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[greenmini1275]

An arguement has occurred on one of the FB Mini pages about the Air Intake manifold. Specifically, whether it is better to plumb the the intake in with the water pipes, and what what exactly they are for?
So, why is it plumbed into the water system? And is it worth it?



Paul

[Mrpeanut]

Like with many mini related issues, some will say their is a benefit, others not. I run one car with and one without and can't see the difference!

[nicklouse]

the heated manifold was introduced by BL when they separated the manifolds to two the heat is used to help  improve the fuel economy by recreating the "hot spot" that was lost as it keeps the fuel atomised better.

 

It has nothing to do with carb icing. the carbs are insulated from the manifold by a big "plastic" spacer. if it was anything to do with carb iceing where are the water heated twin manifolds?

 

to deal with carb icing you need to look at getting warm air to the air filter/box which the later standard housings did (even with the heated manifold) or you moved the air intake nozzle to the cold weather position at the same time that you fitted the winter thermostat and changed the oil.

[greenmini1275]

So to improve fuel economy it's worth it? For the cost of two hoses, I'd say it's worth doing. Oh yeah and it annoys me having those empty hose attachments.

[Spider]

An arguement has occurred on one of the FB Mini pages about

 

Never.

 

Are you sure?

 

Fancy that,,,,,,

[greenmini1275]

An arguement has occurred on one of the FB Mini pages about

 
Never.
 
Are you sure?
 
Fancy that,,,,,,

I know right, that hardly ever happens.