Product Overview
Skunk2 Thermal Intake Manifold Gasket – Honda K20 K24 PRB
The Skunk2 Thermal Intake Manifold Gasket 372-05-0350 is designed for compatible Honda K20 and K24 PRB-style K-Series engines. Manufactured from high-temperature thermal polymer, this performance intake manifold gasket helps reduce heat transfer from the cylinder head to the intake manifold, helping minimise heat soak and maintain cooler intake temperatures during road, fast-road and track use.
Heat soak can cause intake manifold temperatures to rise during normal driving, spirited road use and track sessions. As the intake manifold becomes hotter, incoming air can also be exposed to increased temperatures. The Skunk2 thermal gasket creates an additional thermal barrier between the cylinder head and intake manifold, helping reduce this unwanted heat transfer.
High-Temperature Thermal Polymer Construction
Unlike a conventional thin intake manifold gasket, the Skunk2 thermal gasket is manufactured using a high-temperature thermal polymer material specifically designed to reduce heat transfer.
By thermally isolating the intake manifold from the cylinder head, the gasket can help the manifold remain cooler during operation and reduce heat soak after extended engine use.
This makes the Skunk2 372-05-0350 particularly useful for performance-oriented K-Series builds where controlling intake temperatures is important.
Designed for Honda K-Series PRB Applications
This version is manufactured for the PRB-style intake manifold pattern and is commonly used with compatible:
- Honda K20A
- Honda K20A2
- Honda K20Z1
- Honda K24A1
It is also suitable for compatible OEM and aftermarket intake manifolds using the corresponding PRB-style flange.
Popular applications include Honda Civic Type R EP3 and Honda Integra Type R DC5 K-Series installations, subject to the engine and intake manifold configuration fitted to the vehicle.
Helps Reduce Intake Manifold Heat Soak
During engine operation, significant heat is transferred through the cylinder head. A conventional intake manifold gasket provides limited thermal isolation between the cylinder head and intake manifold.
The Skunk2 thermal gasket is designed to help:
- Reduce heat transfer into the intake manifold
- Reduce intake manifold heat soak
- Help maintain lower incoming air temperatures
- Improve thermal isolation between the cylinder head and manifold
This can be particularly beneficial for modified, fast-road and track-driven Honda K-Series vehicles.
Ideal for Performance K20 and K24 Builds
The Skunk2 K-Series Thermal Intake Manifold Gasket can be used as part of an intake manifold installation, engine build or performance upgrade.
It is suited to applications ranging from mildly modified road cars through to naturally aspirated and forced-induction K-Series builds, provided the engine and intake manifold use the compatible PRB-style port configuration.
It can also be paired with compatible Skunk2 Pro Series, Ultra Street and Ultra Race intake manifold configurations using the PRB gasket pattern.
Why Choose Skunk2 372-05-0350?
Skunk2 Racing is widely associated with Honda engine performance components, and the 372-05-0350 gasket provides a simple way to improve thermal isolation without requiring major engine modification.
For owners upgrading a Honda Civic Type R EP3, Integra Type R DC5 or compatible K20/K24 conversion, this gasket is a useful addition when removing or replacing the intake manifold.
Product Details
Brand: Skunk2 Racing
Product: Thermal Intake Manifold Gasket
Part Number / SKU: 372-05-0350
Engine Family: Honda K-Series
Compatible Engines: K20A, K20A2, K20Z1, K24A1
Manifold Pattern: PRB Style
Material: High-temperature thermal polymer
Installation Position: Between cylinder head and intake manifold
Use: Road, fast road, motorsport and performance applications
Important Compatibility Information
This gasket is designed around the PRB-style K-Series intake manifold pattern. Honda K20 and K24 engines were produced with several different intake port and manifold configurations, including PRB and RBC-style layouts.
Do not purchase solely based on the vehicle being fitted with a K20 or K24 engine.
Always check your engine code, cylinder head and intake manifold flange pattern before ordering, particularly on engine-swapped or modified vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What engines does Skunk2 372-05-0350 fit?
The gasket is designed for compatible Honda K-Series PRB-style applications. Listed engine compatibility includes K20A, K20A2, K20Z1 and K24A1.
Does 372-05-0350 fit the Honda Civic Type R EP3?
Yes, it is commonly used on compatible Honda Civic Type R EP3 K20A/K20A2 PRB-style applications. Always confirm the intake manifold flange if the vehicle has been modified.
Does it fit the Honda Integra Type R DC5?
Yes. The Honda Integra Type R DC5 K20A is a common application for Skunk2 372-05-0350.
What does a thermal intake manifold gasket do?
A thermal intake manifold gasket reduces heat transfer between the hot cylinder head and intake manifold. This helps reduce manifold heat soak and can help keep incoming air temperatures lower.
Is this a direct replacement for the original gasket?
For compatible PRB-style applications, the Skunk2 thermal gasket is designed as a replacement-style intake manifold gasket.
Does it fit every K20 and K24 engine?
No. Honda K-Series engines use different cylinder-head and intake-manifold configurations. 372-05-0350 is specifically intended for compatible PRB-style applications, so the manifold pattern should be checked before ordering.
Can it be used with Skunk2 intake manifolds?
Yes, it can be used with compatible Skunk2 PRB-pattern Pro Series, Ultra Street and Ultra Race intake manifold applications.
Is this suitable for road and track use?
Yes. Thermal intake manifold gaskets are suitable for road, fast-road and motorsport applications where reducing manifold heat soak is desirable.
