Re: [Chrysler300] does it really matter, heat tube functionality

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In a message dated 5/14/2003 7:15:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
moparmike@xxxx writes:

> Engines run with manifold heat warm up better, have better driveabilty, and 
> 
> get better gas mileage. The "hot spot" in the manifold is sized so that it 
> is cooled off by the extra fuel/air flow during high speed running, and 
> doesn't affect top end power to any easily measured degree. You can do 
> without it if you don't mind extra raw gas washing down the cylinder walls, 
> shorter spark plug life and crappy inefficient running around town.
> Mike
> 

If the heat tubes were to be blocked where they meet the intake manifold, 
would there be enough heat at the intake to make a difference?

George Clineman


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