SNOW PATROL
Apr 11th
One for our North American readers …
Hot air isn’t a good thing if you have an engine with a turbo or supercharger. Boost makes horsepower, but it also creates a lot of heat. The more boost, the higher engine temperatures can get. The next thing you know, you’ve got detonation issues and big problems.
A Snow Performance Stage 2.5 Boost Cooler solves that problem by injecting a water/methanol mix into the engine’s air intake. The system’s VC-50 progressive controller uses a MAP sensor to inject the mix in proportion to manifold boost pressure – the higher the pressure, the more water/methanol More >
HEATSHIELD FOR CARBS?
Apr 4th
Webcon now manufactures a heatshield for use on the Weber DCOE and DCO/SP range of carburetors.
With warmer temperatures and the consequent higher under-bonnet temperatures, just around the corner, hot fuel handling issues (especially with modern Ethanol fuels) are likely to become apparent on many carburettor-equipped kit and classic cars.
However, many of the heat-related running issues on Weber 40 and 45 DCOE installations can be easily and quickly reduced by installing these new Webcon Heat Shields. They deflect rising hot air around the body of the carburettor as well as providing an effective insulating air barrier underneath the carburettor.
The new Webcon More >
COOL DOWN WITH COOLEX
Apr 4th
Burton Power has announced that it is now a dealer for the Coolex range of radiators which can be fitted to the majority of classic Fords and thus thousands of kitcars.
Most Coolex Radiators are available in a choice of black or polished finishes.
Further details from 0208 554 2281 or www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
NEW MAZDA MX-5 MK3 THROTTLE BODIES FROM JENVEY
Apr 4th
New from Jenvey Dynamics is the Mazda MX-5 Mk3 (NC) Direct-to-Head Individual Throttle Bodies kit, which has been designed to fit straight onto the NC engine without any modifications within the engine bay. The Mk3 is a popular kitcar donor, too, of course.
The kit features a 48mm direct-to-head throttle bodies, super lightweight air horns, MAP rail with fitment for a standard MAP sensor and utilises Jenvey’s electronic throttle actuator and dual output throttle position sensor. There is also a provision for a crank-case vent output. All for £1692 inc VAT.
Discover more about the kit here or call 01746 768 810 ENDS.
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IT’S A RELAY
Apr 4th
New from Car Builder Solutions is this new 3-Pin Adjustable Flash Rate Flasher Indicator LED with a max load up to 150-watts/12-volts.
Turn the knob on the relay to adjust the flash rate this item is for all LED or bulb indicator units with ¼in spade terminals.
TERMINAL WIRING
B – + 12v supply
L – Output to Indicator switch (lamps)
E – Earth
3 PIN INDICATOR TIMER RELAY #FRLYADJ2 costs from £7.20.
More information from www.carbuilder.com or 01580 891 309 ENDS.
IT’S NUTS!
Apr 4th
New from Laser Tools is this set of 3/8in and 1/2in drive flat-cut star sockets (part number 8797), ranging from E5 to E20. These sockets are carefully designed to accommodate low-profile TORX-head bolts, ensuring full contact with the fixing where normal socket profiles might fall short.
Sockets included:
3/8in drive E5, E6, E7, E8, E10, E11, E12, E14, E16, E18 and E20.
1/2in drive: E22 and E24.
Manufactured from tough satin-finish chrome vanadium steel, the set comes neatly organised on a socket rail for convenient storage.
Experience the Laser Tools advantage and get your flat-cut star socket set today from your Laser Tools stockist and More >
SHHHHHHHHH – QUIET!
Apr 4th
One for our North American readers, I think …
Beat the discomfort of excessive heat and noise inside your ride is with Design Engineering’s Advanced Thermal Acoustic Coating. ATAC is a sound and heat barrier coating you can spray, roll, or brush on.
It uses ceramic bead micro-sphere technology to successfully dampen noise and vibration while simultaneously reflecting away unwanted heat up to 375 degrees F.
The water-based coating is non-toxic, cleans up easily, and covers up to 75 square feet on vehicle floors, trunks, and firewalls – basically, anywhere you want to reduce heat and sound. ATAC Thermal Acoustic Coating dries quickly to a More >
THE TICI STORY
Apr 4th
STEVE HOLE tells the story of the brilliant ‘Commuter City Car’, the TiCi
The TiCi was created by Anthony Hill, Design RCA, a 34-year-old (in 1971) design consultant and lecturer based in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
Hill was a talented chap with a Royal College of Art pedigree. He’d previously designed a motorcycle and several domestic and industrial appliances and had also done consultancy work for the likes of Ford Motor Company and Hawker Siddeley. Clearly, a clever man.
There were also things as diverse as wheelchairs, locomotives and even a trimaran on his CV. He also had a desire to create his own ‘commuter city More >
AEON TAKE ON LOCOST PARTS
Mar 28th
Aeon has announced that they have taken on the production of Alan Coller Locost and Ma7da products, which include chassis, wishbones and other related paraphernalia (I’ve always wanted to use that word in a news item!).
Alan will continue to be on hand to consult and advise as the transition is made.
Best-known for their car restorations and kit building, the company also made the brilliant Aeon GT3, three-seater kit back in the day.
750MC – Ma7da Championship 750 Motor Club 750MC – Locost Championship
Alternatively, visit www.aeonsportscars.com ENDS.
DON’T USE THIS COMB ON YOUR BARNET
Mar 28th
No, it’s not a brand-new style of comb, although it is a sort of comb. Ever wondered how to straighten those unsightly bent fins on your radiator? Then wonder no more. Thanks to this new tool from Car Builder Solutions, you can easily straighten damaged fins.
You can also remove debris without damage and the tool is ideal for radiators, oil coolers and condensing radiators and it has spacings of 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15 fins per inch.
RADIATOR FIN STRAIGHTENER (part number #FINTOOL) costs just £4.20 and is available now from www.carbuilder.com or at the other end of 01580 891 309 ENDS.
