Glossary / Engine

intakes

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Intakes are parts of the engine that help bring air and fuel into it. They are important for how well the engine runs.

Technical Definition

Intakes, or intake manifolds, are components that distribute the air-fuel mixture to the engine's cylinders. They play a crucial role in engine performance.

Hear It Discussed

"But when it gets to this level, like that is coming out the intakes and the wheel well,"
The New BMW M, Porsche Denies Electric 911! Stradman's Lamborghini Catches Fire! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 44:51

"American enthusiasts who had grown up seeing the company's name on stickers made HKS intakes their first serious purchase. The enthusiast community agreed that HKS was worth the premium price."
S2 Ep9: The Golden Era of JDM: The Forbidden Japanese Cars The US Demanded Past Gas 30:36

"Turbo kits and intakes and exhausts and suspect like every suspension mod known to man, interiors, body kit, whatever you want, you can get them for that."
Scotty's dilemma and Car of the week! Car Torque with Matty J 16:01