Um wtf is this?

[DreamN]

Originally Posted by projectRDM

No, no, no.

The OE intake manifold gasket is like that for some reason. There's a couple of extra 'tabs' that come off of it. Even a few aftermarket gaskets are like that, no clue why.

damn mine, wasn't like that. neither was the manifold's I took off at the junkyard today. guess it was trimmed off or possibly an aftermarket one without that extra piece.

Was it like that for all dual cams or specific years?