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intake valve

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Noun1.intake valve - a valve that controls the flow of fluid through an intake
piston chamber, cylinder - a chamber within which piston moves
valve - control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid


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The variable valve timing ( VVT) allows the timing of the intake valve to be changed while the engine is in operation, thereby ensuring that there is never a shortage or wastage of power.
Open up the air intake valve and insert the blower even with someone already inside the ball, so the riders can stay inside for longer periods of time.
For the V6 offering in the vehicles, Ford has adopted the 3-liter V6 engine used in the Escape crossover, which features a new cylinder head and upper and lower intake designs, along with modified pistons and new late intake valve closing cam profiles, all of which contribute significantly to the engine's 19 hp improvement versus the outgoing engine.
 
 
 
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