PRI 2008 - Saturday Coverage

[Tom@StreetlegalTV]

If you are pushing the limits of your engine, one of the major reasons it can fail is fuel starvation. Weldon Racing Products has come up with a way to prevent this. Their new 1100 Flow Through fuel pump is designed for use with engines making 1200 horsepower and beyond. While this pump is capable of 148 gallons an hour at 45 psi, (That’s enough power to pull fuel straight up for over 15 feet of tubing) Jim Craig of Weldon assured me that this remains a quiet pump.

The pump is very friendly and would work very well with both EFI and carbureted vehicles. The really nice part is, due to the amount of power this pump can produce, it doesn’t even have to be mounted below the fuel tank; making it extremely easy to find a place to mount it.

Check out www.weldonracing.com for more information.

[Tom@StreetlegalTV]

There were plenty of must see part this year at PRI, but there was only one "Must Kit". AJE Racing introduced The Must Kit that allows you to mount any engine into your 1979-2004 Mustang, as well as upgrading the front suspension components can easily be done in one job. The thing that makes this part the Must Kit, is the fact that when they say the kit fits a Fox and SN95 Stangs, they mean the same part. That’s right, now ordering can be easy because, not only is it one part that includes many different model years, but that same kit also includes AJE Racing’s all new A-Arms that can be ordered in two different sizes.

The real interesting part of the kit is the way it incorporates the engine mounts to the upgraded K-Member. This design was use to incorporate the mounting of AJE’s CNCed engine mounts that are predrilled for a variety of engines. So if you looking at installing something from an old Cleveland engine to an all new LSX block in your Mustang, this kit is the "Must Kit" to get it done.

Head on over to ajeracing.com for more info on this kit.


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[Tom@StreetlegalTV]

Isky Racing Cams was on hand this year for PRI by showing their support to the racing community. Their new EZ-Roll Keyway Lifters are design to replace needle-roller bearings to provide a higher load rating in your serious racing engine.

These lifters would work well in engines with a high cam profile, high rocker arm ratio, or if you are running over a 1,000 pounds of valve spring pressure and provides a low friction, high tech alternative to needle-rollers. They are offered in multiple sizes for Chevy, Ford, and even Chrysler V8 engines. The best part is Isky built these lifters to last. According to Isky, they are suitable for the extreme loading demands of all drag or Pro Street drag racing engine applications.

Be sure to check out www.iskycams.com for more info.

[Tom@StreetlegalTV]

Diamond Racing Pistons makes pistons for many different applications. Two examples being their pistons for both Big and Small Block Chevy Nitrous applications. Both sets of pistons feature a top gas port to help the ring seal and are designed to work with a 250 - 400 shot of nitrous. In fact, the only difference in features of these two pistons is the way the dome is cut. The small block dome is 2D cut while the big block is 3D cut to minimize the amount of hand sculpting. This produces a more consistent product, making it easier for engine builders.

Check out some of these pistons features below:

• 43.04 back cut
• Crowns thickened for nitrous use
• 240 mm thick crown
• Double pin oilers
• Narrow top ring

Check out www.diamondracing.net for more info on these pistons.

[Tom@StreetlegalTV]

Coan Transmissions and Converters brought one really trick piece to the show this year. Their new Aluminum Bullet Converter is designed to handle large amounts of power in style. Available in 7, 8, 9, and 10 inch sizes, it can weigh as little as 16 lbs. Coan offers a number of different tuning options that can be easily changed thanks to this converters bolt together design. These options include changes to the torque output, RPM at load, and lastly the stall point. All of that said this is one very nice looking part that has a home on the track and in the car show.

Visit www.coanracing.com for more information on any of their products.

[mark@streetlegaltv]

Budget Belt Drive System

If you have the money to put into your motor, a belt drive system is the way to go; they make it easier to adjust timing and rob less power then a chain drive system. Jesel has released a belt drive system that uses the majority of their high-end belt drive system components, just now with a cheaper, one-piece cam pulley. So that means that the lower gear, belt, adaptor plate, and hardware all remain the same.

The one-piece pulley adjusts by loosing the mounting bolt, pulling the gear towards you, turn, and lock back into position. There is a taper on the pulley so you won’t loose position on your cam timing, and will probably have to remove your water pump to adjust.



New Economy Solid Roller Lifters

Jesel’s high-end roller lifters are multi-piece in design and are engineered for upper level racing. They have now released a cheaper, solid roller lifter that is constructed of a solid steel body that is slightly heavier then their high-end applications. The bodies are heat treated and then polished.

What does carry over is their proven wheel technology. The tie bar is made from tool steel and are all made in tall style. The lifters are made to fit most traditional domestic applications, such as big and small Ford, Chevy, and Chrysler.

Check out http://www.jesel.com for more information.

[mark@streetlegaltv]

Sniper Commando

If you have a car that runs off a 96+ Ford EFI system, then Sniper makes a plug and play tuner to setup all types of engine combinations,; as long as you know all the parts on your car, within 30 questions, you can have a running car. That means even higher horsepower applications that use different MAFs, injectors, and forced induction, the Commando will still create a safe tune that will start and run your car reliably. Also, if your running a different MAF/injector combination then what the MAF was originally designed for, don’t worry because Sniper has figured out how to make it all work.

Once the car is running, you can take advantage of the fully adjustable programming that a dyno shop can use to dial your combination in, from shift firmness to ignition mapping. Help screens take you through the tuning process and highlighted fields show exactly what the setup software changed in your stock tune. The software even compares your current tune to your stock tune as a reference guide. The tuner plugs into your OBD 2 port and also data logs to a laptop. The software comes with two “bullets” so that you can tune two cars initially, but the tuner has the capability to tune 250 different vehicles on one box and can store 5 different tunes inside for a single car, allowing you can adjust on the fly at the track.



2, 3, 4 Valve Coil Packs

When you first look at these coil packs, you wonder, “Where is the mounting tab?” Well, there isn’t one. Sniper has come out with direct replacement coils that snap on top of your spark plug for easy removal. Additionally, there aren’t any coils inside that can pull out when removing them. The hotter spark will allow for a larger gap in the plug and a better burn. Sniper states that you will see a slight increase on vehicles without a tuner, but a larger increase with a tuner from being able to adjust the spark curve more aggressively. Additionally, Sniper has claimed a 40 wheel horsepower gain on an ’07 Saleen that received only a tune and coils.

More can be found at: http://www.deltaforcetuning.com

[mark@streetlegaltv]

An aftermarket torque arm is a must for any F-body owner when it comes to harnessing the maximum amount of power to your rear tires. TRZ has completed their rear suspension line with the addition of their new torque arm for Camaros. What you see in the picture is a first run, unpainted piece.

The torque arm is made from 1.25” chromoly tubing and 3/16ths brackets. It is adjustable all the way from the cross member mount back to the rear end. TRZ designed their torque arm to be used with cars running anything from 11-second to 7-second quarter mile times and have three different lengths depending on how quick your combination is. They also have the ability to make custom lengths in 1-inch increments.

Check out their site at: http://www.trzmotorsports.com

[mark@streetlegaltv]

Running one long serpentine belt with a blower can become hazardous on higher horsepower conditions; if your belt breaks, there goes everything from your water pump to your alternator. Steeda has developed a remote pulley system that puts your roots blower on it’s own belt.

Starting at the bottom of the motor, the crank pulley is replaced with a 25% under drive Steeda unit, Steeda balancer, and Steeda 10-rib blower pulley. Moving up, all billet brackets accompany a tensioner to keep the belt tight. On the topside, a longer snout bolts to your blower that includes a pulley, which will support 12-16 pounds of boost. There will be additional upper pulleys made for higher boost levels.

More on their site at: http://www.steeda.com

[mark@streetlegaltv]

Weld is back to making wheels with their recent purchase by a group of racers. Also, Weld acquired American Racing Wheels and will be producing additional wheels under that line. One of their newest wheels produced under the new ownership is their RT Series wheel.

This three-piece wheel is designed for street as well as full racing applications, and the 5000 series shell is SAE compliant while only weighing about a pound more than their full race wheels. The RT is offered in different looks, but is unique when it comes to the clearance on the back of the spokes. Weld has designed back cut spokes that help with additional rear caliper clearance, especially in S197 and F-body applications. Finish will come in a black anodized center or full polish with the possibility of 17 and 18-inch wheels being put into production.

More at: http://www.weldracing.com