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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2013
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Mark R. Claywell, Birmingham, MI (US);
Daniel J. Hommes, Metamora, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An engine assembly generally includes an engine and an intake manifold. The engine includes a plurality of cylinders. The plurality of cylinders includes a pair of cylinders. The engine is configured to sequentially fire the pair of cylinders. The intake manifold defines a plurality of ports. Each port is in fluid communication with one of the plurality of cylinders. The plurality of ports includes a pair of ports. Each of the pair of ports is disposed in fluid communication with one of the pair of cylinders. The intake manifold further includes a baffle disposed between the pair of ports to restrict fluid flow within the intake manifold between the pair of ports.