subject: Air Intake System & Intake Manifolds- to improve your car's performance [print this page] Air Intake System & Intake Manifolds- to improve your car's performance
Intake Manifolds (or inlet manifolds) are part of the car air intake system that supply fuel and air mixture to the cylinders. The intake system in turn in a car represents a sub system of the engine, which pulls in air from outside and delivers it into the combustion chamber (i.e. the carburetors). Air intake system is, therefore, a vital part of any car which needs one's complete attention. It initiates a process where the air and the fuel get into the cylinder to burn.
While few cars come with factory-fitted air intake systems - well-tuned and capable of producing the desirable power, installing an after-market air intake system let you further increase your car's engine horse power and performance by and large.
Nowadays, the cars have modern air intake systems that contain three major parts i.e. air filter, mass flow sensor and throttle body. In a carburetor equipped vehicle, the air passes through the air filter and comes into the chamber (mass flow sensor) where it blends with the fuel, passes through the intake manifolds into the cylinders. This even distribution of air and fuel increases the efficiency and performance of the engine. The inlet manifolds also serve as a mount for the throttle body, carburetor, fuel injectors and other miscellaneous components of the engine.
The intake system has air temperature sensor which does not allow icing of the carburetor thereby reducing the chances of freezing of your vehicle. Further the air intake systems help in organizing the whole process; ensuring at the same time that there is an increase in the horsepower and overall competence of the engine by drawing in cool air.
You can find a whole variety of intake manifolds & air intakes in auto shops. However, one of the best places to shop for automotive parts & accessories are online vendors. You can easily locate the various categories of intake systems online and place orders specific to your vehicle type. The free shipping facility also makes it convenient for you to have the required parts delivered right at your doorstep. However, make sure to check on several online auto shops and compare prices before making a purchase.
