performance report - Motor State Distributing
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performance report - Motor State Distributing
-AY*UNEsVOL PERFORMANCE REPORT ).&/2-!4)/.6)%70/).43 THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING... In the automotive aftermarket, as in any other worthwhile endeavor, the strong survive. They survive, in large part, because they are proficient at reading the signs of change and adapting their ways of thinking to keep pace with that change. Further, among the survivors there are leaders and followers. Those who read the signs, carefully think things over and then react become leaders. Those who read the signs, and then sit back on their hands to see how things unfold become the followers. Perhaps one of the biggest, most obvious signs of change in the hot rod aftermarket was the long overdue acceptance of electronic fuel injection by NASCAR. This long overdue switch came about nearly forty years after real stock cars, the ones we drive every day, replaced carburetors with fuel injectors. Now in place for two years, injection has shown race teams that tuning for more power is now much easier. Fortunately, most of us are quicker on the uptake than NASCAR. We have to be. Time stands still for no one. Speaking of time marching on, we’re sure everyone is aware by now that hot rodding and car collecting are in real danger of being passed by. There are several reasons for the car hobby being in jeopardy. by John McLellan Among these, the principal threats include technological advances, environmental concerns, alternative fuels, and the proverbial curse of aging demographics. Technological Advances - With advances in technology comes a vanishing infrastructure. As new replaces old, parts begin to get scarce and even those familiar with rebuilding, repairing and replacing old gradually disappear. Has anyone tried to find a good 350 small block core in a wrecking yard lately? It is equally hard to find a transmission shop familiar with rebuilding hot rod staples like Powerglides, Turbo-Hydramatics and Torqueflites. Keeping up with advancing technology is a must for survival in today’s aftermarket. Environmental Concerns - Ever since the government mandated positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) systems were implemented over fifty years ago environmental issues have had a definite effect on the making of raw horsepower. Attempts to reverse the dangers of exhaust by-products and unburned fuel, and to solve the problem of recycling used up automotive related items, have had far-reaching effects on cars in general and hot rods and race cars in particular. Catalytic converters led to unleaded gasoline, lower compression ratios and, eventually, removal of zinc and phosphorous additives in motor oil. With these additives gone, older flat tappet technology was compromised. 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Alternative Fuel Technology - Ethanol and biodiesel fuels have become household terms and while many do not fully understand the technology behind them, they do know that they are not petroleum-based and are, in many instances, less expensive than fuels derived from petroleum. The jury is still out on the long range benefits of alternative fuels primarily due to their propensity to destroy fuel system components, and their less-thanefficient capability to produce power comparable to fossil fuels. Nevertheless, almost all gasoline now contains at least 10% ethanol, causing real concerns regarding their safe use in older automobiles. A wise move is to keep fuel additives, formulated to alleviate the bad effects of ethanol, on the shelves. (cont. from page 1) Demographics - Face it, those of us engaged in the sport are not getting any younger. According to the Historic Vehicle Association, the average age of the car hobbyist is 55, and 75% of our ranks have passed the age of 46. Various campaigns to interest the younger generations (yes, there are two generations behind us now!) have been undertaken with some degree of success. However, the ranks are thinning still so these efforts should continue, and be stepped up at the same time. All of these threats have been the topics for various panel discussions by the Historic Vehicle Association, a group formed by the Hagerty Insurance Company to map out a viable future for the automotive hobby and the aftermarket. We actively advocate supporting their efforts. Visit their website at www.historicvehicle.org. The 2014 Motor State Challenge will be an OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car Open Event. The OPTIMA Spirit of the Event Award will be presented to the car/driver combination that best meets the overall spirit of passion, enthusiasm and car quality that define the Ultimate Street Car series. To qualify for the OUSCI, the winner must have competed in one of the OPTIMA qualifying events, one of which is the Motor State Challenge, during the calendar year in which the award is received. Visit www.motorstate.com for further details and updates. accepts: MOTOR STATE PERFORMANCE REPORT NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE Corvette Style Master Cylinders ALL41061 Dual reservoir master cylinders have 1" bores and outlet ports on both sides for easy plumbing and installation. Popular master cylinders are used with disc/disc and disc/drum applications. Slotted mounting holes on 3-1/4" centers work well with Allstar 7" and 8" brake bosters. Big Bore Master Cylinder ALL41064 Master Cylinder with large 1-1/4" bore works well on vehicles that require increased volume for proper braking or as an option when experiencing a large amount of pedal travel with standart 1" bore Corvette style master cylinders. Master cylinder features a deep hole piston for use with manual or power brakes and has 1/2" and 6/16" ports on the left side. Brake Pedal Clevis ALL41026 Clevis fastens to the brake pedal arm to accept a threaded rod extension or power brake booster pushrod. Clevis is threaded for a 3/8"-24 rod and has a 3/8" pin. Brake Pedal Rods ALL41027 ALL41027 Clevis fastens to the brake pedal arm to accept a threaded rod extension or power brake booster pushrod. Clevis is threaded for a 3/8"-24 rod and has a 3/8" pin. ALL41028 Residual Check Valves ALL41048 Residual check valves hold a small amount of pressure in the brake system to keep the brake system functioning properly while helping to maintain a firm pedal. Maintaining system pressure prevents fluid from returning to the master cylinder when the master cylinder is positioned lower than or close to the same height as the calipers or wheel cylinders. Proper system pressure also keeps piston and wheel cylinder seals expanded creating a positive seal and brake pads seated against the rotor. Valves have 1/8" NPT threads and include two 1/8" NPT to 3/16" inverted flare fittings. 90 Degree Hanging Brake Pedal Assembly ALL41013 Universal pedal mount positions the booster and master cylinder under the dash 90 degrees to the firewall for a clean under hood appearance and is ideal for vehicles that simply do not have room in the engine compartment for a booster or master cylinder. Bracket has provisions to accept Allstar power brake boosters or to mount a master cylinder directly to the bracket for manual brake applications. Welding required to mount pedal tab to pedal. Brake Pedal Assembly ALL41015 Pedal assemblies are commonly used when converting under-floor standard single reservoir master cylinder to a power, dual reservoir master cylinder brake system. Pedal assemblies accept Allstar 7" and 8" power brake boosters. Pedal arms have bronze bushings installed to resist wear and provide years of use. Pedal assemblies do not have provisions for a clutch pedal. Sheet Metal Shrinker/Stretch Combo With 1 Base And 2 Jaws ALL11023 Shrinker creates inside curves and stretcher expands for outside curves. Includes a handle and mounting hardware for securing to a work bench. Capable of forming 8 gauge mild steel, 16 gauge aluminum and 20 gauge stainless. Kit is great for forming fenders, radiator shrouds, or any item needing a smooth radius curve. accepts: -!9s*5.%ss777-/4/234!4%#/- NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE Magnum Force PRO 5R Stage 2 Intake System Kits AFE54-8XXX2 The PRO 5R Stage 2 intake system maximizes airflow into the engine increasing horsepower and torque right out of the box. Features a 16 gauge powder coated heat shield air box with a removable top housing containing the extra-large PRO 5R conical high flow washable/cleanable filter. Some units include a battery relocation tray if needed to allow room for the PRO 5R filter. The heat-insulating molded plastic intake tube increases volumetric efficiency for maximum performance. Includes premium stainless steel clamps and 2-ply reinforced silicone hump couplers for strength and durability. AFE54-8XXX2 numbers have a sealed air box. Magnum Force PRO Dry S Stage 2 Intake System AFE51-10092 The Magnum Force Pro Dry S Stage 2 air intake system produces additional horsepower and torque and outflows the factory intake up to 110%. The intake system features an enclosure made of durable 16-gauge, powder coat heat shield with a Pro Dry S washable/reusable conical air filter. The heat-insulating molded plastic tube increases volumetric efficiency for maximum performance. Includes; premium stainless steel clamps and a 2-ply reinforced silicone hump couplers for strength and durability. The one-piece heat shield requires little or no assembly. Sold as a kit. Momentum HD Intake System AFE50-73005 Momentum HD air intake system features a one-piece sealed housing with a massive 1000 CFM Pro 10R, 10 layer cotton media performance air filter. The Pro 10R provides radial air flow for a smooth intake charge. Two unique features are the auxiliary air scoop, ensures the coldest air intake charge during hot conditions and a urethane plug to seal it in cold weather conditions. On top of the housing a large built-in sight window to monitor the filter condition. Premium stainless steel T-bolt clamps and a 2-ply reinforced silicone hump coupler at the turbo for strength and durability. Sold as a kit. ATLAS Exhaust Kits AFE49-02003 The ATLAS exhaust is built from 4" aluminized steel tubing with mandrel-bends for maximum power and lower EGT's. Includes a 2-piece tailpipe, factor style barbed hangers and OE style band clamps that provide a leak free seal. 12" free-flowing, straight-through, rolled edge slash-cut clamp-on tip made from polished stainless steel is included for a detailed look. Systems are available in 4" turbo-back or 4" down-pipe with muffler. MACH Force XP Stainless Steel Exhaust System AFE49-42004 This MACH Force XP is built from 409 Stainless steel tubing with CNC-mandrel bends for maximum power and lower EGT's. Features factory barbed hanger and OE style band clamps that provide a leak free installation. Free-flowing 24" long muffler produces a big powerful sound. A polished stainless steel, slash-cut, rolled bolt-on tip is included for a detailed look. BladeRunner Intercoolers Kit AFE46-20011 The Bladerunner intercoolers utilizes a 3" bar and plate design. End tanks are constructed out of 3/26" TIG welded aluminum plate. Multi-directional vanes efficiently direct airflow through the entire core for maximum cooling. Features four 1/8" NPT ports and inludes premium stainless steel clamps as well as 2-ply reinforced silicone hump couplers for strength and durability. 2011-14 Ford F-150 EcoBoost 3.5L V6 Cat-Back Exhaust System Kits AFE49-03041-B The Ford F-150 Atlas or Mach Force XP cat-back exhaust systems produce an astonishing gain of 32 horsepower and 29ft./lbs. of torque. The exhaust is constructed of 4" mandrel-bent aluminized steel tubing (Atlas) or 409 stainless steel tubing (March). Includes a free-flowing muffler, barbed OE hangers, Black 304 stainless steel rolled splash-cut tip, band clamps and all hardware for a complete installation. accepts: MOTOR STATE PERFORMANCE REPORT NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE 255 LPH Universal In-Tank Fuel Pump WFPGSS340 Walbro GSS340 Series, 255 LPH universal in-tank high pressure fuel pumps are ideal for high performance street and race applications. Installs directly into the stock fuel pump brackets in the gas tank and includes all necessary installation parts and hardware. Supports up to 500+ horsepower naturally aspirated. 2005-10 Mustang GT 255 LPH Fuel Pump Moduel WFPTU281HP This Mustang fuel pump flows 255 LPH and is fully capable of supporting 550+ horsepower. Drop in OEM syle moduel. A must for supercharged Mustan applications. Complete integrated module assembly includes float, pump, and filter screen. Uses stock wiring pigtail and return with the stock tank mounting flange. 1985-97 190 LPH Mustang GT Fuel Pump Kit WFPGCA710 Mustang fuel system with a hi-flow, high volume 190 LPH in-tank fuel pump supports 350+ horsepower. Kit includes high flow fuel pump, pump screen, wiring pigtail, fuel hose, two worm screw clamps, mounting insulator, and butt connectors. 2003-13 Corvette Fuel Pump Module WFPTU475 Corvette fuel system upgrade with a hi-flow, high volume in-tank fuel pump module supports 600+ horsepower. Integrated module assembly includes a high output pump, float, and filter screen. Uses stock fuel lineconnections and returnline with stock mounting flange. 400 LPH High Performance In-Tank Fuel Pump WFPF90000262 Universal in-tank high pressure, high flow fuel pump is designed for engines with more than 500 HP. Requires modifications to wiring, fuel lines and fuel module. Aluminum Ultra HP 2BBL Carburetors HLY0-4412HB All aluminum, Ultra HP 2BBL carburetors offer nearly 50% weight savings when compared to traditional zinc construction units, while providing all of the performance improvements expected from the Ultra HP series design. Carburetors, offered in 500 CFM versions, feature an air cleaner flange that is centered over the venturii and a deleted choke tower for improved air flow, down leg boosters for improved fuel signal, and billet metering blocks and base plate for added durability. Float bowls, which feature 20% more capacity, include a fuel trough to route fuel flow directly to the jets, while a fuel shelf below the needle and seat helps minimize aeration for improved fuel metering. Carburetors are offered in choice of Hard Core Gray or Tumble polished with Black metering blocks and base plate. accepts: -!9s*5.%ss777-/4/234!4%#/- 5 TECH CORNER by Jim Kaekel Here's The Scoop Ram Air, Cowl Induction and Air Grabber are among the phrases that have been emblazoned on the hoods of some of the 60’s and 70’s most feared muscle cars; phrases that refer to the induction of cold, outside air into the engine. Although a substantial amount of marketing was involved in the development of the phrases, the performance benefits of a hood scoop are real. Some of the first production cars fitted with functional hood scoops weren’t early American muscle cars, but actually post-war European sports cars including the 1949 Ferrari 166 M Barchetta and Healey Silverstone. The 1952 Mercury was among the first American cars fitted with a hood scoop. Other domestic manufacturers’ followed in the ensuing years and by the 1960’s, many of the era’s muscle cars sported some type of hood scoop. The auto manufacturer’s truly capitalized on both the marketing aspects and performance benefits. Other than bolting-on a set of exhaust headers, adding a hood scoop is one of the most cost effective performance methods to increase horsepower. When an effectively designed hood scoop is used, outside air is forced into the air intake, air which up to 50° cooler than air in the engine compartment. Cold air is denser and includes a higher percentage of oxygen when compared to warm air, resulting in improved engine combustion and added horsepower. As road speeds increase, air speed and pressure increase, providing greater performance. The only drawback of a hood scoop is the added exposure to the elements, however, most hood scoops include drain provisions in the air cleaner assembly to prevent water from entering the engine. There are quite a few variations of hood scoops including raised hood scoops, “shaker” hoods, N.A.C.A. ducts and cowl induction hoods. A wide variety of performance cars have sported raised hood scoops over the years including the Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang and Pontiac Trans Am. One method of adding a raised hood scoop is to use an OEM-style fiberglass bolt-on replacement hood from an aftermarket supplier such as Harwood Industries (Tyler, Tx.). A bit of research is often required for proper fit. For example, any 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird may be converted to a raised hood scoop by simply installing a 1998-2002 Trans Am hood (Harwood B-20302). Harwood also offers bolt-on hoods with raised scoops for 1993-97 Trans Ams (B-20202) and 2005-2009 Ford Mustangs (B-26608). A high flow, cold air box, available from a variety of sources including K&N and SLP Performance Parts, may be added to maximize the benefits of hood installation. Large, aftermarket style hood scoops, available through Allstar Performance (Watervliet, Mi.), Harwood Industries and K&N Engineering, are effective in funneling cold air into the engine, however, they should be avoided on street-driven applications due to obstructed vision. These type of scoops are designed to be bonded or bolted on to the existing hood. Regardless of size or shape, the hood scoop should be used in conjunction with an air pan (Moroso 65950/65960 or Allstar Performance 26100/26101) or specialized air cleaner that includes a foam seal so that the incoming air is isolated from the engine compartment once the hood is closed. An air filter should also be in place for maximum engine protection. Drag race-only applications may be run without a filter when maximum performance is desired, but a protective screen (Allstar Performance 22260-22273) should be mounted underneath the scoop to prevent rocks and debris from entering the engine. A “shaker” hood is very similar to a traditional hood scoop, however, the scoop is mounted directly to the air cleaner and protrudes through the hood, creating a “shaker” effect with a running engine. “Shaker” hoods were common to several performance cars in the late ‘60’s and 1970’s including the 1969 Mustang Mach 1 428CJ, 1970-71 Plymouth ‘Cuda and 1973-79 Pontiac Trans Am. The “shaker” hood was also used as recently as 2004 on the Ford Mustang and may be having a resurgence of sorts with Steeda Autosports (Pompano Beach, Fl.) and Ford Racing (Dearborn, Mich.)offering “shaker” hood scoop kits for late model Mustangs. The N.A.C.A. (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) duct is a submerged design scoop that was originally developed for jet aircraft in 1945. It mounts just below the surface of the body with a gently sloped ramp and curved walls, creating less aerodynamic drag when compared to traditional raised scoops. N.A.C.A. ducts were featured on the 1969-70 Shelby Mustangs and remain popular today in the import market. Cowl induction was made popular by Chevrolet on the 1969 Camaro Z28 and 1970-72 Chevelle SS. The principle of cowl induction is to place the scoop inlet at the rear of the hood and base of the windshield, recognized by air flow experts as a high pressure area. A variety of reproduction steel and aftermarket fiberglass cowl induction units are available from a variety of sources. Harwood Industries offers fiberglass cowl induction hoods in bolt-on or lift-off versions for not only Camaros and Chevelles, but also for Novas, Monte Carlos, Firebirds, Mustangs and popular trucks. There have been other methods of adding cold air to performance engines over the years. In 1964, Ford deleted the inner headlights on the drag race-only Thunderbolt, using large ducts in their place that fed a special air cleaner to force cold air into the engine. The system was ideal for adding more horsepower to an already potent package, but not very practical for everyday street duty. Oldsmobile experimented as well with some neat, under-bumper scoops beginning in 1968 on the 4-4-2 W-30. The scoops were effective in adding performance, but weren’t very “curb friendly” and were discontinued after the 1969 model year. 6 MOTOR STATE PERFORMANCE REPORT CHARLIE JOBBER by John McLellan THE CHUCKSONIAN - A Museum of Once Bright Automotive Ideas After a recent vacation trip to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., particularly the Museum of American History, I came home with a new idea, a new purpose, and a new project to reflect both. I gotta tell you, this idea could really lead to something BIG! Well, realistically, it may never lead anywhere, but it will make me feel better about all the “orphan” auto accessories, memoirs of fads passed, that have taken up permanent residence in my back room. What was my idea? It was to build the world’s first and only - Retired and Useless Auto Accessories Exhibit. It took less than a day to get this project underway because most of the infrastructure is already in place. I have the ancillary materials for the exhibits: several empty glass cabinets, a hunk of new carpeting, shelves and, most importantly, several stanchions like those used at car shows. Of course, I also have several stacks of dusty accessories that long ago lost their “must have” status which will serve as the heart of the exhibit. My exhibit is going together without a hitch and I plan to open it to the public in the next few weeks. Reactions to my brainchild so far have been mixed, but overall the comments are at least favorable, even if not wholly enthusiastic. Probably the number one quote is something like this: “Man, Charlie, where were our heads back then?” In a moment, I will take you on a guided tour of the exhibit as it takes shape, but first, I must explain that the individual displays are not chronological, or even logical for that matter. Nor, are they arranged in ascending or descending order of their relative uselessness. They are mainly displayed where they fit best in my cramped quarters. Here we go. Upon entering, kindly notice the splendid lead-off display of hot pink accessories. Hot pink was real big twenty-five years ago. Grille guards, tubular side bars and roll bars for pickups were all finished with a garish powder coating that looked so sweet it was almost sticky. Of course, before long, the hot pink plague had spread to under hood items like valve covers, air cleaners and breather caps. Several paint companies even offered spray bombs loaded with hot pink so other accessories could be painted to match those already in place. It’s all here! A grill guard, a pair of side bars, two roll bars, two valve covers with breathers, a 14” air cleaner, and a rattle can of pink paint to be used to “pinkify” the other accessories on one’s car or truck. As we circle to the right, kindly notice the display I call “Pit Wiper.” There was a time when single windshield wipers seemingly could not cut it against heavy rain, sleet and slush. Enter the swoopy double wiper. Made of durable plastic and fitted with dual, silicone enhanced blades, these wipers promised vast improvements over stock wipers. And, they were available in multiple colors (yes, even hot pink) to complement just about any paint job. The only problem with double wipers, and a serious one at that, was the fact that they were not aerodynamic and had a tendency to lift and float just off the surface of the glass. That’s when the real inventiveness started. Wiper Wings to the rescue. These little inverted airfoils were designed to apply down force to the wipers, keeping them in contact with the windshield glass. They worked well. Too well in fact. They added so much down force to the stock wiper assemblies that the knurled portion of the wiper motor shafts often got stripped clean, ruining the wiper motors and rendering the wipers totally useless. It is somehow fitting that the pair I have on display are hot pink replacements for an ‘88 Yugo. Continuing our little tour, feast your eyes on these next beauties. For some reason, it became necessary for the trendiest of the car enthusiasts to disguise their headlights and taillights. They did this with the help of clear or smoked plastic covers that precisely (not) fit the contours of the fore and aft lights on most pickup trucks and sporty cars. These covers were held in place with Velcro tape adhered to the surface surrounding the lights themselves. As darkness approached, the idea (Continued on page 8) -!9s*5.%ss777-/4/234!4%#/- 7 CHARLIE JOBBER was to remove the smoked covers because they cut down the efficiency of the headlights by about sixty percent. Repeated removal and replacement soon wore out the Velcro and one or the other of the covers departed “in flight” which, in turn, sent the owners back to the store inquiring whether only one cover could be purchased. Policemen loved to ticket people for having these covers in place after dusk. My display cleverly incorporates, among new covers, several tattered ones found along the side of the highway during litter clean-up campaigns. Who can forget smoked sun shields? Popular for a few years, these translucent strips were adhered along the top of the windshield and were adorned with giant letters spelling out the make of the car they were installed upon. Trademark infringement battles eventually doomed the brand name versions to extinction and the generic ones disappeared a short time afterward. Ironically, the sun shields included in this exhibit show trademarks belonging to Pontiac, Plymouth, Oldsmobile and Mercury. Well, here is the last display I have done at this point. It is a fresh air induction kit. I have painted all of the tubes, fittings and hoses bright red for high visibility...and to (cont. from page 7) remind me to always get a deposit on special orders. This kit was designed for a Daihatsu Forenza, and the gorgeous girl in the see-through blouse who ordered it never reappeared. This showcase here is going to be a highlight of this exhibit for sure. It will represent nearly seventy years of automotive fads when it is done. Thanks to some junk left here when I took this place over in 1989, I will be able to include raccoon tails, fender skirts, curb feelers and steering wheel “suicide knobs.” I found a set of fuzzy dice, too. They will all look good alongside gap-less spark plugs, mini-superchargers, chrome chain steering wheels and “tune-up in a can.” The last space here I will save for future duds. It will remain empty for now, but I am already sure what the first new entry will be. If you have ever seen those faux testicles hanging beneath the rear bumper of some yahoo’s pickup truck, you can figure out this future exhibit quite easily! They will be a nice complement to the body lift kits, suspension lifts and monstrous tires that I strongly suspect will be displayed with them before long. CAT108.1 3HUL+YP]L>H[LY]SPL[4PJOPNHU ^^^TV[VYZ[H[LJVT 4OLL&REE0HONE &AX 800.772.2618