Intake Manifold Power Production

[Bone]

The intake manifold is the transportation device that delivers air and fuel to the cylinder head and a key component for performance.

The flow efficiency of the intake manifold determines the total amount of air and fuel that reaches the cylinder head, which significantly affects the power production of the engine. The intake port shape, length and taper angle, along with the plenum volume and air flow distribution of the manifold are also important elements for the delivery of optimum performance.

Proper modifications to the intake manifold can substantially improve intake airflow and improve engine performance.

Ned Erkman
Author of The Read for Speed

 

[Silverback]

The intake manifold is the transportation device that delivers air and fuel to the cylinder head and a key component for performance.

The flow efficiency of the intake manifold determines the total amount of air and fuel that reaches the cylinder head, which significantly affects the power production of the engine. The intake port shape, length and taper angle, along with the plenum volume and air flow distribution of the manifold are also important elements for the delivery of optimum performance.

Proper modifications to the intake manifold can substantially improve intake airflow and improve engine performance.

Ned Erkman
Author of The Read for Speed

An engine is nothing more than an air pump. The more fuel/air that you get in the more power that comes out. That is why race teams spend so much time with Heads, Manifolds, and Cams.

 

[Ram From Hell]

Word has it that the stock GenIII intake can become a limiting factor in engines producing over 700hp, without the installation of a power adder that would increase the volumetric efficiency to compensate. There are a few outfits/individuals that are now building custom intakes for this engine.