KEEP YOUR HEAD

Enthusiasts wanting to build a high performance 265-307 small block Chevy traditionally had two choices for a bolt-on cylinder head – a set of refurbished factory cast iron heads or aftermarket heads made for large-bore (350ci and above) engines.

The first option was expensive and didn’t make all that much more power, while the second left horsepower on the workbench because the valves in the large-bore heads were shrouded by the smaller cylinder bores.

Now Summit Racing has a better choice made just for small-bore Chevy owners. Edelbrock’s Performer RPM Small-Bore Cylinder Heads are engineered for use with small blocks that have More >

MAKE AN IMPACT

The NEW Clarke CEW1100 is a powerful heavy duty ¾in corded electric impact wrench, an excellent addition to any workshop.

The CEW1100 features a healthy 710Nm torque with forward/reverse gears, and an 1100-watt motor and the model comes in a moulded carry-case and impact sockets sizes: 24, 30, 34 and 36mm. The item wears a retail price of £107.98 inc VAT.

More from www.machinemart.co.uk ENDS.

JAG-BASED STOPPERS

Jaguar was one of the first motor manufacturers to demonstrate the superiority of disc brakes over drum brakes with its winning of the 1953 Le Mans 24-Hours. However, more than half a century later, the 1950s and 1960s braking systems often fail to offer adequate stopping power, especially amidst modern traffic with newer cars being able to stop in much shorter distances.

Moss Europe’s Fosseway Performance offers a solution in the form of a range of lightweight aluminium, four-piston brake calipers and uprated brake components for classic Jaguar cars and Jag-based kitcars.

They can be fitted directly to the car with no More >

CALL THE GUARD

Car Builder Solutions is the go-to destination for many kitcar owners, builders and classic car enthusiasts, looking for that certain component or part.

Latest great new item from the Kent-based company are these superb black anodised switch toggle-guards that add that just-so effect to a dashboard and SWGUARDBK costs £6 each.

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STOP THAT LEAK

Coolant Seal is a product developed by Power Maxed, the vehicle care brand, as part of their maintenance range.

The product is designed to be poured into the cooling system as a quick, pour-and-go solution to coolant leaks. Containing carbon-fibre for a flexible, hard-wearing seal, Coolant Seal provides a permanent repair and protection against future leaks in the cooling system of any vehicle.

By using carbon-fibre instead of copper, Coolant Seal is resilient to normal engine operating temperatures, sealing the leak for life, and with a money-back guarantee for ultimate reassurance. Just one bottle treats up to a 4-litre engine.

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GOING FOR GOLD

DEI, the leading specialist in heat protection, now offers the versatile Heat Screen GOLD™.

This metalised radiant matting that reduces the harmful and damaging effects of heat and can be installed almost anywhere within a vehicle.

Heat Screen GOLD™ is manufactured from a high-temperature rated metalised polyamide film bonded to a robust 20oz. heat-treated glassfibre base material. T

The result is a product capable of reflecting direct heat up to 800° F (426.7° C) and radiant heat of up to 1100° F (593.3° C). Heat Screen GOLD has been proven in heat flux tests to reduce heat by 36 per cent.

The product is More >

THE HUB

The B-G Steering Wheel Quick Release System allows the user to quickly and easily attach/detach the majority of aftermarket steering wheels from the hub, offering the ultimate anti-theft solution by allowing complete removal of the steering wheel when not in use.

Produced from high-quality aluminium for maximum durability, the item features a push-pin mechanism to prevent premature unlocking.

Utilising a multi-drilled PCD bolt pattern, this version of the B-G quick release system allows users to fit a modern steering wheel with a 6x70mm/6x74mm PCD such as MOMO, Nardi or Personal to vehicles with a classic 6x101mm/9×101.6mm PCD hubs such as Mountney or More >

LASER HAS THE SPARK

As modern petrol engines get smaller in capacity, they also get physically smaller as well. These tight dimensions and clearances mean that the (smaller) spark plugs are deeply recessed and you will invariably find that your trusty spark plug socket will not fit into the recess.

Reach for this new thin-walled spark plug socket set from Laser Tools (part number 7295). This is a three-piece, 3/8in drive set of dedicated spark plug sockets that feature very thin walls to fit these narrow, modern spark plug recesses. Manufactured from chrome vanadium steel to keep them strong, they also feature a rubber insert More >

MINI INJECTION

Amazingly, in this digital age, there are still some classic Mini- or Mini-based kitcar owners who are still using contact breaker ignition, possibly for reasons of originality. Now Mini Spares can offer a ‘Fixed Point’ electronic ignition conversion that it fits entirely inside the stock distributor cap!

All previous ignition kits utilised an external black box, not the sort of thing you want under the bonnet of your standard-looking engine compartment! No such problem with the new Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition conversion kit and once you’ve installed the magnetic trigger and sensor, you will never have to change points again.

The other More >

TAPPED-UP

New from Rally Design is this new tap and die set with a ratchet. It’s manufactured from 9-SiCR or GCR15 material, and the dies have hex O/D for positive grip.

The handle has the flexibility to offer direct ratchet drive or ability to accept the T-bar chuck. In action, it’s a top quality well-designed set that Rally Design reckon moves the important, yet humble, taps and ties to a new level of engineering.

The 41-piece set is available to suit metric or imperial and costs £83.97 inc VAT.

More from 01227 792 792 or via www.rallydesign.co.uk ENDS.

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