GENI Upper Engine Gasket Set takes another jump!!

[Viper Wizard]

#4626640AE Gasket set MSRP $1010.00!!!!
DC are you nuts?

 

[GotAViper]

how much was it before

 

[Simms]

WOW!

 

[AviP]

how much was it before

I heard $600+. Can Gen II gaskets be used on the Gen I?

 

[Bill B]

how much was it before

I heard $600+. Can Gen II gaskets be used on the Gen I?

No.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

how much was it before

I think it was $964 or somewhere in that ballpark

 

[JiPi]

I better start saving money, my head gaskets are still stock!

 

[95Viper]

It was around $900 before...about $800 to your door from Tator. These are stupid prices. I can't believe another vendor doesn't produce the kit.

 

[viperchick12]

Are the ones that Tator is talking about #4626640AE the upgraded type for the Gen I

I am fixing to replace and I just wanted to make sure that I get the upgraded "3 layer metal" type instead of the "composite" paper type that will work on a Gen I

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Yeah, he's talking about the set you need.

 

[got one]

It was around $900 before...about $800 to your door from Tator. These are stupid prices. I can't believe another vendor doesn't produce the kit.

what he said...

 

[RobHook]

I think it's time we talk to Fel-Pro.

 

[Vic]

Someone can make them in China for pennies, sell 'em here for "dollars". If prices for domestic materials run too high, that will create the pressure to copy them overseas.

 

[dansauto]

no one else makes these, The other alternative is to send out your head and have it orung and get a copper gasket. Its quite a bit cheaper and provides a better seal

 

[STUGOTS]

viper tax anyone?

 

[94RT10Ohio]

It was around $900 before...about $800 to your door from Tator. These are stupid prices. I can't believe another vendor doesn't produce the kit.

I agree, while the demand would be low they could sell for $500, which is a large profit margin. Should be more than enough to cover the design costs, well I would think. Viper owners would think they are getting them for a steal at $500.

 

[got one]

Anyone know of someone who can start the design and possible fabrication of these given a large enough initial buy?

 

[Bill B]

I do if I can get a used metal one for a template. I sent the paper ones I had to someone to make them and never heard back from them.

 

[Daniel Cragin/DC Performance Inc]

Chuck is right, the price on these early gaskets are not right. I have contacted many manufacturers to make the early gaskets but they have not been interested (funny, because they make aftermarket Gen 2 gaskets).