Intake Manifold: Description

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The intake manifold is a two piece aluminum casting that attaches to the cylinder head with fasteners. The manifold is a long branch design to enhance low and mid-range torque See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Intake Manifold - Upper and Lower

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD

2 - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD