| PRO SYSTEMS INTRODUCES THROTTLE STOP VERSION OF SV1 |
| Sunday, 22 August 2010 07:03 |
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The NHRA Pro Stock ranks are already onto the SV1 for their programs for 2011 acceptance. But throttle stop class racing is just as intense and  requires precise metering as well. So after a couple of months of track testing/development the Pro Systems SV1 is now available in a throttle stop version and it made its debut in style. The SV1 qualified #1 in its debut race at last weeks IHRA Northern Nationals in Quick Rod with our Test team driver Jeff Ledford at the helm.
Unlike most throttle stop carburetors that are required to be small in cfm (this to allow the engine to operate properly at low rpms yet still come back up clean off the stop), the SV1 is not subject to those pitfalls. The SV1 can still be properly sized, so you can keep your big cfm and high mph charge yet still be clean and sharp coming up off the stop.
The SV1 with its unique single blade design only activates as much of the venturi and booster as is required to cruise along on the stop in it's partially open blade position. This layout keeps the air speed to the booster and the atomization of the fuel content very high. This fuel is then finely atomized and more evenly distributed due to this air velocity being focused on ONLY the exposed and used area of the booster at part throttle. This makes for a more consistent carburetor in part throttle operation. This innovative blade/booster design also allows it to maintain a large cfm rating so when you go to wide open throttle the energy stored under the blade activates the main boosters in a sweeping fashion from edge to center. So this very large carburetor comes up off the stop with precision and with no chaotic or random flow patterns. So you get the mph of a big carburetor and the part throttle precision of a small carburetor all in one design.
Ledford states: At 3800 rpm on the stop my engine rpm varies less than 90 rpm and it comes cleanly off the stop everytime. Its the most consistent carburetor I have ever owned.
For more information, visit www.prosystemsracing.com.
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| PENSKE RACING SHOCKS ANNOUNCES NEW DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE, IN-LINE SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Tuesday, 17 August 2010 11:03 |
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Penske Racing Shocks has designed an in-line double adjustable shock specifically for the unique demands of drag racing. The 7500DA Series offers racers  the same high-quality performance found in any Penske Racing Shock at a reasonable price.
With 40 clicks of compression and 18 sweeps of rebound, the 7500DA is quickly and easily tuned to accommodate any track or driving condition.
The shocks are custom-valved for driver feel and drag car set-up, resulting in reduced tire shake, better launch control, and improved down-track stability. A pneumatic bleed eyelet is also available, providing maximum tire control and a smooth, stable ride.
The 7500DA smooth body retails for $470.00 a shock. The 7500DA coilover body, which includes a 95 lb. or 110 lb. Hyperco spring and hardware, retails for $540.00 a shock. Both versions can be built in any custom length required.
Available to ship September 1, 2010, pre-orders are being accepted at Penske Racing Shocks, Penske Racing Shocks Midwest, and from all leading chassis builders.
For additional information, please visit www.penskeshocks.com. |
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| AEROMOTIVE’S SINGLE PUMP, DROP-IN FUEL SYSTEM FOR ’03 1/2 AND LATER CORVETTES |
| Friday, 13 August 2010 07:03 |
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Support big power from a SINGLE pump. Not 1, 2 or 3 band-aided together. Aeromotive Fuel Systems has engineered and developed a solution for  the fuel system demands of the Corvette enthusiast. One of the single largest issues with late model performance vehicles is the limitations of the fuel system. With the Aeromotive Stealth System for 2003 1/2 and later Corvettes, there is no more drilling your fuel tanks, no more risking pump failure in a twin pump set up, no more voltage increasing electronics, no more surge tanks, no more mess.
Aeromotive is proud to release thier patent-pending, complete drop-in fuel system available for C6 and late C5 Corvettes (P/N 18670 and 18671). The system gives you your choice of two proven fuel pumps, an A1000 or Eliminator. The best part, it is a complete drop-in assembly into your factory tank that still incorporates the factory jet siphon system. Includes pre-filter, bracket and all the plumbing necessary to install this system into your tank. Now you can plumb a true return-style system into your Corvette without the worry of the siphon system and while using both sides of the factory saddlebag style fuel tank.
The Aeromotive Corvette Stealth System was engineered to outperform multiple pump setups, fit perfectly and optimize performance of the Corvette fuel tank. In short, it was designed to just flat work and at a competitive price to comparable “drop-in” systems.
A1000 Corvette Stealth Kit (2003 ½ - present)
Part #: 18670 (A1000) Fly Wheel HP: 1000 hp Forced induction EFI • 1300 hp Naturally Aspirated
Eliminator Corvette Stealth Kit (2003 ½ - present)
Part #: 18671 (Eliminator) Fly Wheel HP: 1400 hp Forced induction EFI • 1900 hp Naturally Aspirated
Aeromotive has a complete line of fuel rails and components to support your Corvette fuel system.
Stay tuned… 5th Generation Camaro and S197 Mustang Drop–In Stealth Systems coming soon!
For more information on the Corvette Stealth Fuel System including diagrams, videos and detailed installation instructions, visit http://aeromotiveinc.com/2010/08/corvette-stealth-system/ |
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| PROJECT WHITE WAGON – HEAD GAMES |
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Written by Bobby Bennett
Monday, 09 August 2010 10:54 |
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The cylinder head to a Competition Eliminator-style Super Stocker is the equivalent of a foundation for a home. You begin with the cylinder head and build your engine around it.
The leader in Super Stock cylinder head technology is Carl Foltz’s CFE Racing Products, Inc.
“The cylinder head is a key ingredient in a powerful racing engine,” confirmed Scott Kieffer, a sales and technical support agent for CFE. “The other elements of the engine will be determined by the direction of the cylinder head.”
Kieffer’s boss has been around cylinder heads for many years.
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| EDELBROCK E-STREET CYLINDER HEADS FOR BIG BLOCK CHEVY |
| Monday, 02 August 2010 07:03 |
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Edelbrock has expanded their line of E-Street cylinder heads to include an application for oval port big-block Chevy's. This new 290cc head is designed for  entry-level street performance and offers high quality at an affordable price.
Manufactured in the USA, these heads are made from A356 aluminum castings that are heat treated to T-6 specifications for superior strength and quality. Features include larger than stock (290cc) intake and (110cc) exhaust ports for improved engine efficiency; resulting in more horsepower, torque and increased mileage potential. Hardened spring cups help protect long-term wear along with the Heli-Coil® threaded inserts for exhaust flanges and rocker studs; these are the items that the lower-cost competitors leave out of their heads. These new heads are equipped with 7/16" rocker studs and double valve springs to handle valve lifts up to .700". The combustion chambers measure 110cc and their 2.19" intake valve and 1.88" exhaust valve combo produces great horsepower and torque. These E-Street heads are assembled with manganese bronze valve guides and stainless steel valves with hardened tips. Applications are available bare (Part #50449) and complete with valvetrain (Part #50459).
* Features Include: A356 aluminum casting heat treated to T-6 spec for strength
* Designed for entry-level street performance engines, up to .700" valve lift
* Larger than stock intake and exhaust ports to improve efficiency, horsepower and torque
* Hardened spring cups and Heli-Coil® inserts for long-life
* Made in the USA quality
* Affordably priced and sold individually from $539.95 (bare) and $859.95 (complete)
For more information please visit at www.edelbrock.com |
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| NEW HEMI CHROME MOLY ROCKER SHAFT WITH DLC FROM TREND |
| Friday, 30 July 2010 07:03 |
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Trend Performance unveils a new rocker shaft for 5.7L and 6.1L high-performance Hemi engines. Its advantages are strength, reduced friction, and  affordability. The shafts will be sold through Livernois Motorsports of Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Created to overcome deflection and to improve valve-train stability when used in conjunction with high-performance camshafts and valve train, Trend produces this new shaft from thick-wall 4130 chrome molybdenum, subjects it to two heat treatments—through-hardening and nitriding—and finally applies a DLC (diamond-like coating).
The nitriding process not only contributes a tough surface skin (.015in deep) but also produces the ideal surface for the application of the DLC. The DLC provides increased wear-resistance and reduced coefficient of friction. The 4130 chrome molybdenum material is selected not only for its strength and excellent heat-treatment properties but also for its ability to facilitate a fine surface finish of .5 micro inches (Ra—roughness average).
With a diameter and length of .865in and 19.3125in respectively, the new shaft directly replaces the original (contained within the Mopar rocker assembly, Part Number 053021574AA)
Obviously, this new Trend shaft is equipped with all the correct mounting holes, requisite lubricating holes, and freeze plugs installed in the ends. Trend believes it to be the finest, most affordable shaft of its kind.
For mor einformation, visit http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/ |
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| NITROGEN SHOCK-FILLING KIT FROM RJ RACE CARS |
| Thursday, 29 July 2010 07:03 |
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This shock filling unit (Part No. RJ # 219527) comes with a 5lb bottle and adjustable regulator with a coiled hose and air chuck installed. Bottle comes filled  with Nitrogen.
Cannot be shipped air freight.
For more information please visit their website http://www.quartermax.com.
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| LS FLEXPLATES JOIN LEGENDARY “THE WHEEL” FROM JW |
| Wednesday, 28 July 2010 07:03 |
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The popular J.W. Performance flexplates, “The Wheel” is now available for LS1 to LS7 engines, LSX, LSQ and LS9 engines. These flexplates fit the GM  Powerglide, Turbo-Hydro 350, Turbo-Hydro 400, 700-R4, 4L60E, 4L65E, 4L70E, 4L80E and 4L85E automatic transmissions. This beauty is made from chrome moly steel and is .187” thick. “The Wheel” is dish shaped in the crank area to accept various style torque converters. The flexplate provides proper clearance for many applications and will accept 10.75”, 11.08” and 11.5” torque converter bolt patterns.
For those applications with extreme horsepower a flat flexplate is available with the use of a crank adapter. This hot new addition to the flexplate product line provides strength, reliability and versatility by allowing the various torque converters to be used with one flex plate design. There are over 140 plus designs of the popular flexplate called “The Wheel” offered by J.W. Performance Transmission Inc. Upgrade your street machine or drag race machine today with the popular flexplate, “The Wheel.”
For details on J.W. Performance Transmission product line, visit us at www.racewithjw.com.
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| CHASSISWORKS' GM A-BODY BOLT-ON COIL-OVER CONVERSION |
| Tuesday, 27 July 2010 07:03 |
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The first in a series of new rear suspension products, Chris Alston’s Chassisworks now offers a top-quality, bolt-on coil-over suspension conversion for 1964-1972 GM A-bodies. The upper and lower shock mount brackets are easily positioned using factory mounting locations on the chassis and 10- or 12-bolt rear-end housing.
The bolt-on installation takes just a few hours and requires drilling a few additional holes to securely mount the brackets. Optionally available weld-on versions of the axle brackets and upper shock cross member allow the shocks and lower control arms to be moved inward for additional tire clearance. VariShock coil-over shocks are included in the package and available in 16-position single- or double-adjustable versions to fine tune ride quality and handling performance.
Billet-aluminum lower shock mounts can be moved to one of four positions, enabling a ride-height adjustment range of nearly 2”. Kits include matte-black powder-coated upper and lower mounting brackets, billet shock mounts, all mounting hardware, and VariShocks with coil springs (110 to 400 lb/in) or integrated air bags.
For complete details visit www.CAChassisworks.com.
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| EDELBROCK HEADERS AND X-PIPE IMPROVE 2010 CAMARO SOUND AND FLOW |
| Friday, 09 July 2010 07:03 |
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Edelbrock announces the release of bolt-on exhaust system components, including headers and x-pipe, for 2010 Camaro SS. Together, these components  will improve the already powerful Camaro SS's exhaust flow and performance sound.
Edelbrock Shorty Headers deliver improved flow for seat-of-the-pants performance you can feel. They are made in the USA from 17-gauge 409 stainless steel and feature heavy-duty 3/8" laser cut port flanges for durability and optimal sealing. An improved free flowing mandrel bent design provides better performance. They are 50-state street legal direct bolt-on replacements for OEM exhausts manifolds and are available in a durable Ti-Tech coating (#65713) or ceramic coating (#65712).
* Shorty Header Features Include: Direct bolt-on 50-state legal replacement for OEM exhaust manifolds
* Heavy-duty 3/8" laser cut port flanges
* Free flowing mandrel bent tubing
* 17-gauge 409 stainless steel
* Available in Ti-Tech (#65713) or Ceramic coated (#65712)
X-Pipe Assembly (#6716) is designed to replace the restrictive OEM resonator system, allowing for balanced flow and an aggressive exhaust tone. It's manufactured in the USA from 2-1/2" diameter 409 stainless steel and Ti-Tech coated for durability and great looks. Clamps are included for a bolt-on installation.
* Pipe Assembly Features Include: Features an aggressive exhaust tone and balanced flow
* Bolt-on replacements for OEM exhaust resonator system
* Manufactured from 2-1/2" diameter 19-gauge 409 stainless steel
* Ti-Tech coated for durability, (#6716)
For more information please visit www.edelbrock.com |
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