Flow results on my home ported heads
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.400 Lift flow numbers are very important for low mid and high rpm Power and torque . The valve or port is only at peak flow once per cycle and twice at .400 or lower.
Jessica brings up a very good point about the 4.125 fixture not applying to a LS1 . Its very possible that the low lift numbers would not look as good on a 3.99-4.03 fixture.
The bottom line is great improvement and great work for a home ported head. I would love to put my name on that work however, If your looking for max power go buy a set of heads done or a aftermarket set. If you want to do stuff yourself which I certainly do he has a GREAT START
Jessica brings up a very good point about the 4.125 fixture not applying to a LS1 . Its very possible that the low lift numbers would not look as good on a 3.99-4.03 fixture.
The bottom line is great improvement and great work for a home ported head. I would love to put my name on that work however, If your looking for max power go buy a set of heads done or a aftermarket set. If you want to do stuff yourself which I certainly do he has a GREAT START
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Actually it doesn't..... I've never seen a head with just more low lift flow make more low end TQ!
PEOPLE NEED TO START READING PHYSICS BOOKS AND THINKING RATHER THAN LISTENING TO "GURUS" and OLD FARTS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR HEAD IN THE SAND FOR 40 YEARS!
Makes me wonder how I can even deal with some guys.....
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Boys, boys, boys....
I can tell you haven't passed physics class... or math class for what I can see here.
1. ".200" is the largest lift area?" Are you joking?![Icon Confused](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies2/icon_confused.gif)
2. "Heads with high low/mid lift flow will make MAD torque." Have you ever dyno tested your "theory"?![Rolleyes](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/rolleyes.gif)
3. "A strong .200 number will fill a cylinder very well with a cam to complement the port." I guess you have never heard of a guy called Bernoulii? Maybe you should get out the text books or
and figure that one out.![Grin](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_grin.gif)
At least you realize the bore size pretty much makes that whole test irrelevant for any "Gen III" LS user.
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I can tell you haven't passed physics class... or math class for what I can see here.
1. ".200" is the largest lift area?" Are you joking?
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2. "Heads with high low/mid lift flow will make MAD torque." Have you ever dyno tested your "theory"?
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3. "A strong .200 number will fill a cylinder very well with a cam to complement the port." I guess you have never heard of a guy called Bernoulii? Maybe you should get out the text books or
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At least you realize the bore size pretty much makes that whole test irrelevant for any "Gen III" LS user.
Jes
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A blower head/turbo head doesnt need flow as much as it needs port shape to make it run well. That is part of the physics that you can't explain in cylinder head porting. Can you even name sections of a port successfully? Yes, im testing your knowledge. Don't cheap and use your favorite Google feature either.
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How many powerful combinations do you have out their running on succesful combinations??
A blower head/turbo head doesnt need flow as much as it needs port shape to make it run well. That is part of the physics that you can't explain in cylinder head porting. Can you even name sections of a port successfully? Yes, im testing your knowledge. Don't cheap and use your favorite Google feature either.
A blower head/turbo head doesnt need flow as much as it needs port shape to make it run well. That is part of the physics that you can't explain in cylinder head porting. Can you even name sections of a port successfully? Yes, im testing your knowledge. Don't cheap and use your favorite Google feature either.
I'm not sure who Jessica is...but I would like to see how much top end she really has
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I have played w/ an ls head here or there... and the points she is making are right on point! if you are concerned about good flow under .200... you are LOST! think for a second... what is the piston doing at that point! even UNDER .400... worry about .400 - .400 ...over the top. look at what the piston is doing then!
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I'm not sure who Jessica is...but I would like to see how much top end she really has ![Grin](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_grin.gif)
I have played w/ an ls head here or there... and the points she is making are right on point! if you are concerned about good flow under .200... you are LOST! think for a second... what is the piston doing at that point! even UNDER .400... worry about .400 - .400 ...over the top. look at what the piston is doing then!
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I have played w/ an ls head here or there... and the points she is making are right on point! if you are concerned about good flow under .200... you are LOST! think for a second... what is the piston doing at that point! even UNDER .400... worry about .400 - .400 ...over the top. look at what the piston is doing then!
Speaking of GREAT low lift flow, how about a head that flows 4+CFM at ZERO lift! Bet you could sell that sucker (pun intended) to the LLIWIA (Low Lift Is Where It's At) guys. Just imagine the low rpm torque....yep you probably would need to imagine it because there wouldn't be much there.
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Now don't laugh. Heads like that are out there in LS Land. I feel sorry for the guys that pay good money for them.
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Can I ask here,
The GMPP CNC'd LS6 heads.............
http://www.sdparts.com/product/88958...ccChamber.aspx
Anybody tried them, or know if they are in fact a good buy?
The GMPP CNC'd LS6 heads.............
http://www.sdparts.com/product/88958...ccChamber.aspx
Anybody tried them, or know if they are in fact a good buy?
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Can I ask here,
The GMPP CNC'd LS6 heads.............
http://www.sdparts.com/product/88958...ccChamber.aspx
Anybody tried them, or know if they are in fact a good buy?
The GMPP CNC'd LS6 heads.............
http://www.sdparts.com/product/88958...ccChamber.aspx
Anybody tried them, or know if they are in fact a good buy?
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I'm not sure who Jessica is...but I would like to see how much top end she really has ![Grin](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_grin.gif)
I have played w/ an ls head here or there... and the points she is making are right on point! if you are concerned about good flow under .200... you are LOST! think for a second... what is the piston doing at that point! even UNDER .400... worry about .400 - .400 ...over the top. look at what the piston is doing then!
![Grin](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_grin.gif)
I have played w/ an ls head here or there... and the points she is making are right on point! if you are concerned about good flow under .200... you are LOST! think for a second... what is the piston doing at that point! even UNDER .400... worry about .400 - .400 ...over the top. look at what the piston is doing then!
I only ask because I know a guy like that and the other person that ports heads by hand at this place WIPES HIS *** with R&D work and continually makes more power then a CAD dude.
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How many powerful combinations do you have out their running on succesful combinations??
A blower head/turbo head doesnt need flow as much as it needs port shape to make it run well. That is part of the physics that you can't explain in cylinder head porting. Can you even name sections of a port successfully? Yes, im testing your knowledge. Don't cheap and use your favorite Google feature either.
A blower head/turbo head doesnt need flow as much as it needs port shape to make it run well. That is part of the physics that you can't explain in cylinder head porting. Can you even name sections of a port successfully? Yes, im testing your knowledge. Don't cheap and use your favorite Google feature either.
As for the blower/turbo deal, it has to do with viscosity of the fluid. Blower/Turbos add denisity to the mix.....
In terms of the sections of the port.... I'm guessing you also need the diagram for a female anatomy as well?
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Burt Reynolds up there added some good things to this discussion, maybe you need to think about what him and airflowdevelopment said.
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If you could, measure with a set of calipers the radius of the seat from the 12 to 6 clock position and from the 3 to the 9 clock position. Also measure inside the bowl at the same positions and then where the valve stem merges from the bowl. There is a specific formula needed for these areas to have a correct venture curve with the correct seat angles into the bowl. Which makes good flow numbers without backing up and high velocity numbers. Your basic porting looks good but your missing several ticks to get the extra edge for flow numbers. If you want to pm me with this information that fine or just post it back here and maybe I can help.
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but bring both of your friends along... I will wipe both there A$$'s.
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Please don't ruin a perfectly good thread with sophomoric bickering. You all could learn alot from each-other if you stopped the "who's dick is bigger" contest and in turn help the unenlightened such as myself and the lurkers on head flow. Thank you.
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Actually it doesn't..... I've never seen a head with just more low lift flow make more low end TQ!
PEOPLE NEED TO START READING PHYSICS BOOKS AND THINKING RATHER THAN LISTENING TO "GURUS" and OLD FARTS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR HEAD IN THE SAND FOR 40 YEARS!
Makes me wonder how I can even deal with some guys.....![Angel](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_angel.gif)
Jes
PEOPLE NEED TO START READING PHYSICS BOOKS AND THINKING RATHER THAN LISTENING TO "GURUS" and OLD FARTS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR HEAD IN THE SAND FOR 40 YEARS!
Makes me wonder how I can even deal with some guys.....
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Jes
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Agree with "ItsNotStock,"
Please can we overlook the differences and get something constructive going.
'airflowdevelop,' 'Jessica' and 'Old SStroker' & 'Rapin Ya'.........
Please don't give up and walk away. Everybody's got their say, please can we at least 'hear' it.![Driving](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_driving3.gif)
I'm planning for instance to go with the GMPP CNC'd heads.
But am concerned that the intake runners are actually 250cc, as I felt this might be too big for my needs & don't want to lose the low and mid-range I have fought hard to get from this tin-box I've got.
I'm also unsure of which chamber size to go for, though have a fair idea.
I want the LS6 assemblies because of the lightweight valves. I don't care about going for maximum valve size, hp or who's best and who's not.
I believe GMPP won't turn out a bad product so that's good enough for me.
Please can we overlook the differences and get something constructive going.
'airflowdevelop,' 'Jessica' and 'Old SStroker' & 'Rapin Ya'.........
Please don't give up and walk away. Everybody's got their say, please can we at least 'hear' it.
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I'm planning for instance to go with the GMPP CNC'd heads.
But am concerned that the intake runners are actually 250cc, as I felt this might be too big for my needs & don't want to lose the low and mid-range I have fought hard to get from this tin-box I've got.
I'm also unsure of which chamber size to go for, though have a fair idea.
I want the LS6 assemblies because of the lightweight valves. I don't care about going for maximum valve size, hp or who's best and who's not.
I believe GMPP won't turn out a bad product so that's good enough for me.
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I'm planning for instance to go with the GMPP CNC'd heads.
But am concerned that the intake runners are actually 250cc, as I felt this might be too big for my needs & don't want to lose the low and mid-range I have fought hard to get from this tin-box I've got.
I'm also unsure of which chamber size to go for, though have a fair idea.
I want the LS6 assemblies because of the lightweight valves. I don't care about going for maximum valve size, hp or who's best and who's not.
I believe GMPP won't turn out a bad product so that's good enough for me.
But am concerned that the intake runners are actually 250cc, as I felt this might be too big for my needs & don't want to lose the low and mid-range I have fought hard to get from this tin-box I've got.
I'm also unsure of which chamber size to go for, though have a fair idea.
I want the LS6 assemblies because of the lightweight valves. I don't care about going for maximum valve size, hp or who's best and who's not.
I believe GMPP won't turn out a bad product so that's good enough for me.
There are some LS6 CNC programs that are pretty killer out there, only thing is your not going to pay low dollar prices for them!
Originally Posted by novaflash2002
the theorys with the .200 and .400 lift numbers have some truth, but if you dont have a continuous flow that accelerates into the cylender correctly those go out the window.
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The LS6 heads are good because of the port shape design.... almost every aftermarket 15° head is modled after them.
There are some LS6 CNC programs that are pretty killer out there, only thing is your not going to pay low dollar prices for them!
They have more than just SOME truth.... until you understand what is actually going on in there your not going to get it.
Jes
There are some LS6 CNC programs that are pretty killer out there, only thing is your not going to pay low dollar prices for them!
They have more than just SOME truth.... until you understand what is actually going on in there your not going to get it.
Jes
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These seem to promise good flow for a street car,
without the intake port being anywhere near as large in volume as the GMPP CNC'd head.
Anyone know much about these:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-produ...ad-option.html
Jessica,
I'm happy to pay good money for a good product, but want what's best for my needs without the sales pitch getting in the way.
Or having to pay good money and not getting a good product for what's wanted.
I also want good quality, good standard and no fitting issues.
I'm happy to pass on the killer deals and discounts, as long as it's for the right decision.
without the intake port being anywhere near as large in volume as the GMPP CNC'd head.
Anyone know much about these:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-produ...ad-option.html
Jessica,
I'm happy to pay good money for a good product, but want what's best for my needs without the sales pitch getting in the way.
Or having to pay good money and not getting a good product for what's wanted.
I also want good quality, good standard and no fitting issues.
I'm happy to pass on the killer deals and discounts, as long as it's for the right decision.
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well i will mess with the head some more,probably do another port a little differently.On the port pictured i did some experimentation on the valve angles and found that it can cause air/fuel seperation,which doesnt show up on the flow bench,but its not good for power.The next port will be larger,removing the swirl ramp and opening the runner a little more to maybe 220cc instead of the 210 i just did.After that i will mess with the short turn radius to see if i can find anything there.The 853 head i am working with has some real bad core shift with the valve seats,so it makes it a little difficult to get it the way i want.I just did an lt1 head that gained almost 50 cfm at .500. with minimal valve deshrouding.