Thermoplastic composite intake manifold

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2008-06-17

2008-06-17

Kamen, Noah P. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Intake manifold

Passage to crankcase

C123S184610

Reexamination Certificate

active

07387099

ABSTRACT:
An intake manifold for an internal combustion engine including a manifold base portion and a manifold cover portion. The manifold cover portion and base portion are each formed from a thermoplastic composite material. The base portion includes several runners which may be coupled to respective intake ports of an internal combustion head. The manifold base portion and the manifold cover portion may be selected from a group of differing parts to provide a manifold having desired application or performance characteristics.

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