216 Intake Manifold Question...or Inline 6

[Neatname]

Does anyoine know if not running a heat palte on the manifold is bad for the motor, and or carb? Below are some pics of the opening right below the Carb, I don't see the need to have the plate. Am I wrong in thinking this?

http://groups.msn.com/NeatnameCrapandmore/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=18

http://groups.msn.com/NeatnameCrapandmore/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=19

Thanks

Zach

[Gr8ballsofir]

could be a problem at cooler temps, as there is no other source for manifold heat...

[shoebox72]

You need it in cold weather to help keep the fuel atomized. If you have no heat to the intake the engine will run like shit & you'll experience poor drivability. In some cases frost will form around the base of the carb & intake manifold. Run a heat plate if you run headers.

Billy

[seymour]

I ran w/o mine last winter in my at the time, daily driver. last winter was a cold one for us texans... quite a few below freezing days. No problems. It might get colder where you are though.