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Mar 10, 2010
Mar 1, 2010
BIRCHWOOD OFFERS SPECIALTY SERVICES
Birchwood Automotive Group (operated by Precision Engine editor Mike Mavrigian) now offers its services to both manufacturers and engine build shops, including technical writing, product and installation studio photography, custom engine preparation for display purposes, special corporate project vehicle builds, design, transport and more. The firm has prepared a number of engines as well as completed [...]
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Mar 1, 2010
LATE MODEL VETTE SUPERCHARGER
Edelbrock has announced the release of their new E-Force Supercharger kits for the C6 Corvette. The all new design pushes the stock LS3 engine up to an amazing 554 flywheel HP and 515 ft/lbs of torque (with stock fuel pump) or 599 flywheel HP and 547 ft/lbs of torque (with included high volume fuel pump). [...]
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Mar 1, 2010
KENDALL GT-1 GETS LIQUID TITANIUM
ConocoPhillips Company has added their exclusive Liquid Titanium® additive to the majority of its Kendall® GT-1® Motor Oils, including synthetic blend, full synthetic and high mileage offerings. The new Kendall GT-1 Motor Oils engineered with Liquid Titanium are designed to help reduce friction, fight engine wear and most importantly, prolong engine life, according to Steve [...]
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Mar 1, 2010
FIBER OPTICS OVAL TRACK DISTRIBUTOR
The engineering team at Crane Cams® has developed a new Pro-Race
fiber optics-based racing distributor that’s proven to function
flawlessly in today’s ultra-high underhood temperatures.
Because of its ability to operate reliably in 300°F environments,
it has been “Approved for use in NASCAR competition.”
Light, of course, is not affected by heat. The distributor
features dual optical triggers that have been [...]
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Mar 1, 2010
FREE AIR CLEANER
Edelbrock is excited to announce the return of the “Big Carb Deal” consumer carburetor promotion. Consumers receive a free Edelbrock air-cleaner assembly with proof of purchase of any new Edelbrock carburetor.
“The Big Carb Deal is back”, states Edelbrock’s VP of Marketing, Jason Snyder. “This promotion has proven to be a fan favorite the past two [...]
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Mar 1, 2010
CANTON OPEN-CHASSIS CIRCLE TRACK PAN
Canton’s new circle track pan is designed for 1985 and earlier smallblock Chevy engines in chassis without X-members. With an L-sump depth of only 6.5”, the pan provides maximum ground clearance, while offering an 8-quart capacity. The pan features a six-trap-door circle track baffle assembly with a bolt-in slosh baffle for oil control, a crank [...]
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Feb 27, 2010
DART 427W PROJECT, PART 3
by Mike Mavrigian
Build/assembly and all photos by author
Our Lunati roller cam features 0.544″ valve lift at intake and 0.560″ at exhaust, with duration of 232 intake and 242 exhaust. Centerline is 108 intake and 116 exhaust.
CAMSHAFT AND TIMING
Dart thoughtfully provided anti-friction-coated cam bearings with their block. Each bearing is etched with a part number, and [...]
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Feb 4, 2010
PROJECT DART 427W, PART 2
We machine the block, balance the crank and check clearances.
The Dart Iron Eagle 351W block is a precision-cast and raw-machined product of unparalleled quality. Dart provides a bit of extra deck height and minimal bore diameter, allowing the builder to precisely achieve desired dimensions.
By Mike Mavrigian
all photos by author
CYLINDER BORES AND BLOCK DECK MACHINING
Our block [...]
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