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Old 08-16-2007, 09:46 AM   #6
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Re: 4.3L Vortec v6

Inside the intake port, just under the intake valve, on the port wall is a spiral ramp that induces a spin in the incoming air. I've seen this on the bench by opening the intake valve .400" then spraying WD40 straight into the middle of the intake port...it actually spun past the intake valve.
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