[Gaz64]

If the engine temp needs to get to 200 before it feels "right", then the inlet air temp has also climbed in proportion if you are breathing underhood air.

One of my cars used to "heatsoak" and the inlet air temp would skyrocket to about 60c (140f). Sealing the carbs off to breath only outside air sorted that.

I also run a large rectangular type airfilter, since all 8 are not breathing at once, so the airfilter is way big enough.

Gary