ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
LSM RACING PRODUCTS Available from Outlaw Speed Shop Outlaw Speed Shop says it likes to be associated with manufacturers of high-quality products and states LSM Racing Products is one such company, producing a range of quality tools for racers and engine builders. LSM’s very first product was a valve spring compressor for small block Chevs using a shaft type roller rocker assembly. Other products followed due to listening to fellow racers and developing a line of valve train management tools for various head and rocker systems. Outlaw Speed Shop says that LSM’s valve spring compressors are the standard in the industry for racers who need to change high performance valve springs. In addition to LSM’s spring compressor line, there was a need among racers for a precision tool that would measure valve springs while still on the head. It says the PC-100 is the best value precision spring tester on the market, and states that this is proven by the loyal racers who swear by its
performance. It is adjustable to fit most head and rocker systems in use in the high-performance racing market today. Outlaw Speed Shop provides LSM tools to customers who utilise them while working on their race vehicles at the track between races or in their workshops, including the “leading” Spring remover for GM LS1-LS9 motors (LSM-SC-167), Spring tester (on-head) (LSM-PC-100), Valve spring compressor (heads off) (LSM-SC-2000), Valve Lash adjusting tool (LSM-TC-100-3) and Bench Top Springs Tester (LSM-SC-1000) as well as new additions, the Rod Vice double stacker which can hold four rods at a time (LSM-RV-100), On Car spring compressor for late model hemi 2003 –up (LSM-SC-300/350) and the Dial indicator assembly for SM-1000 spring tester (LSM-SC-050-SET). LSM Racing Products’ range is said to be a valued addition to Outlaw Speed Shop’s product range, covering nearly 80,000 different parts and 450 trusted brand names. Outlaw Speed Shop says it keeps a broad range of LSM tools in stock ready for purchase.
Outlaw Speed Shop is a Capricorn preferred supplier and is located in suburban Adelaide at 50 Grand Junction Road in Rosewater. For more information, visit www.outlawspeed.com.au or contact 08 8240 9500 or sales@outlawspeed.com.au
SWAN IGNITION COILS Providing a performance boost Last year’s pandemic did not stop SWAN Ignition Coils from expanding its ignition coil catalogue, with the company adding some new performance vehicle coils to its range. As part of the new range, part number IC517 runs the 2018 Hyundai i30 N Performance variant. The i30 N has a 2.0L turbocharged i4 engine that puts out 202kW of power and 378Nm of torque (on overboost). Part number IC492 runs the 2015 Toyota 86, which uses a 2.0L Subaru Flat 4 engine (without a turbo), that puts out 147kW of power and 205Nm of torque. This car is popular with Toyota car modification enthusiasts. Part number IC274 runs Toyota’s performance version vehicles that use the 3.0L twin turbo 2JZGTE engine, as found in the fourth generation Supra made popular by the Fast & Furious movies. The engine boasts 206kW of power and 432Nm of torque for the Japanese market, while power in the overseas version was increased to 239kW and 441Nm (VVT engine 451Nm). Part number IC70806A is an upgraded performance coil for Holden vehicles running the 10
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LS3 engine, the coil is originally found in the Corvette LS7 engine. The LS3 outputs 317kW of power and 575Nm torque (HSV variants were upgraded to produce 325kW), while the LS7 produces 375kW of power and 640Nm of torque. The advantage the LS7 performance coil has over the stock standard LS3 coil (can also replace the LS2 coil) is a bigger spark that improves power and acceleration. Higher voltage allows for a larger spark plug gap that delivers a larger spark, resulting in a stronger initial combustion, it also bridges the spark plug gap faster. While higher voltage helps improve performance, it is not the only reliance, more so the key is to maintain voltage under load. So importantly performance ignition coils need to function consistently, maintaining voltage throughout the acceleration range. This is achieved by the internal construction of the coil by way of heavy gauge windings and more windings per coil. SWAN Ignition Coils says this new release of performance coils has been made possible by its ever-increasing brand awareness and customer
confidence in its quality; as such its customer base ranges from public to trade and reseller. SWAN Ignition Coils says resellers can also benefit from its launch last year onto AutoInfo’s online catalogue Oscar, where resellers can purchase its coils along with brake pads and fuel pumps/modules. Coinciding with the AutoInfo launch, the company has also expanded its coils into the New Zealand market. Trade and public customers can also buy direct via www.acaparts.com.au. Later this year, SWAN Ignition Coils will also be launching a new sales site, so it says you should keep a lookout for www.swancoils.com.au For more information, visit www.acaparts.com.au
