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Re: Coolant hoses

To: "Ken C" <sdspitfire@worldnet.att.net>, <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Coolant hoses
From: "Tom Ambrose" <tambrose@tir.com>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 21:14:04 -0400

----- Original Message -----
> Spit Listers,
>
> I'm about to install a set of dual SU's to replace the Zenith on my '72.
Is
> it necessary to run coolant thru the intake manifold ? I assume it's done
to
> warm the carb(s) quickly. But this car won't ever be driven in cold
weather,
> at least not by me !! So, could the coolant lines be rerouted around the
> intake manifold ? If so, what's the best way ?
>
> Also, does anyone use the heater ? There seems to be plenty of heat in the
> cockpit, could the heater also be eliminated ? Just trying to simplify...
>
> TIA...Ken C

Since I think cool fuel provides more power that warmed fuel, I removed the
coolant hose and plugged
both coolant openings to the dual SUs. Likewise, having a barrier between my
headers and carbs seems a good idea. No, I don't have a heater either. Nor a
top. Hmm, a sports car.

Tom


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