Merg collectors

Ian Hill · 01-22-2009, 07:03 AM

has anyone found more power from adding merg collectors to your headers? i will be running the shoenfeld 1 5/8-1 3/4 step headers and was looking at the dynotech collector. is it necessary?

340hp/ 350ci h/cm

Ian

Alan Roehrich · 01-22-2009, 08:43 AM

There is power and ET to be found in header and collector tuning. The best resource I've found is a program called PipeMax. It is made by an engine builder who does a lot of class engines, his name is Larry Meaux. You can get the software at www.maxracesoftware.com, he has a free ET estimating program as well. Tell Larry I sent you.

fredjohnston · 01-22-2009, 08:56 AM

Alan, is there nothing you don't know? Man you are genius, apply some of this to your engine building and you'll be at least 6 tenths under the index!

Jim Kaekel · 01-22-2009, 10:30 AM

It's called being helpful, Fred.

Wade_Owens · 01-22-2009, 11:27 AM

You could also call Mark at Performance Welding, he makes a very good product and they have a vast amount of experience on S/SS style engines.

Wade

Jim Kaekel · 01-22-2009, 12:16 PM

x 2 to Mark at Performance Welding. Real nice, very knowledgable guy to work with and exceptional product. Actually a racer himself as well, partners with Steve Wann.

69Cobra · 01-22-2009, 02:49 PM

http://www.fabshopheaders.com/

Try the fab shop. Tim is very good at what he does and a nice guy to boot. Check out his web site and feel free to call and talk to him.

Shawn Blair · 01-23-2009, 12:15 AM

Yes, call Mark at Performance Welding! He know's his stuff and the finished product is awesome!

Alan Roehrich · 01-23-2009, 09:41 AM

We have a set of Mark's (Performance Welding) collectors for the Hooker headers we have. I do think they work, it seems to show some on the dyno, and maybe more so on the track. I'm sure they'd do even better if the headers were better matched to the engine.

442OLDS · 01-23-2009, 10:57 AM

With all of the references to Mark at Performance Welding,does anybody know if they are still paying contingency for 2009,or did they drop out too?Last weekend,I removed ALL decals from my car and I am starting from scratch.

01-22-2009, 07:03 AM	#1
Ian Hill Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 216 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Merg collectors has anyone found more power from adding merg collectors to your headers? i will be running the shoenfeld 1 5/8-1 3/4 step headers and was looking at the dynotech collector. is it necessary? 340hp/ 350ci h/cm Ian

01-22-2009, 08:43 AM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,119 Likes: 1,578 Liked 1,851 Times in 418 Posts	Re: Merg collectors There is power and ET to be found in header and collector tuning. The best resource I've found is a program called PipeMax. It is made by an engine builder who does a lot of class engines, his name is Larry Meaux. You can get the software at www.maxracesoftware.com, he has a free ET estimating program as well. Tell Larry I sent you. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

01-22-2009, 08:56 AM	#3
fredjohnston Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 341 Likes: 0 Liked 55 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Merg collectors Alan, is there nothing you don't know? Man you are genius, apply some of this to your engine building and you'll be at least 6 tenths under the index!

01-22-2009, 10:30 AM	#4
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Merg collectors It's called being helpful, Fred. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

01-22-2009, 11:27 AM	#5
Wade_Owens Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 578 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Merg collectors You could also call Mark at Performance Welding, he makes a very good product and they have a vast amount of experience on S/SS style engines. Wade

01-22-2009, 12:16 PM	#6
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Merg collectors x 2 to Mark at Performance Welding. Real nice, very knowledgable guy to work with and exceptional product. Actually a racer himself as well, partners with Steve Wann. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

01-22-2009, 02:49 PM	#7
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Merg collectors http://www.fabshopheaders.com/ Try the fab shop. Tim is very good at what he does and a nice guy to boot. Check out his web site and feel free to call and talk to him. __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032

01-23-2009, 12:15 AM	#8
Shawn Blair Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Everson, WA. Posts: 122 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Merg collectors Yes, call Mark at Performance Welding! He know's his stuff and the finished product is awesome! __________________ Shawn Blair 6383 SS 634 STK

01-23-2009, 09:41 AM	#9
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,119 Likes: 1,578 Liked 1,851 Times in 418 Posts	Re: Merg collectors We have a set of Mark's (Performance Welding) collectors for the Hooker headers we have. I do think they work, it seems to show some on the dyno, and maybe more so on the track. I'm sure they'd do even better if the headers were better matched to the engine. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

01-23-2009, 10:57 AM	#10
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,340 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Merg collectors With all of the references to Mark at Performance Welding,does anybody know if they are still paying contingency for 2009,or did they drop out too?Last weekend,I removed ALL decals from my car and I am starting from scratch.