Heated throttle plate

Abstract

A heated throttle plate formed from a strip of etched 304SS foil rated for 35 watts and formed into a predetermined pattern having a first end electrically coupled to a positive leadwire and a second end electrical coupled to a ground leadwire. The foil is positioned between layers of polyimide for encapsulating the foil therebetween. The leadwires are electrically coupled to a fused relay connection secured to an engine oil pressure sensor. In one embodiment the heater plate operates on 14 volts and 35 watts for heating the throttle valve to 150° F. A throttle shaft forms a channel for passage of the leadwires through the throttle body housing. The heater plate is constructed and arranged to conform to the shape of a stock throttle valve and attach thereto utilizing stock throttle valve fasteners.

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