What's this?

another newb question...but what are the eight cylinders sitting on top of this engine?

 

Called by different names, "Ram Stacks" being one.

Usually on individual Weber style carbs (one carb/cyl).

 

looks like single barrel carbs, like strombergs

 

Ok, I guess next dumb question is "What's it do". short answer, I don't expect a class on it. LOL.

 

takes the place of a single 2 or 4 barrel carb and air filter. looks reaaly cool too. someone spent some money on that set up.

 

Cool. Thanks.

 

tough to tune from what I would think, but kick azz none the less, I toyed with the idea if I came across an intake cheap

 

Nevermind the 'common' Weber setup...
Check out the Gurney-Weslake heads!

 

There is a company making that set up in both carbed and FI versions. I think its the best looking induction set up ever. I'd take it over a blower.

 

That setup can also use mechanical or electronic fuel injection.

 

In theory, by using a dedicated carb for each cylinder, you can optimize the air/fuel ratio in each individual cylinder as opposed to an overall average of all the cylinders.

This would be a good thing.