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Intake gaskets
A while ago, someone posted some info on some special intake gaskets that had some screens on them or something.They claimed to increase hp and fuel mpg.
Does anyone know about these? Thanks, Slow69 |
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Hmmm........ the old Platinum Screen carb spacer revisited? Smells like snake oil IMO....
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They are called Torque Plus intake gaskets....Jegs carries them for around $35. I have no clue if they work or not. If they weren't $35 i might try them, since stock-style ones are around $12. I think longhornmail installed a pair a while back......maybe PM him.
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I think those are the ones. Thanks alot, I may wait until I hear testimonial from someone who has used them... especially since I have regular ones to put on...
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I considered them at one time but ended up passing because I felt the screens had to redce the airflow through the heads.
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At one time they where on the review board.I think it was Longhornmail.He said they did work.
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Couldn't the screen get clogged from contaminants in the fuel?
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Quote:
![]() And yeah, I'm 99.9% sure it was Longhornmail who did those... Yup, here is the thread!
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Thanks Project1970,
How did you find the post, I tried searching but I couldn't find it and the search function is diabled. Thanks. I will probably try them. -slow69 |
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Go to the Review board and change tbe date at the bottom to "the beginning".
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its all about the +6 inches
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Thanks for finding that thread.
I did them about a year ago, and they are still in there. I do like them. I'm thinking of making some for my caddy engine...bummer they don't make them, I'd pay the $$ again. |
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its all about the +6 inches
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Hmmm, that is a good point.
I'll be dammed if I am yanking them out just to look though. |
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If so...just slowly spray a can or so of carb cleaner down the carb when the engine is running....would proably clean the screens right out.
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its all about the +6 inches
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*note to self...get some B12 chemtool*
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