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A simple intake swap added 30 horsepower to this Buick 350 V8

After viewers suggested a rebuilt Buick 350 engine was being choked by its stock cast iron intake manifold, machinists tested both the original and an aftermarket aluminum replacement on a flow bench.
Internal combustion engines are fairly simply machines. When you break it down, they are nothing more than air pumps. When it comes to making horsepower and torque, the simple fact is the more air you ...
For most gearheads, there's nothing quite thrilling like the roar of a tuned engine and the instant kick of improved acceleration. Of course, buying a muscle car to enjoy lots of raw power and torque ...
Intake manifolds may not be the most well-known automotive components, but that doesn't take away from their importance. These devices are responsible for sending a precise mixture of fuel and air to ...