Ron;
I think you've put your finger on why little comprehensive testing is
done on things like headers, etc. It is time consuming and very
expen$ive. Seeing a family of curves could give one something to judge
"trends" by, though.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Gibson [mailto:rgg14@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 8:38 PM
To: Albaugh, Neil; land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Stepped Headers
Neil
I agree with you but I wonder how many mule engines you would have to
wear
out to find out. It seems to me that a test would have to compare a
combination of all different primary tube sizes and lengths, collector
sizes
and lengths and then do the same with steps, including different size
steps
and step locations. Then I think if you change anything, C I, cams, rod
length, intake, etc. etc. you would have to change some header specs to
get
the very most out of it. Maybe different ones for 4200 feet above sea
level,
LOL.
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if Nascar runs step headers?
They
have the time and money to test all and run whatever is best.
Several years ago I saw a video that Ford did some research on exhaust
waves and reversion. Kind of interesting but most was over my head.
Just my thoughts.
Ron Gibson, Omaha NE
>
> It seems to me that a series of dynamometer tests could settle this
> "stepped header" question once and for all.
>
> Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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