Some dynos show a *slight* upper end torque increase using a spacer. I don't know if I'd use it for the sake of a gasket. If memory serves you'll lose some low end while gaining top end. They're supposed to make your carb run cooler...but I've never seen any proof of that. Seeing as how the entire engine compartment is hotter than hell...I don't see how placing some phenolic resin or wood between the carb and manifold will make much difference.
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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s
So I pushed it up to 110,
That flathead motor was about to give in,
I crossed my fingers and prayed to the lord,
Don't let me down you fuct up ford!"
"5-Oh Ford" by The Reverend Horton Heat
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