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I've always thought that the intertwined manifolds of the Stovebolt engine result in the intake being heated by the exhaust. So I did a little measurement this morning (30 deg outside). (Forgive me; I like this kind of stuff.)

After driving around to get it fully warmed, I stopped and measured the manifolds with a remote temperature sensor.

Exhaust manifold at the 2nd port = 353 deg
Intake manifold at the carb = 184 deg (by chance ~same as my thermostat!)

So these accessories might be neat but they might not be necessary. I still wish I snagged that one at the junkyard.

I'm not hoping for 25 below to repeat the measurements!