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Cooling Exhaust Manifold

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Old May 2, 2022 | 10:52 AM
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I know this sounds like a crazy idea. Just wondering if a 12v fan was placed near the right rear manifold that might cool the exhaust manifold enough to keep the expansion to a degree whereby the bolts stop braking. I did something like this to a much lesser degree on a commercial fishing boat to rid the engine room of hot air. I understand the exhaust manifold gets a lot hotter and might be too hot to cool enough to keep the bolts from breaking but I just thought it might be something to discuss.
 
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Old May 2, 2022 | 11:29 AM
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Dumping the stock manifolds for some shorty headers works better. Its the way the exhaust flows thru the stock manifold that causes the problems. Concentrates a LOT of heat in the back quarter. Some good headers/gaskets/bolts, and you solve the problem permanently.
 
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