intake manifold


noun
  1. a collection of tubes through which the fuel-air mixture flows from the carburetor or fuel injector to the intake valves of the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine.

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  • First, the intake manifold came off and was bolted to the clutch housing so the carburetor mounting flange faced skyward.

    Solomon's Orbit | William Carroll
  • All he used was vacuum in the intake manifold, drawing pressure from the outlet side of the exhaust.

    Solomon's Orbit | William Carroll