PRI 2008 - Friday Coverage

[Tom@StangTV]

Mid way through the PRI show 2008 and we have even more great, hardcore racing products to tell you about. Everything from blocks to exhaust, follow through our Friday thread.

Friday Videos

• Ford Racing and the 2010 Mustang - Click Here
• Edelbrock Pro Port Heads - Click Here
• Kooks Headers talks about their new lineup for 2009 - Click Here

3V Modular Cam Phaser Limiter by Livernois Motorsports

Under low oil pressure situations, the cam phasers in modular engines sound like a bent valve flopping around in your engine; since the rotating phaser is clicking against itself. When it comes to upgrading cams on a modular motor, an aggressive cam will cause interference between the piston and valve and requires a lockout that eliminates your variable valve timing. Truth be told by Livernois - there is still power to be had from retaining your cam phaser in a controlled state; thus they have released a phaser kit that limits the timing to a maximum of twenty degrees versus the factory 60.

The limiter also keeps the metal disks from clicking against each other with it internally sprung limiter. Livernois claims that you can retain 20 horsepower with the limiter versus a complete lockout. This will allow for more lift and a more aggressive ramp in your camshaft profile. The new phaser is made from an all billet construction.



Windage Solutions for Modular Motors

Livernois has designed these oil drain back extenders to empty the oil back into the pan rather than getting caught up by the windage from the crank. The drain backs come with a tap and is designed for a fresh build since you will need to clean metal out of the tapped oil returns. Additionally, they have developed a crank scraper that helps further reduce windage and keeps excessive oil off your crank.



Check out http://www.livernoismotorsports.com for more information

[mark@stangtv]

The one disadvantage of having an automatic car is all the drivetrain loss, especially from the heavy torque converter. Trying to find a way to lighten up components in your automatic's driveline will help decrease the amount of power it robs.

Neal and Marty Chance are known amongst the industry for their hardcore torque converters. Last year they previewed their new, all billet torque converter and this year they made it public. On the 10" torque converter, the total weight is 21 pounds while the 9" is 17 pounds and the 8" is 15 pounds. In testing, they have recorded over a tenth of a second decrease in the quarter mile on a Pro Mod car.

Due to being aluminum, this torque converter will work on anything except for a turbo car that can generate up to 900 degrees in the converter while building boost on the line. For nitrous, supercharged, and naturally aspirated combinations this will keep the aluminum from getting too soft from heat.

Check out http://www.racingconverters.com for more information.

[mark@stangtv]

In a deal that was made solid less then two weeks ago, JBA will now be owned by Pertonix to join other exhaust lines, such as Patriot and Doug’s Headers. JBA is a 22 year old company that was mostly known for their Ford products but have expanded to all makes and have become extremely popular in the truck market.

JBA will still function the same in San Diego, with the only change being distribution by moving all the products to be sold out of the Pertronix warehouse. JBA will continue to grow their line of exhaust components and will still be offered in their three different styles of coatings.

[Tom@StangTV]

We are familiar with many of Forgeline Wheel’s offerings, but new for this year are their EV3R and EV1R wheels as well as one other brand new prototype that features an all-carbon fiber barrel! First, their new EV3R is a new competition wheel that follows the same three piece Grand Am winning formula of their older designs, but with a new edgier look that screams intimidation while still retaining the features often found in a competition wheel, such as large opens for impact guns to fit with out damaging the wheels.

The EV1R on the other hand follows the same design as the EV3R, but in a one piece design that is 20% lighter than the already lightened EV3R. Available in select 18” and 19” sizes, these wheels can be powder coated to match your application.


The EV3R Wheel

While it is just a prototype wheel, the new carbon fiber barrel soon to be available for select applications, is custom spun using long strands of carbon fiber vs. the tuner looking mesh fiber widely associated with many carbon fiber parts. The wheel is currently awaiting approval in many popular racing series such as the Grand Am series.

Head on over to www.forgeline.com

[Tom@StangTV]

Suncoast Race Cars has hand built everything from a 1963 Corvette roadster body to the only 2009 Camaro dragster. For those not familiar with Suncoast’s work, they make over 60 doorslamer and truck bodies as well as 35 all out dragster bodies that they can make fit on many of their hand crafted chassis. In fact, Suncoast Race Cars claims that they stock more fiberglass bodies than anyone else. Suncoast provides everything from unwelded tubes to build a car of your dreams to complete fully painted cars via their full in house chassis and body fabrication shop. All of their bodies are hand laid and can be adjusted for many popular wheelbase lengths.

You can learn more at www.suncoastracecars.com

[Tom@StangTV]

If you are looking to back-half your Mustang, the Pro Series Rear Frame & 4-Link Package from S&W Race Cars may be an ideal piece to fit your needs. This package includes your choice of a 24”, 26”, or 28” welded rear frame with four link tubes and housing brackets already installed. They feature a fully welded track locator and the kit even has the option to have a Pro/Series shock and spring kit with adjustable lower shock mounts preinstalled for your convenience. S&W also includes a driveshaft loop, all suspension mounting hardware, and complete instructions to complete the kit.

www.swracecars.com is the place to visit for more info.

[Tom@StangTV]

Street 5

G–Force Transmissions offer many different transmissions to fit a variety of different applications. Their Street 5 is designed for Mustangs and to handle approximately 600 hp. Requiring no modifications to fit, G-Force has geared this transmission with a 2.95 first gear ratio, 1.94 second, 1.34 third, 1.34 fourth, and 1.1 fifth with your choice of a .59 or .63 overdrive. You can purchase this transmission in custom ratios, including a preset ratio for street, drag racing, and even road racing.

GF-2000

If you are looking for a transmission to fit in your all-out drag car, G-Force has their clutch-less transmission that’s named the GF-2000. Built to handle approximately 1800 horsepower, this 5 speed kit is available in many different gear ratios. In fact, G-Force claims they offer 1600 different ratio combinations to make this transmission work for any power level. Built using the highest standards G-Force enforces, they claim this transmission was built for the guy looking to push his car to the limit and not have to worry about breaking his transmission.

Check it all out at http://www.gforcetransmissions.com

[Tom@StangTV]

Sometimes, no matter how good you set the car up, the tires still won’t hook up. Davis Technologies makes a traction control system that can be easily connected and disconnected from your car. Now because this system is small, it can be mounted anywhere and is light weight. In fact you might not even know that it's there – it's that small! Their system is self learning and automatically adjusts to different conditions. This system works with many popular electronic ignitions to control timing as a means of traction control.

www.moretraction.com is the place to learn more about keeping your tires from going up in smoke.

[Tom@StangTV]

There are far more transmission and engine combinations out there than there is bell housing to choose from. Quick Time Performance manufactures unique bell housings that are made from spun 50 grade steel and then laser cut to many preferences. So if you want to mount a Muncie transmission to a 302, there is the ability to do that now. If you like to keep with the same manufacture for both components, then they also make many popular bell housing options to fit your needs.

For the complete listing of all options visit www.quicktimeinc.com