Performance in Motion Magazine Vol. 6 No. 4

Inside: KEEP YOUR COOL THIS SUMMER!

June/July 2006 • Volume 6 • Issue 4 • $3.95 Canadian

CANADIAN PUBLICATIONS MAIL PRODUCT SALES AGREEMENT #40609642

On the

Cover

Joe Kwakernaak’s 1959 Ford Skyliner.

See story, page 10.

Contents June/July

Editorial ..............................................5 Letters to the Editor ..........................7 Keep Cool this Summer! ..................8 So Fine Top-Hiding ‘59 ....................10 350Z Turbo Install ............................12

Performane Engine............................16 Coming Soon: Rat Fink Movie! .......18 Pantera ................................................23 Stratford Motor Products Cruise ....24 Performance Killing Smog Parts? ...26

Advanced Fuel Economy ..................30 New Product Showcase .....................32 Motorcycle Hall of Fame ..................34 Book Review: Paint your Car...........36 Reluctant Passenger ..........................38

Editorial Performance in Motion Publications 1100 The Queensway Toronto, ON M8Z 1P7 Phone: 416-259-3678 • Fax: 416-259-6433 EDITOR/PUBLISHER CANADIAN ADVERTISING Bob McJannett bmcj@performanceinmotion.ca Phone: 416-259-3678 U.S. ADVERTISING Dick Van Cleve dvc@performanceinmotion.ca Phone: 1-818-506-7773 PRODUCTION DESIGN Rob McJannett rmcj@performanceinmotion.ca CONTRIBUTORS Thomas Andrews Bob McJannett Robert Michaels Stephen Miller Jeff Norwell Stéphane Rioux Len Sly Joe Tricini Kayvene with Bonnie Staring as the Reluctant Passenger PROOFREADER “Spike” LaVigne MOVING? Please let us know!

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Circulation is 30,000+ (ISSN 1703-8421) Contents copyright ©2006 and all rights reserved by Performance In Motion Publishing. The fine print: We respect your right to privacy, and do not sell our mailing list. This magazine may not be reprinted or duplicated without express permission of Performance In Motion Publishing. (We’re nice guys, just ask) All opinions are those of our writers, and some of whom have sniffed too much gasoline fumes. The information presented is from various sources from which there can be no responsibility

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hy are we living in fear of unfriendly oil producers and increased gas prices, when there appears to be a “Made in North America” solution on the horizon?

With the high cost of gasoline there is a renewed interest in alternative fuels. 60 Minutes had a segment on the making of corn-based ethanol. It caught my attention and caused me to do some research on a very viable alternative to gasoline.

Ethanol is made from renewable crops such as corn, readily available in both the U.S. and Canada. By converting to ethanol power we would no longer be dependant on foreign oil imports and the see-saw pricing structure of a barrel of oil would no longer be constantly hanging over our heads. Currently, in the US there are 83 plants refining ethanol, with 16 more under construction. 2004 production was 3.4 billion gallons, far below that of gasoline, but it’s a start.

In Canada, Suncor is constructing an ethanol production facility near Sarnia.

Production, when up and running, is expected to reach 200 million liters of ethanol, distilled from 20 million bushels of locally-grown corn.

In Ottawa, Iogen is operating a demonstration plant making cellulose ethanol, touted as the next generation of ethanol.

In September 2005, the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association estimated the cost to produce a barrel of ethanol at $41, with oil running over $70. Increased production will lead to even lower ethanol costs. That fact alone should have the politicians jumping all over this idea.

There are two types of ethanol being sold in the U.S. and Canada. E10, which is ten percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline, can be used in most vehicles on the road today with little or no problems. Sunoco and independents like Pioneer in Canada are selling ethanol enhanced fuel from pumps in many of its stations.

E85 is a mix of eighty five percent ethanol and fi fteen percent gasoline. Currently it is only recommended for flex fuel vehicles (FFV) Most manufacturers have FFVs in their offerings. The problem here is a lack of supply for E85.

But it seems that Sunoco will be in a position to solve that problem.

Ethanol is a clean burning, high octane fuel. In fact 100% ethanol has an octane rating of between 110 and 113. When you run E10 you are actually raising the octane of gasoline by 2 to 3 points! It also burns cooler than gasoline. The Indy Racing League is switching over from methanol to ethanol. This year they will be running 10% ethanol, in 2007 they will have made the switch to 100% ethanol. If these racers can do it, so can the car manufacturers.

So why don’t we switch right away? Well first there is not enough capacity to allow a complete switch-over. Also there are some disadvantages that have to be dealt with, ethanol does not burn the same as gasoline and requires more powerful ignition systems. It is also takes more ethanol than gasoline to get where you want to go, requiring either more frequent fuel stops or a larger fuel tank. On pre-88 engines ethanol could corrode rubber and some metal parts. To successfully run ethanol in a pre-88 engine you would have to eliminate all the potential problem parts by replacing them with ones made from post-88 compounds.

What about my old car? How can I take advantage of the benefits to both the environment and my pocketbook that ethanol offers?

Legally you can’t. To make the change you would have to have your vehicle certified by the EPA in the US. Certification cost would run $23,000. plus you would have to prove your vehicle could maintain low emissions for 50,000 miles. These costs are far out of reach of the normal car owner. However this could change.

Once there is a wide availability of ethanol I suspect that the brains behind the performance aftermarket would be capable of resolving these problems. Ethanol conversion kits would become available. Mr. Gasket would have ethanol friendly gaskets, there would be stainless steel gas lines and tanks and I’m sure that MSD or Mallory would be able to solve the ignition problems. Barry Grant, Edelbrock and Holley would bring out ethanol carbs.

There are just too many benefits to continue to ignore ethanol. Its wide use will lower greenhouse gas emissions, it would reduce our reliance on non renewable fossil fuels and remove the threat from the hands of middle east oil producers. Best of all it will help to rebuild our rural economies.

Bye bye Osama, hello Corn Cob Bob.

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Letters

12/28/04

It’s tuneable!

It’s affordable!

It’s built to last!

It’s one trick carb!

Mechanical & Vacuum Sec Race Carbs!

Wayne Scott credits cruising friends like Al and Phyllis White, with their baby blue 1958 Cheverolet Convertible (pictured), for helping him through the difficult times after his tragic Street Rod accident.

Cruising and Friendships Following the tragic loss of my loving wife and cruising partner of 41 years, Merleen, the ‘Cruising’ community supported my family and I with distinction. These friendships, forged through the mutual passion and interest in our hobby, have made painful times tolerable. Members of the Canadian Street Rod Association, Back Alley Cruisers, Performance Improvements and, of course, BK Cruisers should all be commended for their loyalty, friendship and genuine caring during, and following, this tragedy. I am unable to thank you all enough.

A special couple, however, must be recognized both as true friends and examples of what truly epitomizes our hobby. The past seven months they have practically adopted me. They have supported me during my personal moments, helped me rebuild my life and, of course, my Hot Rod. Alan and Phyllis White live near me in Port Credit. On numerous occasions Merleen and I would drive by their house and stop to see Al and Phyllis in their driveway admiring what I thought to be a “heap of scrap” on a car dolly. Al would look at me and say “what a beauty, eh?” His ability to see the beauty within is truly admirable.

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If you don’t know Al and Phyllis, you may know their car. It is an absolutely flawless baby blue 1958 Chevrolet Convertible. This “driver” (no trailer queen here) was the Silver Medalist winner of the Cruise Nationals at the International Auto Show 2006.

This “heap of scrap” was built by Al in his one-bay garage and driveway, in Port Credit.

Frustrated by an unwillingness to paint it by local shops, Al built a makeshift, plastic tent in his garage, complete with a fan and vent at either end. Al painted his own car in this tent and accomplished a finish to rival any professional painter.

In closing, I would like to thank each and every one of you once again, and wish you a wonderful “Cruising” summer.

Sincerely, Wayne Scott

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weather means it is time to review the cooling system on your vehicle. A little preventative maintenance will keep you from being on the side of the road with steam pouring out from your hood this summer.

One of the most important parts on your car is the radiator, assuming that your car is water-cooled. Your radiator is all that stands between you and serious engine damage. Should the radiator fail and the engine overheat, catastrophic damage can occur. Too often the radiator is taken for granted, seldom checked or maintained.

In the early years, automobile radiators were relatively simple devices built from either brass or copper tubing. As cars began to create higher and higher heat levels, the radiators cooling tubes were surrounded by fins designed to improve cooling capacity.

Radiators built for cars in the 40s thru 60s were heavy; to remove some of the weight, the manufacturers began experimenting with different rad core configurations and lighter materials. Some radiators were built with plastic tanks. Unfortunately, they reached a point where the ultralight rads would fail prematurely. Today most cars come with light and strong aluminum radiators adequate for stock vehicles, if your engine produces more horsepower, or is used in heavy duty situations such as towing, the original radiator can leave a lot to be desired.

Modified cars produce higher horsepower and generate additional heat. To ensure your car “Keeps its cool,” you should consider adding a high-quality, high performance aluminum radiator. These radiators offer increased

cooling through improved construction.

Flex-a-lite, one of the leading manufacturers of aftermarket cooling products, has added a line of unique aluminum radiators to their offerings. The new Flex-a-fit all aluminum radiators feature heavy duty side or top tanks fabricated from high strength extruded aluminum incorporating both internal fins and Tshaped external fins that increase the radiant surface area by 300%. Cores are built around two rows of 1” tubes surrounded by aluminum cooling fins. These features provide superior heat transfer.

What makes the Flex-a-fit radiators even more unique is the mounting system. The T-shaped fins accommodate any number of mounting scenarios.

Brackets are easily fabricated and attached.

Electric fans, transmission coolers, expansion tanks and A/C evaporators are simple to mount using Flex-a-fit accessory brackets, or custom brackets you can create yourself.

No holes to drill, no plastic spears punched through the rad core, nothing mounted from the core itself. When you see this mounting system, you will ask yourself why no one has thought of this before. It just plain works. No matter how difficult a radiator swap these Flexa-fit radiators can be easily mounted using the T-fasteners provided.

Flex-a-fit crossflow radiators come in three sizes. With their unique mounting bracketry, your Flex-a-fit radiator can accommodate anything necessary to make a perfect cooling system.

Internal fins combined with unique T-shaped external fins absorb heat from the coolant and increase radiant surface area by 300%.

Keep your Cool this summer!

Story by: Thomas Andrews • Photos by: Robert Michaels

Once you have an efficient radiator, there are a number of other tricks to ensure maximum cooling.

Use a mix of less than 50/50 antifreeze and water. Plain water transfers more heat than antifreeze. Unless it is -34 degrees where you live, you should be able to thin the mix. Try 70/30. Do not run plain water; the engine needs the inhibitors and corrosion preventing chemicals included in the antifreeze Install a high pressure radiator cap. Increasing the pressure will give you a higher boiling point. Today’s radiators should accept caps as high as 22-24 PSI. Check with the radiator manufacturer before changing the cap.

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Install a high-flow thermostat. Look for a thermostat with larger openings, to allow the coolant to flow freely. Be sure you are using the recommended temperature range, especially with computer-equipped vehicles.

Install an aluminum high performance water pump. If there is an aftermarket pump available for your engine, consider replacing your original pump.

Today’s pumps are designed to provide maximum cooling at all engine speeds. Flow, pressure and distribution are all designed to provide maximum efficiency.

If your car was built without a recovery tank, install one.

It will prevent air from entering the cooling system, allowing coolant to flow from the radiator to the tank when the cap releases pressure. As the system cools, a vacuum is created and the overflow will be returned to the radiator. Be sure that you are using a recovery-style cap that operates with both pressure and vacuum.

Spectre offers a variety of these tanks in stainless steel.

Install an aftermarket temperature gauge. If your vehicle has only an “idiot” light, you need

a gauge to really know what is happening under the hood. Both Autometer and Stewart Warner have many styles to choose from.

Finally, check the fluid levels. A radiator that is half full may work okay on level ground with a minimum of stress, but in high heat situations or long grades the temperature can climb like a rocket.

You will be rewarded with a trouble-free driving season if your cooling system operates correctly.

The time spent now will be returned to you many times in safe and comfortable driving.

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So Fine ‘59

Joe Kwakernaak’s 1959 Ford Skyliner, full steel frame, real sheet metal, heavy steel bumpers. This is a car you feel safe in!

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Period correct combination mirrors and spots, Coker wide whitewall tires, 100 spoke wire wheels with knockoffs, even fuzzy dice to keep that fifties flavour.

Story & Photos by: Bob McJannett

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fter years driving Corvettes, but wanting to own a classic car, Joe Kwakernaak finally bought one at the RM Auction. After some spirited bidding, Joe went home with his prize: a 1959 Ford. His was not just any 59 Ford; it is a genuine Ford Skyliner with the very unusual retractable hardtop.

Joe is a tool and die designer by trade; this makes him a stickler for detail. Once home, he decided his Skyliner needed to be made perfect.

Over the next couple of years with the help of his friends Jerry Zister and Ken Osburn, plus the guys at Klotz Auto Repair, the car was gone over completely. The engine, transmission and rear end were all redone. A new padded dash was installed, hood and deck lid insulation was replaced, and all new weather stripping and wind lace was installed. The body remains in the original factory Geranium and Colonial White colours.

To keep that fifties feeling, Joe hunted down all the period correct accessories, installing a continental kit (as if it wasn’t long enough already), matching combination mirror and spotlight assemblies, the flying ellipse hood ornament, front and rear bumperettes and the correct exhaust extensions at the rear.

Under the hood, rests 332 cubic inches of original Ford V8 power.

With everything in tip-top shape by March 2005, Joe began to use his car for what he had bought it for. Weather permitting, Joe’s Skyliner attends cruise nights and car shows almost every evening during the season. After all, that’s what they are for!

From this angle, you realize just how big this car really is. Talk about fun to parallel park!

Raising or lowering the massive top is an operation that takes over a minute to complete and usually attracts a crowd.

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350Z Intercooled Twin-Turbo

Joe Tricinci & Stéphane Rioux Story and Photography

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hile the 350Z is a nice enough car straight from the dealership, some of us believe there is no such thing as too much power. It was for those people that APS created their twin-turbo kit. Installed without changing any of the internal components of the engine, it is best installed by a reputable shop. Even then it is a 40-hour job to complete.

Once installed, the 350Z becomes a supercar-killing sleeper. While still completely streetable, and innocuous sounding at idle, once the throttle is mashed the beast is released. The owner of this 350Z (name witheld by request) had to have his smile surgeically removed after blowing past a Porsche Carrera S.

Here is the unmolested 350Z engine bay, complete with AEM cold air intake. Things are going to get a little more crowded.

We start by removing the entire front bumper and rebar to make way for the massive intercooler and piping.

The kit includes an extra-large oil pan with turbo oil-drain tubes, and improved cooling fins.

As with the rest of the car, it’s difficult to see the stock exhaust. Everything forward of the cats went in the trash bin.

Finished install shows the optional “test pipes” with invisible catalytic convertors.

Steering shaft modification ensures clearance between steering knuckle & turbo assembly.

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APS uses two internally wastegated, watercooled Garrett twin ball bearing turbochargers, each capable of producing 400 horsepower.

Comparing the stock intake above to the new intake below - we can see the free-flowing upper intake chamber allows boost pressure to enter the engine without any turbulence.

Here you can see the modification to the factory fuel & return lines. We also installed a custom heat shield to protect the lines.

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Dual-inlet vertical-flow intercooler uses the latest in bar and plate technology. Allows the use of equal-length piping for the greatest possible air temperature reduction with the lowest possible pressure loss with good throttle response.

The twin-turbo design greatly reduces “turbo lag.” Downside of the kit? All the new torque will produce tons of wheel spin and smoky burnouts as you leave the line!

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The turbos feed more air into the engine, so modification to the fuel pump & sending unit is required to add more fuel as well.

An external fuel management was then installed to allow for more precise fuel control at higher engine loads.

As soon as it was finished the car was driven straight to the dyno!

350Z with an AEM CAI, headers and cat-back exhaust and pulled a respectable 248HP on the dyno.

After the turbo install, that was boosted to 430HP (on a bad tank of gas) A second dyno run netted 467HP & 375TQ!

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Performance Engine is an authorized Mercury Mercruiser rebuilder, an accomplishment that took over eight months to earn. They also build engines for drag race and hot rod applications.

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Story by: Rob McJannett

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n animated fi lm featuring talking cars voiced by celebrities. The upcoming Pixar movie? No, it’s the latest documentary from Canadian fi lmmaker Ron Mann. “Tales from the Rat Fink” features Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s automotive creations telling us their stories.

“Big Daddy” was the subject of the 1960 Tom Wolfe Essay on the custom-car movement “The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby.” Wolfe described Roth as “the Salvador Dali of the movement–a surrealist in his designs, a showman by temperament, a prankster.” He was a talented artist who helped inspire a generation to release their inner Fink.

Originally titled “Confessions of a Hot Roddin’, Pin Stripin’, Kustomizin’, Teenage Icon”, Mann’s largely animated documentary features the voice talents of John Goodman, Ann-Margret, Jay Leno, Brian Wilson, Tom Wolfe, Matt Groening, Robert Williams, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Paul LeMat, Billy F. Gibbons, Alex Xydias, and The Smothers Brothers. Quite a cast!

John Goodman narrates “Tales of the Rat Fink” as the late Ed Roth, looking down from above on all his many offb eat creations. His various vehicles are voiced by the aforementioned celebrities, telling their tales directly to the viewer.

Ron Mann’s fi lm was set to premiere this fall at the Toronto International Film Festival, with a general release in November 2006. At press time the rumour-mill has the fi lm premiering instead at Lead East at a massive Drive-In event. Perhaps in a double-bill with the summer Pixar fi lm? Could it be screened at a Barrie Drive-In in time for CanNats? Visit his websites below for the latest news and updates.

“Tales from the Rat Fink” is Rated F for Fink’s everywhere!

John Goodman provides the voice of “Big Daddy” in Ron Mann’s animated documentary “Tales of the Rat Fink.”

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The pop-riveted fender flares were factory installed and do a great job keeping the debris from the 50 series tires where it is supposed to be.

PANTERA

osef Benedik likes to build cars, and he has a fondness for unusual transportation.

In October 2002, we featured his completely home-built 5.0 litre Ford-powered roadster.

Here is what resides in the other side of his garage.

In the late 1960s, Ford was on the lookout for an Italian exotic car manufacturer.

Having been rebuffed by Ferrari, they turned their atten-

tion to DeTomaso, who at the time was about to bring out the mid-engined Pantera. In 1969 Ford decided to partner with the company and bought a good piece of it. Their plan was to import the unitizedbodied Pantera for the North American market. Cars began to arrive at US ports in 1971.

Over the next four years, these cars were plagued with minor problems. Ford, instead of

finding solutions, abandoned the project in 1974. Owners unwilling to give up on these reasonably priced exotics, (after all they sold for a mere $10-12,000 at the same time Ferraris were twice the price) were easily finding solutions to the problems and enjoying their cars.

In 2002, Josef came across his Pantera. Over the next two years, he went through the car

ensuring that everything was up to snuff and adding his own personal touches.

Since 2004, this Pantera has led the good life, travelling to cruise nights and car events where it attracts a lot of attention. Josef ’s only complaint “It’s too fast.” Some problem, eh!

Four-barrel equipped Ford 351C engine breathes easy thanks to a K&N XStream Air Flow Top. Attached to the engine is a ZF synchronized 5-speed transaxle.

The rear view is the one most often seen by the competition.

Speeds in excess of 160 miles an hour were clocked on test cars when they were first brought to North America.

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Stratford Cruise Lowered suspension and chopped top combine to give this Chevy pickup a great stance.

This little Ford coupe sits right and has “The Look.”

Story by: Robert Michaels • Photos by: Thomas Andrews All types of cars attend the SMP Cruise. This Camaro drag car had everyone’s attention as he drove on the lot.

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ohn Waldie’s Stratford Motor Products is a GM dealership with a strong interest in the car enthusiast. As well as being one of only a few authorized GM Performance Parts Dealers, they have sponsored a number of local racers, most recently Scott Steckly and at one time were involved in NHRA pro stock racing.

Every year to thank local enthusiasts for their business, John, Gerry, Rob and Don clear out the dealership lot to make room for their annual SMP cruise night. Cars start to arrive around 4:30 and stay till the sun goes down. There are door prizes, music and a BBQ. Last year’s event provided a chance to help out the local chapter of Big Brothers; the more sausages you ate, the more the Big Brothers were rewarded.

This is one of those great small events we try to get to every year.

There are lots of interesting cars of all types plus you meet some great people. If you’d like to see for yourself, this year’s cruise is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug 16. Come and see the cars, eat some barbequed sausage, and this year help support the “off to school smiling” program that supplies a backpack full of school supplies for underprivileged kids.

We hope to see you there.

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Here is a nice contrast. An original 1927 Chevrolet parked beside a much modified Model T roadster.

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Story by: Thomas Andrews • Photos by: Robert Michaels

Were increased emissions requirements the death knell of the performance industry? Not so far!

In the late 60s,

pollution component systems Air Research Board, ultimately ending up with the creation of tubular became a part of your new headers that were legal for sale in the State of California. By 1974, the automobile. Air pumps, oxygen sensors, electronic carbs, catalytic con- Hedmans bought back their business. verters, and computer controls, all became front runners in federal atHedman Hedders, now owned by Bob Vandergriff, has mastered tempts to reduce the amount of unpleasant emissions flowing from the all the problems. In fact, in their latest catalogue, on page 13, they list tailpipes of our vehicles. all the different exemptions that have been earned, an impressive list.

The advent of all of these controls caused the doomsayers to predict Headers are manufactured to meet all today’s requirements, oxygen senthe demise of the high performance industry. No one would be able to sors are accommodated, and no pollution devices are removed or byinstall any of the parts we had become familiar with, since they would passed. Check out our photos of the latest offerings from Hedman to no longer accept the pollution components that had been mandated see just how far headers have come. onto the engine.

At the other end of the engine, Edelbrock was designing and buildThe performance industry, however, has always been able to rise to ing intake manifolds that would accept whatever devices the OE’s a challenge, after all, what they do best is to create products that improve required. Their line of 50-state legal intakes allows the enthusiast to the performance of the OE part. Before you could change four tires at install the performance enhancing parts they want, without running a NASCAR race, the R&D departments from the leading manufactur- afoul of emission regulations. Edelbrock offers intakes for both V8 ers were burning the midnight oil domestic and four-cylinder sport to find solutions that would allow compact engines, both carbureted for all the new components, while and fuel-injected. still enhancing performance. The But, we are in Canada, what two segments that seemed to face does 50-state legal mean to me? So the most obstacles were the header far the powers that be are acceptand intake companies. Both reing parts that meet the US regulasponded beautifully. tions in Canada. Hopefully, that Header manufacturers had remains true in the future. to deal with air pumps, oxygen So here we are, thirty-five sensors and catalytic converters. years later, the performance inTo see just how they approached dustry is booming. Headers and these problems, we spoke with intakes are better than they ever Ron Funfar, current president of were, offering improved perforHedman Hedders. Ron noted that mance and fuel efficiency, while by the 70s the Hedman family felt caring for the environment. the header market was doomed; in In the 60s NHRA used the fact, they felt so strongly about it slogan “Ingenuity in Action” - nothey sold their business. However, where is this more apparent than working with SEMA, some of the with these industry-leading comHedman people began the long Here is what it takes to install Hedman Hedders on a Camaro panies. Without their efforts, the arduous process of creating a com- from 1982 through 1992. All of the parts shown are required to doomsayers’ predictions might pliant product. Numerous meet- keep the emission systems operational, including retaining of the have come true. ings were held with the California A.I.R. pump.

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By the 90s, the OEMs had a better handle on emissions.

This is all that is required to install Hedman Hedders on a 92 through 96 4.0 V6 Ford Explorer.

Moving to current models, a late model 2005/06 Mustang 4.6L simply requires a pair of these tubular headers to improve performance, while still meeting all emission regulations.

This type of intake is a street legal replacement for a carburetor equipped V8 engine. These are available for most domestic engine families.

Electronic fuel-injection equipped engines have not been forgotten.

Edelbrock offers high performance replacements for the factory intakes.

Sport compact enthusiasts can replace their stock intake with one of the Edelbrock long ram units for increased horsepower.

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Throttle bodies are available in a multiple of sizes to fit the needs of your engine, no matter what state of tune it is in.

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Ignition is the Foundation of Good Fuel Economy Running a street performance engine?

You need vacuum advance!

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ust as a good foundation is necessary for the construction of a quality building, so is good ignition the foundation of good fuel economy.

A couple of fundamental points are necessary to understand proper ignition.

First, rich mixtures ignite easier and burn quicker than lean mixtures. Rich mixtures occur at wide-open throttle (WOT) and under heavy loads (such as pulling a trailer or driving up hills). Second, dense mixtures in the cylinder (which occur at or near WOT) burn quicker than sparse mixtures (also called “weak” mixtures that occur under part throttle conditions).

Story by: Robert Michaels

vacuum diaphragm that moved the breaker plate) to compensate for engine load. Good fuel economy requires ignition advance to be determined by both engine speed (mechanical advance) and engine load (vacuum advance)!

Over the years, performance enthusiasts have felt that somehow vacuum advance was a detriment to performance. Nothing could be further from the truth because at WOT there is no engine vacuum, and the vacuum advance does not work (all vacuum advance systems since the early 60s used manifold vacuum or its variant, ported vacuum). Some people even stated that they could

If you have a car with a conventional ignition, hook up that vacuum advance to save gas and have a cooler running machine!

Combining these fundamentals results in the realization that “rich, dense” mixtures burn very quickly and do not require as much ignition advance as “lean, sparse” mixtures. In other words, your engine requires much more spark advance (from the distributor) during part throttle operation than during a full throttle drag run or when it is required to pull a heavy load on hills.

To get the proper ignition timing, modern vehicles use a sophisticated computer system with inputs from “mass airflow” sensors (MAF), “manifold absolute pressure” sensors (MAP) and “vehicle speed” sensors (VSS), supplemented by the “coolant temperature” sensor (CTS) and others.

Older vehicles used a “mechanical advance” system (consisting of weights operating against springs) to compensate for engine speed, and a “vacuum advance” system (consisting of a

“curve” a mechanical advance distributor to work like a “vacuum advance” equipped distributor. That is totally impossible.

For the performance enthusiast with a conventional distributor, operating with both the mechanical advance and the vacuum advance will provide more fuel economy without sacrificing any performance. As a matter of fact, the engine will run cooler because the extra advance at part throttle will fire the lean mixture earlier so that it burns at the piston dwell point at TDC. Without the vacuum advance, the timing is retarded, and the piston is on its way down the hole exposing the cylinder walls to the heat of combustion and overheating the engine!

If you have a car with a conventional ignition, hook up that vacuum advance to save gas and have a cooler running machine!

Adjustable vacuum advance kits are complete with adjustable vacuum canister, featuring the unique adjustable vacuum diaphragm, three sets of advance weight springs, and a 3/32” Allen wrench, plus complete instructions for installation and operation.

The adjustability provided by these kits permits you to run the maximum ignition advance throughout the RPM range, with-

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out encountering detonation. Improved performance, efficiency and dependability are the major benefits obtained. Once the kit is installed, you can also quickly compensate for changes in fuel quality and altitude.

Source: CRANE CAMS www.cranecams.com

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New Product Showcase

BARRY GRANT - SixShooter has been made available as a multi-carburetor/air cleaner kit to suit all Ford FE-series engines from 332 to 428 cubic inches (1958 to 1976). By coupling a Six-Shooter to an original intake manifold, (not included), this combination is ideal for Ford-powered hot rods and custom rods. With carbs turned rearwards (like the originals) to clear the distributor, this triple two-barrel induction system is beautifully crafted, nostalgic in appearance, and easy to install and tune. Featuring just three adjustment screws—no synchronization needed, the SixShooter will match and even outperform today’s best single four-barrel combinations.

The SixShooter comprises three 250-cfm two-barrel carbs (choke on center unit), a polished Rush Performance air cleaner, and all the necessary fuel inlets and throttle linkages, including a special right-side crossover mechanism. [*An original Ford intake manifold is required.]

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BELLTECH - This Belltech lowering spindle for the 1997-2003 F-150 features a full twoinch drop, while retaining full suspension travel, geometry and alignment.

BAER - Isn’t it about time for new brake rotors on your pickup or SUV? Want a really cool look behind those open-spoke billet rollers? Baer Brake Systems’ DecelaRotor OE-replacement rotors are now available for ‘04 and newer Ford F-150’s, ’02 and newer Hummer H2’s and ’02-’04 Dodge Ram pickups, in addition to most other popular trucks and SUVs. Designed with ease of installation, performance and affordability in mind. DecelaRotors™ are covered by an unprecedented three-year limited warranty against warpage and cracking.

MR. GASKET - Micro-electric fuel pumps are compatible with all fuels and additives.

Built from solid-state, worry free, electronic components for long life, these pumps will eliminate vapour lock and flooding. They also work well as a fuel transfer pump and make a great stand-alone or booster pump. This is a self-priming pump with simple two-wire design. It works on 12 Volt negative ground systems only. Each pump includes fittings and mounting hardware along with easy to follow instructions. Part No. 12S Specs: 4 - 7 PSI, 35 GPH. Universal design for most 4 , 6 , and 8 cylinder carburetor applications.

BELLTECH - Complete Lowering Kits 2”3” for Colorado and Canyon. Belltech’s new complete kits include: new front strut coil set; a new redesigned aluminium extruded lowering block set and your choice of Belltech´s Nitro-Drop or Nitro-Active rear gas shock absorbers.

Business Directory COMP CAMS - New Xtreme Energy Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller Cams For Big, Small and Hemi Chryslers Latest hydraulic roller technology advancements incorporated for more power and torque from three classic Chrysler engine platforms With a legacy of performance dating back beyond the classic muscle car era, Chrysler engines have historically been a favourite choice of hot rod enthusiasts and racers. Now COMP Cams has developed a new line of camshafts to introduce the newest valve train technology to three popular Chrysler engine platforms. Engineered specifically for the unique induction requirements of these engines and extensively tested, the new Xtreme Energy Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller Camshafts utilize modern “fast ramp” hydraulic roller lobe technology to dramatically increase the horsepower and drivability of these three classic Chrysler engines. The result from the driver’s seat is a very noticeable performance (horsepower and torque) increase and drastically improved throttle response. When used with COMP’s new Pro Magnum Chrysler Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller lifters, these totally new camshaft designs deliver the ultimate valvetrain performance upgrade, without sacrificing long-term durability.

HOLLEY - Carb Installation Kits.

Do you have a carb to install, but not the necessary hardware? Holley has solved that problem with the new Carb installation Kit. This kit contains all the hardware necessary for most installations of a new 4 bbl Carburetor: mounting studs (including an extra long one for securing throttle cable / kickdown cable brackets), washers, nuts, air cleaner stud, vacuum caps, three different throttle cable balls, bushing adapter for large hole of throttle lever, air cleaner gasket and base gaskets for square and spread bore carbs. Fits virtually all makes and models of 4 bbl square and spread bore carburetors. HO20-124.

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t long last, deserving Canadian participants in the motorcycle sport will now be recognized in the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum (CMHM). The CMHM is sponsored by the International Motorcycle Supershow, and its head honcho, Bar Hodgson.

Beginning in 2006, twelve individuals or entities will be installed in the CMHM. “We have a broad cross section of Canadian Motorcycling achievement in the group,” says Bar Hodgson. “We had many deserving nominations from all across the country representing all types of motorcycling activities, paring them down to just twelve was a challenge. Now, we have an inventory of nominees with more coming in all the time. Future growth appears assured.”

2006 Hall of Fame Inductees Canadian Motorcycle Association 60 years as Canada’s National Sanctioning Body.

Jim Bentley - Mississauga, ON Founder of the Ride For Sight.

Trevor Deely - Vancouver, BC Competitor, Importer & Contributor to Canadian Motorcycling.

Don Munroe - Halifax, NS Multiple Canadian Road Racing Champion.

Ray Gref - Montreal, PQ Competitor, Dealer and Contributor to Motorcycling in Canada.

John Nelson - Belleville, ON Competitor, Dealer and Co-Founder of Shannonville Motorsports Park.

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Welland County M/C - Welland, ON Celebrating 60 years of Racing and Contribution.

Stan Bradbury - St Catherines, ON Competitor, the Father of Speedway Racing in Canada.

Gerry Marshall - Pointe Claire, PQ Competitor, Official and Contributor.

Blair Sharpless - Whitby, ON Competitor, Multi-Champion Off-Road Racer.

Walt Healy - Calgary, AB Competitor, Dealer and Contributor.

Lang Hindle - Uxbridge, ON Competitor, Road-Racing Champion, Aftermarket Manufacturer.

Signing the agreement between the Motorcyclist Confederation of Canada (MCC) and the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum (CMHM) making the MCC a founding patron of the Hall of Fame.

Seated on the left, Steve Davies (MCC), to his left Bar Hodgson (CMHM), witnessed

by Peter Sheppard (MCC) and David Lloyd (CMHM).

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Book Review:

How To Paint Your Car on a Budget

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f you are working on your vehicle and want it to look its best, eventually you will be faced with refinishing the sheet metal.

If you haven’t had anything like this done in recent years, you will be surprised at the cost.

The chemicals and pigments required to do a good job are no longer inexpensive. A good quality paint job, from a reputable shop, will run you in excess of $5,000. Show quality will easily double that cost.

Author Pat Ganahl is one of the most knowledgeable writers in the hot rod and custom car field. Pat has been a long-time proponent of the “Do it Yourself ” school. If you are willing to try a project like this, then you need to get this book.

In 128 pages, Pat presents all the secrets of doing a good job at home. Lavishly illustrated with over 400 colour photos, the tips provided

will easily save you the cost of the book. No matter if you want a simple “scuff and squirt” or a full on, lets-paint-everything paint job, this book will help eliminate mistakes.

These pages contain far more than just painting tips, however. Chapters detailing what equipment is necessary and the current types of paint products on the market, will assure the reader knows and understands just what they should expect. There are also two chapters on taking your paint job to the next level. Complete details on the science of colour sanding and polishing that, if followed, will guarantee your vehicle will turn heads wherever you are.

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There comes a time when your loved one will experience unexpected difficulty in the basic ritual of starting his ride. Anything can happen to the vehicle that was safely tucked away in storage over the winter months or in scattered pieces on the garage floor.

In these situations, there is usually audible confirmation of the situation: a starter motor grinding, a door slam or an angry shout. Some passengers have heard a keening wail not unlike the introductory notes of The Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin. Either way, you’ll know it when you hear it.

Before it gets to that dreaded stage however, there are some “failure to launch” warnings to watch for: Off-season strike: If he’s spent more time on the couch than in a crouch next to his coveted automobile, chances are his baby will find a way to pay him back. In spades.

Heavy metal: Scraping, pounding, snapping… anything that could be misinterpreted as the sounds of an argument between Thor and Odin points to trouble ahead.

An unresponsive gauge: Or a light suddenly not working. These little things can quickly lead to an electrical or mechanical adventure that requires exploded diagrams and Haynes manuals.

Backorder: This single word can bring the strongest automotive nut to his knees— unless there’s a scrap yard nearby.

Even if none of these indicators appear, the rod gods can sill wreak havoc on the unsuspecting owner. This isn’t a case where following a strict maintenance program involving tune-ups, fluid checks and prayer will offer him any more protection than the guy who had his pride and joy sitting in the back forty all winter long.

Life isn’t fair, and the life of an automotive enthusiast may appear even less so at the best of times. Add in the high price of gas, mind-numbing Ministry of Transport regulations and storm clouds on a drive and shine day—and we’re left to deal with one unhappy camper. Let’s just say the rod gods are doing everything in their power to ensure that our role as the sane member of the team is even more…fun.

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So you should always be prepared. Here are some tips: Alternate means of transportation As the car will normally refuse to budge on the way to an event, it’s best to have back-up wheels. Or call a cab.

A way to lure him out of the driveway Some enthusiasts will not want to leave the side of their ailing ride. So have a plan to get him back into the house—whether its wooing him with food, a televised game or a call from Publishers Clearing House.

Arrange a lifeline Get the numbers of some of his knowledgeable car nut friends and keep them handy.

Hopefully one of them can talk him through the problem or encourage him to call in the professionals.

Leave him be Let him work through his pain, whether he’s sitting quietly in the garage, screaming at passers-by or tinkering with a wire or engine part.

Before you head off to the mall, you may want to leave a drink and sandwich for him on the porch. Or not.

During this difficult time, it’s best not to remind our loved ones of the times they said they were going to have that doohickey looked at or take the ride into the shop. Heck, you may just want to take any mention of the idle item out of the conversation altogether.

Don’t worry, it’ll all work out somehow. It always does at our place.

About the Author: Bonnie Staring

is a comedian, advertising copywriter, coupon-user, and a baker of unusual things. www.weirdbonnie.com.

Illustration by Kayvene www.kayvene.com.

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