[s-cars] phenolic spacers... .

[djdawson2@aol.com]

 Emre,
I don't think there's any question that the heat sent into the IM from the head isn't a good thing.  But how bad is it, is the question.
 
Now... you're asking me to buy a $160 part, and spend another $100 at the dyno?  Sounds silly for me to fork out $260 to tell everyone else if it's worth while or not... BUT, I'd probably do it, if it weren't such a huge PITA to remove the IM with the head in the car.
 
Dave
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Emre Washburn <yumyjager at gmail.com>
To: djdawson2 at aol.com <djdawson2 at aol.com>
Cc: auditechni at yahoo.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
Sent: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 17:23:28 -0400
Subject: Re: [s-cars] phenolic spacers... .


Dave,

You're into experimenting, why not have one made for yourself (or buy
one from Autospeed), and try it on your dyno day? *makes evil grin*

I don't know about everyone else, but having a part of my intake tract
NOT in direct contact with an extremely hot piece pf metal (AKA the
head) seems like a great idea. I'll take all the unfair advantage I
can get. Gains HAVE been reported from those with turbo Audi motors,
as well as other makes.