re: Strange Suds (manifold question)

[TJCallahan@domain.elided]

In AD v7n665, Dave wrote:

<snip>
<<The boxer engine layout resulted in very long runners from the
centrally located carb to each cylinder bank, presumably increasing the torque
and reducing top-end power versus the Ti, which had two twin Webers mounted
directly to the intake ports with essentially no manifold.>>
<snip>

Hmmm, educate me, please. How does the length of the intake manifold affect 
the torque and power? I can understand if there is significant variation 
between one cylinder and the next, but length?

Bends, twists, turns, all that I can understand, too. It affects flow. But 
length?

I'm at a loss on this one (and no expert, either). Anyone?

ciao

Tom
'63 Spider
Seattle

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