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I BADLY WANT ONE OF THESE!
Mar 3rd
A product that had fascinated me for a while turned out to be as exciting as I hoped once I got the chance to check it out at first hand at last week’s Race Retro stand, where GaugePilot was sharing a portion of exclusive agent’s, Holden Vintage & Classic’s stand.
Taking styling cues from the classic Speedmaster display, GaugePilot is a digital version from two UK engineers, offering a staggering 32-channels of data. It’s the ultimate onboard information system for classic, motorsport and of course, discerning kitcar owner.
A crystal clear LCD non-reflective display, fitted into a period-looking unit (polished or crackle More >
NEW KIT FOR ‘BUSA
Mar 3rd
Superb new Suzuki Hayabusa engine kit launched last weekend at Race Retro by product development specialist’s Vetech, based in Buxton, Derbyshire. The rapid prototype experts have re-packaged the Hayabusa, complete with gearbox, into a 1299cc monster delivering 190bhp and have come up with a ‘plug and play’ package to suit the Classic Mini.
Courtesy of the company’s fiendishly clever drive system that incorporates reverse gear along with a Q uaife ATB limited slip differential, packaging is first class.
So impressive is it, with billet engine mounts and the like that it looks OE quality and doesn’t require any modification to the Mini’s More >
WHEN 505bhp JUST AIN’T ENOUGH! COOL ITBs FROM JENVEY
Mar 3rd
Jenvey Dynamics has launched a new downdraft individual throttle body (ITB) kit for the Chevrolet LS7 V8 engine. The CKCT05T kit, is the first to feature the company’s new spigot-body design and offers the most compact downdraft ITB solution for the LS7 engine on the market.
“The Chevrolet LS7 engine is growing in popularity as a powerplant in race series and as a donor for sports and kitcar manufacturers, tuners and enthusiasts,” said Jenvey Dynamics managing director, Mike Jenvey.
“Supporting our reputation for innovation, we have provided an aftermarket induction set-up that provides tangible improvements to power, drivability and throttle response alongside More >
CLEVER STUFF FROM WEBCON
Mar 3rd
If you’ve got a kit or specialist cars running carburettors but want are thinking about converting to electronic fuel injection, the task has never been easier thanks to the new Weber Retroject Throttle Body from Webcon.
Essentially, Retroject is a dual injector throttle body designed to directly replace the Weber 32/36 DGV and 38 DGAS. The critical dimensions are identical including positioning of throttle lever and throttle rotation, so it will be possible to remove a Weber twin choke carb., bolt-on Retroject, add any aftermarket ECU and loom and a high pressure fuel supply from a Webcon WFP600.
In doing so you More >
CLASSIC BLACK SILICONE HOSES
Mar 3rd
Winter is almost over (thanks goodness) and it’s definitely about now when I’m compiling my Spring ‘to do’ on my cars list together.
With a couple of magazine project cars on the go this year, one of the upgrades I’m definitely looking at is this new range of products from SamcoSport, the world’s leading manufacturer of silicone hoses.
They’ve just released a new line-up race-specification silicone hoses in their famous Classic Black finish. This is ideal for classic racing or upgrading your kitcar’s engine, particularly if it’s an older type, with something infinitely more reliable than the original rubber hoses.
SamcoSport silicone hoses More >
LIGHTWEIGHT DIFF
Mar 3rd
Classic Ford performance enthusiasts and kitcar owners with cars powered by classic Ford engines will be pleased to hear that Burton Power now has a lightweight aluminium alloy (heat treated L169) differential housing to suit the English axle.
The housing is a direct replacement for the original cast iron item. It has been made with a thicker flange for protection against distortion and comes supplied with extended studs for the axle casing.
The unit also incorporates an additional strengthening rib for extra stiffness and is supplied with pinion bearings fitted and the depth of mesh checked (and stamped on casing).
By replacing the original More >
IT’S ALL ABOUT PHYSICS
Mar 3rd
The B-G Racing bubble gauge accurately measures from -6 to +6 degree camber and from -4 to +12 degrees castor, displaying the readings clearly on separate positive and negative vials.
A stepped design ensures all the vials are aligned to the hub centre-line.
The Camber/Castor gauge is machined from billet aluminium with a black anodised finish and comes in a protective carry cae, with an RRP of £159.99 inc VAT.
More details from 01268 764 411 or via www.bg-racing.co.uk ENDS.
HAND IN GLOVE
Mar 3rd
For several decades mechanics and engineers have been protecting themselves by wearing latex or vinyl gloves while they are working. It seems strange that after all this time we are still using the medical examination type of glove and no one has addressed the particular problems that this presents to mechanics, engineers, classic, race, kitcar enthusiasts, farmers etc. who use these gloves daily. Until now…
Eurax is now offering Warrior Grip gloves that address many of the problems that we are all familiar with. These gloves are designed to last a whole day at work without ripping, tearing or dissolving. They More >
RIGHT OIL FOR THE JOB
Mar 3rd
Classic Mini A-Series engines and other classics from that era need a quality multigrade 20/50 engine oil. Lighter, modern oils tend to creep past the valve seals and produce visible smoke when the engine is pushed hard.
Also modern oils don’t have the same levels of protective zinc content as period oils did when the A-Series was new. These factors, along with the fact that 20/50 oils are getting harder and harder to find prompted Mini Spares to take the reins and offer their own brand of engine oil that is exactly right for Minis – and other classic car engines More >
IT’S ALL ABOUT MAGNETISM
Mar 3rd
Draining engine oil can be a messy job, even in a well-equipped garage, but it can also be dangerous. Hot oil can scald and waste engine oil may cause dermatitis or even cancer, plus of course, the sump drain plug usually drops into the drain pan! Laser Tools has something that might help save the day – a new magnetic sump plug tool.
It has an ultra-flexible steel cable and a super-strong magnet to firmly grip the sump plug. Simply loosen off the plug, then attach the tool and spin it off. No dirty oil on your hands, and the sump More >
