It's not a measurement of airflow as much as it is a comparison of airflow.
Think of a scale from 1-10 with 10 being the best.
If your very best carb flowed 10 - then a 9.1 would be pretty decent.
Now, it would not necessarily be in the top 10%, as other carbs wouldn't fall below about 7 or 7.5 typically if they are all built the same.
It works quite well for it's intended purpose (much like a dyno - to "compare" rather than to match numbers from one machine to another.)
At one time there was a sticky post on this site for building your own homemade flow bench - very similar to this unit.
How much are you trying to get out of this flow bench Brian?Chuck is spot on.
FWIW, we have a Simmons carb comparator for sale if anyone is interested.
I picked it up in a buy-out and already have two Superflow benches.
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That's when I joined the site...though now it says I joined in 2020 :-(It's not a measurement of airflow as much as it is a comparison of airflow.
Think of a scale from 1-10 with 10 being the best.
If your very best carb flowed 10 - then a 9.1 would be pretty decent.
Now, it would not necessarily be in the top 10%, as other carbs wouldn't fall below about 7 or 7.5 typically if they are all built the same.
It works quite well for it's intended purpose (much like a dyno - to "compare" rather than to match numbers from one machine to another.)
At one time there was a sticky post on this site for building your own homemade flow bench - very similar to this unit.
Give me a call at the shop during business hours. I could even work out delivery to you.How much are you trying to get out of this flow bench Brian?
Sounds good. I have its twin brother but I know someone who has been asking to buy mine. Hopefully this way I can rehome it for you Brian.Give me a call at the shop during business hours. I could even work out delivery to you.
Chip, I have 2 or 3 new manometers like used on the Simmons. -- ChuckI have a Simmons, it is a valuable tool. I need to replace the horizontal manometer. Does anyone have any suggestions on replacing it with something that may make it even better? Anyone try digital?
Sent PMChip, I have 2 or 3 new manometers like used on the Simmons. -- Chuck