Toyota Oversize Valve Lifter Modification
John Edwards at Costa Mesa R&D is building a Toyota 2JGE engine for a land speed attempt. The client purchased one-piece lifters and a couple of them were slightly oversize by about .0015˝, so they had to micropolish them so that they would fit in the lifter bore. Watch as Edwards uses a simple shop-built
COMP Cams® Conical Valve Springs for Street and Race Engines
Company: COMP Cam www.compcams.com The conical design accomplishes damping without wear, heat and friction, or risk from interference contact like flat dampers or interference fits. Built for both street and race applications, the new line of conical valve springs from COMP Cams® represent a revolutionary advancement in high performance valve spring technology. Expected to become the new
Dorman Releases EGR Cooler Kit for 2004-’10 Ford 6.0L Diesel Engines
The updated cooler prevents coolant from leaking into the exhaust manifold and may protect the engine from extensive damage. Company: Dorman Products www.dormanproducts.com Dorman Products has released an updated EGR Cooler Kit for 2004-’10 Ford 6.0L diesel engines. The part is re-engineered with a straight tube core design focused on eliminating original failure modes. The EGR cooler
New High Performance Coolant from Evans
Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., producer of a unique line of waterless engine coolants, released its new High Performance Coolant, previously known as NPG+C. Company: Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. www.evanscooling.com Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., producer of a unique line of waterless engine coolants, announces the release of its new labels for its High Performance Coolant, previously known as NPG+C.
FAST Introduces 102mm Composite Intake Manifolds
Constructed from the same advanced polymer material as the original FAST LSX 92mm Intake Manifold, the LSXR offers a host of benefits over aluminum aftermarket intakes, including lighter weight, increased strength and improved heat dissipating characteristics Company: Fuel Air Spark Technology WWW.FUELAIRSPARK.COM FAST engineers teamed up with airflow specialists at RHS to develop polymer intake manifolds
FAST Introduces 102mm Composite Intake Manifolds
Constructed from the same advanced polymer material as the original FAST LSX 92mm Intake Manifold, the LSXR offers a host of benefits over aluminum aftermarket intakes, including lighter weight, increased strength and improved heat dissipating characteristics Company: Fuel Air Spark Technology WWW.FUELAIRSPARK.COM FAST engineers teamed up with airflow specialists at RHS to develop polymer intake manifolds
Champion Oil recently released its “Purpose-Built” full synthetic 15W-50 Racing Oil in a new 5-gallon container.
Champion’s 15W-50 Racing Oil seals out rust, neutralizes acids and resists foaming. Company: Chapmion Racing Oil http://www.championsusechampion.com Champion’s 15W-50 Racing Oil utilizes a premium ZDDP anti-wear protection package, which contains a unique balance of chemistry including high levels of zinc and phosphorus. This specialized, full synthetic racing oil also is designed to increase horsepower and torque, resist
Quick Fuel Technology Introduces Performance 2- & 4-Port Billet Fuel Pressure Regulators
The 2-port model is rated for up to 650hp, and the 4-port version is intended for applications producing in excess of 650hp. Company: Quick Fuel Technology www.quickfueltechnology.com Quick Fuel Technology has released two new fuel pressure regulators that feature hard-coat anodized billet housings and internal components that are compatible with gas, alcohol and E85 fuels. Additional protection
Viscosity 101
In this installment of Oil Viscosity 101 from Driven Racing Oil, Lake Speed Jr. explains why viscosity is the single most important property of a lubricant. Company: Driven Racing Oil
New 2014 Dura-Bond Catalog Available
The new catalog features many new applications complete with photos, competitors’ interchange, conversion reference charts, and a powder metal valve seat technical information and installation instruction manual. Company: Dura-Bond Bearing Company www.dura-bondbearing.com Dura-Bond Bearing Company recently introduced its new 2014 engine parts catalog that includes the following feature items: • The “All-Round Cam Bearings” • Oversize
New lightweight, aluminum oil pumps for 429-460 big-block Fords from Jon Kaase Racing Engines
These aluminum pumps are redesigned to eradicate fractures at mounting base and to improve idle and high rpm oil pressure Company: Jon Kaase Racing Engines, Inc. JonKaaseracingengines.com One of the main problems that beset tuners of big-block Ford engines is oil pump failure. The casting develops a fracture at the section change around its mountings, which
Main Bearing Sets for Chevy LS1 LS2 LS6 Engines
Lunati high performance main bearing set for Chevrolet small block LS1, LS2 and LS6 applications feature ¾-groove style. Company: Lunati http://www.lunatipower.com The Alecular material used in Lunati bearings allows a high degree of conformability over other race bearings, whether you are use steel or aluminum rods. Lunati high performance main bearing set for Chevrolet small block LS1, LS2 and LS6
