How is an intake manifold like a camshaft?
Wilson told us that an intake manifold is much like a camshaft, meaning that it’s practically infinitely adjustable.
Which is the best aluminum manifold for racing?
Next up is sheetmetal aluminum intake setup, which has been a tried and true intake combination that carries the benefits of a custom designed manifold and a lower hit to the pocket book. This was the standard bearer in racing manifolds for many years. These intakes are custom designed and fabricated from sheetmetal sheets.
What kind of Technology is an intake manifold?
Intake manifold technology has come a long way, from OEM composite designs to the latest in racing trends – billet and sheetmetal materials and CAD/CNC design. After all – with today’s technology – you can design and machine anything with the click of a mouse.
What kind of intake manifold does dragzine car use?
The billet/sheetmetal intake manifold for the Dragzine Project car, BlownZ, making its rounds at Wilsons headquarters before being finished up and shipped off. During these sessions, they are looking a more than just total flow numbers. To achieve optimal performance the whole port needs to be balanced in in what Wilson says is ‘feet per second’.
What kind of material is an intake manifold made of?
Most intake manifolds from this time are made of cast iron or cast aluminum. Starting in the early ‘90s, the majority of engines began using fuel injection to deliver gas to the cylinders.
Wilson told us that an intake manifold is much like a camshaft, meaning that it’s practically infinitely adjustable.
Next up is sheetmetal aluminum intake setup, which has been a tried and true intake combination that carries the benefits of a custom designed manifold and a lower hit to the pocket book. This was the standard bearer in racing manifolds for many years. These intakes are custom designed and fabricated from sheetmetal sheets.
Why do you need a performance intake manifold?
Similar to performance exhaust systems, the key to performance intake manifolds is creating smooth laminar air flow. By reducing turbulence in the manifold itself, air can flow more efficiently into the engine. Additionally, the size of the air hole on the intake manifold needs to match the size of the air intake.