Phenolic Spacer, useful or useless?

[Doogle]

Hey all,

Was talking to a friend a few weeks ago who's planning a fair few expensive engine mods for his 197. However one is cheaper, its a Phenolic Spacer.

Having read the gunf on the internet, they claim to do two things:
-lower intake temps.
-a tiny increase in torque due to longer intake tracks.

So on an engine that is practically standard is there likely to be any difference? I am happy to take a punt on it for the £30ish but if its a complete waste I'd rather save the money!

Doug

 

[sevenfourate]

http://www.clio197.net/threads/phenolic-thermal-manifold-gasket.55324/#post-619912

 

[Doogle]

http://www.clio197.net/threads/phenolic-thermal-manifold-gasket.55324/#post-619912

I read that one but there wasnt opinions of people who have actually got them fitted. Theory is the same but the effect is different on all engines I would say.

I am planning on mapping the car at some point too.

 

[A1axx]

I've had one, inlet stayed cool, but it'll be honest, normal driving or on track will be fine, moderate gain in traffic pretty much


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[A1axx]

To add, I've done an engine swap and I am not fitting one this time


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