Re: Ram air setups (long)

From: Brian Duncan (brian@efogm.msd.ray.com)
Date: Thu Jun 17 1999 - 14:10:35 EDT


Bernd,

You're right. I believe someone could come up with something to work
with our TBs. I will ask around locally to see what I can dig up on
this. Will let you know if I find out anything interesting.

"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> A Phenolic Block is a non-metallic (and heat resistant) spacer that is used
> to isolate the carb/tb from the intake manifold. Sometimes, they even came
> with a flat metal plate in the middle that helped dissipate the heat (Old
> Spreadbores used to use this...it helped a little.)
>
> Trick-Flow Specialties makes them for the Ford EFI systems, Bill Kuhlman
> has them for NOS setups, and Summit has them for the Holley systems. Since
> our TB's still have a Carb-like intake opening, maybe something can be
> modified.
>
> I haven't heard anything about a Valley Pan (or aftermarket at that)
> specifically for the Dakota's...anyone else know anything about them??
>
> At 12:10 PM 06/16/1999 -0500, you wrote:
> >Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> >> On the TB/manifold Heat problem, has anyone tried a Phenolic Block (riser
> >> plate) to compensate for some of the heat transfer. This used to work
> >> great on the old Holley Carbs.
> >
> >I wonder about the intake itself though, It gets super hot because it
> >gets hit from underneath with engine oil unless the lifter valley has a
> >tray seperating the 2.
> >What is a "phenolic" spacer?
> >I have tried a 3/4 aluminum spacer (Helix power bridge), it just takes
> >up underhood space and makes a "woosh" sound.
> >I've seen the large, flat heat shields that mount like a gasket and
> >shield radiant heat from the engine. Once again, the manifold would more
> >than compensate for any heat sheild.IMHO.
> > Alan S.

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