Flow Performance Low Cost Electronic Flow Bench Starting at $997.00
Effective and repeatable flow rate measurements can be made with our state-of-the-art electronic flow bench system using our popular FP1, patented flow element and powerful FPcom software . Easy to build flow bench that is easy to operate. This could be the best value for a precision flow bench available.
What you will need:
- Shop Vac 5HP or higher with blower port and 2" hose
- Desk or lap top PC running Windows 95 or higher with one free serial port
- A 3/4" bench surface with a 4.5" hole.
- Silicon adhesive to mount FR4 to bench surface
- Contact cement for bench top gasket installation
For cylinder head testing:
"I found your system to be deadly repeatable, and simple to operate. This is what flowtesting should have always been.."
"We have a [major brand] 600 in our race shop but I prefer to use our FP Basic system"
The Flow Performance FP1 electronic flow rate processor can estimate flow rates from one test pressure to a predetermined test pressure in real time. This allows the use of air sources like a shop vac without air pressure control.
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This flow bench uses our FP1 electronic flow rate processor, FE2.5 flow element and FV3 PWM Valve for automatic test pressure control.
Multiple vacuum motors provide the air flow volume and pressure required to perform precision flow testing at very high pressures. Some vacuum motors are fitted with check valves from irrigation/plumbing sources. These prevent unused motors from becoming air leaks and spinning backward when not in use.
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Basic Electronic Flow Bench Kit a great way to get started
The included FPcom software for PC's gives you professional air flow analysis power.
Place your Basic Electronic Flow Bench in a cabinet for a professional appearance. This work bench kit , from Do+Able Products, Model 12210, is available from Lowe's ($89.00) or Orchard Supply ($99.00) and can be modified for a flow bench cabinet. The cabinet is only 19" deep on the inside and will accommodate most 5 HP vacs, higher HP vacs may need portions of the back panel removed for clearance. Plenty of ventilation also needs to be provided.
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Flow Performance FE2.5 System $1049.00
The Flow Performance FE2.5 flow element has become a popular choice for custom flow benches capable of flowing 600 cfm.
This freestanding shelving system by Elfa(R), available at The Container Store, makes a very sturdy bench system that is easy to assemble and move. It is not cheap but you can assemble a setup like this in minutes
You can add to your Elfa freestanding system. You can also get 96" tall standards (vertical pieces). The standards used here are 41" but stand 44" tall with the feet attached. KV brand shelf brackets will work on the Elfa standards, you want the 4 hook style brackets, not the 2 hook.
Elfa freestanding shelf system works well for flow systems using the larger flow elements. SD, or styrene, drain pipe will just fit under the elfa feet if the pads are adjusted to full height.
While porting a cylinder head can often lead to improved air flow efficiency for racing engines, this is not always the case. Working areas of a port that do not need improvement can lead to less flow and lower velocities in a port. That is why top racing engine builders employ a flow bench in not only determining the final result of their work, but as a valuable tool during the porting process to determine the areas of a port that need improvement, and what areas should be left untouched.
