Performance gains
If the exhaust crossover were ground off the Performer intake you could take and weld a 4"x4" (or whatever fits) 1" thick sealed vessel. Install a 1/2 bung on the right rear and another on the left front. Weld the new aluminum vessel to the bottom of the intake and plumb with a tee at the heater core nipple for the heater. Run a 5/8 hose up to the bung on the right side (fitted with a 1/2 to 5/8 adapter) then off the front left hand side run a 1/2 hose up to the water crossover. Install a water valve to control flow (much the same as your heater,, hot/cold lever.) Open the valve when you want to warm up your engine and to get better gas mileage when cruising. Close the valve and stop up the coolant flow when your at the track or just want the extra performance as now you would have an "Air Gap" type of intake. Ed
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