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for the Street or Strip > Crate Engine Power > Purpose-Built Turbochargers > “Latest Products for On & Off the Road!”

PLUS:

Precision Turbo

Mickey Thompson

ESAB

CTECH

DRIVING INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE

AT 11,000 HORSEPOWER

With innovation at the heart of what we do, Shell is always aiming to be on the cutting edge. Whether through our world-wide motorsports technical alliances, or game changing advances in mobility with our industry-leading research and development, we are always working to provide our partners and customers an exceptional product and experience.

Pennzoil® motor oils are technologically advanced products formulated to withstand extreme conditions, including engine temperature and wear, and keep engines running clean. NHRA drag racing provides the perfect test bed for Pennzoil® Synthetics. With just seconds to prove the ability of an 11,000HP engine, at speeds north of 300 mph, the drag strip demonstrates exactly what these advanced products can deliver. We then translate that into the Pennzoil® products that you put in your vehicles every day.

The team at Don Schumacher Racing knows all about this. Since making the switch to Pennzoil® to protect their 11,000HP engines, the DSR teams have had outstanding performance on the NHRA circuit.

Find out more about Pennzoil® Synthetics at www.pennzoil.com © SOPUS Products 2018. All rights reserved. CS13388-01

Total Seal® pioneered Gapless® technology over 50 years ago and today continues to perfect this breakthrough in piston ring design. If you haven’t experienced the dramatic difference Gapless® rings can make simply call us and we’ll help you understand their tremendous benefits. Most Total Seal® piston ring styles are available in Gapless® configuration.

Total Seal® Gapless® Piston Rings produce power that lasts and doesn’t fade with opening end gaps.

Total Seal® Gapless® Top* or 2nd Piston Rings provide: > > > >

*patented

Eliminates blow-by Increased horsepower & torque Longer engine life Improved consistency

> > > >

THE PATENTED PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE Total Seal’s Total Conform™ piston ring upgrade features our patented* power producing Radial Notch Design that allows the ring to “conform” to cylinder walls to provide a substantial increase in horsepower and torque while reducing blow-by.

Longer ring life Better sealing & less Friction Saves money (fewer tear-downs) Cleaner, cooler engine oil

> > > >

Better oil control Increased intake signal Wider torque curve More engine vacuum

> A full width radial wall ring that conforms to bore distortions like a shallow radial wall ring > Precise, constant end radius of notches minimizes stress, maximizes conformability, and eliminates the chance of failure from fracturing > Features lower mass, higher efficiency and improved crankcase vacuum > Total Conform™ piston ring upgrade is available on any of Total Seal® steel ring series > Available with optional C-23, C-33, C-69, C-72 or DLC face coatings

* Patent No. 9,334,959

Total Seal ® AP Ultra-Thin piston rings are offered in 0.9mm, 0.9mm, 2.0mm or 1.0mm, 1.0mm, 2.0mm ring packs. Both are available with an optional 3.0mm oil ring. The AP Steel top ring features the C-33 PVD coating that won’t flake or chip off. The ductile iron Napier 2nd ring offers increased durability and improves oil control. > AP Ultra-Thin rings dramatically reduces friction > Shallower radial depth allows for excellent bore conformability > Reduced stack height permits use of a piston with a very short compression height allowing the use of longer connecting rods, and/or increased strokes while keeping the wrist pin out of the oil ring groove > Available in Gapless ® or Conventional styles

Discover for yourself why the top engine builders in NASCAR, NHRA and every form of racing rely on the advanced technology, durability and proven performance of Total Seal® Piston Rings. Total Seal®, the Piston Ring Authority.

TotalSeal.com • 800-874-2753 • Tech Line: 623-587-7400

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Create Max Power from the Crate

14 | Purpose-Built Turbo Power

3 4 | Mud-TerrainTire

40 | For The Shop ESAB Welding & Cutting 4 | 4 Built for the Pits CTECH Manufacturing

20 | New Products

ON THE COVER | Edelbrock/Musi 555 crate engines are a powerful big

cubic inch package that features the all new Edelbrock E-CNC cylinder heads for the ultimate in Edelbrock performance.

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Old-School vs. New-School When it comes to hitting the street or track, there are often two types of racers: Old-School and New-School.Whether you have a suped up hot rod or a tuned import, performance is key.

This month in Racing Equipment News, we pit old-school, naturally aspirated eight-cylinder motors against new-school large turbochargers.

Starting your hot rod from the ground up allows you to build your car to your precise expectations.The heart of your old-school machine, the motor you mount past the firewall, can be sourced a number of ways. Edelbrock has often been a go-to name for performance crate engine options, and nothing gets more old school than big-block displacement. Learn more about both Edelbrock’s 555 c.i.d. big-block motor and their create your own crate engine options for small-block Chevy motors.

Since the 1930’s, turbocharging has been applied to automotive technology to improve power and fuel-economy. In the Eighties and Nineties, nearly all of the high-end performance vehicles were turbocharged.Today, nearly every manufacturer has a turbocharged car or truck as a way to mitigate smaller engines and their lack of punch, as well as a need to get more miles-per-gallon on a single tank.That doesn’t mean that turbocharging isn’t still an excellent choice to achieve high horsepower gains. PRECISION TURBO and ENGINE, has released the second generation of their PT7275 Competition Engineered Aerodynamics turbocharger capable of producing 1,200 horsepower.

It doesn’t matter if you are on the track or in conversation with your crew, fellow racers, friends, or whatever it is you do to pay the bills - you never want to be in a situation when you fall behind.When it comes to the latest in performance technology for the professional and the enthusiast, be sure to follow Racing Equipment News on Twitter and Facebook, and visit our website to catch up on more product highlights.

Nick Boliek Editorial Director If you know a racer or performance enthusiast who would enjoy the magazine, sign them up at www.racingequipmentnews.com/sign-up its FREE.

NEXT STAGE Next month, Racing Equipment News spotlights top wheel, brake, and tire manufacturers for the street, strip, around the oval track, and even off-road.

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Create Max Power from the Crate When building a street-burning, hot rod from the ground up there are more than enough engine options on the market.

Whether you have your heart set on big-block power, or you are wanting to use a short-block you have ready to go, Edelbrock has you covered for your crate engine needs.

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Big-Block Chevy Power Edelbrock/Musi 555 crate engines are a powerful big cubic inch package that features the all new Edelbrock E-CNC cylinder heads for the ultimate in Edelbrock performance. E-CNC cylinder heads are fully CNC ported to achieve optimal air-flow for maximum horsepower and torque in high performance street and light duty racing applications. They feature exhaust port exits in the stock location, which allows for the use of off-the-shelf headers.

Available in three options, carbureted and with Pro-Flo 2 or Pro-Flo XT electronic fuel injection, each engine is assembled by eight-time Pro Street World Champ, Pat Musi. They all deliver maximum horsepower and torque on 91-octane and are available in three performance levels, including 676 hp, 697 hp and 723 hp.

Edelbrock/Musi 555 RPM Carbureted 10.0:1 (676 HP & 649 TQ) ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS: Displacement: 555 c.i.d.

Horsepower: 676 hp Torque: 649 ft-lbs.

Compression: 10.0:1 Block: Big-block 9.8” Crankshaft: Forged Steel 4.250” Pistons: Forged Camshaft: Rollin’ Thunder Hydraulic Roller #2264 Rocker Arms: 1.7:1 Roller Manifold:Victor Jr. 454-R #2902 Cylinder Heads: E-CNC #79555 Carburetor: Thunder Series AVS Distributor: Included Valve Covers: Cast Aluminum Warranty: 2-year / Unlimited mileage

Available carbureted or EFI: • Top-of-the-line Thunder AVS carb and

Victor Jr. manifold

• Fully CNC’d E-CNC aluminum heads with swirl-polished stainless-steel valves

that features the all new Edelbrock E-CNC cylinder heads for the ultimate in Edelbrock performance. E-CNC cylinder heads are fully CNC ported to achieve optimal air-flow for maximum horsepower and torque in high performance street and light duty racing applications.

• Pro-Flo 2 or Pro-Flo XT EFI systems • Dyno-matched Hydraulic Roller camshafts Edelbrock/Musi 555 crate engines are a powerful big cubic inch package 9

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deliver maximum hp and torque on 91 octane.

The carbureted package includes a Victor Jr. intake manifold and 800cfm Thunder Series AVS carburetor. It delivers an incredible 676 horsepower and 649 ft-lbs of torque.

Edelbrock/Musi 555 RPM XT EFI 10.0:1 (723 HP & 652 TQ)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS: Displacement: 555 c.i.d.

Horsepower: 723 hp Torque: 652 ft-lbs.

Compression: 10.0:1 Block: Big-block 9.8” Crankshaft: Forged Steel 4.250” Pistons: Forged Camshaft: Rollin’ Thunder Hydraulic Roller #2264 Rocker Arms: 1.7:1 Roller EFI System: Pro-Flo XT #35593 Cylinder Heads: E-CNC #79555 Distributor: Included Valve Covers: Cast Aluminum Warranty: 2-year / Unlimited mileage

Edelbrock/Musi 555 RPM EFI 10.0:1 (697 HP & 643 TQ)

They feature exhaust port exits in the stock location, which allows for the use of off-the-shelf headers. They are available in three options; carbureted and with Pro-Flo 2 or Pro-Flo XT electronic fuel injection.

Each engine is assembled by 8-time Pro Street World Champ Pat Musi. They all 10

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS: Displacement: 555 c.i.d.

Horsepower: 697 hp Torque: 643 ft-lbs.

Compression: 10.0:1 Block: Big-block 9.8” Crankshaft: Forged Steel 4.250” Pistons: Forged Camshaft: Rollin’ Thunder Hydraulic Roller #2264 Rocker Arms: 1.7:1 Roller EFI System: Pro-Flo 2 #35520 Cylinder Heads: E-CNC #79555 Distributor: Included Valve Covers: Cast Aluminum Warranty: 2-year / Unlimited mileage

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two hours. Placement of inventory is going to become the key.

Q:

ship directly to the consumer, that’s going to become an important part of how our

Among racing retailers and service providers...

Compared to 2017, what do you anticipate for sales in 2018?

95% 25%

SALES WILL DECREASE

5%

SALES WILL STAY THE SAME

34%

SALES WILL INCREASE

61%

OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES SOLD IN PERSON

Q: A:

Which of these accounts for the majority of your company’s advertising?

PRODUCTS OR SERVICES SOLD ONLINE / CATALOG

the primary source of how racing businesses move products; another 25% told us they sell goods online or via a catalog.

(Note that the total does not add up to 100%, as some companies sell parts via multiple channels.) In fact, businesses that identify as retailers are more likely to use both sales avenues on account that they sell actual products, as compared

51%

WORD OF MOUTH SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE

(Some companies sell through both channels)

Among businesses with websites, only 7% of respondents cited their site as the company’s primary source of advertising, compared to half of all survey participants claiming “word of mouth” was responsible for the majority of their company’s advertising. Social media came in second at 17%.

At 95%, in-person sales account for

relevant for the consumer.

The “premium” brands—like Apple

17% 7%

SPONSORSHIPS

7%

RACE TRACK SIGNAGE PRINT PUBLICATIONS DIRECT MAIL (PRINTED)

2%

1%

RADIO

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CRATE ENGINE KITS

Edelbrock Do-ItYourself Crate Engine Kits Edelbrock offers Do-It-Yourself crate engine kits for consumers that want to build their own Edelbrock crate engine and already have a short-block ready for assembly.

These crate engine kits are available for both early and late small-block Chevy short-blocks. Consumers have two performance packages to choose from:the Performer 310 HP and the Performer RPM E-Tec 435 HP. The Performer 310 HP kit is for use with a 1986 and earlier Chevy short-block.

It includes everything one would need to build an Edelbrock Performer 310 horsepower 8.5:1 crate engine. The Performer RPM 435 HP E-Tec kit is for use with a 1987 and later Chevy short-block with 4-bolt mains, 1-piece rear main seal and camshaft thrust plate. This kit includes all of the components needed to build an Edelbrock Performer RPM E-Tec 9.5:1 crate

engine, which produces 435 hp and 435 ft-lbs. of torque.

Both kits include an Edelbrock Thunder Series AVS carburetor, Edelbrock camshaft, Edelbrock intake manifold, Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads, Edelbrock roller rocker arms, pushrods, balancer, timing chain, timing chain cover, distributor, ignition coil, oil pump, gaskets, nuts, bolts, assembly lube, break-in oil and detailed assembly instructions.

The Performer 435 HP kit also includes lifter guide and retainer plate, hydraulic roller lifters, oil pan, oil pump pick up and oil pan gasket. The consumer will need to have a short-block and the following components; crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, rear main seal, freeze plugs, cam bearings, journal bearings, fuel pump, spark plug wires, spark plugs and water pump.

Do-It-Yourself Crate Engine Details • Available in two performance levels; Performer 310 HP and Performer RPM

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E-Tec 435 HP • Consumers will need to have a shortHyperco – MW for Industries Inc – Booth 4401 block ready installation ¡ •Dual Rate UHTdetailed Coil-Overfull Spring Includes color assembly instructions Intercomp – Booth 1401 Dual Rate UHT Coil-Over ¡ Thermal Imager

Spring from Hyperco

IRIS Ltd Inc – Booth 7138 ¡ Lanyard/Credential Combo

Jesel Inc – Booth 1815 ¡ LS7/LT1 Pedestal Rockers

Kelford Cams – Booth 3963 ¡ Ford 2.3 Ecoboost Performance Camshaft

Kinsler Fuel Injection – Booth 1406 VIDEO | EDELBROCK ¡ Billet LS7 DBW IR Manifold

November 2017

| www.performanceracing.com

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About Edelbrock

KoulTools BoothTorrance-based 2304 Founded in–1938, ¡ EZ-ON Hose Press ¡Edelbrock, Fitting Fixer LLC is recognized as one of nation’s ¡the Surseat P-51 premier designers, manufac¡turers Nylon Fuel Assemblyof Kitperformance andLine distributor ¡ Surseat P-37 replacement parts for the automotive aftermarket. Edelbrock produces their core products in the United States of America using state-of-the-art equipment in their world class manufacturing facilEZ-ON Hose Press from KoulTools ities. Edelbrock, LLC encompasses five locations in Southern California and one KRC Power Steering – Booth 3921 location in North Carolina totaling more ¡ Elite Series Power Steering Pump than 500,000 square feet. For more Elite Series Power Steering Pump information, visit fromwww.edelbrock.com KRC Power Steering

Visit PRI Booth 3721

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TURBOS

Purpose-Built

Turbo Power

We know you want to be the best both on the track and off. Whether you’re a diehard racer or just looking to boost your daily driver’s performance, Precision Turbo and Engine has what you need. For exceptional power and unbeatable technology at an affordable price, PTE can help you find the perfect turbocharger for your unique setup.

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PRECISION TURBO AND ENGINE long-awaited GEN2 PT7275 CEA® turbocharger The new GEN2 PT7275 CEA® turbocharger is one of the most technologically and aerodynamically advanced units on the market today. Precision’s exclusive CEA® technology offers higher efficiency and faster transient response for maximum power and performance.

Featuring an all new 72mm inducer GEN2 CEA® (Competition Engineered 15

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Aerodynamics) CNC-machined, 2618-forged aluminum compressor and new 75mm exducer CEA® turbine wheel, this turbo offers unparalleled performance, great efficiency at higher pressure ratios, and massive power gains over older designs.

Purpose-built for improved strength, durability and longevity, every new GEN2 PT7275 CEA® turbo will be equipped with an air-cooled, dual ceramic ball bearing Center Housing Rotating Assembly (CHRA) for faster transient response, less turbo lag, and added thrust capacity.

Additionally, this turbo will be equipped with Precision’s popular “H” compressor cover which features a 4” inlet and 3” outlet and helps alleviate potentially harmful compressor surge.

The GEN2 7675 CEA turbo is available with a 310 investment cast stainless steel V-Band Inlet/V-Band Outlet turbine housing for ease of installation and the ultimate in 16

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packaging.The turbocharger is also available in an undivided T4 turbine housing featuring a 3 5/8” V-Band discharge. Either turbine housing style is available in a .81 A/R or .96 A/R. Rated to support 1,200 HP, the MSRP on Precision’s revolutionary new GEN2 PT7275 CEA® turbocharger starts at $2,610.99.

Unlike anything else on the market today, Precision’s GEN2 CEA® wheels have proven to be serious game-changers in the world of turbo technology.

VIDEO | Precision Turbo and Engine

About Precision Turbo and Engine Since 1987, Precision Turbo and Engine has been a leader in turbocharger technology for street and race applications. PTE offers a complete line of replacement, upgrade and custom turbochargers featuring the exclusive CEA (Competition Engineered Aerodynamics) compressor and turbine wheels. Additionally, PTE manufactures its own line of intercoolers, boost control products, electronic fuel injectors, and is a top distributor for stand-alone engine management systems and fuel system components. Each sale comes with expert advice and support.

Precision customers have a history of setting records and getting noticed.They don’t sit in the stands watching the action - they’re the ones making it happen. Innovation is a collaborative process and PTE focus their efforts on you. Get involved and be a part of the action today with PTE. For more information on the new GEN2 PT7275 CEA® turbocharger, or to order, please contact Precision Turbo and Engine at (855) 996-7832.

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AUTOLITE RACING

Designed for performance by engineers with a passion for racing.

Packed with Innovative Technology: • Yttrium-Enhanced Alloy enables up to 8% reduction in sidewire temperature for colder heat ranges designed to enable performance modifications and handle intense conditions.* • Cut back ground electrode for better ignitability of the flame kernel • Anti-corrosive nickel plating to prevent rusting better than black oxide * Testing performed by independent lab

REAL PERFORMANCE. REAL VALUE.

To learn more about our full line of premium plugs check us out on Social Media or visit our website at:

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NEW PRODUCTS

Out of the Box Ready Carb Ready for the Street or Track The AED Performance Ultra 820 HO series carb features the Aluminum Ultra HP main body and is hand built to AED’s “wet flow” specifications, test run and blueprinted for maximum performance right out of the box. {READ MORE} www.aedperformance.com

New Features to DashDesign Software For Digital Dashes AEM’s new DashDesign Software is out now and includes new features and templates.

Major additions include a new five-gauge layout, a five-gauge layout specific to users who are using FAST XFI EFI systems. {READ MORE} www.aemelectronics.com

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Combine the Power of RECOIL Traction Bars For ’17 Ford Super Duty BDS Suspension’s RECOIL traction bar system with kits specifically for the 2017 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty trucks. This allows Ford truck owners the freedom to improve traction on a variety of terrains without limiting wheel travel. {READ MORE} www.bds-suspension.com

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NEW PRODUCTS

Carbon Fiber HP7

5-Point Harness Ready to Race

Designed for professional racers the 8860 or “super helmet” standard was developed by the FIA to improve overall helmet performance and protection and is known as the most severe racing helmet standard in the world. {READ MORE} www.bellracing.com

Years of research and design have resulted in the development of the Corbeau 3-Inch 5-Point Harness Belts. The Corbeau 3-Inch Harness Belts are SFI 16.1 approved. {READ MORE}

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www.corbeau.com

BILSTEIN Clubsport BILSTEIN Clubsport is a TÜV certified coilover suspension system designed for uncompromising performance for both racing and street driving.

Featuring independent rebound and compression damping adjustment and monoball mounting plates. {READ MORE} www.bilstein.com

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NEW PRODUCTS

Hot-Street and Full Race Camshafts

Hard Core Plus ProRock XD60/XD60 Axle Set

Crower has been designing and grinding hot-street and cutting-edge full race profiles for over 50 years. Crower offers hydraulic flat tappet, hydraulic roller, mechanical flat tappet, and mechanical roller camshafts for a variety of makes and models. {READ MORE}

The Hard Core Plus ProRock XD60/XD60 Axle Set is for Jeep Wrangler JK owners who want more than just one-ton axles. This axle set delivers Dynatrac ProRock XD60 exclusive technology in front and rear axles that are ready to bolt in. {READ MORE} www.dynatrac.com

www.crower.com

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A Solution to Vapor Lock DEI’s new Vapor Block™ Fuel Line Sleeve is designed to greatly reduce heat in the line to keep the fuel cooler and below boiling.

The DEI Vapor Block line sleeve installs easily with a split design and adhesive flap. {READ MORE} www.designengineering.com

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PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS >

Daylight-readable, 7” diagonal, full-color screen

>

Seven fully programmable pages

>

Free DashDesign software

>

Available with or without logging

The CD-7 is Tested to Work with Over 150 3rd Party CAN bus Devices.

Whatever ECU or Logger you use, you can SEE EVERYTHING. Supports CAN bus for BigStuff GEN4 Pro Extreme, FAST XFI 2.0, Haltech Elite & Platinum, Holley HP/Dominator EFI, Megasquirt MS3, MSD Atomic & Power Grid, MoTec ECUs & Modules, Racepak Loggers & Modules, RaceGrade, Techmor and more!

Power Cable eases install of 3rd Party Devices (PN 30-2218)

Plug & Play Adapter Cable for MSD Atomic EFI (PN 30-2213)

Plug & Play Adapter Cable for Holley EFI (PN 30-2214)

Plug & Play OBDII Adapter Harness for CAN-based, reflashed factory ECUs! Connect the CD-7’s optional OBDII adapter harness to view and/or log all available channels from the factory ECU!

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NEW PRODUCTS

Apollo-4 Brake Caliper

Faster Flame to the Piston with E3 Racing Spark Plugs

After decades of dominating the performance braking aftermarket, EBC Brakes has developed the Apollo-4 brake caliper to outperform all others. Apollo-4 calipers embody the superior quality customers expect from EBC, whilst being offered at a price point that is highly competitive. {READ MORE}

E3’s patented Edge-to-Edge design improves upon the phenomena that caused racers to cut ordinary electrode spark plugs in order to increase the number of sharp edges and improve the spark discharge. {READ MORE} www.e3sparkplugs.com

www.ebcbrakes.com

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Improve Handling with Eibach Anti-Roll-Kit Eibach ANTI-ROLL-KIT sway bar systems are designed to improve vehicle dynamics through increased roll stability and load control, directly effecting overall grip and response. {READ MORE} www.eibach.com

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NEW PRODUCTS

Fifth Generation Tarmac Competition Wheels from Enkei

UltraHook Rope Guard

The RC-T5 is lighter and stronger than any of its predecessors to give racing drivers an edge over the competition. The RC-T5 provides its extreme rigidity under acceleration and hard cornering to shave precious tenths off of lap times. {READ MORE}

Complete synthetic winch rope protection is now possible with the UltraHook product line. Constructed of billet aluminum, the Rope Guard installs easily with aluminum drive rivets. {READ MORE} www.factor55.com

www.enkei.com

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Full Throttle FT560 High Performance AGM Battery The Full Throttle line of High-Performance AGM batteries feature TPPL pure lead technology, brass terminals, and high shock and vibration resistance. Full Throttle gives you confidence that your battery will handle everything you put it through. {READ MORE} fullriverbattery.com

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NEW PRODUCTS

Bluetooth control & Power Gain with Flowmaster Delta Boost Module Flowmaster’s Delta Boost Module is a simple way to gain up to 4 extra psi in boost netting up to 32hp and 50lb ft of power. The module is controlled by a downloadable Bluetooth app from your smartphone and offers 4 settings; Valet, Standard, Sport, and Max. Modules available for all Ecoboost engines. {READ MORE}

Pro Level Plug-In and Universal ECU’s Go Platinum Haltech makes a wide range of ECUs for all types of different applications and with a huge range of features. These include Pro Plugin ECUs that connect directly into your factory harness. {READ MORE}

www.flowmastermufflers.com

www.haltech.com

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Brawler 650 Drag Carb Brawler Race carburetors are machined and assembled by craftsman right here in the USA. They also come with purple billet aluminum throttle bodies for superior durability and throttle shaft stability. {READ MORE} www.holley.com

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Intercomp Precision Air Gauges...

Digital Air Pressure Gauges

Part # 360045 - Reads to 99.99 PSI

All Digital Air Gauges Include: • Easy-to-Read, 0.5" Display • Certified Accuracy of 0.1% • Thumb-Operated Bleeder • Protective Cover & Case • 22" Swivel Hose

We’ve Got You Covered Protective Cover Now Included with Digital Air Gauges & Available Separately

Digital Air Gauge Covers Part # 179009

All Analog Air Gauges Include: • Glow-in-the-Dark or Liquid Filled Display • Thumb-Operated Bleeder • Rubber Protective Cover • Shock Resistant Construction • 17" Swivel Hose

intercompracing.com +1 763-476-2531 Worldwide

NEW PRODUCTS

Stainless Steel Ultra High Performance GREEN Catted Turbo Downpipes

Track Proven Racing Slicks Hoosier racing slicks are the trusted tire ran by many NHRA and IHRA Sporstman racers. Engineered for consistent ET’s and maximum traction with superior construction and compounding for most drag race applications. {READ MORE}

Made from high quality 304 Grade Stainless Steel. Utilizes mandrel bends for optimal airflow and maximum horsepower. Connects to factory exhaust or Kooks Cat Back Exhaust Systems. {READ MORE}

www.hoosiertire.com

www.kooksheaders.com

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New Nitrous Plate System for Fox Body Mustang GT The Nitrous Express plate system for 1986-93 Mustang GT features spraybarless technology. The billet plate replaces the factory EGR spacer and bolts between the throttle body and intake making installation quick and easy. {READ MORE} www.nitrousexpress.com

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NEW PRODUCTS

ProCharger Intercooled Supercharger System

Sway Bars Upgrades for GM B-Bodies

ProCharger now offers intercooled supercharger kits for the 2017 LT4 ZL1 Camaro including 1LE models. Offering bolt-on installation with gains of 100+ HP vs. the factory PD blower at the same boost level, and upgradability to 1,200+ max HP. {READ MORE}

These sway bars help complete suspension upgrades for 1978-1996 GM B-bodies, including Impalas and Caprices. Designed to improve performance and handling, they are available individually (front or rear) or in pairs (front and rear). {READ MORE}

ProCharger.com

www.QA1.net

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R1 Forged Series BBK 4 Piston with 330mm Rotor Provides a superior performance to stock model options. Larger rotors increase heat capacity, stiffer forged calipers and stainless steel lines create a heightened level of responsiveness. {READ MORE} www.R1Concepts.com

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NEW PRODUCTS

Fuel up with RACE-GAS Concentrate

Ultra-Light, Pure Performance Steering Wheel

When blended to the proper ratio, RACE GAS can take your ordinary pump gasoline and transform it into high octane, high energy, track grade racing fuel. Never run out of racing fuel again with Race-Gas. {READ MORE}

The Carbon 385 from SPARCO, weighs in at an unbelievable 385 grams, ½ the weight of a comparable wheel. The 385 is 100% Carbon Fiber with solid center spokes and a hollow core wheel rim. {READ MORE}

www.race-gas.com

www.sparcousa.com

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SPEC Out Your Ford Focus RS

SPEC offers both ratcheting and non-ratcheting clutch kits and a lightweight billet flywheel for the Focus RS. These kits offer capacities up to 671 ft/lbs tq in street friendly trim and 820 ft/lbs tq in more aggressive trim. {READ MORE} www.specclutch.com

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MUD-TERRAIN TIRE

Tear into the Mud

Mickey Thompson Brian Deegan Develop Top Rated Mud-Terrain Tire

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ICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS DEEGAN 38 light truck tire offers a innovative light truck tire for the off-road market. Developed with five-time Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) champion and 16-time X Games medalist Brian Deegan, the Deegan 38 is the ultimate mud-terrain tire delivering aggressive performance, respectable street manners and impressive style.

The tread consists of Mickey Thompson’s proven compound and a number of unique design elements: The beveled tread edge enhances stone ejection and lug integrity; special wide lateral and offset

grooves channel water away and handle mud and rocky terrain; and large center tread elements deliver better grip, even wear and a quieter ride; stone ejector ribs eject stones, dirt and mud.

Along the shoulder, Mickey Thompson’s signature SideBiters® and unique shoulder scallops guide mud and loose soil away from the tread in both forward and reverse.The enhanced sidewall design includes high tensile body ply cord for increased sidewall integrity, reduced rolling resistance and heat buildup.

The tire’s sidewall depicts a Deegan 38 shield and stylized raised white block lettering.

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to partner with the company whose roots go back to the beginnings of short course racing,” stated Deegan. “Mickey Thompson is an iconic brand in the off-road world, and having the opportunity to develop the Deegan 38 line with Mickey Thompson is another major step in carrying on the deep tradition of the Mickey Thompson brand.”

“Product innovation is part of our 50-year legacy, and we’ve worked with Brian, a champion competitor, to develop a new product with trusted Mickey Thompson quality and performance,” stated Ken Warner,VP of marketing, Mickey Thompson. “The Deegan 38 offers a truly unique mud terrain tire with long tread life, versatility and rugged appearance for demanding enthusiasts.”

About Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels.

Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc., dba Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, markets racing and high-performance tires and wheels for street, strip, truck, and off-road applications.

The company was founded in 1963 by racing legend Mickey Thompson and is headquartered in Stow, Ohio, USA. For more information, visit http:/www.mickeythompsontires.com

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About Brian “The General” Deegan A professional racer since age 17, Brian Deegan is now one of today’s most decorated action sports athletes, and co-founder of Metal Mulisha.

He is an international competitor and the most decorated Freestyle Motocross rider in the competition’s history having earned 16 X Games medals including a gold medal in X Games 17, and a bronze medal in X Games 18, both in RallyCross. He continues to test the limits in Freestyle Motocross, Pro 2 and Pro Lite Short Course racing, RallyCross, and Stock Car racing. In 2012, he earned the LOORRS Pro 2 Class Championship, and placed second in the 2012 inaugural season of the Global RallyCross series. In 2011, he earned the LOORRS Pro 2 and Pro 38

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Lite Class Championships and was honored as Pro 2 Rookie of the Year.

That same year, he was one of only two drivers to isrepresent the Engines to “SECG working with BluePrint The reluctance that teams may feel the balance of a particular crankwhen first introduced these typesof Champions in Germany. Majorexamine USA attothe Race sponsors include shaft design on a throw-by-throw basis, of simulations is often born more from instead of over the entire crank,” Stephen unfamiliarity than anything else.

But that Rockstar Energy Drink, Ford Motor Company, Mickey Thompson Seymour said. “Traditionally, the balance shouldn’t serve as a roadblock, as Nowlan Performance Tires DVS Shoe the crank is taken over the entire crankexplained, “When you run a car it’s very & Wheels, Metal Mulisha, FRAMof Filtration, shaft.

However, using advanced Finite easy to get wrapped up in what you have Co., Lucas Oil, Makita Industrial Power Tools, MSR, Element GibsonAnalysis Exhaust (FEA) techniques we can to do day to day, and the benefits of simuaccount forAtomik the deflection of the crank and lation get put on the back burner.”

But, he Parts, Motegi Wheels, Ronin-Syndicate, Systems, 4-Wheel R/C, simulate the individual main bearing loads added that a race car simulation package Pro MYPLASH Prepaid MasterCard, Fathead,toBrembo, evaluate theFortin, balance of the crankshaft like ChassisSim canTaper, help make sense of on a throw-by-throw basis.” what race teams are doing.

Kinematics and Compliance (K&C) testing rigs PPG,VP Racing Fuels,apply Foxrealistic Shocks, Impact by Mastercraft Safety, MSD loads at the tire contacts and meaFrank Della Pia of the Global Center Design Simulation: See It, Plan It, Do It sure California changes in the camber, steer, and more, Eibach for Automotive Performance Simulation Design simulation allowsFK youRod to use Ignitions, Ends, Torque Products, Springs, providing instrumental data for engineers and (GCAPS) in Alton, Virginia, noted how previously captured data and input new others in the QTM, setup of a Roush vehicle. Photo McKenzies, Fiberwerx, JEinvolved Pistons, Yatesdata Engines, G2,simulation Daileyand testing from various ideas to acquire new knowledge.

This is courtesy of Morse Measurements. play together: GCAPS uses a coman extremely powerful resource, because Engineering, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, ARP, rigs Replay and AZ finding and fixing a problem during a tion and analysis that can put a design bination of analytical tools in conjunction design simulation is less expensive than through the paces before building a part with rig testing to help sort out suspension Driveshafts. or heading to the track. For instance, the setups. “Data from our $11.3 million force having a part fail while in use.

Seymour Engineering & Consulting company is currently working with a per- and moment tire testing apparatus is used For more information, http://www.briandeegan.com/. formance engine builder on a unique to couple the tire and vehicle models. We Group, LLC (SECG) in Oklahoma City, visit Oklahoma, provides detailed simula- approach to balancing crankshafts. then use data analysis from track testing

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ESAB Previews Rebel™ EMP 205ic ac/dc, world’s first all-process, fully-integrated portable welder.

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SAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces its Rebel EMP 205 AC/DC, the world’s first true all-process, inverter-based welding system. Rebel EMP 205 AC/DC enables users to TIG weld with AC and DC outputs, MIG weld with solid wires (steel, stainless or aluminum), Flux-Cored weld with gas-shielded and self-shielded wires and Stick weld with a DC output. The rated duty cycle is 205 amps at 20 percent.

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VIDEO | ESAB Welding and Cutting “For professional fabricators and tradesmen who want to weld all metals with all processes and use only a single unit, the ultimate welder has always been a multiprocess CC/CV power source with an AC/DC TIG output. ESAB has delivered that innovation with the Rebel EMP 205 AC/DC by leveraging the platform of the Rebel franchise,” says Doug Smith, Product Business Manager – Arc Equipment, ESAB. Smith notes that previous all-process units required additional controls or accessories, or they sacrificed arc performance in one or more processes. or stainless steel.

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high-frequency (HF) arc start capabilities, both of which are required for TIG welding aluminum. ESAB also incorporated essential controls for AC TIG welding, such as an adjustable AC output frequency (up to 400 Hz) and adjustable AC wave balance control (up to 90 percent EN).”

AC output frequency controls the shape of the arc cone and arc force, while wave balance controls the amount of cleaning action vs. penetration. HF, or non-contact, arc starts are required for aluminum and are desirable (and sometimes required) in applications where end-users especially want to prevent accidental contamination from the tungsten electrode. These include welding chrome-moly tubing in motorsports and experimental aircraft applications, as well as welding stainless steel tubing in dairy and food processing facilities.

Rebel EMP 205 AC/DC features include 120V to 230V primary power flexibility,

compact portability (the unit weighs 50 lbs.), a TFT LCD operator interface, dual gas solenoid valves and the same rugged housing as other Rebel units. It also incorporates ESAB’s unique sMIG (“smart MIG”) function that enables users to begin MIG welding , with an extremely stable arc, just by setting metal thickness and wire diameter. Anticipated commercial availability is Q2 2018, with an approximate MSRP of $2,900.

About ESAB ESAB Welding & Cutting Products is a recognized leader in the welding and cutting industry. From time-honored processes in welding and cutting to revolutionary technologies in mechanized cutting and automation, ESAB’s filler metals, equipment, and accessories bring solutions to customers around the globe.

For more information, visit www.esab.com or call 1-800-ESAB-123.

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FOR THE PITS

Built for the Pits CTECH

Manufacturing was established in the early 90’s out of a need for a lighter, stronger, higher quality aluminum cabinet for race trailers. Jim Greenheck, owner and racer himself, developed CTECH’s exclusive MotionLatchTM drawer and door handle which allow for One Hand One Motion opening and closing/latching for transport. With its patented design the MotionLatchTM has been an industry leader since its development.

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Working with race teams, and using our own “at the track” experience, CTECH has developed a line of Pit Carts and Mobile Work Benches that include features and benefits that put them far ahead of the competition.

Fabricated entirely of heavy gauge sheet aluminum and thick-walled extrusions, along with our exclusive aluminum MotionLatch™ drawers, these pit carts and work carts are lighter weight than others on the market today. Available in several standard sizes, each cart can be fitted with an array of options to maximize pit or shop efficiency.

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All of your critical equipment like computer telemetry systems, nitrogen tanks, tools, and spare parts are neatly organized and easily accessible allowing you to be at your competitive best. With radius corners and professional appearance, our carts enhance your teams image. As with all their products choose from standard carts and work carts and add the options you want,

or call to discuss a cart to fit your specific needs. CTECH is happy to help you design a solution to keep you at the front of the field.

Six cart chassis are available (Caster Carts, BadAss Caster Carts, Hot Rod Cart, Mini Cart, Standard Card and our ULTRA Cart) and the parametric design allows adjustment in width and depth to fit your need.

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penalties to discourage this practice.

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Cart Features: • Heavy Duty Handle - multiple style available • Extruded Aluminum Radius Corners • MotionLatch Drawers and Doors • 1/8” Thick top • Built in “D” Rings • Steering Linkage - built in negative caster • Heavy Duty Wheels - Caster, BadAss Caster, Flat Free or Pneumatic • 9 Standard Powder Coat colors available

CTECH Manufacturing often says “BUILT BY RACERS, FOR RACERS” and in their Motorsports division this couldn’t be more true.They service every major sanctioned racing series worldwide with their aluminum storage. From the smallest Caster Cart options to the Full Frame ULTRA Cart chassis you can see every weekend behind pit wall on NASCAR. Every application is special but with over 20 years of servicing this industry CTECH is confident in their STANDARD CARTS available.They pride themselves on service and quality and always appreciate a more one on one experience with customers.

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