s 5 Things You Should Know When Building a Turbocharged Engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b0G4cI70as&t=256s Test Fitting the New Engine and Turbo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17bfwKUxpmY&t=1358s Dads Truck Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1g_GML2aVq6EN-_ShJ9G2o Fairmont Project Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs Type R Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OfMvfFSztM&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov0sJT52tXnm59Vbk1wCvhGd **Answers to your automotive questions found here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq Social Network Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Instagram: http://instagram.com/ericthecarguy Wanna see more stuff like this from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content Stay Dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy®.