Jim Fulmer said:
Your are 5x14 right..... correct me if I'm mistaken? A definite step up from 370's in every way. The dragon flows mentioned are 5x18, the same ones I run.
Jim
Our Stage 4's do measure around 14 on the outside, but when you Extrude Hone a nozzle you get a cone shaped hole. Basically the hole is bigger on the inside of the nozzle than on the outside. Doing that speeds the fuel velocity, and promotes atomization.
We have first hand knowledge that a set of 5X18's will create maybe 20 more hp, but will add a bunch of EGT. We saw 2000+ degrees with an S400/ HX-40 Combo. Our comparison was done last year with a set of our older Stage 4’s that were honed by an outside source. Since our new hone is much more powerful, we build our current stage 4’s a bit larger, so that 20hp gap is most likely gone now.
We are in the process of a motor rebuild that was caused by excessive heat from a set of 5x18's. The exhaust manifold, and the head were cracked in many different places, and coolant entered one cylinder, leading to a piston that cracked in half.
Our Stage 4's are capable of very high horsepower, and can be a daily driver. A set of edm'd 5x18's would be a challenge to drive. Brad Morse, Scott Vorhees (Big Bad Dodge), and Richard Madsen (Maddog), will all tell you that our injectors will make big power. If you have to have something that will crack your head, and exhaust manifold, to get that extra drop of HP we can hone a set of 5x18's to promote atomization but for most, our off the shelf Stage 4's will do the trick. We will only sell sets like this, with a customer signed disclaimer.
If you have access to a good reliable dyno, and would like to do a comparison, you may consider purchasing a set, to do a back to back HP, and EGT comparison. As always we offer a 30 day no questions asked guarantee on our products. I hope this helps clarify some questions about our stuff. If you have any further questions, and would like to talk Lenny or myself, do not hesitate to call.
Thanks Much
Ross Fahlen
Dynomite Diesel