

Steel Core Cork-Rubber Valve Cover Gasket Set, 0.313 in. for Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth LA-Series V8 273-360
Fel-Pro 1646 is a valve cover gasket set for Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth LA-series small block V8 engines, including 273, 318, 340, and 360 applications. Its Cork-Lam construction pairs a steel core with cork-rubber sealing faces to help control leaks on imperfect sealing surfaces and hold clamp load in demanding high-vacuum or blowout conditions.
Fel-Pro 1646 Features:
- Cork-Lam design uses a steel core bonded to cork-rubber material on both sides for added strength and sealing stability.
- .313 in. thickness provides a taller sealing profile that can help with uneven flange surfaces and valvetrain-to-cover clearance.
- Built for Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth LA-series small block V8 273, 318, 340, and 360 engine applications.
- Designed for performance repair environments where standard valve cover gaskets may struggle with vacuum or crankcase pressure conditions.
Includes:
- Pair of valve cover gaskets
Steel core gaskets may not fit valve covers that use a gasket retaining lip. Not intended for use on emission-controlled vehicles.
Cork-Rubber is the most frequently used material. FEL-PRO Blue Stripe premium-quality cork-rubber gaskets use evenly-sized cork particles evenly distributed throughout a rubber binder. The result is a compressible gasket without leak paths.
Fel-CoPrene synthetic rubber can offer longer life than cork-rubber. However, because it is more flexible than cork-rubber, it can be more difficult to install. Generally, a quick-drying contact adhesive should be used to bond the gasket to the valve cover before installation.
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Rubber-Coated Fiber is used for some high heat applications, such as Chrysler big block V8 engines, where the valve cover is in close proximity to the exhaust manifold. These Fel-Pro gaskets are made of a stiff, high temperature fiber material coated with latex rubber.
Cork-Lam is used in applications where high vacuum or blowout conditions can be a problem. Cork-Lam uses a metal core with cork-rubber material chemically bonded to it on both sides. This construction allows for a thicker than normal gasket with exceptionally good torque retention and also allows for more clearance between the valve cover and valvetrain.
Composite Material is a superb choice for Pro-Stock, Funny Car/Dragster, and NASCAR race engines. Laminated over a steel core, the composite material offers maximum compression and torque retention in super-high vacuum conditions. The Fel-Pro gasket is also coated with silicone for even greater sealing and easier removal.
Molded Silicone Rubber gaskets provide for ease of installation and are great for on again/off again situations like valve lash setting. These Fel-Pro gaskets feature high-tech silicone material for long life and sealing, a solid steel core for strength and durability, and stainless steel compression limiters to prevent overtightening. This is an excellent choice for high vacuum race engines.

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