The connecting tubes between the base of the carburetor and the port openings to the intake valve or intake ports. The air-fuel mixture travels from the throttle body into a chamber called the plenum which feeds individual tubes (called runners) which lead to the individual intake port. Its purpose is to transfer the air-fuel mixture to each cylinder . Also called "inlet pipe." Also see ram intake manifold .
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Meaning of INTAKE MANIFOLD in English
English dictionary of automotive terms. Английский словарь автомобильных терминов. 2012