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Originally Posted by pete c
I wonder if the engine will make enough heat to get to proper running temp during cold weather if you are using the intake heater and the cabin heater.
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The heat used by the intake heater goes right back into the engine, so should have no effect on warmup time. Theoretically.
On the other hand, an intake heater that uses exhaust manifold heat should theoretically warm up faster.
Somebody want to run some tests of warmup time?
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