{"product_id":"vorsprung-glt™-truseal-intake-manifold-gasket-set-audi-supercharged-3-0t-s4-s5-sq5-a6-a7-a8-q7","title":"Vorsprung GLT™ TruSeal Intake Manifold Gasket Set, Audi Supercharged 3.0T (S4\/S5\/SQ5\/A6\/A7\/A8\/Q7)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVorsprung GLT™ TruSeal Intake Manifold Gasket Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last intake manifold gasket set you will ever need to install.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you own an Audi 3.0T supercharged V6, you already know \"service position\" is practically a hobby. Every time that supercharger comes off for a porting service, a thermostat, a PCV fix, or just curiosity about what's living under there, you only want to do the job once. Reusing flattened, crusty factory-style seals is how a routine teardown turns into a comeback vacuum leak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Problem: Generic Rubber Doesn't Survive the Valley of Death\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's the factory gasket or a generic reman kit, the standard-issue intake manifold seals on this platform are molded from commercial-grade rubber. That material sits wedged between a hot supercharger snout and cylinder head, cycling through engine-bay heat on top and winter cold underneath. Over time it compresses, hardens, and loses its ability to spring back, which is exactly how a \"while you're in there\" job becomes a lean-code comeback a year later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Solution: Genuine Viton™ GLT Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe upgraded the material, not just the mold. Our TruSeal Intake Manifold Gasket Set is manufactured exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eViton™ GLT\u003c\/strong\u003e, a peroxide-cured, low-temperature fluoroelastomer built to solve the exact failure mode that kills standard rubber intake seals on this engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays Flexible When Factory Rubber Cracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard FKM starts stiffening around -4°F (-20°C) and can crack on a cold start. Vorsprung GLT™ remains fully elastic down to \u003cstrong\u003e-40°F (-40°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the seal keeps active sealing pressure against the manifold instead of pulling away from it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds Up Under Sustained Heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated to \u003cstrong\u003e+400°F (+204°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e, well beyond what this engine bay throws at it, without the compression set that turns factory seals into hard plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Immunity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peroxide cross-linking makes the polymer highly resistant to blow-by gases, oil vapor, and fuel vapor in the intake tract, resistance standard bisphenol-cured rubber can't match over the same service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to Exact OEM Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molds are formed to match the factory 079129717B\/079129717D and 06E129717 gasket profiles, so it drops into the stock supercharger-to-manifold and manifold-to-head mating surfaces with no modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everything you need to reseal the intake runners top to bottom after a teardown, in one order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Chemours Viton™ GLT (Low-Temperature FKM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Matched:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molds made from the original OEM gasket profiles for an exact fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40°F to +400°F (-40°C to +204°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High resistance to synthetic engine oil vapor, fuel vapor, and blow-by gases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjected Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered to outlast standard rubber seals by 2-5x, an estimated 15+ years of service versus the 3-5 years typical before a factory-style gasket compresses, hardens, and needs replacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-fitment-section\" style=\"margin: 20px 0; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis GLT™ TruSeal Intake Manifold Gasket Set fits the Audi 3.0T EA837 supercharged V6, including the S4\/S5 (B8\/B8.5), Q5\/SQ5 (B8\/B8.5), A6\/A7 (C7\/C7.5), A8 (D4), and Q7 (4L\/4M).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS4 \/ S5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8 \/ B8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQ5 \/ SQ5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8 \/ B8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA6 \/ A7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eC7 \/ C7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eD4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQ7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4L \/ 4M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 Supercharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the supercharged EA837 3.0T engine only. Confirm your exact engine code before ordering if you're unsure which platform you have.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGLT™ TruSeal Intake Manifold Gasket Set FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from your standard Intake Manifold Gasket Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame fit and coverage, upgraded material. Our standard set uses a factory-style rubber compound; this TruSeal set is molded from genuine Viton™ GLT for the low-temperature flexibility and heat\/chemical resistance standard rubber can't match, at a higher price point to match the material cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to replace these every time I remove the supercharger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith standard rubber, yes, every removal. GLT™ TruSeal is built to survive many more heat cycles than factory-style seals, but we still recommend fresh gaskets any time the manifold comes off, cheap insurance against a comeback vacuum leak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much longer will this actually last than the OEM gasket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFactory-style rubber typically needs replacing every 3-5 years, or anytime the manifold comes off, whichever comes first, since heat cycling and oil\/fuel vapor exposure age it out. GLT™ TruSeal is engineered for 2-5x that service life, a projected 15+ years under normal use, so it's built to outlast the intervals when you'd naturally be back in there anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit include every gasket needed for a full manifold reseal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this set covers the intake runners top to bottom, matching the factory 079129717B\/079129717D and 06E129717 gasket coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this hold up in cold weather better than the factory gasket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Viton™ GLT stays flexible down to -40°F, while standard FKM and factory rubber start stiffening around -4°F, which is exactly what causes cold-morning vacuum leaks on aging factory seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'm installing Vorsprung's Artus-Sturm porting service or doing a PCV relocation. Do I need this too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the intake manifold has to come off to access those components, yes. Reseal it once with material that won't be your weak link again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tools do I need to install this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard hand tools are sufficient, no special tools are required beyond what's needed to remove the intake manifold itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #0f172a;\"\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eEnthusiast Designed \u0026amp; 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