GRANATELLI MOTORSPORTS COYOTE COLD AIR INTAKE

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A cold air kit for Mustangs is certainly nothing new, and even or the new 2010-later 5.0 Coyote Mustangs there are a few out there. But we recently had a chance to watch the installation and test of Granatelli Motorsports’ (GMS) new kit for the 5.0 and were highly impressed … Read more

Fabricated Tail – CURRIE FABS UP A NINE-INCH REAREND FOR PROJECT NUTJOB

Before any of the parts are welded together, they are all aligned and checked numerous times to ensure they are all exactly where they are supposed to be in relation to one another.

One of the trickiest things to do in physics is change the axis of rotational motion 90 degrees without failing or giving up unreasonable parasitic losses. While it may seem fairly simple, just run a set of bevel gears and voila!  In a motorsport application, getting everything just right is … Read more

ARP Tell All

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Engine hardware may be the last thing you consider during your build, but it’s a crucial part of ensuring the longevity of your powerplant. There aren’t many players in the hardcore fastener game and it’s mostly because of Automotive Racing Products, or ARP as we commonly know them. They are … Read more

CC’ing a Combustion Chamber

Isopropyl alcohol is the fluid used to fill the combustion chamber. To increase visibility we added some food coloring—in blue, of course. Both items cost us a total of $1.49 at the local 99-cent store.

 

nowing your combustion chamber’s size is critical when putting a combination together, because it is one of the major variables which affects compression ratio. Static compression ratio is a key player in determining things like how much boost, timing, or even the grade of fuel you can run safely … Read more

VORTECH V24 XB105 Supercharger

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The racing world is one of constant one-upsmanship. Racers naturally try to one-up the other guys by going faster, driving better…whatever it is. That’s the nature of the beast, and it’s what makes it all so fun and entertaining. The same is true among the parts manufacturers, especially when it … Read more

NMRA/NMCA Joilet, IL Highlight Video

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AEROSPACE COMPONENTS BILLET VACUUM PUMP KIT

The Aerospace Components breather tank is machined from a solid chunk of billet, giving it a sturdy design and an amazing appearance. Functionally, it uses a K&N-style breather element and has a AN-12 inlet fitting, along with a petcock for draining.

Generally, when someone talks about a vacuum kit, you think of a Dyson, Oreck, or Bissell creation that interrupts your TV program and scares the dog. But when we talk about a vacuum pump, we’re talking about a mechanically-driven piece of equipment which is powered by crankshaft rotation and help … Read more

Tim Essick and Essick Motorsports scramble to rebuild their race car for Joliet!

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At our Maryland event, Tim Essick (a SCT Pro-Outlaw racer) got out of the groove and kissed the wall in his Twin-turbo’d New Edge.  Since then, they’ve been working non-stop to get the race car ready for Joliet coming up this weekend.  Currently, Tim is 1st in points in his … Read more

Getting Framed – ADDING A UPR TUBULAR K-FRAME AND A-ARM ASSEMBLY

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Most of the time when the topic of traction is dis- cussed the talk centers around the rear suspension. Yes, the 1979-2004 Mustang has been blessed with a factory four-link suspension system that could make it the best all-around drag racing style setup of any factory vehicle from any manufacturer. … Read more

NMRA World Finals To Host Terminator / GT500 Shootout

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The NMRA is pleased to announce that it will once again host the Terminator / GT500 Shootout at the Nitto Tire NMRA World Finals in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the weekend of October 4-7, 2012.  The 2nd Annual Terminator / GT500 Shootout bring together some of the fastest Cobras and GT500s … Read more