One thing I am wondering a bit about, L's in fluid pipes usually are bad right? I just got a lecture from an ME prof about this on the formula SAE car I am working on.
Oh yeah here is a good page on variable intake etc. (I couldn't find it when I posted before)
http://autozine.kyul.net/technical_school/engine/tech_engine_2.htm Here is the home
http://autozine.kyul.net/technical_school/tech_index.htm