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.

trmnatr · 03-09-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Hill

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

Hi,

Have you used the Schoenfeld headers before ?

Im trying to see if any drag racers use them to see how they compare in performance to Hooker Super Comp's etc

Hooker no longer makes 1 7/8" headers for my car, i think i could use 1 7/8" headers on my 327

Im should be running about 8,500rpm past the lights. Using a 278/284 @.050 .726/.660 106 lobe center installed @ 106

I also saw Schoenfeld has 1 3/4" stepped to 1 7/8". Another thing is how well do they fit the chasis that Schoenfeld say they are made for ?

Thanks in advance

Jim Bailey · 03-10-2009, 09:46 PM

You blogged looking for advice. Don't waste anymore time, just call Mark at Performance Welding. No Bull****, Just Facts, Quality and Performance increase, what more could you want?

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: 5,124 Likes: 1,581 Liked 1,876 Times in 422 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

03-10-2009, 09:46 PM	#8
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Merg collectors You blogged looking for advice. Don't waste anymore time, just call Mark at Performance Welding. No Bull****, Just Facts, Quality and Performance increase, what more could you want?