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ZEATER
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posted 01-08-2004 11:09 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ZEATER   Click Here to Email ZEATER     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
www.mpgheads.com under catalog evac system.

They claim 20 horsepower and I saw an article in Hot Rod where they gained 20 horse on dyno with an evac system.

I didn't know if anyone has had experience with them.

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ZEATER
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posted 01-08-2004 02:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ZEATER   Click Here to Email ZEATER     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
To answer my own question I called them up today. They said it almost works as a reverse mini supercharger pulling vapor out of the engine. It comes with brackets and pulleys and attaches to the valve cover with a supplied grommet.

The other valve cover is blocked off. They said they regularly see a 20 horsepower gain from this system.

I'm just kicking it around.

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JCQuinn@work
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posted 01-08-2004 03:14 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JCQuinn@work   Click Here to Email JCQuinn@work     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Lowering crankcase pressure with a pump is a common thing on race engines. I am unsure where the performance level that it becomes effictive is. I think the higher you turn the motor, the move pan vacum helps.

There are several vendors for pan evac systems, I would check around with some of the other vendors for quality and price before I spent that much money.

Hopefully Alex will spy this thread, I am sure he has some actual experience with this subject. Pan evac was just getting started when I took my temporary leave of racing.

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654212spd
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posted 01-08-2004 05:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 654212spd   Click Here to Email 654212spd     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
yes it is true at least 20 hp ive heard more than that

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cracing
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posted 01-08-2004 06:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cracing   Click Here to Email cracing     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I use it on my 460, I saw a post on 385 series forum where one of the members there tested it on an engine they had on a dyno. They made a pull, recorded data, took about 10 min to install evac kit, made no other changes at all, next pull was 16 HP higher. So I looked at one then made my own by welding 3/8 pipe into each collector & running a piece of 5/8 silicone heater hose to each valve cover. The kits come with check valves to prevent reversion, I already had them, they are emission check valves used on smog pump applications. You can feel the vacuum with your finger on the hose & mine was stronger without the check valves than with. Gave a few hundreths in ET & greatly reduces minor oil leaks in a full throttle application with alky. Dont know if it be of value on a street engine. I guess it would depend on ammount of blowby. It was worth the work IMO.

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posted 01-08-2004 07:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dubz   Click Here to Email Dubz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
i would maybe look into a non-pump evac system, they are much cheaper, may not work as well though, and this is what cracing is talking about i'm sure


http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=MOR%2D25900&view=257#largerimage

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cracing
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posted 01-08-2004 07:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cracing   Click Here to Email cracing     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yep, but I used twist in Ford caps instead of the push in Chrysler style. I use a left side valve cover on the right side also. Left side vents out front of cover & right side vents out rear. Both valve covers are baffled from factory.

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V-8
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posted 01-08-2004 07:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for V-8   Click Here to Email V-8     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm using. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=1783&prmenbr=361

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posted 01-08-2004 10:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dubz   Click Here to Email Dubz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
same as the one i posted v8

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Ryan Wilke
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posted 01-09-2004 10:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Ryan Wilke   Click Here to Email Ryan Wilke     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by cracing:
The kits come with check valves to prevent reversion... You can feel the vacuum with your finger on the hose & mine was stronger without the check valves than with.

Does that mean you're running straight tubes without any check valves to the collector nipples?

I'm thinking that as long as you didn't any backpressure in the exhaust system (such as mufflers) you shouldn't run the risk of any reversion & the valves wouldn't be necessary...correct?

I'd guess if the valves were to stick shut, then they wouldn't work at all..........

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kid vishus
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posted 01-09-2004 10:33 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for kid vishus   Click Here to Email kid vishus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I run the "cheap" kit, and truthfully, I saw no gain. The only thing it did for my motor, was it keeps the moisture out of the valve covers. It didn't make my car any faster at all. I think the only way to get any major benefit from an evac system is to run a pump of some sort and a minimum of 14" of vacuum.

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Moneymaker
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posted 01-09-2004 10:43 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I run a pan evacuation system on MM and have for many years. It has been refined here and there, but is still basically two one way breathers and check valves. The position of the collector entry tube is the most critical aspect of an installation. Anything you can do to relieve crank case pressure will create more power. Up untill this year, a vaccum pump was not legal in SuperStock. We can now run an elictric unit and I will try one on the dyno during our annual testing in March.
We have seen an average pick up of 8-10 HP with the simple system and as much as a 25 HP increase with a belt driven pump and valve in collector system in NMRA style 370+ inch engines.
I would never put a race engine on the track without some sort of system.
I only wish that they were legal on our Stock Eliminator cars.
We do sort of have a evacuation system on them that I "fudged", but it does not utilize the headers as per the "rules".

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ZEATER
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posted 01-09-2004 11:17 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ZEATER   Click Here to Email ZEATER     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks for the great input. My last dyno session with the 428 pulled 472 rear wheel horse and 475 torque. That's 60 hp and 60 lbs of torque increase from previous engine.
I was looking at the evac system to jump just a bit more.

Thanks again

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afret
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posted 01-09-2004 11:24 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for afret   Click Here to Email afret     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I think the main reason for the check valve is to protect the crankcase in case there is an explosion (backfire) in the exhaust. Probably not a good idea to run without one IMHO.
The picture on the site referenced by Steve Engberg kind of looks like a electric smog pump off a late model Cobra (might be wrong on this). Seems like a lot of guys are using electric smog pumps like the ones from the SS Camaros. You can find them really cheap on the auction site. The only thing with them is they probably are not on all the time when used in their original application so I would think they won't last too long if used continuously on the street. Maybe a switch to turn them on for a 1/4 mile pass would work for street cars.

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kid vishus
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posted 01-09-2004 11:31 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for kid vishus   Click Here to Email kid vishus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
The position of the collector entry tube is the most critical aspect of an installation.

Mine must be in the wrong place. Must have been in the wrong place on the other set of headers I used also. I have never seen any ET improvement by using it. The only reason I run it now is too keep from getting the oil mist all over the firewall.

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ZEATER
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posted 01-09-2004 11:53 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ZEATER   Click Here to Email ZEATER     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
According to MPGheads they have set their pump up with the proper pulley sizing to get the best benefit. It is a pulley system not electric.

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CometGT1974
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posted 01-09-2004 11:55 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for CometGT1974   Click Here to Email CometGT1974     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Are more benefits seen on a nitorus motor?? If you install a vacuum pump doesn't that mean you can run low tension rings??

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posted 01-09-2004 12:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for clevelandstyle     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by afret:
Seems like a lot of guys are using electric smog pumps like the ones from the SS Camaros.

I have one of these. I think I'm going to experiment with it on my new engine. The only thing I'm worried about is sucking oil mist and gunk through the pump. In it's stock application, it sucks filtered air. I don't know how it will hold up, but I'll give it a try..

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posted 01-09-2004 12:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hans olsson   Click Here to Email Hans olsson     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
I only wish that they were legal on our Stock Eliminator cars.

So do i.


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posted 01-09-2004 02:30 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for kid vishus   Click Here to Email kid vishus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ZEATER:
According to MPGheads ....


Here's my opinion about them, they claim a lot of remarkable things, and most are pure BS. I wouldn't buy a glass of water from them, or their sister company CamResearch.

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ZEATER
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posted 01-09-2004 03:16 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ZEATER   Click Here to Email ZEATER     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I didn't realize they were with CamResearch. I have MPGheads export brace and Monte Carlo bar set up and am happy with it.

I wasn't endorsing their Evac system just getting an opinion on the 20 horsepower claims. I'm always looking for an edge and an extra 20 horse with a simple bolt on at this point is an edge.

The other evac systems I've seen were hooked to the header with no pump. This system uses a belt driven pump into a canister.

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quote:
Originally posted by kid vishus:

Here's my opinion about them, they claim a lot of remarkable things, and most are pure BS. I wouldn't buy a glass of water from them, or their sister company CamResearch.


Is that the same outfit who sells the "port plates" for 351C's and 385 series engines?

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ZEATER
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posted 01-09-2004 03:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ZEATER   Click Here to Email ZEATER     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yes, they have the port plates. Shackle elimination kit and export and monte carlo bars.

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posted 01-09-2004 04:43 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

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Alex Denysenko
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ZEATER
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posted 01-09-2004 05:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ZEATER   Click Here to Email ZEATER     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm guessing that's a negative response from Mr. Moneymaker. The only thing I like about their (mpgheads) system is that it is a complete kit with pulleys, brackets and hook ups. The Moroso unit I looked at had to be pieced together and did not show pulleys to use or hook ups.

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posted 01-09-2004 05:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The only experiance I have with MPG products is in regard to their port plates and
those have zero credibility with me.
I have no feelings positive or negative towards their other products.

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I am not an expert by any means but after testing some of the latest stuff out there and 20 years of running the header type system this is what I have found.

1. The header Evac system when set up properly will help keep condensate and crap from building up in your oil. It helps a little bit on top end but not enough to notice. I had to REALLY scrutinize my time slip to see anything at all. The angle and position in the collector where the pipes are welded is critical.

2. An electric pump works slightly better than the Pan Evac system. With everything blocked off on a 351W race motor, fresh good gaskets, we measured the vacuum one of these pulled on the motor. It was about 4-5 inches, nothing to write home about but marginally better than the header evac.

3. tested a pump on a buddy of mine's 10.5 heads up 5.0 car, with vacuum relief valve set at 12" 's this thing pulled the full twelve inches! supposedly in the ball park for running low tension rings and keeping funk our of your oil if you run methanol.
I've been told that higher levels of vacuum can cause problems with your engine, pulling oil away from areas and oiling the internals of the pump down.
A seperator is a must on a system like this.

What do I run?
Nothing, I cant run a pan evac because I dont want water condensate all over my rear tires and I dont want a half a$$ electric. I'll just wait till I can get a belt driven vacuum pump!

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posted 01-09-2004 07:05 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Belt driven pump is the only one that will make any measurable power.

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