Precision Engine

PROJECT FLATHEAD, PART 2

mike.mavrigian — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:05:45 +0000

She’s done. In this article, we’ll cover crankshaft balancing, valvetrain and crankshaft assembly. How do you like the plug wire routing? I’ll cover this in a later article installment. I’m considering having the water pump pulleys polished and chrome plated. By the way, the water pump/alternator belt pulley alignment is perfect. If the belt looks whacky [...]

MAGNETIC CRACK YOKE

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:58:56 +0000

Goodson announces its release of their Y-1 Magnetic Crack Detection Yoke. Replaces Magnaflux Y-6. This new Magnetic Particle Inspection device from Magnaflux is 37% lighter than the standard yoke. It features a soft grip for your comfort while operating plus an angled body to keep your arm and wrist in a more natural position. The new [...]

GOODSON 0.572″ TOP PILOTS

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:56:03 +0000

Goodson announces its release of their .572” Top Pilots for larger diameter Sioux-style & OE stone holders. Use with our SX-1703 Stone Holder for large diameter stones. 11 ½” OAL. Check out their website @ www.goodson.com or call toll free, 1-800-533-8010 for more information.

DIAMONDS FOR THE PONY-COYOTE

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:52:44 +0000

For those who wish to add a turbo, or any power adder, to their new 5 liter 2011 V-8 Ford Mustang Coyote, forged pistons will be necessary to transmit the additional power. For this purpose Diamond is announcing a new series of low-silicon 2618 forgings, comprising a variety of compression ratios from 8.5:1 to 11.5:1. [...]

DIAMOND 2300 FORD RACE SLUGS

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:48:47 +0000

For the popular 2300 Ford overhead-cam race engine, Diamond has created two new series of pistons: a low-drag two-ring design and a conventional three-ring design. Both are constructed to the specifications of Durham Racing and both are available exclusively from them. Durham Racing is headed by Johnny Durham whose engine-building shop, established in the early [...]

HEMI VOODOO

mike.mavrigian — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:46:57 +0000

Lunati is introducing three new Voodoo high performance billet camshafts for Chrysler 5.7 and 6.1 liter Hemi engines as well as a new custom grind program for the same engines. Designated mild, intermediate, and aggressive, the three new cams are aimed at high performance Hemi engines in Street Machines, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Drag Race Cars, [...]

PROJECT FLATHEAD, PART 1

mike.mavrigian — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:51:19 +0000

Our flattie is almost finished. Compared to an original, she’s looking pretty snazzy. Build, text and photos by Mike Mavrigian The Ford flathead was a popular platform for early rodders, and basically started the hot rod and performance engine movement. The engine production ran from 1937 through 1953, with one of the most popular versions being the [...]

FLATHEAD BUILD UPDATE

mike.mavrigian — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:08:12 +0000

All that’s left is to install the velocity stacks, finish the spark plug wiring and to fabricate an adjustable mount for the alternator. by Mike Mavrigian, Editor OUR FORD FLATTIE Here’s an update on the ongoing build of our Ford Flathead 8BA. I’ve been holding off the start of the article series until the engine is 100% complete. [...]

TREND ROCKS THE LATE HEMI

mike.mavrigian — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:34:03 +0000

Trend Performance unveils a new rocker shaft for 5.7L and 6.1L high-performance Hemi engines. Its advantages are strength, reduced friction, and affordability. The shafts will be sold through Livernois Motorsports of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Created to overcome deflection and to improve valve-train stability when used in conjunction with high-performance camshafts and valve train, Trend produces this [...]

MAHLE PISTONS FOR 480HP SKYLINE GT-R

mike.mavrigian — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:23:53 +0000

MAHLE Motorsport has announced the MAHLE PowerPak piston set for the 24-valve 3.8L twin turbo V6 Nissan Skyline GT-R, one of the most technically advanced car available today (480 HP/430 ft-lbs torque). The MAHLE PowerPak includes lightweight, low drag, dual coated pistons, German steel pins, race proven round wire locks, and a steel nitrided racing [...]