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BREAK ‘IN’ NOT ‘OUT’!
Mar 14th
One for our North American readers ….
Proper engine lubrication during assembly and break-in after a full rebuild or a cam and lifter swap is important for the engine’s overall life and performance. That involves a three-step process using high-quality assembly lubricant, break-in oil and motor oil like those made by PennGrade 1 Oil.
The Break-in and High Performance Motor Oil is available in quart bottles or super-handy five-quart jugs that are more convenient to use and cost less than buying five single quarts. It’s nice to have choices.
PennGrade 1 Break-In Oil is a SAE 30-weight oil formulated with premium base stocks and More >
EXCITING NEW COMPANY
Mar 7th
A new company, based in Brigg, North Lincolnshire called Jack Webb Motorsport, has a lot to offer kitcar enthusiasts.
I’ve known Jack’s dad, Arnie for many years. Arnie built one of the finest Caterham Sevens ever to grace the roads and he is often to be found at Jack’s modern workshop.
Jack is the manufacturer of JWM LiFeP04 Racing and Supercar Batteries and conducts Suspension and Race Engineering Services including Corner Weight Calibration and Geometry Setup for your Road, Track or Racing car. They are dealers for Nitron, KW Automotive, Quantum, Ohlins, BC Racing, Kumho, Toyo and more.
They have a natural leaning to Lotus and Caterham but regardless of the kitcar you own, they can more More >
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
Mar 7th
Timing is everything and Burton Power now has an adjustable cam pulley (also known as a vernier) for the Ford SOHC Pinto engine to allow precise adjustment of cam timing.
This pulley is manufactured from steel, unlike most other vernier pulleys, to give maximum strength and durability under the stresses of racing and performance use and is highly recommended when using any performance camshaft.
Order as part number FT310A at £123.95 inc VAT the pulley is suitable for fitment to umpteen thousand kitcars.
More details from 0208 554 2281 or visit www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
MORE WEBCON BEANS! THINK ABOUT IT!
Mar 7th
Webcon is delighted to announce its own production intake manifolds to allow the fitment of two x Weber IDF carburettors to the Ford Pinto engine.
100 per cent cast and machined in the UK, MM2351 can be fitted with twin 40, 44 or 48IDF. It is essential for anyone wishing to recreate a Group 1 Escort as well as being ideal for general Pinto tuning where space is too restricted to allow the fitment of a conventional horizontal twin Weber DCOE manifold.
MM2351 is available at £436.88 inc VAT and is suitable for right- and left-hand drive cars. A complete kit supplied More >
WASH AND PROTECT
Mar 7th
Autoglym, the UK’s largest vehicle care brand, has launched Ceramic Wash & Protect, an all-new, easy-to-use triple-action ceramic car shampoo that delivers a deep clean, creates a smooth high-gloss shine and leaves a durable water-repellent layer of protection.
Ceramic Wash & Protect features high-quality surfactants that help to lift dirt and stubborn grime from paintwork and ‘capture’ it in the solution for easy rinsing. The product also contains Autoglym’s new shampoo-specific ceramic (Si02) technology that creates a protective barrier far superior to that offered by conventional car wash products.
By laying down a robust, hydrophobic finish, the sophisticated new formulation in Ceramic More >
TWO FOR ONE DEAL
Mar 7th
This new 2-in-1 socket and bit holder set from Laser Tools (part number 8790) is suitable for use with 1/4in shank bits and 1/4in drive sockets, featuring a quick-chuck end for ease of use, and very suitable for use with cordless drills and screwdrivers.
A big plus is the off-line feature which lets you angle the bit-holder shaft to gain access to these hard-to-reach fixings. It comes with a selection of popular-sized screwdriver bits and 1/4inD All-Drive sockets and is supplied in a plastic storage case with a removable EVA foam tray.
Bits included: PzDrive: Pz1, Pz2 and Pz3; Flat: 5.5 & More >
GET SOME ENDS ON YOUR HOSES
Mar 7th
One for our North American readers …
EZ Street Hose Ends work with virtually any SAE 30R9 or 30R10 low-permeation fuel hose. They have push-on hose retention barbs for easy installation. Simply cut the hose to length, push the hose over the retention barb, and secure with a Fragola Push Lock Hose Clamp, worm gear clamp, or EFI-style clamp.
Fragola EZ Street Hose Ends have a double-swivel design that lets you clock the fittings in the proper orientation. The aluminium fittings have a black anodized finish for good looks and corrosion protection.
EZ Street Fuel Hose features a nitrile-based tube that prevents 99 per cent of More >
I CAN SEE CLEARLY
Mar 7th
Leading supplier of auto accessories, Simply Brands, has launched a new wiper blade programme for the automotive sector.
Developed and tested in the UK over a nine-month period, the competitively priced range will consist of both multi-fit flat blades and traditional conventional blades, which will cover the vast majority of the car parc.
The multi-fit flat blade offering will cover 98 per cent of the car parc and consists of 15 SKUs with eight original equipment (OE) fit adaptors that cover the ten most popular OE arm types. This will include a retrofit hook adaptor to upgrade older vehicles to the latest More >
GET FOCUS
Mar 7th
The Focus ST is already a potent performance car, but one improvement would be changing to a Fidanza Aluminium Flywheel.
A Fidanza lightweight flywheel is simple to install when the clutch is replaced and will bring the following benefits:
Faster throttle response and quicker acceleration
Additional horsepower to the wheels (reduced parasitic losses)
Smoother, faster shifting
Easier braking. Better slowing (due to reduced rotational mass)
Reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation)
Cost savings and longevity (thanks to Fidanza’s replaceable green friction plate – there is no need to replace the entire flywheel when worn)
Potential for increased fuel economy (if you can keep your More >
THIS COULD BE THE BEST NEW TOOL OF 2024!
Feb 29th
Badly damaged wheel nuts or bolts? Are Tyre fitters too keen with the windy gun? Wheel nut socket just slipping off? Laser Tools has the solution!
These new damaged (they aren’t damaged, don’t worry!) wheel-nut extractors – specially designed spiral sockets – are designed for the efficient removal of damaged wheel fixings.
Engineered from SCM440 medium-carbon chromium-molybdenum alloy steel (for strength and wear resistance), these cold-forged sockets ensure durability and reliability. The fitted plastic sleeve protects the finish on alloy wheels. Three sizes are available: 17mm (part number 8764), 19mm (part number 8765) and 21mm (part number 8766)
Use the equivalent wheel nut More >
