Manifold heat cross over physics and benifits

BillGrissom said

I am interested in discussing it. I wonder if the heat cross-over was designed for worst-case conditions, like Alaska or Minnesota. Did the Mexican market get them? Not sure they even got cabin heaters there. In the 2 Mopar V-8 intakes I have pulled, the cross-overs were plugged solid with carbon, so no cross-overing was happening. I prefer mileage to power, so I try to keep mine flowing.

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your better off getting rid of your mechanical fan and getting electric ones, this way you dont have cold air blowing across the intake allowing it to heat up faster. and if thats not enough get a air cleaner assembly with the hose to the exh manifolds. then once its warm enough you get cool air (if ducted) and no overheating issues...

but i agree, you nuts in the north need that stuff if your crazy enough to drive your car when its snowing lol... i can say ive done it with the motor above with no issues, slick as snot though...