Vacuum Pump Air Flow Comparison Tests

We conducted some in-house testing to see how much our pumps flow at different RPM's, and how they stack up against our competitors during the same test conditions. Since we test each pump for airflow when it is manufactured, it was a simple issue to modify our test bench for variable rpm to simulate actual crankshaft speeds. Here's what we learned...

Free Flow Test Conditions

All tests were done on the SUCTION (inlet) SIDE (just like in an engine) using #10 inlet and outlet fittings with #10 inlet hose and outlet hose. Testing for the Moroso 4 Vane and GZ Super Pro VP104 were conducted with #12 hose. Results for tests could vary with larger or smaller fittings and hose.

Tests done from the outlet side indicated a higher cfm rating which does not appear to be applicable to creating suction or vacuum. All tests were done at a Density Altitude of 4000 feet with no altitude correction. Sea level measurements would tend to be higher. All RPM's are actual pump rpm, not engine rpm.

To compute engine rpm divide the pump pulley diameter by the crank pulley diameter and multiply times the pump rpm. For example a 5.5" dia pump pulley divided by a 3.5" crank pulley = 1.571 X 3500rpm = 5500 Engine RPM. The same pulley sizes and RPM's were used for all comparisons.

Vacuum Pump Air Flow Chart - Click to Zoom

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Free Air Flow CFM Values
Pump Model 
RPM
1617 1925 2170 2555 2625 3500 5090
GZ VP104 Super Pro 16 19 21 24.5 25 31 33
Mr. Gasket Pro P1800   16 17.5 20 20.5 24 30
GZ VP101/102 Sportsman 10 11 13 15.5 16 20 23
22641 Moroso 4 Vane   12 13.7 16 16.3 20 22
GZ VP100 Budget Sportsman   8 9.25 13 13.8 16 19.5
Aerospace 3 Vane   10 12 14.5 14.8 18
McClintic Sportsman   10 10.25 12 14.5 18 21
Mr. Gasket Sportsman   11 11.25 13 13.4 14 17

As you can quickly see, there are some big differences in air flow between the different models and brands of pumps. To learn what size of pump you need on your car, see our Vacuum Pump Application Guide.

Peak Vacuum Ratings

Another good measurement of pump performance is Peak Vacuum, this shows how much vacuum the pump can pull when it's deadheaded.

Vacuum Pump Peak Vacuum Chart

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Peak Vacuum
Pump Model 
RPM
1900 2500 3500 4900
GZ VP104 Super Pro 22 23 24.5 25
GZ VP101/VP102 Sportsman 17.5 21 23 24
Mr. Gasket Pro P1800 21 22 23
Moroso 4 Vane 22641 16 18.5 21
Mr. Gasket Sportsman 17 19 19
Aerospace 3 Vane 8 10