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Racing with a Pro

Once you get the smell of the racing fuel in your system and if you have ever turned a wrench or got behind the wheel of a race car you are hooked for life. Racing is a disease, a cancer that keeps eating away at your body, it’s hard to let go!

PerformanceParts.com’s Dave Loggans has been doing it for years, since he was 8 years old. Dave is an ASE Certified Master Machinist that is available by phone to answer questions and help customers get the parts they need to get the best performance possible out of their car or truck.

Recently Dave brought Kenneth Wilkerson’s PerformanceParts.com, TNT Race Cars “dirt late model” by the warehouse to shoot a video of a new product line that is going to be available soon at PerformanceParts.com. Dave does all of the precision tuning on the engine for Kenneth. While the car was at the warehouse Dave showed and explained to us the workings of the car as well as the time and technology that goes into building a dirt late model.

Kenneth and his sons, Johnny and Jason, built the car from the bare TNT chassis to a rolling race car. They installed the suspension and did all of the sheet metal body work in their shop at home. They added the Auto Meter gauges, wired the car for the MSD ignition system and attached the G-Force safety belts.

Dave and Kenneth installed the engine in the car, a GM Performance “604″ crate engine. They attached the Hedman Husler headers, installed the MSD distributor and wires, put the NGK spark plugs in the engine, filled the engine, transmission, and quick change rear end with Royal Purple oils and grease, installed the  Holley carburetor, that has been converted to accept E-85 fuel, and fired the engine. The timing was set and the engine run through the break-in period. The new R2C Competition Series Filter and base assembly was placed on top of the carb to complete the set up.

For all your performance needs, big or small, be sure to give Dave a call at PerformanceParts.com at 1.800.585.0683.

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Add Hurst Performance To Your Car With The 5010002 3-Speed Indy Shifter

Hurst 5010002 ShifterThe Hurst Indy 3-speed shifters are designed to fit most popular passenger cars with 3-speed manual transmissions. These shifters are excellent for converting column shifters or for replacing floor shifters. They sport an attractive chrome-plated stick and gate, and come with all hardware and instructions.

• Spring loaded gate for ease of operation
• Short precise throws for less stick travel
• Attractive chrome-plated stick (3/8-24 thread) can be adjusted to many positions
• Excellent for replacing floor shifter or for conversion column shifter
• Fits most popular passenger cars with 3-speed manual transmissions
• All components are plated for protection
• Complete with shifter boot, hardware and easy-to-follow installation guide

Hurst 5010002 3 Speed Shifter Indy SSA Universal

For more information, including other Hurst products, visit the Hurst page at performanceparts.com.

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Edelbrock Performer Dual-Quad Crate Engine 45004 – Great For Street Rods & More!

Edelbrock 45004 Crate EngineGet a brand-new, fully-assembled engine that’s virtually ready to run and deliver classic Edelbrock performance right out-of-the-box. Available in seven power levels, Edelbrock Crate Engines include high-quality Edelbrock manifolds, carbs, cylinder heads, water pumps and camshafts. P/N 45004 is pictured.

Edelbrock Crate 45004 delivers 315 HP & 372 FT/LBS. of torque!

You can order the “Polished Package” or EnduraShine for a custom look. Each engine also comes standard with Edelbrock’s top-of-the-line carburetor, the ThunderSeries AVS. Performer Series carbs on street legal applications.

All engines include a new GM short-block with 4-bolt mains, and you can order yours with or without an Edelbrock water pump. Edelbrock aluminum valve covers are also included, complete with a custom badge. High quality MSD distributors and coils round off this unbeatable package.

EDELBROCK 45004 CRATE ENGINE 9.0:1

For more information, including other Edelbrock products, visit the Edelbrock page at performanceparts.com.

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COMP Cams Introduces Johnson-Style Mechanical Lifters 2921-16 For Classic Chrysler Engines

COMP Cams 2921-16 Solid Mechanical LiftersWhen the production of Johnson-style flat tappet lifters resumed just over a year ago, builders and mechanics rejoiced that they had returned. Considered by many to be the highest quality and most versatile tappets on the market, they were never available for classic Chrysler engines. COMP Cams has proudly announced the return of the Johnson-style tappets for classic Chrysler (273-360cid small-block and 383-440cid big-block) engines for street and racing applications.

Built to exact tolerances to create an extremely durable product, COMP Cams new lifters feature a precision-ground crown on the lifter face to ensure proper break-in and long life. For many years, Johnson-style lifters set the standard for solid flat tappets, and now, the same high-quality lifters are available for your Chrysler engine.

COMP CAMS 2921-16 CHRYSLER PERFORMANCE SOLID MECHANICAL LIFTERS

For more information, including other COMP Cams products, visit the COMP Cams page at performanceparts.com.

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2006 Corvette Z06 Makes 27.22 More Horsepower With K&N Air Intake System 63-3060!

K&N 63-3060 Air Intake SystemThe Chevrolet Corvette Z06 that served as the Daytona 500 pace car is mechanically identical to those available at dealerships. It is also the fastest vehicle ever offered by Chevrolet and General Motors. Drivers can go from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds with its 7.0 liter all aluminum racing inspired 505 horsepower engine. The Corvette’s top speed is 198 mph.

K&N Engineering, Inc. developed a 63 Series Air Charger Intake System (63-3060) for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 7.0 liter V8 engine.

K&N dynamometer tests show a horsepower gain of 27.22 horsepower @ 5600 RPM on this super car. A Z06 is the closest experience many will have to the experience of sitting in a race car. The 63-3060’s aerodynamically engineered tube allows for more air to flow into the engine.

“The design of the K&N Air Charger Intake System had to meet and exceed the demands of a motor that makes 500 horsepower,” said K&N Performance Kit Manager Bert Heck. “In order to do this the K&N Air Filter included in this intake system is made from carbon fiber and very large. We also put an air foil in the large intake tube to provide extra strength and to help streamline the incoming air once it passes through the K&N Air Filter. Our K&N Air Intake System provides less restriction which results in more power.”

It takes less than 90 minutes to install most K&N Air Intake Systems with common tools.

K&N 63-3060 AIR INTAKE SYSTEM

For more information, including other K&N products, visit the K&N page at performanceparts.com.

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