Removing 96-98 Cobra intake manifold cover?

[Venompower]

Since the P-1SC is off getting serviced at Procharger, I'm kicking around the idea of having my intake manifold cover powder coated wrinkle black. It's seems pretty simple to remove, but I wanted to get some input from you all. Is there a gasket for it? Any specific torque for the bolts, or pattern for removal and reinstallation. My Haynes guide only lists the lower section of the intake.

 

[RAU03MACH]

i just tighten 10-12 inch pounds cress cross pattern its not much

 

[Tillerman77]

Is there a gasket for it?

Yes.

 

[Venompower]

Yes.

One time use?

 

[Tillerman77]

Depends on the gasket's condition. I replaced the gasket when I did the R/R.

 

[Venompower]

Depends on the gasket's condition. I replaced the gasket when I did the R/R.

Only place I can find it on its own is Rock Auto but it's $27 which was more than I expected.

 

[badass98svt]

Take it off and see what it looks like. They are "reusable" rubber gaskets, but these cars are now over 25 years old.
It removes very easily, just a dozen or so bolts.
I powder coated mine wrinkle black along with the timing cover and valve covers.

 

[apsmith49921]

Yeah I agree see what it looks like. I've re used mine before

 

[Venompower]

Take it off and see what it looks like. They are "reusable" rubber gaskets, but these cars are now over 25 years old.
It removes very easily, just a dozen or so bolts.
I powder coated mine wrinkle black along with the timing cover and valve covers.

I would like to go from the metallic grey to wrinkle black and also do the metal intake piping to throttle body in wrinkle black.

 

[badass98svt]

 

[Venompower]

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That looks great, I think that would really compliment my gloss red cam covers.