Proper piston-ring seal is paramount to getting the most out of any engine. I would think this could be a simple thing to build design and could work with a hobbs pressure switch to be turned on as soon as pressure in the intake was above atmo. All times are GMT-8. You must log in or register to reply here. And old race trick> go to the bone yard and find an old smog pump that will fit. In addition to a clean engine compartment, there was no oil to be found on the bottom of the transmission pan, and the rear main seal was perfectly dry. From a reliability and cost-effectiveness standpoint, both pumps have very good service lives. If the primary purpose of the pump is to stop any oil leaks, the standard kit will provide reliable service for years. Not so much for HP, but for leak prevention under high boost. It will pull harder, especially under boost, and its cheaper and cleaner. 2016+ 6th Generation Chevrolet Camaro Forums, 2016+ Camaro News, Sightings, Pictures, and General Discussion, 2010 - 2015 5th Generation Chevrolet Camaro Forums, 2010 - 2015 Camaro News, Sightings, Pictures, and Multimedia, 2010 - 2015 Camaro Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension, 2010 - 2015 Camaro Interior, Exterior, Paint & Body, Electronics/Car Audio, Supporting Vendor Group Purchases and Sales, Automotive News / Industry / Future Vehicle Discussion, Regional Camaro and Firebird Enthusiast Forums, Project Frankenbird - spring 2015 - D1SC 383 Lt4, advice welcome! I am too scared of them at the moment but that sounds like something that would give mental comfort (and make some wires happier). Even with just breathers, I would think those fumes should get pushed out the breathers. I was getting a drop or 2 of oil out the front and rear seals, but it took care of that. Works much better than the expensive electric units and can do for about 25-50 bucks complete. Do Not Sell My Personal Information -, By logging into your account, you agree to our. Since the factory PCV system is not used on most race engines because it's less effective than on a stocker, positive pressure in the crankcase builds as engine rpm is increased. In addition to solving the unsightly oil leaks, by reducing crankshaft pressure the intake manifold charge isn't contaminated with oil, and the additional ring seal consistently produces measurable horsepower gains. I run a Ford electric vacuum pump. So the pump didnt like pushing through the check valve but it pulles okay? At idle, the car registered 0 inches of vacuum being pulled from the engine-not unexpected since the pump was rotating so slowly. Very cool - the catch canteen somehow looks a lot less improvised than it sounds. George Reaves' (of Whitewright, Texas) '65 GTO is a former "Pontiac Pavement Pounders" participant, and the same combination of parts routinely puts the GTO into the 11.1-second e.t. Any performance gains would be a bonus. Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests, http://web.camaross.com/forums/showtto+vacuum+pump. - Patrick Henry. In addition, the back of the driver-side valve cover was wet, and both breathers had oil residue where they mounted to the valve covers. Interesting. Has anyone used the AIR electric pumps as a boost initiated crank case evacuation pump in conjunction with with a catch can? Do Not Sell My Personal Information -, By logging into your account, you agree to our, Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi, Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1, Transmission: Oldani TH400 w/ BTE 9" convertor, Axle/Gears: 31 spline Moser/full spool/4.11Rich. The following errors occurred with your submission. Anyone used the electric AIR pump as a vacuum pump for Crank case evac? According to David Butler of Butler Performance, "For street vehicles that see routine highway miles or spirited weekend-driving duties, owners should definitely retain the factory PCV valve and standpipe with a breather element to reduce the chance of oil leaks if the use of a vacuum pump is not a viable option. Need other technical information or engine specific advice? "For aggressive engine builds that feature long strokes, high cylinder pressures, or elevated rpm potential, an Evac Pump Kit is a great way to stop oil leaks and pick up a few extra horsepower. Not legal in Stock Eliminator, last time I checked. Seems to me less pulleys running off the crank would be a better option, but do the electrics pull enough vacuum? especially if mounted so the fumes go into the motor. Although the firewall and valve covers were clean before the run, the pressure that built up in the engine pushed oil out of the dipstick tube, and it dripped onto the passenger-side header. The GTO's big-cube mill put out 340.7 hp in its baseline configuration. The PCV/electric vacum deal looks interesting for a street driven car. It cost ~$250 for whole set up (pump, catch can, -10an lines & fittings). I have 3 of these electric pumps from our vettes when we removed the AIR system and was just thinking maybe I could put them to good use.. sure would be nice to rig up and have a vacuum/pressure gauge to let me know where the crank case was throughout the operating range. Thinking of adding power with a new combination? I've been told the early Northstar engines have something similar and have been looking for one for a while. Also, how's it dealing with oil mist going through it? When run on an eighth-mile track, the car is barely able to shift into Third gear before the eighth-mile marker lights are tripped. Vacuum was measured on a sealed system at a valve-cover bung at idle and at 6,000 rpm in Third gear. Whatever the case may be, I decided to use an electric vacuum pump to evac the crankcase. funny thing is , those pumps are the first thing us LT1 guys toss in the trash. Now that I know other engines may have something that'll work I'm happy! On Pontiacs, the rear main seal, valve covers, and oil-dipstick tube are usually the first to seep. You have to pry up on the bottom tangs to get it to pop off the aluminum housing. The following errors occurred with your submission. On a typical 500-horse engine, the modified Ford-style pump used in our standard kit generally creates 8-12 hp on an engine dyno while the Moroso pump gains 15-25 hp.". In addition, torque is not noted as the torque maximums were always dependent on when the engine was floored and the converter was flashed. '94 Camaro Z-28, Black, 850hp, Blown 396, AFR LT1 LT4 190cc Street Eliminator CNC Heads and Intake. Dyno TestingTesting of the '65 GTO was performed at Real Performance Motorsports in Lewisville, Texas. I have heard too much will pull the oil out of the main and rod bearings which I definately am not interested in doing. https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba69-galaxie-500, https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/baix-to-4sixzero, http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum485-bbr-s-83gt, http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forumuck-conversion, https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/batooth-and-nail, http://www.dragstuff.com/techarticles/vacuum-pumps.html. Cookie Policy - I then applied a small amount of grease to the upper bushing hole in the can. Hobbyists and pros build race engines to make the most power possible within the constraints of a budget and the design limits of the motor. From the autoparts store I think the pump was well over 100 dollars. ET drag slicks that measure 10.5x29x15 fill up the wheelwells. Drag Testing Contact Us - "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." At a maximum rpm of 6,000 in Third gear on the Turbo 400 transmission, the pump pulled 5 inches of vacuum, and the decreased pressure and more effective ring seal allowed horsepower to jump by almost 6. Have you run your car with a vacuum gauge on your dipstick tube to see what the actual reading is. Recorded at the same 6,000 rpm in Third gear, the pump generated 9 1/2 inches of vacuum and achieved an outstanding gain of 14.5 hp over the baseline. On the electric smog pump setups they don't pull much vacum. This page was generated at 07:55 PM. Not much, but enough to make me want to find a remedy. For all the power that they produce, a keen eye must be kept on efficiency as well. The result is pressure on the underside of the piston on the intake and power strokes, which reduces efficiency by offering more resistance to the piston's downward movement in the bore. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er. Thanks for the info. LONG, Getting Out of the LT1 Game - LT1 Engine Parts. I picked mine up for 15 dollars like I said so I don't think you can go wrong with one from the junkyard. After cleaning the mess and finishing the installation of the standard Butler Evac Pump Kit, a vacuum gauge was connected to the passenger-side valve-cover fitting. Electric Vacuum Pumps For Crankcase Pressure, What's Out There Over 5"? They also don't like the fumes/crud pulled from the crankcase and have a tendency to fail. The addition of a vacuum pump to remove the positive pressure in the crankcase and introduce a few inches of negative pressure (vacuum) can increase power production and improve the seal of the piston rings and all those places where oil used to leak. List of 71 original GM 3rd Gen Part Numbers!! check out the. does anyone know how much vacuum is too much or what the ideal negative pressure in the crank case should be when under boost? Who has converted Smog pump into vacuum pump? BTW, what voltage does that thing use? Once the GTO was unleashed, it was evident that the Evac Pump Kit was performing its job. It also places more stress on the piston rings, thereby reducing their seal capabilities and increasing the chance of blow-by. For enthusiasts looking to gain a bit more horsepower and have the ability to rebuild their own pumps, the Moroso three-vane pump is a great choice. Adding an in-line pump in-series with an in-tank pump? For leaks I just use an air compressor and soapy water. I''l be running mufflers since will see very occasional street use. Terms of Service - I've run with a 355 at your HP level with only alve cover breathers and no problems. The GeeTO Tiger's standard evac pump lasted for five years before needing replacement. and 0.11 mph. It will suck the boost pressure dry! Redline raceway is an eighth-mile venue, and on this day, it was hosting a bracket series held by the Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge. Electrical vacuum pumps are available and easy to install but can't pump enough volume to produce more than 2-3 inches of vacuum. Maybe to minimze hot air draw into the intake charge? As expected, the short eighth-mile distance really didn't highlight the enhanced horsepower that the vacuum pump allows the engine to make, but more importantly, both units proved that they were the solution to stopping the oil leaks that would show up on the car at drag-racing venues. Likely will give an electric a shot. Adding new relays is a good job. Post it here! So why do all this work when you could just run a hose from the valve cover to the inlet side of the turbo with a separator inline? I'll give you my take on them since Stock and Super Stock is limited to a collector probe vacuum evacuation system . Clean it up good, set it up to run in reverse. Has anyone used the AIR electric pumps as a boost initiated crank case evacuation pump in conjunction with with a catch can? Other than the ability to stop the pesky oil leaks that plague high-performance engines, the vacuum pumps can and should be used as aids in prolonging piston-ring and cylinder-seal integrity as well as valuable diagnostic equipment. Life is short. The BBR needed additional crankcase evac under WOT. What wire are you running it off of. Manage Preferences - Advertising - Once installation was complete, both systems were dyno tested at RPM and then raced at Redline Raceway in Caddo Mills, Texas. Did u remove the cylindrical object on the left with the spring (check valve) completely ? My pump is the top right one. Id recommend a GZ Motorsports vacuum pump. I removed it completely. At idle, the three-vane Moroso pump pulled 1/2 inch of vacuum. lol. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Idling Sudden Loss of Fuel Pressure No Start, The story of Grandpas 87 Turbo Buick (Full). I like it so far- 4 months. As George Reaves routinely laces up his spurs as a member of the Dallas Area Pontiac Association, the other member clubs in the Texas Muscle Car Challenge were happy to put aside their brand biases and allow testing at the conclusion of the bracket race. bracket in the quarter with 7.2s in the eighth-mile. Or did u just cut the wires ? I've heard the collector evacs aren't a good idea with mufflers. The choice of pumps comes down to the hobbyist's budget and goals. Sounds like you may have come up with a newer version! I was figuring exhaust evac to do the work out of boost, and let the pump "ramp things up" in boost. It would puke a little oil out the breathers at WOT. RPM has a Dynojet Model-248C dyno. If the electric is your only vent when it fails it will offer no engine breathing. Follow along as we install and test both the Butler Performance standard and Moroso-based Evac Pump Kits. Privacy Statement - Hard starting issue, Chevy 350 small block with Edlebrock Performer Carb. Archive - JavaScript is disabled. I use the header evac system on my car. Header/collector systems work well on open-headered cars but generally only pull about 1-2 inches of vacuum from a race engine. Im guessing it wont want to push through the check valve I have on my exhaust. ConclusionIt is apparent that both Butler Performance Evac Pump Kits are complete and well designed. Key Engine Parameters: air-inlet temperature (AIT). I decided this was the route I was gonna take, mainly because I got a pump for free. Due to electrical interference present in the ignition system, rpm was not recorded consistently across all pulls. From what I've read about the exhaust evac you should be getting more vacuum at higher rpm's then at idle. Contact Us - Manage Preferences - For hot street cars and drag racers, a Butler Evac Pump Kit might just be the cure for your pressurized oiling blues. At the conclusion of drag testing, the difference in e.t. Installation can be accomplished in 1-2 hours with the hardest tasks being where to locate the breather tank and cutting the braided hoses to length. From an effectiveness standpoint, a belt-driven vacuum pump provides more vacuum to relieve the crankcase pressure, thus eliminating oil leaks and allowing the piston rings to seal better. Once again, the reduction of crankcase pressure kept any oil from escaping the engine. Intake duties are handled by an Edelbrock Victor manifold and Holley 950 DP carburetor before dumping exhaust out of a set of Hooker headers. Maximum horsepower was achieved at 5,400 rpm. Is your car making a strange sound or won't start? What I have seen is if you have restrictive mufflers a header evac system doesn't work as good. Following a cool down, the Moroso Evac Pump Kit was installed, and the car was back on the dyno for testing. Curious on crankcase evac systems. Mufflers, now mandatory at a great many tracks in the country, can render this system ineffective as even minor backpressure from the exhaust system will drop the pumping efficiencies to almost zero. The pump has to be mounted so that it can be driven off of the crankshaft pulley, bringing into consideration packaging constraints that presently will not allow the factory GM air-conditioning units to remain unless custom brackets are fabricated. The engine is shifted manually at 6,000 rpm and goes through the traps in the quarter-mile at 6,100 rpm. By badandy in forum Engine - Block, Piston, Heads, Intakes, By SebringLX in forum Electrical & Fuel System, By Reaper1 in forum Electrical & Fuel System, http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/gen-pump-how.html, Crankcase evacuation through fuel pump block off plate. The water and fuel should be driven out of the oil when the oil gets hot enough - right? I was going to say that I was concerned that they didn't pull enough volume (only 3"), but now that you've got it over 10", seems like it's a non-problem! Just for humors sake I do remember in HS taking the emission junk off my monte and running a hose from the emission pump into my breather. Privacy Statement - Drag testing was conducted at Redline Raceway in Caddo Mills, Texas. "By designing custom brackets to fit either a modified Ford-style vacuum pump or a Moroso pump, we've created an easy solution to the issues created by too much crankcase pressure. To eliminate oil leaks on a Pontiac, we like to see between 5 and 10 inches of vacuum with a maximum of 14 inches. As compared to the standard kit, the Moroso kit was able to pull out almost double the volume of pressurized crankcase gases, allowing even better ring seal and elevated horsepower numbers. If this is your first visit, be sure to .Pumps are not allowed. A little while back I started doing research on crankcase evac systems because boost pressure in my crankcase was causing me massive oil leaks out of every mating surface. Cut-off wheel or fine-tooth hacksaw blade for cutting stainless braided hoses. What u described is what i just installed here: Plumb a vacuum gauge to the valve cover opposite from where the vacuum pump is running and this will give you how much vacuum your system is drawing. Terms of Service - and mph between the best runs that were produced by the Moroso pump and the slowest runs without any vacuum pump were at or less than 0.04 in e.t. As significant was the fact that the pump completely eliminated the oil leaks that had previously plagued the car on the dyno. Cookie Policy - It obstructs the airflow just being there. Powered by a '71 455 with round-port H.O. You are using an out of date browser. The 2-wire smog pumps do not have this solenoid so there is nothing to remove. I did and that's how I know what my crankcase is doing. They are super plentiful at the junkyard. If that weren't enough, high crankcase pressure also forces oil to evacuate through any seal it can breach. According to Butler, "By utilizing a dash-mounted vacuum gauge, the enthusiast can carefully monitor the condition of the engine's sealing abilities pass after pass. Some oil mist inside the engine is critical to ensure proper lubrication of the parts that don't have direct oil flow such as the wristpins. This may be due in part to my file fit ring noobieness or the fact 8 giant pistons moving 4.5" at 6000 rpm are creating some very large crankcase pulsations. I dont know how much current that thing will pull and every device I add to my harness (like alky pump) makes me paranoid. Maybe you could use a "boost a pump" to run it at a higher voltage if it would handle it. heads, the 12:1-compression engine uses an Ultradyne roller cam and Harland Sharp 1.65 roller rockers. Installation was completed by George Reaves, the owner of the '65 GTO test car at Real Performance Motorsports (RPM) in Lewisville, Texas. About to put the money into one and looking for what works best for most of y'all. When operating the motor before I would sometimes hear a loud squeek that I determined was the dry bushing in the motor. With replacement pumps retailing for $99 and the Moroso Rebuild Kit running $105, both systems are relatively inexpensive to maintain." I read on the web about turbo Buick guys using a electric smog pump as an evac pump. Advertising - An Art Carr 2,500-stall torque converter sends power through a Turbo-400 transmission and out back to a 3.90-geared Ford 9-inch rearend. Looking at preferred brand/model and also belt driven vs electric. Of course, there are downsides. I think so. I'm curious, is it a J/Y piece or did you buy it new? I considered using standard header evacs, but man I would rather swallow a box of razors that pull those headers off again. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. There are three common vacuum-pump methodologies on the market today; header/collector aspiration vacuum, electric vacuum pumps, and belt-drive vacuum pumps. Don't see another board for your problem? The car was running on drag slicks, which pulls down the rear-wheel horsepower on a chassis dyno compared to street tires.