Real world TPI hp gains

[George M. Dailey]

At 09:16 AM 2/22/96,  Dan  wrote:
>
>     As far as I'm aware the EGR sits in the manifold, while it is only the 
>     bottom of the throttle body that circulates water (miles from the 
>     EGR).
>     
>     I think it may be used to keep the throttle body at a constant 
>     temperature to avoid minor power fluctuations caused by inlet 
>     temperature changes.  I may be wrong, but I think it sounds like a 
>     reasonable explanation ?
>     
>           dzorde at aesprodata.com.au
 
Dan, I think the throttle body heat source is to prevent ice from forming on
the air valve. Had this problem with a Holly carb on a cold manifold. You
could see the ice as it formed, interior and exterior of the main body. Cold
wet days were a sad song for me back then! There are water jackets at the
base of the GM TPI manifold and the EGR inlets are there.

Thanks for the input.

GMD