> : That is a cool site! I have been wondering, though, why do
> : multiport FI systems have throttle bodies with multiple barrels?
> I can't speak for Bruce's 6-pak setup specifically, but in
> general, multiple barrels would allow you to open them
> sequentially, which would give you precise air metering off idle
> but still allow for a large CFM at the top end. Also, multiple
> smaller valves can help to keep the air velocity up where a
> single, huge valve might be at a disadvantage. I believe
> multiple valves would also allow for crisper throttle response.
The metering makes sense to me. Not sure about the air velocity,
since the velocity near the head would be the same in either case.
> As far as the 6-pak setup goes though, technical issues aside,
> the nostalgic cool factor is reason enough for me! :-)
Well, that's for sure! It's way cool. It just got me thinking...
Eric
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