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A new induction system has been developed, created, and tested for use in the 2001 Formula SAE competition. A 600 Honda CBR F4 four-stroke engine intake is designed using dual plenums, which prevents charging losses due to overlapping intake events at low engine speeds. Dual butterfly valves actuated at high engine speeds enable plenum volume combination for improved high-end performance. The intake restrictor venturi design has also been improved.

To obtain a maximum range for usable torque, Helmholtz theory is utilized to tune an Honda CBR 600 cc engine. The design objectives were to: 1) Increase performance by reducing pressure losses in the entire intake system; 2) Maximize the restrictor's design to increase airflow at lower pressure drops; 3) Improve throttle response through throttle body design and reduction of turbulence when full open; 4) Utilize runner design to improve tuning effects as predicted by Helmholtz resonance theory and; 5) Incorporate a plenum design with equal air distribution to all four cylinders.