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07-18-2018, 07:06 PM

jhopper408

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Open head lights.

I opened the headlights. And the engine actually did run 5° cooler. I'm impressed. I didn't think that it would work.

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07-18-2018, 07:22 PM

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What is the reason? Either additional air coming/directed in through cracks or increased airflow from the opened assembly now not obstructing the usual intake is my guess.

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07-18-2018, 07:39 PM

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Yeah I guess though the cracks. That's what ivI' seen other people post.

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07-20-2018, 12:07 PM

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By what percentage did your gas mileage decrease?

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07-20-2018, 03:14 PM

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Who knows. It only gets about 10 miles to the gallon now. Doesn't matter.

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07-20-2018, 06:50 PM

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Who knows. It only gets about 10 miles to the gallon now. Doesn't matter.

time for a carb rebuild then, or is that your foot? :P

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07-20-2018, 06:58 PM

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My foot. Can't help it! Hahahahaha

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07-20-2018, 08:51 PM

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My foot. Can't help it! Hahahahaha

my old mustang's 408 had a lead counterweight I think in the bowl...

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07-20-2018, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jhopper408

I opened the headlights. And the engine actually did run 5° cooler. I'm impressed. I didn't think that it would work.

Dude, you think that works well, try taking the hood off and going for a hard run. Thinking my 190 degree thermostat never opened. You have a valid point. Hard to get fresh air to the bottom breathers.