3/1/2011
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Company: Trend Performance
www.trendperform.com
Tool Steel Solid Flat tappets
New Tappets Offer Exceptional Longevity, Unmatched Value
Trend has
announced a new, premium tool steel solid flat tappet. Intended for
use on cast iron camshafts, they suit Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, and
Toyota V8s. Ideal for engines turning in excess of 7,000 rpm with
higher valve spring pressures these new tool steel tappets are
designed for short track oval racing, Bracket racing, and street use.
As
direct derivatives of Trend’s successful NASCAR tool steel flat
tappets, their chief advantage is multiple usage—they can be
re-used
many times. They can also operate on different cast iron camshafts.
And they can be rebuilt and their crowns re-ground—in fact these
tappets can last indefinitely by simply returning them to Trend for
refurbishment when necessary.
The
chief problem in creating a tappet of this quality at an affordable
price entails economies of scale.
But as Trend is already
engaged in large volume production for NASCAR teams this new tappet
program was a logical progression.
Furnished
with a super fine surface finish (1-2Ra) and built from tool steel
for durability and hardness (63-64RC), these premium tappets are
lightweight (68+ grams) and are available with an optional EDM oil
hole (.016in) in the foot or contact area. Almost indiscernible, the
crown on the tappet foot measures .0015˝ deep with a radius of
between 50 and 60 inches. By riding on the tapered lobe of a cast
iron camshaft, the tappet crown rotates and therefore avoids
premature wear.
Once
in service the crown on the foot will exhibit a dull polished finish.
At rebuild times as long as the dull polished finish remains, no
refurbishing is necessary. This tappet cannot lose its geometry
without losing its finish; therefore, if its appearance remains
unchanged continue to use.
Priced
at $18 ea these new premium tool steel tappets are available for
immediate delivery.
For
further information contact Trend
Performance at (586) 447-0400 or visit
www.trendperform.com.