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Lingenfelter And Magnuson Announce C8 Cor vette 700-HP Supercharger Package

The C8 Chevy Corvette makes impressive power in stock, factory spec, but toss some forced induction at that mid-mounted V8, and things get wild pretty quick, as is evidenced by this new supercharger package from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Developed in partnership with Magnuson Superchargers, this new C8 Corvette supercharger upgrade features Eaton Advanced (TVS R) High Helix Four-Lobe technology, as well as C-Cal tuning for the factory engine control module (ECM) and Lingenfelter’s proprietary Extreme Cooling Technology (ECT) heat exchanger. Magnuson Dynamic Flow Tuning inlet porting and a Lingenfelter 95mm throttle body round out the highlights. “Together with our partners at Magnuson Superchargers, we have invested two years of development, thousands of road validation miles, and track testing to produce an OEM quality, fully integrated supercharger program for the C8 Corvette,” Lingenfelter states.

With the supercharger properly hooked up, peak output is measured at 700 horsepower and 675 pound-feet of torque at the crank with 7 psi of boost. Critically, stock drivability and all the OEM functions are retained. Customers that want even more go-faster goodness can opt for things like a new cold-air intake, half-shafts, exhaust system, headers, brakes, suspension lowering, and more. The new Lingenfelter supercharger kit is offered for both C8 Corvette Coupe and Convertible body styles, and includes a 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty as a supplement to the factory warranty. The new Lingenfelter Magnusson TVS2650 C8 Corvette DI 700 Horsepower package is priced at $24,950, per Lingenfelter’s website. Interested customers are required to make a $1,000 deposit, with kits for the C8 Corvette Convertible set to launch early next year. The Lingengelter supercharger kit is only sold as an installed program, with installations performed at a Lingenfelter Build Center, or by an approved Lingenfelter installer. To note, this supercharger upgrade is CARB-pending and currently unavailable in California.

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Make plans now to be at the annual RAT TRAP RACING Christmas Open House and Hot Rod Gathering! Ron & Brian Hope and their families and team members want to see you and your hot rod, muscle car or whatever you drive on Saturday December 43rd. Check out the race shop and all the cool rides inside. Drag racing, land speed racing and some historical race cars too will be on display. If the rain stays away, there will be a NITRO CACKLEFEST too! Located in Middle Tennessee just a short drive south of Nashville. See ya there!

Ford Reveals GT LM Heritage Edition

Ford has revealed the new 2022 Ford GT LM Edition, which honors the Le Mans-winning supercar that took home a class win in 2016 and a 1-2-3 podium sweep in 1966, the company announced. “With innovative materials, design and engineering, the Ford GT is unlike any other production supercar,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director, Ford Performance Motorsports. “As we close this chapter of the road-going Ford GT, the GT LM Edition gave us a chance to inject even more heart and soul from a podium-finishing racecar, furthering the tribute to our 2016 Le Mans win.” Deliveries of the 2022 final model-year Ford GT LM Edition begin this fall with production of only 20 special-edition supercars wrapping up later this year, Ford said. With its carbon fiber body lacquered in Liquid Silver exterior paint, the limited-edition Ford GT LM is finished in either a red or blue theme throughout, honoring the red and blue race livery of the Le Mans winning No. 68 Ford GT.

Customers can choose from exposed red or blue tinted carbon fiber that underscores the lower aerodynamics of the supercar, which includes tinting the ultralightweight material on the front splitter, side sills and door sills, plus engine bay louvers, mirror stalks and rear diffuser. Exposed gloss carbon fiber 20-inch wheels with corresponding red or blue inner-barrel accents, plus titanium lug nuts and Brembo brake calipers lacquered in black to fur-

ther modernize this package. Unique to the Ford GT LM is a 3D titanium-printed dual-exhaust that features a cyclonic design inside the tips and hints at the twin-turbo 660 horsepower EcoBoost engine. Above the tips, a titanium GT LM badge is also 3D printed. Inside, the Ford GT LM Edition’s interior features unique appointments including Alcantara-wrapped carbon fiber seats with a matching red or blue driver’s seat, and Ebony passenger seat with accent stitching that matches the driver’s seat color, as well as the engine start button. The instrument panel is wrapped in Ebony leather and Alcantara, while pillars and headliner are wrapped in Ebony Alcantara. Carbon fiber carries into the cabin, appearing on the console, vent registers and lower Apillars with a matte finish. Making the Ford GT LM Edition a special final tribute, the Ford Performance team looked for ways to embed the Le Mans podium-finishing spirit into each road car, the company said. The result: the team located the third-place 2016 Ford GT (No. 69) racecar’s engine that was disassembled and shelved after the race, ground down the crankshaft into a powder, and developed a unique bespoke alloy used to 3D print the instrument panel badge for each of the 20 special-edition supercars. The 2022 Ford GT LM Edition pays tribute to the third-generation supercar’s overall win and the No. 68 Ford GT of Sébastien Bourdais (FRA), Joey Hand (US) and Dirk Müller (GER) who crossed the finish line at the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours. The No. 69 Ford GT of Ryan Briscoe (AUS), Scott Dixon (NZ) and Richard Westbrook (GB) joined the winners on the podium after scoring third place. The Nos. 66 and 67 Ford GTs finished in fourth and ninth places, respectively.

COMP Cams Engine Break-In Oil Additive Protects Your Mill

New cars ain’t cheap. Many high-performance vehicles cost well over six figures these days. Not to mention, buying a pricey crate engine or undertaking an expensive rebuild of an existing motor. Due to government regulations, oil manufacturers have recently removed zinc and many other additives from their motor oils. Using one of these, “off-the-shelf” brands of oil during the critical break-in process can lead to failure. COMP Cams Engine Break-In Oil and Additive is designed to extend the durability of internal engine components including camshafts, valvetrain components, and all moving parts in your new or rebuilt engine. They use a unique blend of extreme pressure additives no longer available in, “off-the -shelf” motor oils. COMP Cams Engine Break-In Oil provides added protection during the break-in process and is compatible with any petroleum, synthetic, or blended motor oil. Improve surface mating of the rotating assembly, rod journals, piston rings, valve guides, cam, and lifters, etc. Protect all internal engine components, including both flat tappet and roller valve trains. The proprietary additive package includes optimum amounts of ZDDP (Zinc & Phosphorus), Molybdenum, and detergents. Require no additives or supplements for maximum protection Compatible with gasoline, methanol, and high-octane race fuels. The Edelbrock Group was created in 2020 with the merging of two performance aftermarket legends, Edelbrock and COMP Performance Group. Both companies, acquired by operations-focused private equity firm Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP), represent nearly 130 years of business, building some of the world’s best-known performance parts for racers and enthusiasts across the globe. Headquartered in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Edelbrock Group includes five power brands and several subsidiary brands with manufacturing facilities stretching across the United States. Thanks to this combination of resources and some of the world’s most dedicated and passionate people, brands like Edelbrock, COMP Cams, FAST (Fuel Air Spark Technology), TCI, and Russell Performance dominate the automotive aftermarket with exceptional valve train, drivetrain, supercharger, electronic fuel injection, intake manifold, carburetor, cylinder heads, and specialty tools products.