Air Induction System

Air is drawn into the induction system through an air pick-up mounted in front of the radiator support. This arrangement insures that initial air pick-up is outside the high temperatures of the engine compartment resulting in denser air charges to the combustion chambers.

The air cleaners have replaceable paper elements that are designed for 30,000 mile change intervals. The smooth blend of the air duct system is essential and provides an air flow free of turbulence into the MAF sensor to insure accurate air measurements. Since the amount of air entering the induction system is measured by the MAF sensor only, any air that entered 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 too lean for proper engine operation. The boot also isolates engine movement from the MAF sensor and air duct system.