Editor's Note: As inanimate as intake manifolds may appear, they provide a path to both major and minor on-track power gains. Selection is one thing; "tuning" them to specific applications is a blend ...

At first glance, it's easy to take a Pontiac intake manifold for granted. It appears to be nothing more than an intermediate component that's used to connect the carburetor to the cylinder heads. But ...

For most gearheads, there's nothing quite thrilling like the roar of a tuned engine and the instant kick of improved acceleration. Of course, buying a muscle car to enjoy lots of raw power and torque ...