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World Products 9.200 Block For Fords
World Products has released a new 9.200″ deck version of their Man O’War ford small block. This block is ideal for the oval track market and drag racing applications. The lower deck height allows shorter, lighter connecting rods and pistons to be used which improves acceleration. The shorter deck also reduces overall weight and lowers […]
Who’s In This Issue – May 2019
THE RIDES KEYSTONE BLUES… Andy Jensen’s gorgeous 1966 Chevy ll will have competitors at the strip AND at the show singing the blues. FLEXIN’…This pro street B-Body is a triple threat: street/race/show. IN YOUR FACE… There’s nothing subtle about this wild third-gen Camaro with a legit pro mod pedigree. VOYAGER… This monster-cube reality TV Ford […]
Ontario Grudge Wars shows off SMACKDOWN3 Championship awards!
In what Ontario Grudge Wars (OGW) expects to be their largest race ever (RPM MAGAZINE SMACKDOWN3 July 20th wknd)), OGW front man Ian Hill is giving a sneak peek at this year’s Champion’s Awards and the lowdown on the largest single weekend payouts OGW has ever offered! “The winner of each class on the Saturday […]
EDELBROCK-EQUIPPED MUSTANG GT CLAIMS TOP SPOT AT THE EATON TVS SUPERCHARGER THROWDOWN
Brian Devilbiss Runs a 9.27-Second ET and Takes the Win with Edelbrock’s E-Force R2650 Supercharger TORRANCE, CA (April 10, 2019) – Edelbrock, a leading manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts, added another win to its rich history of motorsports success at the EATON TVS Supercharger Throwdown in Atlanta, GA. Brian Devilbiss took home the […]
Precision Turbo and Engine Turbochargers and Components Now Available at Summit Racing
Since 2008, Precision Turbo and Engine customers have compiled over 119 world championships and set over 256 world records. That’s 375 good reasons to bolt a Precision Turbo hairdryer on your car. Summit Racing carries a full line of Precision Turbo turbochargers, including these: Entry Level Turbochargers Precision Turbo’s Entry Level turbochargers can feed engines […]
Granatelli Motorsports Oval Exhaust Cutouts from Summit Racing: More Exhaust Flow at the Touch of a Button
There are any number of oval tube electric exhaust cutouts. But we wager none have all of the features of Granatelli Motorsports’ 3 Inch Oval Electric Exhaust Cutout Systems. Let’s explore them, shall we? One-Touch Open and Close Switch Some exhaust cutout systems have an activation switch that must be held down to open and […]
MAHLE Motorsport Introduces PowerPak Piston Kit for Porsche 996 and 997
Exact same weight as the OE piston- designed for use in either Nikasil or cast iron replacement cylinder sleeves Fletcher, NC, (April 8, 2019) – MAHLE Motorsport, a leading manufacturer of forged high performance and racing pistons and rings, now introduces a Porsche 996 & 997 PowerPak Piston Kit for an 82.8mm stroke designed with […]
Magnuson Superchargers – New Product Release – GM LS3/LSA TVS2650 ‘Hot Rod’ Kit
Magnuson GM LS3 / LSA TVS2650 ‘Hot Rod’ System Part Number 05-00-26-153-BL MSRP $6,995.00 Available now is Magnuson’s newest and highest horsepower producing product ever – the astounding TVS2650 ‘Hot Rod’ kit for LS3 based engine applications. Custom designed for all GM engine applications with LS3 heads and LS3 and LSA drive systems, this jack-shaft-based […]
Aurora Bearing Company Publishes New Expanded Catalog
Aurora Bearing Company ( Montgomery, Il ) is proud to announce the availability of their latest product catalog. Aurora’s catalog 319 features their newest product offerings, as well as the top quality legacy components that have made Aurora a worldwide leader in quality and longevity since 1971. This new 128 page publication is a graphically […]
LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE! FESTIVAL OF POWER – SANTA POD RACEWAY
FRI.19 – SUN.21 APRIL 2019 The cry goes up as the headliners face off at big-time boxing nights – “Let’s get ready to rumble!” – yet it’s nothing compared to the tumult that will break out when Jet cars hit Santa Pod Raceway at Easter for the Festival Of Power. No fewer than eight Jets […]
Who’s In This Issue – April 2019
THE RIDES Snake Bitten… Strike first. Strike hard. No Mercy. Radical Legacy… Daniel Howell’s pro street Plymouth Road Runner is a wild reminder of his late father’s dream. Sampsons’ Delilah… Brothers Phil and Eric Sampson have a weakness for this gorgeous N/T first-gen Camaro. Just the Facts… This genre-busting ’30 Ford isn’t really interesting in […]
Strange Engineering Driveshaft
Strange Engineering, the leader in driveline and suspension for over 50 years, now offers SFI certified Chrome-Moly driveshaft assemblies. Each 3” and 3 ½” shaft is built with Seamless Chrome-Moly tubing, tig welded, straightened and balanced to make for the strongest & most reliable driveshaft on the market. Options include 1350 or 1480 (3 ½” […]
Formula One 2019: What to expect from the new season?
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of RPM Magazine, it’s staff, management or owners. The Formula One 2019 season will drop the green flag on Sunday, March 17th. The motorsport’s season will begin at the Melbourne Grand Prix as […]
American Race Cars Selected as Official Car Builder of Summit Motorsports Park
Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio is revved up to report that American Race Cars is the Official Car Builder of Summit Motorsports Park for 2019. American Race Cars, whose slogan is “Champions Built Here!”, was started in 2004 by Mark Horton, a former IHRA Super Rod champion, and Travis Colangelo, a multi-time bracket winner, […]
Innovate Motorsports Ethanol Content Gauges Now Available at Summit Racing
E85 is a proven, cost effective alternative to more expensive race gas. E85 also has a higher octane rating, provides a denser air/fuel intake charge, and lower engine operating temperatures compared to pump gasoline. The problem with E85 is knowing exactly how much ethanol is in the fuel. The U.S. Department of Energy allows the […]
Put Your Small Block’s Rotating Assembly on a Diet with a Scat Excalibur Lightweight Crankshaft
Small block Chevys were designed from the get-go to be revvers. Light weight and a short stroke/large bore design let that first 265 cubic inch engine make good power up to about 5,000-5,500 RPM—unheard of in 1955 when flathead Ford V8s ran out of steam at three grand or so. Today you can build a […]
WORX New 20 Volt Led Lights Outshine Other Light Sources in Energy Efficiency and Longevity
Charlotte, NC – Choosing the right light source makes a difference when it comes to task lighting for home projects. WORX® offers two new cordless solutions to tackle a wide variety of projects including the 20V Multi-Function LED Light and the 20V MAX Lithium LED Worksite Light. These days, there are many light sources to […]
