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Plenum size vs horsepower vs throttle response

Plenum size vs horsepower vs throttle response

Plenum size vs horsepower vs throttle response

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  On a n/a fuel injected engine, are there any general rules for plenum size vs displacement? Some say the plenum should be at least equal displacement. Others say 2x displacement or more is better.  I'm looking to optimize power between 4000-6200rpm.

 Any good rules concerning plenum size vs throttle body size?  

 Larger plenums are said to increase high rpm power.. but there must be a limit.

I've read that poorer throttle response is/can be a result of increasing plenum size...

 

 
 

RE: Plenum size vs horsepower vs throttle response

I remember a starting point is the volume of the plenum and one port to the intake valve should equal the displacement of one cylinder.

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RE: Plenum size vs horsepower vs throttle response

This has all been done before. Before asking all previously involved, try a search on the site with words like plenum volume, plenum size, plenum design, etc

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