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Old 10-13-2015, 11:27 PM   #43
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Default Re: Merge collectors

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Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus View Post
Thanks, Calvin. Initial dyno work was done with a decent set of 1 3/4 dyno headers with a good merge collector. A set of good 1 5/8-1 3/4 headers with a very good merge collector was worth 8 hp. over the 1 3/4 dyno headers. The motor was freshened up (including a different cam) and we started with the 1 5/8-1 3/4 headers for a baseline. Then we put your 4-2-1's on and with no other changes picked up 11 hp and a big bunch of torque starting at 4,400. I had expected to see the torque pick up but wasn't expecting the h.p. increase. -Al
Don't neglect lengthening the secondary tubes. I purposely make the secondary tubes shorter than ever needed. More often than not you will pick up even more power. There is no way to know exactly what a given motor might want for both length and collector diameter. If you do not have 4 extension tubes to move the final collector back than give me a call. I'll fix you up. The more you keep me updated with how your motor is responding to the headers or not responding the more i can help you. And don't be afraid to keep richening up the carb until you slow down.
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