Manifold Heater for Cold Climates

RustyRatRod said

I find it funny that when people add the Dutra Duals or headers no one talks much about manifold heat. I find it's a complete and total non issue.

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When I installed Dutras on my '65 Dart, I also installed a water heated base plate from a Ford FE engine. Worked wonderfully. But then I lived in the Seattle area where the eternal mist starts in October and lasts to July and carburator icing is a real problem.

If a heated manifold was not needed, the factory would have elimated it as a cost savings and increase the profit margin on the engine line.