Air Induction System

Air is drawn into the induction system through an air pick-up duct mounted in front of the radiator support. This arrangement ensures that air entering port injection system, is outside the high temperatures of the engine compartment. The result is cooler, denser air charges to the combustion chambers. The smooth contour of the air duct system is essential and provides a turbulence free airflow into the MAF sensor to ensure accurate air measurements.

Since the amount of air entering the induction system is measured by the MAF sensor only, any air that enters behind the MAF sensor would not be measured and would be unknown to the computer. The rubber boot between the MAF sensor and throttle body assembly seals these units and prevents air leaks that could not be detected, and could possibly provide an air/fuel ratio which is too lean for proper engine operation. The boot also isolates engine movement from the MAF sensor and air duct system.