Glossary / Engine

manifold

20 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a metal piece that takes the gases from each cylinder and sends them out through the exhaust pipe.

Technical Definition

A manifold is a pipe or chamber that distributes exhaust gases from the engine cylinders to the exhaust system.

Hear It Discussed

"HeyCharlie,Ineedyoutocomeoverhereandputthisnewmanifoldonthiscar. Willyouhelpme? Yes,sir. Isthatthekindofthing?"
A No-Reserve Mecum Bid Turns Setback Into A Dream Convertible In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 10:25

"You know, for example, where the front pipe bolts to the manifold. I like that. The converter bolts to the front pipe."
#2634: Bug Bomb The Best of Car Talk 08:34

"Now, the manifold is designed to fit this car. You had to modify quite a bit."
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