Merge Collector Discussion...
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Merge Collector Discussion...
Just throwing a topic out there for discussion. I have read that Merge collectors can be good for 10-25rwhp on a V8 application over a standard collector. Anyone care to comment from experience?
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Re: Merge Collector Discussion... (Phil97SVT)
there is no doubt that a merge collector (like a Burns collector) will produce more hp in my experience but I have never done a back-to-back test. The internal "joilet" (I think that is what the arrowhead piece inside is called" assists the gas velocity. I would be surprised if the gain is more than 10 hp though. Here is an article on collectors: http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/0304_merg/
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Re: Merge Collector Discussion... (wamara)
Below is from Burns Stainless dot com http://www.burnsstainless.com
http://www.burnsstainless.com/MergeC...ollectors.html
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Custom engineered for each application using our proprietary X-design parametric exhaust design computer program , Burns Stainless Merge Collectors combine high flow and high velocity to increase and broaden an engine's torque curve all the way to the horsepower peak and beyond.
They feature the highest quality fabrication and welding,
and each is completely hand finished inside for proper flow.
For Drag Racing and similar applications where a tailpipe is not required, megaphones fitted with reverse cones are invariably the best option. They make the the most horsepower, maintain the highest and smoothest torque curve, and, on well developed engine combinations with optimally short header tube lengths and a well chosen collector outlet diameter, offer the highest potential power past the peak without compromising the lower end of the power band.
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There is not a race car anywhere that doesn't have merge collectors.
LG
http://www.burnsstainless.com/MergeC...ollectors.html
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Custom engineered for each application using our proprietary X-design parametric exhaust design computer program , Burns Stainless Merge Collectors combine high flow and high velocity to increase and broaden an engine's torque curve all the way to the horsepower peak and beyond.
They feature the highest quality fabrication and welding,
and each is completely hand finished inside for proper flow.
For Drag Racing and similar applications where a tailpipe is not required, megaphones fitted with reverse cones are invariably the best option. They make the the most horsepower, maintain the highest and smoothest torque curve, and, on well developed engine combinations with optimally short header tube lengths and a well chosen collector outlet diameter, offer the highest potential power past the peak without compromising the lower end of the power band.
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There is not a race car anywhere that doesn't have merge collectors.
LG
