RE: aluminum vs. cast iron

[Sean B <polecat2@xxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Earl and everyone who answered this post!

Sean


Earl Helm wrote:
> 
> Generally speaking aluminum will, from a steady heat source, rise to
> temperature 
> faster than cast iron. But the end temperature will not be any greater 
> than
> the 
> heat source. Because aluminum will reach terminal temperature faster, it
> will 
> also dissipate heat faster when exposed to conductive or fluid cooling. 
> So
> believe 
> it or not, an aluminum manifold can raise the engine compartment 
> temperature
> 
> some what due to increased dissipation. Most vapor lock issues do not 
> come
> from 
> general heat source issues like engine compartments, (unless they are
> extreme) 
> but direct heat sources. That is why your not having any issues because 
> of
> your 
> heat shield. Shielding from a direct source will almost always solve the
> problem. 
> 
> Earl
> 
> Will an aluminum intake manifold heat the carburetor and fuel faster or
> slower than a cast iron manifold?
> 
> BTW, Neither my car nor my friends have any vapor lock problems since we
> installed a fuel pump heat shield, as per Don Dulmage.  Thanks, Don!
> 
> Sean
> 
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