Engine intake manifold

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Inlet/intake manifold consists of a cast iron or aluminum tube. Some modern manifolds are even powder coated or chrome plated. The carburetor is centrally mounted on the intake manifold. It carries the fresh charge from carburetor to intake valve ports. Manufacturers design the intake manifold in such a way that the air-fuel charge easily reaches the engine cylinders. The carburetor sits on the inlet manifold. The intake manifold is mounted on the cylinder head/block depending on its design. However, it sits between the two cylinder banks in V engines.