Re: Intake Heat Crossover Question

[Stevan Miner <miner@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Dennis,
Actually if you have an electric choke the blocked off intake gasket would 
be better as it will keep the intake and carburetor cooler for better 
performance.
Steve

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From: "Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:55 AM
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Intake Heat Crossover Question

> Thanks,
>
> I have a Holley with an electric choke.  I just didn't know if there was
> any advantage to blocking the crossover.
>
> If it does not make any difference I'll use the pan I have with the open
> crossover.
>
> Dennis C.
>
> Stevan Miner wrote:
> > Hi Dennis,
> > Depending on what you have for a choke on your carburetor you may not
> > need
> > the heat crossover in your intake. If you have an electric, manual or no
> >
> > choke at all, you can use a gasket with that passage blocked off.
> > Otherwise
> > if you have a stock style choke, you're better off with the passage
> > being
> > open.
> > Stevan Miner
> > Miner Auto Service
> > Winnebago, MN
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > From: "Dennis C." <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 10:18 PM
> > To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Intake Heat Crossover Question
> >
> > >
> > > I'm in the process of replacing the intake manifold on my 383 and when 
> > > I
> > > opened the intake pan box it had open heat crossover ports.  I'm sure I
> > > ordered a pan with closed crossover ports, I guess I made a mistake
> > > placing the order.
> > >
> > > I have an old Edelbrock dual plane manifold that has the heat crossover
> > > in the manifold.
> > >
> > > Is there any reason not to use the pan I have or should I order the one
> > > with the heat crossover blocked?
> > >
> > > I have the heat riser locked open and live in Arizona where I don't
> > > think I need any extra heat in the manifold.
> > >
> > > Thank
> > > Dennis C.
> > >
> > > 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
> > > 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
> > > 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
> > > 1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
> > > 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard
> > >
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>
>
> 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion
> 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto
> 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed
> 1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed
> 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard
>
>
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Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person.  I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic.  Thanks!

'62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html.