{"product_id":"mace-performance-12mm-upper-manifold-insulator-kit-for-ford-fairmont-au-intech-vct-non-vct-40l-i6","title":"MACE PERFORMANCE 12MM UPPER MANIFOLD INSULATOR KIT FOR FORD FAIRMONT AU INTECH VCT NON VCT 4.0L I6","description":"\u003cp data-doc-rid=\"45pjc1f19cfff3af84a74a3387d4885871eaa\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"size\":\"12\",\"type\":\"text\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eExclusive to Mace Engineering, here we have our design-registered upper manifold insulator to suit the Ford ED to BF series, fitted with I6 engines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-doc-rid=\"45pjc1f19cfff3af84a74a3387d4885871eaa\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"size\":\"12\",\"type\":\"text\"}'\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are manifold insulators and what do they do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManifold insulators are a thermal insulating spacer that mount between your engine block and intake manifold. Made from a heat blocking composite, our manifold insulators will increase power from your engine by keeping the intake cooler and increase low end torque by increasing runner length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5509\/0290\/files\/Insulator-Draft-Image-1.jpg?v=1768473348\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-doc-rid=\"45pjc1f19cfff3af84a74a3387d4885871eaa\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"size\":\"12\",\"type\":\"text\"}'\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-doc-rid=\"45pjc1f19cfff3af84a74a3387d4885871eaa\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"size\":\"12\",\"type\":\"text\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut how do manifold insulators keep the intake manifold cooler?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"ff\":\"arial,helvetica,sans-serif\",\"fgc\":\"#000000\",\"size\":\"12\",\"type\":\"text\"}'\u003eGiven our manifold insulators are made from a composite material with a thermal conductivity of 0.29 W\/m*K as opposed to aluminium, which has a thermal conductivity of 150 W\/m*K; the difference works out to be that aluminium conducts heat 500 times higher than our composite material!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\"\u003eAlso, with gaskets often made out of steel (thermal conductivity of 20 W\/m-K) placed between the upper and lower manifolds being 0.5mm thick, replacing them with a 12mm manifold insulator will conduct an amazing 1655 times less heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"size\":\"12\",\"type\":\"text\"}'\u003eOur composite material also exhibits high stiffness and compressive strength, can withstand temperatures up to nearly 150°C, and has a thermal expansion coefficient very similar to aluminium to increase sealing capabilities. In addition, the spacer can also withstand boosted conditions with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"size\":\"12\",\"type\":\"text\"}'\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"size\":\"12\",\"type\":\"text\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign registered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces charge air temperature resulting in better power consistency and detonation prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower increase with no undesirable side effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved low end torque by increasing runner length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved fuel economy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used as a replacement gasket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven gains at an affordable price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-textformat='{\"ff\":\"arial,helvetica,sans-serif\",\"fgc\":\"#eb2b33\",\"size\":\"16\",\"type\":\"text\"}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 X Bolt pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 X 12mm Upper manifold insulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 X Silicone gasket maker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Fitment Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5509\/0290\/files\/MI606-VFG.png?v=1762935088\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MACE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60775513915762,"sku":"MI606-E","price":155.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5509\/0290\/files\/MI606-Updated-Image_49b87b7b-5147-4c78-9ba7-fd1777778e43.png?v=1761278392","url":"https:\/\/www.maceengineering.co.nz\/products\/mace-performance-12mm-upper-manifold-insulator-kit-for-ford-fairmont-au-intech-vct-non-vct-40l-i6","provider":"Mace Engineering Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}