Add an adjustable slider plate for even quicker testing. Itll flow 660 cfm at 25 inches of water and comes standard with superflow s flowcom digital airflow measurement system for accurate, repeatable and fast testing. Today, superflow produces a series of air flow test benches used for things. Superflow made its name in the performance industry after introducing the first. A flowbench is a device to measure airflow resistance through a mechanical component such as a cylinder head or intake manifold. It will find the tip of the valve and zero itself out, step through all lifts, stabilize a predetermined amount of time, record data and advance to the next lift. Flow bench new and used automotive parts and accessories on. Saenz j flowbench package mitutoyo auto valve opener. This free tool was originally designed by microsoft. Using a superflow 600 bench as our standard, we can use a second manometer to establish flow. Flow analysis software to process and analyze the data. Fpcom air flow software allows you to capture your flow rate readings with either your keyboard spacebar, or by using your pc mouse as a remote control data capture button.
The temperature probe is designed as a screwin replacement for the dial type probes used on many benches. How to build a flow bench for port and flow testing cylinder. Most flow bench designs require air to flow in both directions. Must be transported upright or the solutions must be drained. Tools and shop equipment, other for sale on racingjunk. Flow performance products price list, prices are in usd. News and resources for the race and performance industry. The software update deployment superflow provides information that helps you to prepare for and deploy software updates after you configure the software updates infrastructure and. Flow performance flow performance flow bench air source. Gm 781 cylinder head flow bench testing 620hp streetstrip 454 big block chevy duration. Nov 01, 2015 some flow bench manufacturers will build flow pro into the bench for you. Flow number comparison between superflow sf600 and superflow. The larger bore improves air flow to the combustion chamber for further increases in power, as well as more immediate throttle response.
Here is a link to the super flow site featuring this bench. Superflow is the most trusted name in dynamometers, flow benches, transmission test, and remanufacturing equipment. It was designed for extreme versatility so it can control and test transmissions and valve bodies in a vehicle, on a bench, on a. There seems to be quite a few people on here with superflow sf60 flow benches, so thought id ask you folks. Each superflow also includes links to relevant resources, such as web sites or local files that are copied to your computer when you install the superflow. Create flow diagrams, org charts, program flowchart and other business and technical diagrams rapidly. The formula for calculating horsepower from flow test data measured at 28 of test pressure is as follows. How to build a flow bench for port and flow testing. If you use our automatic valve opener and a motor controller like a superflow 1020 bench, you can start the test, then sit back and watch as the port flow analyzer runs the entire test. Flowcom ensures accurate digital airflow measurement and control by automatically measuring test pressure and temperature. Superflow has several different models of flowbenches, from the compact tabletop sf110 all the way to the fullon professional sf1020 and 1020sb superbenches that have all the bells and whistles, including superflow s windyn data acquisition system for advanced testing and data analysis on the sb model. Flow number comparison between superflow sf600 and superflow sf1020 flow benches.
I started meaux racing heads in july 1972 and have been porting heads and manifolds ever since. Jan 15, 2015 in fact, superflow resells port flow analyzer software, pitot tubes, swirl meter, and other accessories with its flow benches. Our antivirus scan shows that this download is clean. I made one many years ago and learned quite a bit from it. Jan 10, 2017 superflow model sf600 flow bench, flow com control. I regularly have the shop check the flow on one port of a customers head just to make sure nothing has changed. Hi all, ive had my bench for over a year now and not really bothered much about comparing it to superflow figures until a little. Bottle of red gage fluid for manometer on superflow bench.
Problem with bench calibration using a superflow type plate hi all, ive had my bench for over a year now and not really bothered much about comparing it to superflow figures until a little while ago. Problem with bench calibration using a superflow type plate. Fix problems communicating with superflow s flow com. In this case, the bench employs an inclined manometer set at 45 degrees. The sf750 flowbench is for serious engine builders and cylinder head porting operations. The following shows how this can be accomplished using a sliding valve plate to control air flow to a plenum.
I am thinking about designing a flow bench software program. Flow number comparison between superflow sf600 and. It is also used to test the flow capabilities of any component such as air filters, carburetors, manifolds or any other part that. Users have to familiarize themselves with a software program to.
Power calculations from flow bench testing of cfm intake. Air pressure, a key data element, is measured with a manometer. Port flow analyzer is software designed to steamline the recording, calculating, reporting and graphing of cylinder head. Cylinder head flow numbers are always of interest to the high performance enthusiast, but it is sometimes difficult to compare numbers from different flow benches because there may be differences depending on brand, installation, calibration, etc. Horsepower calculations can be estimated from the flow bench test data as follows. This is pretty close to as top of the line as they come. The dinan throttle bodies are matched on a superflow flow bench to ensure excellent drivability and faults will not be set. Dinan d7603900 dinan high flow throttle body set 2008. When we start to look at the flow of a cylinder head on a superflow bench we are looking for multiple pieces of data.
Flow bench testing tools cylinder head flowbench testing. Superflow, windyn, powernet, profilter, sf902, xconsole, xdyno, xcart, nscr, cycledyn, autodyn. Superflow sf1020 superbench they really havent changed since 2007. Added entry for selecting bench model when using flow com. Superflow flowbenches sf1020 probench computerized. This container holds fluid needed to refill this important. The downside of this product, in regards to this projects intent, is that it relies heavily on software for operation. Like the system to measure airspeed on an airplane, a pitot tube employs a protrusion into the airflow with a number of holes placed inline with, and tangent.
This manometer is connected to either side of the orifice plate located inside the flow bench. Download software update deployment superflow from official. The biggest thing i learned is that what is true for one head likely isnt true for another, so the generalities are so vague that they are impractical. Hot rod engine tech pipemax creator larry meaux on race.
The machine is repeatably accurate, easy to use and the software is very helpful grant mcgonagle maximum performance heads i would have to say it is the most valuable tool we have in aiding our cylinder head development. Super flow sf 1020sb, manufactured in 2007 but only has about 50 hours of operation time on it. Probably the ballast but have not needed it my shop that is well lit. Flow bench carb dry flow testing fixture superflow holley. In december 1987 i purchased the superflow sf901 engine dyno. Port flow analyzer now available from superflow technologies group is a computer software program designed to streamline recording, calculating, reporting and graphing of cylinder head. Upgrades add to this bench are 16 well type manometer, flow control knobs sticker kit, calibration plate, and owners manual. Today, superflow produces a series of air flow test benches used for things like. Understanding and working with superflow flowbenches street. Outputs to optional port flow analyzert flowbench software through a serial. Database technology flow pro uses database technology to. Im no longer porting heads and just need to liquidate. Jun 25, 2007 port flow analyzer now available from superflow technologies group is a computer software program designed to streamline recording, calculating, reporting and graphing of cylinder head fl owbench data. Superflow flowbenches are ratiometric measuring devices.
The flow can be calculated from the pds, temppressure and humidity, the maths converts the pd to whatever we decide. Superflow flowbenches the sf1020 measures and records air flow at oem. A few of the formulas i was thinking about putting in the program are as follows. The ez flow kits come in two sizes, for either 4or 6inch pvc. Cylinder head flowbench donald heareth 4 the flux 500 flowbench also has good flow capabilities 7 see appendix a. It also supports direct data acquisition via flow pro sensors, or superflow s flowcom, or the superflow sf1020 bench. When you are ready to start your flowbench build checkout my pts flowbench parts. Port flow analyzer now available from superflow technologies group is a computer software program designed to streamline recording, calculating, reporting and graphing of cylinder head fl owbench data. Mar 02, 2010 each superflow also includes links to relevant resources, such as web sites or local files that are copied to your computer when you install the superflow. With this feature, the software determine the difference in pressure that the engine actually creates to the different lift at the rpm considered, then you can adjust the flow bench in the real conditions and to establish a flow as similar as possible to what will happen later in the engine operation. Superflow benches use four orifice plates of varying size in order to improve accuracy. I remember the pitot tube was made for me by dwyer, it didnt have a bend so i.
Flow rates at another higher pressure eg 28 can be taken also to check orifice characteristics at higher pressures if wanted. Understanding and working with superflow flowbenches. Keep your eyes open for new products being added in the future. Download software update deployment superflow from. Power automedia recently obtained a superflow sf750 flowbench for. Flow and depression signals are obtained by teeing into the plastic tubing that feeds the manometers on your bench. Chevy smallblock heads on the flow bench chevy diy. The size of the latest installer available for download is 2 mb. Superflow sf110 flow bench cylinder head flowbench testing. Race teams test the airflow through engine parts such as carburetors, cylinder heads and air filters using a flow bench. Superflow offers carb adapters for several applications. Superflow sf110 manual flow bench with upgrades part no.
Power calculations from flow bench testing of cfm intake air flow. Download software updates synchronization superflow 2. Superflow has several different models of flowbenches, from the compact tabletop sf110 all the way to the fullon professional sf1020 and 1020sb superbenches that have all the bells and whistles, including superflows windyn data acquisition system for advanced testing and data analysis on the sb model. I have calibrated this bench using my machine shops superflow as the standard. Flow performance flow performance flow bench fpcom software. This software also interfaces to our black box ii or superflow s flowcom electronics, and our new valve opener so you can computerize some or all of your flow bench. The flow bench allows the heads to be flow tested for maximum air flow to each cylinder. Dinan bores each of the m3s eight individual throttle bodies to a larger internal diameter, increasing the airflow area by a full 8%. The latest flowbenches from superflow, such as this sf750, include the flowcom measuring computer, which replaces traditional manometers. Item has been tested and works as should and in very good condition, all motors have been line splitter amps tested, manometers vertical and incline. I have a head flowed by them, then put the head on my bench and adjust factors in the calculating tables to get the same readings. Cylinder head flowbench data never looked this good.
It was the superflow sf110 bench and in may 1984 i purchased the higher capacity sf600 flow bench from superflow. The flow bench air can be taken from the plenum, and the test pressure can also be controlled at the plenum through a bleed valve. Suffolk, england problem with bench calibration using a superflow type plate. Traditionally, these measurements are taken with a pitot static probe.
Outputs to optional port flow analyzer flowbench software through a serial. What made me build this bench is i bought one years ago that used electronics like this but it was huge in size, and low in power. Superflow sf60 questions bobs 4 cycle karting forum. To assist with intensive port development programs, the use of the sf1020 flow bench coupled with performance trends port flow analyzer software that is digitally linked to the bench. The standard measure for flow testing is 28 of test pressure on a superflow 600 flow bench. The completely portable sf60 is superflows most economical flowbench for.
Abundant flowchart templates, flowchart symbols and flowchart samples will help to quickly create most common flow diagrams. Computer program to record by hand or electronically, save, graph, report and analyzer flow bench data. Refurbished superflow sf110 portable flow bench only no tooling. Software updates synchronization superflow free download. Bruce has the software program that i use on his forum. New and used automotive parts and accessories on sale. Here you will find all sorts of parts to help you build your own flow bench or tools to use when you perform your testing. Fix problems communicating with superflow s flow com on 110 and 120 benches. Superflow dynos and flowbenches, sussex, wisconsin. Your captured readings are marked in fpcom, and sent to reserved cells in excel. This allows us to quickly overlay different port types or even the same port after modification and graphically see the difference. The result can be expressed as a coefficient of discharge of the component or as an airflow rate. In fact, superflow resells port flow analyzer software, pitot tubes, swirl meter, and other accessories with its flow benches. Flowcom works with windyn for flowbenches and with port flow analyzer software for cylinder head analysis.