Harold Lee Duncan

US Patent:

50039326, Apr 2, 1991

Filed:

Jul 26, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/558280

Inventors:

Harold D. Duncan - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F02M 3510

US Classification:

123 52MB

Abstract:

A low profile ram-tube intake manifold is disclosed for use on an internal combustion engine having a plurality of intake ports. The manifold includes an elongated plenum having an inlet and a series of outlets spaced along the length thereof. A plurality of substantially symmetrical tubular spiral runners are connected at one end to the plenum outlet and have the other end adapted to be attached to one of the intake ports. The spiral runners are substantially symmetrical and have a uniform flow resistance length and cross-sectional area to achieve optimum engine performance while utilizing a very compact intake manifold.

Address:

1364 Devonshire Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

VIN:

2FMGK5DC3ABD03795

Make:

FORD

Model:

FLEX

Year:

2010