Exhaust system is a lot hotter if the engine
is swapped for something more up to date.
Thomas
datsunmike wrote:
> The exhaust is pretty cool by the time it reaches the resonator and with all
> the air surrounding the area I don't think there's any reason for concern
> unless the resonator rubs through the gas tank.
>
> Heated gas? Cars run better with cool gas/air as the charge is denser.
> That's why they make cooler cans using ice and also to prevent detonation.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ryan Bird" <birdman@myrealbox.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 11:38 PM
> Subject: Preheated Gasoline?
>
> > Hey folks. A quick question that will either ease my mind or make me do
> something. My resonator rubs somewhat against my gas tank. It is
> noticeable most when I first start up the car and let it idle a bit. I do
> plan on replacing my entire exhaust system, but that is one of a number of
> things I plan on doing over the next year. My question is:
> >
> > A) Is there enough heat emitted from the resonator to cause me to worry.
> And B) Does preheating the gas give me any extra benefits? :)
> >
> > Ryan Bird
> > 67 1600
> > Tempe, AZ
> > www.azroc.org/ryan (Just playing around here. Goodbye Picturetrail!)
> >
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