Fel Pro 97060-3 SBC Intake Gasket

340Cuda · 03-27-2025, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Polewik

Motor is a RWR( Rick Waters) piece. I don't have his number. Looks like he
closed shop and working with pro stock team?

Let me know if you find anything.

Thanks!

My understanding is that several years ago Watters closed his shop and went to work for the McGaha's in Odessa.

However I think I saw something that he left them over the winter.

All pretty vague but that's all I have got.

BillK · 03-27-2025, 12:07 PM

Alex,
The guy I know at Fel Pro found out that they were custom made gaskets for a couple of engine builders. So you are probably going to have to try and reach Watters to see if he still has any. Only other choice would be to cut your own. I dont know if Fel Pro offers those gaskets in sheet form.

nolongerracing · 03-27-2025, 08:49 PM

Looks similar to the HeadsUp SBC SuperStock intake port. He has custom made gaskets.

Greg West · 03-27-2025, 09:41 PM

Yes, I believe I made those gaskers for Rick Watters. I retired from Fel-Pro almost ten years ago now. Those individual parts were never put into a Intake Gasket Set. We only sold them as a bulk part to Rick. Best bet would be to try to contact Rick.

Greg West · 03-27-2025, 09:50 PM

Fel-Pro part number 1290 is a pair of semi-finished gaskets that are made with the same material and coating as the gaskets you have. The 1290 set is available through most shops and warehouses. Use a sharp X-Acto knife to cut the port openings.

Alex Polewik · 03-28-2025, 09:18 AM

Really APPRECIATE all the info. Will start making some calls to find a gasket set or will use that blank kit if I need to.

Wild Stuff!!

Mike Pearson · 03-28-2025, 09:35 AM

I use the gaskets from Heads Up. They have them available in regular thickness and double thickness. Give them a call. I usually buy 6 sets at time. they have the oval port configuration.

Greg West · 03-28-2025, 12:06 PM

You could send a sample or a drawing to Flatout Gaskets. They can make what you need.

SSDiv6 · 03-28-2025, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg West

Yes, I believe I made those gaskers for Rick Watters. I retired from Fel-Pro almost ten years ago now. Those individual parts were never put into a Intake Gasket Set. We only sold them as a bulk part to Rick. Best bet would be to try to contact Rick.

Rick is back in Arizona.
I believe he is working at Outlaw Race Engines in Phoenix, Arizona.

03-27-2025, 12:07 PM	#2
BillK Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waldorf Md Posts: 230 Likes: 12 Liked 30 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Fel Pro 97060-3 SBC Intake Gasket Alex, The guy I know at Fel Pro found out that they were custom made gaskets for a couple of engine builders. So you are probably going to have to try and reach Watters to see if he still has any. Only other choice would be to cut your own. I dont know if Fel Pro offers those gaskets in sheet form. __________________ Bill Koustenis

03-27-2025, 08:49 PM	#3
nolongerracing Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 175 Likes: 2 Liked 72 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Fel Pro 97060-3 SBC Intake Gasket Looks similar to the HeadsUp SBC SuperStock intake port. He has custom made gaskets.

03-27-2025, 09:41 PM	#4
Greg West Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 63 Likes: 31 Liked 52 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Fel Pro 97060-3 SBC Intake Gasket Yes, I believe I made those gaskers for Rick Watters. I retired from Fel-Pro almost ten years ago now. Those individual parts were never put into a Intake Gasket Set. We only sold them as a bulk part to Rick. Best bet would be to try to contact Rick.

03-27-2025, 09:50 PM	#5
Greg West Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 63 Likes: 31 Liked 52 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Fel Pro 97060-3 SBC Intake Gasket Fel-Pro part number 1290 is a pair of semi-finished gaskets that are made with the same material and coating as the gaskets you have. The 1290 set is available through most shops and warehouses. Use a sharp X-Acto knife to cut the port openings.

03-28-2025, 09:18 AM	#6
Alex Polewik Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Huxley, IA Posts: 141 Likes: 24 Liked 101 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Fel Pro 97060-3 SBC Intake Gasket Really APPRECIATE all the info. Will start making some calls to find a gasket set or will use that blank kit if I need to. Wild Stuff!!

03-28-2025, 09:35 AM	#7
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,470 Likes: 629 Liked 1,977 Times in 597 Posts	Re: Fel Pro 97060-3 SBC Intake Gasket I use the gaskets from Heads Up. They have them available in regular thickness and double thickness. Give them a call. I usually buy 6 sets at time. they have the oval port configuration. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

03-28-2025, 12:06 PM	#8
Greg West Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 63 Likes: 31 Liked 52 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Fel Pro 97060-3 SBC Intake Gasket You could send a sample or a drawing to Flatout Gaskets. They can make what you need.