Stinger V8 Flow Rate Test Results - Overclock.net

Martinm210 · 08-19-07

I was tempted to run this test again because of the odd curve that developed, but the more I think about it...a nozzle block is a fairly complex restriction. The stinger has a fairly flat/sharp and restrictive nozzle on the inlet, then the interior channel and outlets happen to be very free flowing.

Oh and a special thanks goes to Dryadsoul for the heck of a deal he gave me on this block, very much appreciated!

Here is the block tested, I must say it's very nice to hold such a shiny mass of metal, even the barbs are custom made. This particular block has the brass top and copper bottom.

And here is my uncorrected and corrected curve data results. First the uncorrected curve which included a dual inlet reservoir, about 44" of tubing, and the test manometers all of which I have previously tested and curve data to correct for. So what you see below is the uncorrected and corrected curve results. I'm not particularly happy with my data points, typically I don't have quite this much error, so I'll probably run the curve again, but this is what I have.

And this is how it compars to other curves I have in the estimator. It has a strange curve in that it's extremely free flowing at lower flow rates and then picks up restriction rapidly. The fuzion curve is from a prior test of mine and only had data out to 2.2 GPM, so I wouldn't look beyond about 2.5 GPM. It does however reflect a similar shaped curve to the MP05 with a nozzle just with much lower restriction. I'm beginning to think the nozzle just has that sort of effect on pressure drop.

It still beats out a stock Fuzion below about 2.2 GPM which would be most systems, so overall...it's very good!

I'm planning to later retest my fuzion with and without a nozzle and make another test on the v8 at the same time (Next time I'll take twice the data points to further ensure accuracy), I'll report back those results when I get them done.

*RyGuy* · 08-19-07

Great test once again! The results seem logical to me, regarding the pressure jet. The more you try to flow, the more restrictive it gets.

Mikey122687 · 08-19-07

wait hang on, so you want more PSI and more GPM or the reverse?

CrazyJoe · 08-19-07

Another Great Job !

Guess I'll need to get hold of Fstfrddy for that V8 eh ?

**ira-k** · 08-19-07

Hey thats not bad at all...I was thinking they would be a little more restrictive then that...Thanks Martin...

*CyberDruid* · 08-19-07

Yay. This is great...first the Bonnie now te Stinger.

Fstfrddy should post this on his website

Martinm210 · 08-19-07

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Originally Posted by Mikey122687

wait hang on, so you want more PSI and more GPM or the reverse?

The PSI side can be thought of as the amount of friction or energy lost...the lower the better.

As far as important range to look for, a single block loop with a more typical D5 or DDC pump can approach 2 to 2.2 GPM, and a multi block loop will typically run somewhere around 1.4-1.5 GPM. I would call a typical flow rate somewhere between 1.2 and 2.2 GPM.

In that particular range, the V8 is good. The apogee GTX and Fuzion are more restrictive there.

I would say from what I can tell, the least restrictive on a typical system would be Stinger V8>Fuzion>Apogee GTX in that order.

fstfrddy · 08-19-07

Nice Martinm

Martinm210 · 08-19-07

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Originally Posted by CrazyJoe

Another Great Job !

Guess I'll need to get hold of Fstfrddy for that V8 eh ?

I have both a Fuzion and a V8 now, so eventually I'll have a feeling of which performs better thermally, but I am suprised with my results. The nozzle sort of throws a strange curve at it, before I processed my results I was thinking it's really restrictive.

I am still a bit uneasy with my data error and how it's dipping so low, so next time I'm going to take a bunch more data points.

I also didn't correct out the test setup when I ran my fuzion curve, so it's going to be a little better than what you see here, the GTX results however are the published curves and should be fairly representative, swiftech's curves are usually spot on.

But regardless, I really do like the feel and mass of the block...has that industrial feel to it.

Martinm210 · 08-19-07

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Originally Posted by fstfrddy

Nice Martinm

Thanks!
I'll make another test run at the curve, but let me know if you want any particular graphs or comparisons.

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CrazyJoe PC Gamer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 767 Rep: 93 Unique Rep: 57 Trader Rating: 0	Another Great Job ! Guess I'll need to get hold of Fstfrddy for that V8 eh ? __________________ Old enough to know better ... still young enough not to let that stop me !

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