Meaning of tunnel ram | Babel Free

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A type of high-performance intake manifold designed to straighten the pathway of fuel/air mixture, speeding the flow to the combustion chambers.

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“Tunnel ram manifolds have a couple of big disadvantages for street use. The first is hood clearance. The usual solution to hood clearance is a big scoop that blocks your vision to the right of you. The other problem with tunnel ram manifolds is that they provide an advantage only in a limited, high-rpm range.”

“The tunnel ram intake manifold is an example of an extended high-rise system.”

“The runner placement of a tunnel ram allows a nearly straight shot to the back of the valve.”

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