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Grid Heater??

12-17-2003, 08:18 AM

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Grid Heater??

Crazy question...

I live in Sunny Florida. My truck seems to be suffering from lack of air (too much smoke). I want more power but I don't want any more smoke.

The grid heater seems to be a big obstruction in my intake manifold. Can I take this out? At what outside temp will it be hard to start without it? I never wait for the light to go out anyway.

Are there any other mods I can do next to increase air and reduce smoke?

My turbo will pump up to 45lbs if I push it.

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