BIGGER PERFORMANCE; SMALLER PUMP
Aug 11th
Mocal has launched a newly-updated oil pump, which is smaller and comes with improved internal bushes for longer-life and increased flow rate.
To make things even better the new pump costs less than the item it replaced The EOP2 is a self-priming compact gear pump, which has been designed primarily for gearbox or differential oil pumping and has been used in some turbo oiling applications.
The brass pump body features bronze gears that can cope with most oil viscosities. Mocal Electric Oil Pump EOP2 – £116.00
More from 01249 782 101 or visit www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk ENDS.
DON’T LUG YOUR NUTS AROUND
Aug 11th
Quick-change wheel-nuts have always been a popular accessory in the US and Japan and they look far more attractive than standard nuts.
Now you can have the ‘DTM Motorsport/Drift Scene’ look of wheel-nuts on your car regardless of whether it is really equipped with them or not.
LugNuzzCovers from FOLIATEC®.com is the name of the colourful aluminium covers that replicate racing lug nuts and they can be supplied in the popular 17mm fitment in a choice of six different anodised colours.
They push-fit over the wheel-nuts or existing lug nuts of almost any car with no irritating conversion necessary and they are retained More >
WE CAN REBUILD IT!
Aug 11th
Burton Power has managed to source a comprehensive rebuild kit for the T5 Borg Warner gearbox used in the Cosworth 2wd and RS500. All items in the kit are genuine parts from Tremec, the manufacturer of this gearbox, and all bearings included are made by Timken.
The kit is suitable for overhauling a worn T5 gearbox provided it hasn’t suffered a major component failure such as knackered gears, synchro hubs and the like, in which case those components would need to be purchased in addition to this package.
The kit includes all bearings, baulk rings, shims and snap rings. Order as part More >
TURNING A CORNER
Aug 11th
Already one of the best handling road cars money can buy and a very kitcar donor, the cornering ability of first and second generation (NA/NB) Mazda MX-5s can now be sharpened yet further, thanks to SuperPro’s recently expanded range of roll-control products, namely the firm’s adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars. Now available for the MX-5, the heavy duty bars are 24mm in diameter for the front, up from the original Mazda 19 or 20mm and 16mm in diameter at the rear, up from the original 11 or 12mm. The front bars feature two pre-set adjustment points with three on More >
GET A LIFT
Aug 11th
New from Rally Design is this new Big Red 48in ‘Farm Jack’ with a 2.5-tonne (600lb) capacity.
In addition to its main purpose, it is also very useful for pulling and pushing, vertically or horizontally, extricating a vehicle from a ditch and generally lifting a heavy vehicle and comes with a strong and safe ratcheting system.
Even better is the bargain price of just £32.28 inc VAT and it’s available now from www.rallydesign.co.uk or 01227 792 792 ENDS.
HOW MANY TEETH?
Aug 11th
When replacing the starter on a Mini that was built before the change to pre-engaged starters in 1984/5 it’s vital to obtain the right parts.
The inertia starter needs to have the correct nine-tooth pinion and this is rarer than the ten-tooth type used on other British Leyland cars such as the Sprite, Spitfire and Mini Metro; these often get fitted to Minis as they’re cheaper, but doing so can ruin the ring gear or the bendix teeth.
It is also important to obtain the correct solenoid. Early Minis had the type with a push-button, which was useful for turning the engine More >
WHO ATE ALL THE PIES?
Aug 4th
The kitcar-mad vet, and all-round good bloke, Ed Morton, he of Pie Valley Buggies has just got his MGF-based Minx beach buggy through the IVA test and is now working on his next project, a similarly-based Nova.
Everyone loves the Richard Oakes-designed Volkswagen Beetle-based stalwart and like me Ed rates the MGF as a donor highly, while we also share the view that the Nova itself still has plenty of mileage left in it. Put the two together and he could have a winner on his hands!
Unsurprisingly, Ed is using a version of his Minx chassis and the MGF donor as More >
SUPERB NEW PRODUCTS REDUCE NOISE AND HEAT
Aug 4th
Centaur Industries has introduced their first insulating coatings for heat and sound aimed at the specialist vehicle market. The products are intended for both the professional installer and people who enjoy working on their own vehicles.
‘We’re really excited about these products,” said Martin McDermott, Centaur managing director.
“Not only do we believe that they have some significant advantages over other products currently available, such as ease and speed of application and weight, but they’re also water-based and non-toxic,” he continued.
Hushcoat is an elastic coating that reduces noise in vehicles by damping vibration and includes additives that turn it into barely detectable heat. More >
SHARP INTAKE FOR LS
Aug 4th
New from Edelbrock and available at Summit Racing are these new Cross-Ram LS3 Intake Manifolds, which have a unique dual-plenum design with 13in runners with flanges that accept two 90mm GM LS3 throttle bodies.
Thist makes them ideal for a twin turbo or a dual-plate nitrous oxide system. A 416 cubic inch LS3 with OEM cylinder heads, dual 90mm throttle bodies, and an LS3-Cross-Ram intake made a very healthy 620bhp with and 584lb/ft of torque in recent Edelbrock dyno-tests.
Other features include:
- 1500-7000rpm powerband
- Designed for use with LS3, L92, and L76 rectangular port cylinder heads
- Choice of red or black powdercoated plenums
- Silver powdercoated manifold
- Fuel rail More >
WHEEL MAKEOVERS
Aug 4th
Whether sparkling new or falling apart, drivers can now give their motor a makeover and ensure they get noticed with new sky blue alloy wheel protectors from AlloyGator.
The latest addition to the AlloyGator range allows drivers to stylise their vehicle to their personal taste while also protecting their valuable alloys from unsightly and costly scuffs and scrapes.
“Like your home or outfit you want your car to express your individual style and show off your personality, with our new sky blue AlloyGators you’ll be sure to stand out from the crowd”, said Curt Rathbone, managing director at AlloyGator.
“AlloyGators are the perfect More >
