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IN THE NEWS
MPH and MPG!
R and D continues around PRO-SYSTEMS day in day out
and no matter the season. Every once in awhile we get
some interesting requests. IHRA opened up a class
that required a two barrel carburetor. So naturally
the racers were using Holley Split Dominators. Well
Roy Brooks who already owned the current world record
with his IHRA Super stocker that was equipped with a
"box stock" Holley Split Dominator thought there was
more left in the program. Roy contacted us to build a
better mouse trap. We talked awhile about his needs
and in a couple weeks time we shipped him a one off
custom built design. The first shot out of the box
saw Roy just demolish the IHRA Super Stock class
record by two tenths and four mph in the EIGHTH MILE!
Remember Roy was also the previous record holder.
This is with our "out of the box jetting" just the way
we shipped it to him. Judging by the wheel stand and
the massive record crushing, we'd say it was time well
spent. Good work Roy, it sure was fun working with
you on this project.
Speaking of projects, we have been doing extensive
testing and development work with Phil Harper
Motorsports (248-347-9258) in Trans-Am competition
designs. For the 2002 season the SCCA had reduced the
fuel cell volume. This was intended to cause the
teams to pit for fuel once during the race. After
doing some calculations, we determined that we would
have to not only exceed the fuel mileage that only
electronic fuel injection offers, we would still have
to make more power to boot to ensure a win. Needless
to say...testing was the order of the day this spring.
There was still snow on the ground when we arrived at
the racetrack. Look how bundled up everyone is in the
photos (it even snowed while we were at the track).
Well it all came to fruition. Last week at Lime Rock
we really got a handle on it and recorded fuel mileage
numbers that were 10 percent better than fuel
injection had ever attained. The Phil Harper power
level was world class as was the Revolution
Motorsports Trenton Forging Corvettes performance via
driver Stu Haynor. Stu grabbed the pole position by
.4 of a second and recorded the fastest lap on raceday
by .5 of a second. Not only that...we were the only
team that could run the entire race without needing to
stop for fuel. Good job guys. I'm glad the check
cleared! That was quite an undertaking. You got the
power, you have the mileage, now go win races will
ya?!!!
Ed Bigley races his weekly bracket ride, competing in
the tough Division 1 Heavy Eliminator/no-electronics
class running out of Raceway Park in Englishtown and
Atco in New Jersey.
You're looking at a 3900 lb. ride, race ready with
driver that has gone a best of 10.48 @ 124.61 n/a with
a 1.37 60 foot, leaving off the footbrake and through
a full exhaust on 10" tires.
Ed uses one of our 4150 series carburetors on his pump
gas 468BB, with a dual plane manifold backed by a
turbo 400 and 12 bolt rear. Ed has worked with us on
many 4150 projects and his Chevelle is typical of the
bulk of our customer base and is an excellent test
bed. Ed's feedback is very reliable and he's a real
"professor" type. Hey "Big", thanks for letting us
wear out your Chevelle and for testing all that crazy
stuff we send you! Now were getting Nostalgic!
This car isn't so much a
test car as it is a test of time. When asked to get
involved in this project there was absolutely no
precedence. So we were a bit nervous. It's a "W"
engine for goodness sakes...what -- are there 5 of these
things left? (LOL) So all the computer data and
programs for calculating engine requirements was "out
the window". As you may or may not know, this is the
Famous Jim Mackenzie's Ol' Reliable 1962 Chevy. Man
this car is nice. Check it out at an NMCA race near
you. Oh and DO NOT miss the NMCA's upcoming debut
event at Martin US-131 Dragway. These guys really
know how to put on a show. Great people, Great Times. Remember PRO-SYSTEMS has a 24 hour 7 day Tech/Sales line. So give us a call we'll be glad to join
your team.
Photo credits: Michael Ray of headsupreview.com - the ultimate source for street car
info on the net!
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Great job to all. We're still waiting for information from
all of you racers out there that keep promising clear jpegs and brief
paragraphs. Get them to us and we will get them in the next installment.
Thanks for the photos and updates.
Send your email and pictures to inthenews@pro-system.com . We'd love to hear from you.
Thanks for stopping in and
thanks for the making us your builder.
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