By Pat Bateman Aerospace Components’ three-vane vacuum pumps are available bare fore $465, and as part of a complete system with bracket, pulley, canister, and everything you need to install it (as seen here) for $930. Bolting a vacuum pump to a race engine is an age-old way
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Tech Review: Oliver Parabolic Beam Connecting Rods
By Jason Reiss Photos Courtesy Oliver Racing Parts It is physically one of the simplest parts contained within an engine, but one of the most important. The technology that goes into its manufacture must be decidedly precise. That’s because without it holding down its end of the bargain, you have no engine; instead you have a
Tech Review—EFI Source MicroSquirt for Fox-body and SN95 Mustangs
The nifty little ECU controller and the EEC-IV adapter harness are included with EFI Source’s MircoSquirt system for pushrod Ford V-8s from 1986-1995. By Miles Cook Photos Courtesy of EFI Source EFI Source is an intriguing resource for aftermarket late-model EFI setups, providing easy-to-install plug and play stand-alone upgrades. The company
Tech—Why the G-Meter is the Most Important Sensor for Going Fast
By Jason Reiss Photography by Steve Baur, Kevin DiOssi, and Josh Ledford In the sport of drag racing, acceleration is king. There is simply no other measurable metric that is as critical to performance as acceleration rate; not torque, nor RPM gain, power-adder boost, nor even horsepower. Of course, measuring data points from each of
Tech Review: Bear Block Motors Coyote Ultra Block
There is no denying that the Coyote 5.0 engine has helped revolutionize the Mustang drag racing and performance market. Its awesome power from the factory coupled with the fact that it responds well to modifications—especially forced induction—makes it attractive to NMRA racers and enthusiasts. The leading Ford motorsport series has seen
Tech Review—Brodix Head Hunter 15-degree Cylinder Heads for Small-Block Ford
The name Brodix has been synonymous with success in NMRA Keystone Drag Racing as their cylinder heads have helped produce record runs and earn championships through a variety of eliminators over the years. Their latest small-block Ford offering builds upon their success in the racing market. Coming out of their
Tech Review—Wilwood Balance-Bar Brake-Pedal Systems
Wilwood balance-bar brake pedal assemblies allow brake-bias adjustments in many types of cars for the track; both for drag racing and road-racing/open-track/autocross applications. A description of what they are and how to adjust them is what we’re going to focus on here. Balance-bar assemblies are used in all current Wilwood standard
