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Due to the sucking effect of the downward movement of the pistons in a reciprocating piston engine, a partial vacuum (lower than atmospheric pressure) exists in the intake manifold. This vacuum can be used as a source of automobile ancillary power, used to drive auxiliary systems ( ignition advance, power assisted brakes, cruise controlCruise control is a system to automatically control the speed of an automobile. The driver sets the speed and the system will take over the throttle of the car to maintain the same speed. Cruise control was invented in 1945 by the blind inventor and mecha, front window wipers, ventilation system valves etc).

The intake manifold is located between the carburetorThe carburetor (carburettor in British English, "carb" for short) is a device which mixes air and fuel for an internal-combustion engine. Carburetors are still found in small engines and in older or specialized automobiles such as those designed for stock and the cylinder headBMW In an internal combustion engine, the cylinder head sits atop the cylinders and consists of a platform containing part of the combustion chamber and the location of the valves and spark plugs. The top half of the cylinder head contains the camshaft in. On multi point injectedFuel injection is a technology used in internal combustion engines to mix the fuel with air prior to combustion. As in a traditional carburetor, fuel is converted to a fine spray and mixed with air. However, where a traditional carburetor forces the incom engines, the intake manifold holds the fuel injectors.

See also: engine tuningEngine swap with a Tuned VTEC engine of a Honda Civic CRX Engine tuning is the modification or design of internal combustion engines to yield more performance, either in terms of power output or economy. It is a popular pastime with amateur mechanics and