The compromising solution to the problem would be to make use of the higher order harmonics of this phenomenon, which suggests that while there is a preferred length to create this harmonic effect in the runner, a shorter runner can actually be employed to create a similar harmonic effect, except that instead of travelling the length of the runner only once, back and forth, the created higher-pressure air column will reflect back and forth for a few cycle, between the back of the closed intake valves as well as the open end of the runner, and would eventually position the higher-pressure air column back to the opening intake valves, improving the air intake, and consequently the volumetric efficiency of the system.