If we accomplish one thing with our Project White Wagon, it’s will be in making the car decades advanced in technology over its predecessor. Considering our wagon will be nearly two seconds quicker than the original version built and driven by Gene Fulton, with about 300 more horses under the hood, transferring the power to a track prepared considerably better than back in the day will require a close focus on every aspect of the chassis.

In this installment, we plan to focus on our shocks, which aren’t going to be the run of the mill units you’ll find on your typical Super Stocker.

Santhuff, a company primarily known for their product in Pro Modified applications, learned of our Project White Wagon and wanted to use the platform to introduce a model they’ve had on the drawing board for some time.

Since front coil-over shocks are illegal in the Super Stock division, Santhuff has created a shock which provides all of the advantage of the coil-over design while remaining legal within the rulebook.

Edelbrock's new line of E-Series cylinder heads for small-block Chevy offer up to 500 naturally aspirated horsepower and even more potential in forced induction applications - right out of the box! Edelbrock's new line of E-Series cylinder heads are designed for entry-level race performance for large displacement engine, while offering high quality at an affordable price.

Manufactured in the USA, these heads are made from A356 aluminum castings that are heat treated to T-6 specifications for superior strength and quality. Features include larger than stock intake (210cc) and exhaust (62cc) ports for improved engine efficiency, resulting in more horsepower and torque. These heads gained +14 horsepower and +13 ft-lbs. of torque when compared to an overseas competitor (as tested on a 9.5:1 383ci engine). Hardened spring cups help protect long-term wear along with the Heli-Coil™ threaded inserts for exhaust flanges and rocker studs; these are the items that the lower-cost competitors leave out of their heads.

These new heads feature 3/8" rocker studs and high-quality valve springs; two different spring options are available to accommodate a variety of camshafts. The combustion chambers measure 64cc and their 2.08" intake valve and 1.60" exhaust valve combo produces excellent horsepower and torque. The intake runners and exhaust ports have been revised for increased airflow, while maintaining full compatibility with off the shelf headers and hardware. Additional qualities include manganese bronze valve guides and stainless steel valves with hardened tips. Multiple applications are available: bare (Part #5086); complete with springs that support up to 0.575" lift (Part #5085); and complete with springs that support up to 0.650" lift (Part #5087).

    * Features include: A356 aluminum casting heat treated to T-6 spec for strength
    * Made in the USA quality
    * Designed for race-level performance engines with full OEM compatibility
    * 210cc intake runners
    * Hardened spring cups and Heli-Coil® inserts for long-life
    * Affordably priced and sold in pairs from $699.95 (bare) and $1,139.95 (complete)

For more information, visit: www.edelbrock.com

ATI Performance Products is proud to introduce its Super Damper for Cummins 8.3L ISC diesel engines.  ATI P/N 917372 is made to be a direct replacement for the stock 8.3L damper found commonly in pusher style motor homes and service trucks. Cummins calls for the stock damper to be replaced every 50,000 miles; replacing with the ATI Super Damper will allow for a much longer service interval and easy rebuilding when needed, not replacing. The Super Damper provides dampening of torsional crankshaft vibrations through all RPM ranges.  This damper comes with laser-etched timing marks and exceeds SFI 18.1 Safety Certification.
 
ATI Performance Products, Inc. is located in Baltimore, MD, and specializes in producing and maintaining high performance products for street and strip applications.  Over the years ATI has earned a reputation for its cutting edge technology, attention to detail, and rigorous testing under race conditions.

For more info, visit www.atiracing.com

VP's Popular T-Shirt Available in Three New Colors
 
VP Racing Fuels’ “Mad Scientist” is on the loose again, this time in three new colors. In addition to white, VP's popular “Mad Scientist” T-shirts are now available in black, light gray and tan, with each color available in Large and X-Large sizes.
 
A testament to VP’s passionate dedication to R&D and its never-ending quest to squeeze more horsepower from every last chemical molecule, the T-shirts are emblazoned with a Troy Lee-designed caricature of VP’s Mad Scientist and the caption, “Must…make…more…POWER!”
 
Already known for leading the industry in cutting edge fuel development, VP has added four new power-making fuels in just the last six months—U4.4, MR12, VP Export and MR-Pro5. Clearly the Mad Scientist has been hard at work!
 
The new Mad Scientist T-shirts are available for order online at vpracingfuels.com.  Check them out today!

John Kozak believes the value in a great sand blasting job is the ability to bring forth a worthwhile project from something discarded as rusted junk.

Kozak, a former Home Depot assistant manager turned BMW employee and later professional sandblaster, joined the Project White Wagon team early last summer with the intention of proving a junkyard 1964 Chevy II wagon could not only make a quality race car but also a record-holding Super Stocker.

Kozak sandblasted some of the initial parts of the car only to be blasted with bad news of his own.

The NHRA Pro Stock ranks are already onto the SV1 for their programs for 2011 acceptance.  But throttle stop class racing is just as intense and requires precise metering as well.  So after a couple of months of track testing/development the Pro Systems SV1 is now available in a throttle stop version and it made its debut in style.  The SV1 qualified #1 in its debut race at last weeks IHRA Northern Nationals in Quick Rod with our Test team driver Jeff Ledford at the helm.

Unlike most throttle stop carburetors that are required to be small in cfm (this to allow the engine to operate properly at low rpms yet still come back up clean off the stop), the SV1 is not subject to those pitfalls.  The SV1 can still be properly sized, so you can keep your big cfm and high mph charge yet still be clean and sharp coming up off the stop.

The SV1 with its unique single blade design only activates as much of the venturi and booster as is required to cruise along on the stop in it's partially open blade position.  This layout keeps the air speed to the booster and the atomization of the fuel content very high.  This fuel is then finely atomized and more evenly distributed due to this air velocity being focused on ONLY the exposed and used area of the booster at part throttle.  This makes for a more consistent carburetor in part throttle operation.  This innovative blade/booster design also allows it to maintain a large cfm rating so when you go to wide open throttle the energy stored under the blade activates the main boosters in a sweeping fashion from edge to center.  So this very large carburetor comes up off the stop with precision and with no chaotic or random flow patterns.  So you get the mph of a big carburetor and the part throttle precision of a small carburetor all in one design.

Ledford states: At 3800 rpm on the stop my engine rpm varies less than 90 rpm and it comes cleanly off the stop everytime.  Its the most consistent carburetor I have ever owned.

For more information, visit www.prosystemsracing.com.

Penske Racing Shocks has designed an in-line double adjustable shock specifically for the unique demands of drag racing.  The 7500DA Series offers racers the same high-quality performance found in any Penske Racing Shock at a reasonable price.

With 40 clicks of compression and 18 sweeps of rebound, the 7500DA is quickly and easily tuned to accommodate any track or driving condition.

The shocks are custom-valved for driver feel and drag car set-up, resulting in reduced tire shake, better launch control, and improved down-track stability.  A pneumatic bleed eyelet is also available, providing maximum tire control and a smooth, stable ride.

The 7500DA smooth body retails for $470.00 a shock.  The 7500DA coilover body, which includes a 95 lb. or 110 lb. Hyperco spring and hardware, retails for $540.00 a shock.  Both versions can be built in any custom length required.

Available to ship September 1, 2010, pre-orders are being accepted at Penske Racing Shocks, Penske Racing Shocks Midwest, and from all leading chassis builders.  

For additional information, please visit www.penskeshocks.com.

Support big power from a SINGLE pump. Not 1, 2 or 3 band-aided together. Aeromotive Fuel Systems has engineered and developed a solution for the fuel system demands of the Corvette enthusiast. One of the single largest issues with late model performance vehicles is the limitations of the fuel system. With the Aeromotive Stealth System for 2003 1/2 and later Corvettes, there is no more drilling your fuel tanks, no more risking pump failure in a twin pump set up, no more voltage increasing electronics, no more surge tanks, no more mess.

Aeromotive is proud to release thier patent-pending, complete drop-in fuel system available for C6 and late C5 Corvettes (P/N 18670 and 18671). The system gives you your choice of two proven fuel pumps, an A1000 or Eliminator. The best part, it is a complete drop-in assembly into your factory tank that still incorporates the factory jet siphon system. Includes pre-filter, bracket and all the plumbing necessary to install this system into your tank. Now you can plumb a true return-style system into your Corvette without the worry of the siphon system and while using both sides of the factory saddlebag style fuel tank.

The Aeromotive Corvette Stealth System was engineered to outperform multiple pump setups, fit perfectly and optimize performance of the Corvette fuel tank. In short, it was designed to just flat work and at a competitive price to comparable “drop-in” systems.

A1000 Corvette Stealth Kit (2003 ½ - present)
Part #: 18670 (A1000) Fly Wheel HP: 1000 hp Forced induction EFI • 1300 hp Naturally Aspirated
Eliminator Corvette Stealth Kit (2003 ½ - present)
Part #: 18671 (Eliminator) Fly Wheel HP: 1400 hp Forced induction EFI • 1900 hp Naturally Aspirated
 
Aeromotive has a complete line of fuel rails and components to support your Corvette fuel system.
Stay tuned… 5th Generation Camaro and S197 Mustang Drop–In Stealth Systems coming soon!

For more information on the Corvette Stealth Fuel System including diagrams, videos and detailed installation instructions, visit http://aeromotiveinc.com/2010/08/corvette-stealth-system/

The cylinder head to a Competition Eliminator-style Super Stocker is the equivalent of a foundation for a home. You begin with the cylinder head and build your engine around it.

The leader in Super Stock cylinder head technology is Carl Foltz’s CFE Racing Products, Inc.

“The cylinder head is a key ingredient in a powerful racing engine,” confirmed Scott Kieffer, a sales and technical support agent for CFE. “The other elements of the engine will be determined by the direction of the cylinder head.”

Kieffer’s boss has been around cylinder heads for many years.

Edelbrock has expanded their line of E-Street cylinder heads to include an application for oval port big-block Chevy's. This new 290cc head is designed for entry-level street performance and offers high quality at an affordable price.

Manufactured in the USA, these heads are made from A356 aluminum castings that are heat treated to T-6 specifications for superior strength and quality. Features include larger than stock (290cc) intake and (110cc) exhaust ports for improved engine efficiency; resulting in more horsepower, torque and increased mileage potential. Hardened spring cups help protect long-term wear along with the Heli-Coil® threaded inserts for exhaust flanges and rocker studs; these are the items that the lower-cost competitors leave out of their heads. These new heads are equipped with 7/16" rocker studs and double valve springs to handle valve lifts up to .700". The combustion chambers measure 110cc and their 2.19" intake valve and 1.88" exhaust valve combo produces great horsepower and torque. These E-Street heads are assembled with manganese bronze valve guides and stainless steel valves with hardened tips. Applications are available bare (Part #50449) and complete with valvetrain (Part #50459).

    * Features Include: A356 aluminum casting heat treated to T-6 spec for strength
    * Designed for entry-level street performance engines, up to .700" valve lift
    * Larger than stock intake and exhaust ports to improve efficiency, horsepower and torque
    * Hardened spring cups and Heli-Coil® inserts for long-life
    * Made in the USA quality
    * Affordably priced and sold individually from $539.95 (bare) and $859.95 (complete)

For more information please visit at www.edelbrock.com