PRI 2008 - Saturday Coverage

[mark@lsxtv]

It is the final day at the PRI Show here in Orlando. We have scoured the Orlando Convention Center for the hottest new products, and it was much of the same today.

Speed Max Cool Can for Fuel Cooling

Back in the days of old, drag racers used a coffee can with coiled tubing inside and topped it off with some ice to help decrease the temperature of the fuel before it enters the engine. The concept is simple; a single billet aluminum cylinder houses over nine feet of tubing that is coiled around inside the cylinder, with a large opening hole for ice. The tubing size varies depending on the use of 6 to 10 AN lines and is pressure tested to 200 PSI.

There is just enough space inside to insert a frozen, 12-ounce can of your favorite beverage for hours of fuel cooling . When you’re done, a shut off valve on the bottom of the cylinder can be opened to expel the wasted water.

More on their products can be found at www.speedmaxperformance.com

[Tom@LSXTV]

No matter what LS Engine you have lurking under your hood Cloyes Performance Products offers their Hex-A-Just and Original True Roller Sets for some of GM’s most popular LS engines. Now there is one engine to add to the list with the release of their all new LS7 kit. Heat treated and made from Billet Steel these sprockets are hand matched at Cloyes’ Factory for accuracy, and is infinitely adjustable. That's because the design that is used is not limited by the keyways that are usually a common design feature that would get in the way. You can get the LS1, LS2, and LS3 in both single and double roller sets, but if you have an LS7 there is only a single roller set available. These are designed to perform, as the chains in all of the single roller sets are capable of 600+ hp according to Cloyes.

For more information check out www.cloyes.com

[Tom@LSXTV]

I’m looking at the picture of a large gorilla as he stands over a high horsepower torque converter -- no I haven’t lost my mind, J.W. Performance has ‘unleashed the beast’ this year at PRI with their new torque converter. The Go-Rilla converter is a new line of converters designed for those pushing horsepower numbers well into the four digit area; as these converters are designed to take power into the 3,000 hp range. Designed to fit the popular Turbo 400 and Powerglide transmissions, this converter can handle the power and with a name like Go-Rilla could you really argue?



Also being shown in the J.W. Performance booth was their new 4L60E Torque Converter. This converter is built in house at J.W. in a ten-inch model that works well for the strip and the street. This is because of the available 3400 rpm stall, Torrington bearings, furnaced brazed fins and a chrome moly neck cap off this converter.

For more info you can visit www.racewithjw.com

[mark@lsxtv]

Tired of the stock style intake manifolds for LS engines and just want something more conventional? Edelbrock has released an LSR intake manifold that will work with carbureted or fuel injected combinations on your late-model LS power plant. This cast aluminum intake manifold is a bolt and go application, as it even retains the factory intake runner seals.

Find more about their products at www.edelbrock.com

[Tom@LSXTV]

The LS7 is one of the most powerful LS engines out on the market today. For those that think it still doesn’t have enough power, T&D makes a rocker assembly kit that will help increase the performance of your LS7.

Designed to fit stock heads with only minor machining, these rockers were designed to survive. T&D claims that their system offers increased reliability to prevent failing under race conditions. The rocker assembly comes complete with all of the hardware and shims needed to install these, after you have made a little more room under the valve covers.

Check out www.tdmach.com for more info.

[mark@lsxtv]

Body in White Camaro

I originally thought that under the cover in the GM Performance Parts booth sat a body in white Camaro. After further inspection, the body in white appeared as a RC car body, but rest assured, there are full size versions coming.

The body in white program is simple; the program is designed specifically for folks that plan to build an all out racecar. All you get is complete metal, including floor pans and all frame components. Though the model shows a front bumper, it will not be included since it is a plastic piece. GMPP will offer a complete parts list of all the factory parts you may want to use on your body in white. The bodies will be priced at $7,000 and they will produce as many as people want, because lets face it, a bare chassis that is sprayed is much easier to make!



The LS9 Becomes a Crate Engine

The highest horsepower engine GM has ever produced will now be offered in a crate engine with a very limited amount of engines produced. The twin-screw TVS Eaton blower feeds the LS based engine 6-8 pounds of boost to produce a staggering 638 horsepower and 604 ft/lbs. This is a conservative amount of boost for this engine and there is no doubt we will see people doubling it in an effort to produce over 700 horsepower out of a factory built engine. GMPP will release the engine without a harness or controller currently, but look mid year for that package. Additionally, you will need to fend for your self on accessories like alternator, power steering, AC, etc.

Since this engine is expensive and is so prestigious, there is no doubt that some of the top engine builders will use the LS9 for all their top projects. There will even be a part number release for the clear cover that is in the ZR1 hood so that car builders can fabricate them into their own hot rods.

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

[LS2 V8 Miata]

Fantastic!!

Serious Toys, for Serious Boys!!

[mark@lsxtv]

When you’re running a lot of power, you need all the air you can get, especially when it comes to forced induction applications. Wilson released a new 105 MM throttle body that is 3D cut. Looking at the throttle body, you can see that they significantly reduced the amount of metal on the throttle body. Being a racing application, there isn’t a partition for an Idle Air Control valve. The double clip shaft maintains proper butterfly position while the larger sealed bearings keep the shaft rotating smoothly. The throttle body is offered in V-Clamp and traditional slip on styles for front side while the manifold-side comes O-ringed so there is no need for a gasket.

Check out more at: www.wilsonmanifolds.com

[mark@lsxtv]

Autometer has a new, trick tach that is designed mainly for NASCAR, but can be used on any application. With this tach, not only do you get a high RPM warning, there is also a “window switch” for a specified RPM band. There is also an additional controller that allows you to select your RPM points down to the single RPM. If you wanted a rev limiter of 6523 RPM, you could do that with 1 RPM of accuracy

If your coming off pit road and 2561 RPM is 45 MPH and the maximum speed is 50 MPH on pit road with a 2748 RPM point for that speed, the multi-color and 5 dot system will progressively advance as you get closer to the maximum RPM desired; if you go over the high RPM limit, the face will flash at you.

Check out more at: www.autometer.com

[mark@lsxtv]

Ferrera has released a new line of solid, lightweight lifters geared directly towards racers looking to save weight in their valvetrain. The lifters are available for all domestic applications and are 59-66 grams lighter per lifter, depending on application. The redesigned EDM hole keeps oil flowing, which can be an issue on solid lifter applications. The lifters also work well with hardened steel camshafts. Additional features include a forged pushrod seat and multi-stage heat treatment for increased strength.



New Lubricants and Sealants by Hylomar

Ferrera has partnered up with Hylomar to create a whole line of lubricants and sealants to keep your engine leak free and running good. There are a slew of sealants, like the Blue Racing Formula that never completely hardens and does not have to be scraped off if the two parts are removed from each other, unless the sealant becomes contaminated. Other sealants include thread locker and exhaust sealant.

Go to www.ferrera.com for more information.