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How Important Are Merge Collectors in Performance Exhaust Systems?

The merge collectors at Burns Stainless are custom engineered for each application using their proprietary X-Design Parametric custom exhaust design computer program. Their Merge Collectors combine high flow and high velocity to increase and broaden an engine's torque curve all the way to the horsepower peak and beyond.

How Important Are Merge Collectors in Performance Exhaust Systems?

The merge collectors at Burns Stainless are custom engineered for each application using their proprietary X-Design Parametric custom exhaust design computer program. Their Merge Collectors combine high flow and high velocity to increase and broaden an engine's torque curve all the way to the horsepower peak and beyond.

Three Ways To Get More Performance From Your Harley

When it comes to getting more performance from your Harley-Davidson, we first have to ask: “How do you plan to ride your bike?” Performance can mean better fuel economy, better braking, better handling, faster off the line and/or faster top end speed.

Sizing Headers Stop Doing That... Do This Instead!

“There’s a notion that, in order to get a lot of exhaust gas to flow out of a cylinder, the pipe needs to be large,” explained Vince Roman of Burns Stainless, Costa Mesa, California. “But we find that’s not really the case. It needs to be the correct size....”

Maserati Nettuno Stratified Charge Engine

Most recently, an email came across my screen about the new Maserati Nettuno engine inspired by the Honda CVCC engine of the early 70’s. My introd...

NhB Kits Vince in Shorts

Race Engine Specification Form - Vince In Shorts 5

Vince Roman from Burns Stainless explains how they can help you design the optimum exhaust header for your race application. Vince will walk you through filling out the Race Engine Specification Form on our website at www.burnsstainless.com. After completing the form, a Burns engineer will contact you to review the information and finalize a header design that will optimize the use of the Burns merge collector.

Collectors An Introduction - Vince in Shorts 4

Vince Roman, CEO of Burns Stainless provides an introduction to exhaust merge collectors. Vince discusses and displays 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1 and 8-1 collectors. He also explains why Burns has standardized on a 15 degree merge angle and compares cheap formed collectors with merge collectors. Future episodes will focus more in depth with these concepts.

Vince Roman discusses stainless steel exhaust header tubing, tri-Y NASCAR header design, and fabrication techniques at Burns Stainless shop in Costa Mesa, California.

Understanding Exhaust Header Tubing: Vince In Shorts #3

Have you ever wondered what is the best material to use for exhaust header tubing? Wonder no more as Vince Roman, CEO of Burns Stainless, shares his insight on exhaust header tubing.

Piping for Power: How to choose the best headers for your combination

Did you miss this article in the National Dragster? The article includes some great information on exhaust design for drag racing.

Maximizing exhaust flow is a key element in obtaining peak performance from any high-performance engine. Before you buy your next set of headers, collectors, and/or mufflers, you'll need to understand a lot of factors, and we're here to help.

The Democrat Will Dine With The Republican

I don’t know what you think about country music, but having lived in Nashville for 10 years, I have grown to enjoy it. The songs usually tell stories about the human condition. Whether they are singing about a lost love, partying and drinking or buying a truck and a boat. Blake Shelton recently released a new song entitles “God’s County.” It is a very catchy song and has quickly hit #1 in the charts.

What does the term God’s country conjure up for you? I usually think of a beautiful sunset, a beautiful mountain vista or maybe the majestic redwoods of Big Sur. Sometimes it is patriotic vision of the United States of America. Shelton turns my notion on its head, and I believe truly captures the meaning better than I ever could.

Turbo Header Critique - Twin Turbo Big Block Project

I went by DNE Motorsports to visit our friend Dave Ebbert, and saw a twin turbo big block project on his engine stand that had our exhaust parts . We do not always get a chance to see the final product, so this was a treat. The engine is a 540 cid big block Chevy with a pair of T4 88 mm Precision turbos built for a Pro-Street Truck