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THE FLOWBENCH CONSPIRACY

I have had the opportunity to learn from some of the best porters in the industry. Just like grinders, calipers, and even a Sharpie, are tools of our trade, so is a flow bench. In some circles you will find debate that a flow bench isn’t a viable option for developing a port and making power. While I honestly believe it is not the end all, if you know what your looking at and how to apply the data your seeing, it’s a start and good things will happen! I have also heard the debate that some develop ports without the aid of a flow bench. While this might be true, I wonder what kind of R&D and track expense was encountered in that endeavor? I wonder how many customers are the R&D and don't know it? I feel with proper use of a pitot tube, and the proper use of some simple math, you can develop a port that will make power and set records. I believe that a flow bench is the lifeblood for a pitot tube. Other devices are of great help.  Flow balls, string, even a car antenna! I’m not sure how one can visually look at a area and think that the area is too fast, we need to slow it down. I feel that every means available should be considered in development. If you have flow bench data vs. track results, you can build a data base that will prove successful each and every time.  Here are a few pictures of PITOT placement. I also hear that CFM isn’t critical. Well my friends, that’s simply not true! If you have a port that has 2.50 inches of minimum area, and it should move 325 CFM, but only moves 310 CFM, that is a problem! I want the port to flow the proper amount of air for the area available. When you have the proper amount of area needed for your engine combination, each and every time you move more air, it WILL make more power. Now I’m a big believer that the velocity profile vs. the port volume vs. the air moved, is key to a efficient port that will perform as it should. CFM isn’t the first thing to use in choosing a cylinder head, and it’s not tops on the list, but it is critical. When it comes to cylinder heads, port shape, localized velocity, average velocity and then CFM are in the order of importance in my development.

Now the flow bench itself. Oh boy have I had a battle with this! All I can say is if you own a set of plates and your bench shows it to be off, FIX IT! The equipment is only as good as the operator, and the knowledge of that person.  Speier Racing Heads uses a SF600 equipped with a PT Black Box II and Port Flow Analyzer software.  Also in the shop is a very powerful, custom all electronic, PTS orifice bench that is used in development to pull higher depressions on the port for further advancements in port shape. To put some of these issues to bed, Speier Racing Heads recommends the new Harold Bettes book, "Engine Airflow."  It's a must read that comes from one of the leading authorities on flow bench testing.

MY MISSION

To help people make an informed decision regarding any cylinder head purchase, whether through our company or another company. To always sell our product at competitive prices, and to rely on referrals from those customers to increase sales.  To utilize all available resources and technologies to attain our ultimate goal of 100% customer satisfaction.  My word to you.  I will gladly flow and evaluate your cylinder heads for free!  The return shipping however, must be paid by you.  After receiving and evaluating your heads, I'll give you my recommendation.  If you would rather have me send them back, with no work, that is perfectly OK with me!

Speier Racing Heads produces custom induction systems specifically tuned to your engine and type of racing.  Chad Speier has been porting cylinder heads for well over 17 years. Chad's cylinder heads and intakes have had positive results in all forms of racing.  Chad began porting heads in the mid '90's after spending several years working at Madcap Racing Engines in Denver, Colorado.  Chad gained experience for CNC type equipment while working for the Worlds leader in billet connecting rods, GRP and MGP.  In October of 2008, Chad has opened a full shop and is doing cylinder head porting full time.

Chad has worked in the automotive industry for many years.  A business man, who always puts customer satisfaction first, Chad believes that in any industry, it's all about relationships. Absolutely NO pressure. He will have pride and a sense of ownership in the product long after it is sold.

Chad's primary purpose is to apply all the same theories to a cylinder head and producing heads that are sized to your combo.  Heads that the everyday racer can afford.  Chad can make the heads perform better applying all the critical changes.  Changes can include valve size, throat size, bowl, and cross sectional area.  Bigger isn't better!!!  Flow CFM should be one of the last things you consider or look at. Port shape and average velocity are KING over raw flow.