1. Having located the air intake manifold we noticed a significant difference between the diagrams in the manuals and our engine. 2. A heated intake manifold combines with a thermostatic intake for the air filter to ensure good efficiency for the Clio on shorter journeys. 3. Check for seepage at the water pump weep hole, the intake manifold, the perimeter of the head gaskets and all of the hoses and the heater core. 4. Dean Johnson had finished the intake manifold and cylinder heads by hand. 5. Each car was required to have a metal plate bolted between the carburetor and intake manifold. 6. Hot rod status does not include modifications to the engine such as the addition of high-performance intake manifolds or carburetors, headers, camshafts etc. 7. The carburetor is like a mouth, and the intake manifold is the lungs. 8. The intake manifold processes the air into a usable form. 9. The intake manifold is patterned after the type used in SHO, the performance Taurus, but is a bit lighter in weight. 10. The plate is placed in between the intake manifold and carburetor. |