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whats a Intake manifold Spacer do???

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Old 01-31-2007, 01:53 AM
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i keep seeing 1inch intake spacers what is this for?
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Old 01-31-2007, 01:55 AM
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more working area under the intake for valve covers, fuel rail, etc.
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Old 01-31-2007, 01:56 AM
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arighty didnt know if it helpd hp or anyhting.. but thanks bro
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Old 01-31-2007, 02:09 AM
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it reduces the heat transfering to your upper intake to help keep the air cooler also..
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Old 01-31-2007, 02:12 AM
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also its supposed to reduce the temp of the air in the manifold, cooler charge = more power,in reality thedifference it makes is probably marginal at best.
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Old 01-31-2007, 02:13 AM
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^^ only if you buy a composite or plastic spacer... stay away from metal spacers!
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Old 01-31-2007, 02:20 AM
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it moves the hp up or down in the rpm range......cant remember which direction. the change is minimal. i had a 3/8" spacer on my old motor. my new motor has a 1" spacer but that was just so i could get better valve covers under the upper manifold
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Old 01-31-2007, 02:40 AM
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they arelike $50 from summit racing
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Old 01-31-2007, 02:58 AM
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You might get 1 Hp out of it, but if you need it for clearance then it's worth it I guess.
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ORIGINAL: luckythirteen13

it moves the hp up or down in the rpm range......cant remember which direction. the change is minimal. i had a 3/8" spacer on my old motor. my new motor has a 1" spacer but that was just so i could get better valve covers under the upper manifold

i know after i put mine on it moved peak hp up 200 rpm and dropped peak tq like 400
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