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Volume V Issue 6 - June 2010
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LEAD STORY
STREET MACHINE NATIONALS
DOWN UNDER
Jennings sets AA/FC record at
Sacto [06/17/10]
Gallen Takes Top Honors at Goodguys Hot
Rod Nationals [06/17/10]
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COLUMNS
Technically Speaking with Jim McFarland
"I think these guys deserve some
recognition..." (Part 2) [6/17/10]
"I think these guys deserve some
recognition..." (Part I) [5/17/10]
A foretelling of things to come…
[4/19/10]
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RACING AND CAR SHOWS
THE FIRST O’FALLON
CAR SHOW
[06/17/10]
The Maxton Mile
[05/19/10]
Nostalgia Funny Cars at
Xenia, Ohio [05/19/10]
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FEATURES
ELECTRIC SAFETY
GM, OnStar train first responders on new technology
Open Mic: Mike Johnson, crew cheif for
Stevenson Motorsports [05/17/10]
Freedom High School's Project Cars
‘Old Reliable’ is restored and for sale
George Matsuda's Altered
[05/17/10]
[05/17/10]
GROWING
GREENER
Chevrolet Emphasizes Environmental
Responsibility [05/03/10]
Super Tach III Tach Install
5/14/10
GM robot gets Space Station duty
[05/03/10]
TECH SECTION
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“I think these guys deserve some
recognition…” (Part 2)
If you managed to wade through Part I of this little epic, you’ll recall a mention of the speed with which both the
small-block Chevy V8 and ’55 Chevrolet passenger car in which it was installed came to pass. Back then, the
concept of “just-in-time” engineering was not in practice. However, one of the intents on which Ed Cole’s team
was focused included the simultaneous development of both critical and necessary parts. Recall we previously
noted that only fifteen-percent of the new car’s components were transferred from prior model year vehicles. In
fact, the only parts re-used from the 1954 Chevy were the transmissions (automatic and three speed manual) and
the brakes, claimed by some critics to be the ’55 Chevy’s weakest component area. Simple calculation tells you
that a full eighty-five percent of the package required fresh thinking, engineering, prototyping and reduction to
practice. No small order.
As I continued my discussions with several of the remaining small-block engineers and reviewing some of the
older photos of prototype parts, I mentioned to one gentleman that the pieces appeared to be crafted from wood,
fiberglass or sheetmetal. When that observation was confirmed, I began looking more closely at the photos and
discovered that prototype pieces built from non-cast or machined parts shaped like the new designs were not
exclusive to the engine. Upper control arms, engine mounts, and other such components had been built, primarily
to confirm their fit (not function) in an effort to hasten final design refinements while allowing engineers to assemble
sets of components without waiting for tooling and pre-production parts. The just-in-time engineering practice was
beginning to grow legs.
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Also new was how major engine
components would be cast, using a thennew “green sand” molding process that
ensured a lighter weight cylinder block
and heads. Plus, the technique provided
for fewer casting cores and easier
assembly than the previous “permanent
mold” process. The new method was
also less expensive. Out of GM’s Central
Engineering staff, John Dolza has piloted
this process that actually enabled upside
down, ensuring a greater degree of
dimensional control and accuracy than
the permanent mold method. This
technology had reportedly been
developed by Pontiac for a V6 program.
It is said that Dolza received a patent for
the cylinder block’s coring method, it was
that innovative. These same blocks not
only exhibited increased structural
strength, they required less machining
operations as evidenced by less core shift during the casting process. In fact, the new 265 V8 was said to be
about forty pounds lighter than its predecessor, the in-line six.
Also among the seventy-five core engineering staff that Cole assembled was Mauri Rose, a former Indy 500
winner, whose tireless engineering efforts were noted by Smokey Yunick when he said, “People will never know
how much Mauri contributed to turning a 0-60 ‘dog box on wheels’ of the mainstream Chevy cars into a neat little
car (the ’55 Chevy) that got the performance world happy. GM should erect a statue of Mauri beside their
headquarters in Detroit.”
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As a side-note, the engine project’s group successfully addressed a slew of new design considerations. They conceived and perfected the pressed-in
rocker studs, hollow pushrods (with hardened tips) and the small “wafers” installed in the valve lifters, the latter innovation being required for upper
engine oiling control. The intake manifold not only covered the block’s oil galley it also served as a mounted for the ignition distributor, thermostat and
coolant connection between the two cylinder heads. Interestingly, the original piston displacement had been set at 231 cubic inches. Cole upped this to
260 and, following a change in crankshaft stroke (from 2.9 to 3.0 inches) intended to help achieve the engine’s original performance goals, the engine’s
final displacement became 265 cubic inches.
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Just as soon as functional versions of the new engine became available, it was Smokey’s turn to participate. His initial comments were, “Above about
5800 rpm, the pistons, bearings and valve gear flow all to hell faster than I could fix it. We had a list of problems to solve, Chevy was willing and
NASCAR was saying ‘Load the wagon, the mule is blind!’” Immediately following Smokey’s initial resolution to the early problems and with Herb
Thomas as his driver, a Yunick-built ’55 Chevy outran sixty-seven other competitors to notch the engine’s first win at Darlington speedway the same
year.
So, once pre-production engines were completed, the ’54 Chevy became the on-road test bed.
In particular, these vehicles logged tens of hours at GM’s Milford proving grounds, hammering out
any remaining powertrain durability issues and refining the package for production. Plus, there
was the one Ed Cole was using as a daily driver, confounding service station attendants who had
yet to learn about the forthcoming small-block V8.
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Finally, at the 1985 PRI (Performance Racing Industry) Show, as many of the engineers Smokey
and I had contacted and who were able to travel became seated on the main ballroom stage at
Columbus, Ohio’s Convention Center. Beyond the awesomeness of this sight was the sense that
this historic event would never again occur. With particular admiration and respect, Smokey
introduced each of the honored engineers, never
pointing to himself as a major player in the engine’s racing and high performance debut and
development. It was classic Yunick.
Having been a devotee of the small-block Chevy for all its then-current life (building, modify,
racing, configuring parts, etc. in that time span), nothing in my consciousness could have or can
remove my feelings for that event. But to cap it all off, because by then he was unable to get around very well, the fact we’d been friends for almost
thirty years and at his request, my wife and I wheeled Duntov up and down the Show’s aisles. I have previously said in this column that it was like
walking behind the Pied Piper. People flocked to get near him, speak to him, speak with him or just absorb the moment.
And when we’d made all the aisles and were heading out the main entrance, he asked to be turned
around for a final look as he surveyed the entire and packed Show floor. His concluding comment
etched itself into my head; “After all these years (referring to the small-block Chevy V8), who’d have
thought it would come to this.” He died the following year. I still miss him, and all the other
originators of the engine who I was privileged to meet…thanks to Smokey.
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STREET MACHINE NATIONALS DOWN UNDER
Words and photos by Jon Van Daal
Over the years the street machine phenomenon has been just as strong in Australia as it has been in America and while the body styles might be a little
different the passion for the sport is exactly the same as JON VAN DAAL explains. A short history lesson saw me being lucky enough to attend the first
Australian Street Machine Nationals in 1975 and while there were only 26 cars it was hailed a success and certainly sowed the seed for the future of the
event. The event was initially run by the 55-56-57 Chev Club of New South Wales but the Australian Street Machine Federation ended up steering the
Nationals through the eighties.
Australia celebrated its bi-centenial in 1988 and this coincided with the peak of the street machine scene and disarray in the Federation that was set up
four years earlier. This saw the Federation’s Chic Henry leave to start his own event that year – The Summernats in our nation’s capital, Canberra.
Some 2000 street machines descended on the city and its future was assured – twenty-two years later it is still the number one modified car event down
under.
With the a rise in interest in import cars many future street machiners were drawn to this aspect of the modified car scene and thus cracks started to
appear in traditional V8 street machines. By the turn of the new century road registration laws had tightened and fuel had become more expensive and
despite appearances at traditional hot rod shows the street machine scene was becoming a shadow of its former self.
It turns out that the business name “Street Machine Nationals“ had lapsed and one Paul Beck, founder of the Extreme Magazine series registered it
and made it his own. Beck had built some wild street machines himself including an awesome ’53 Studebaker and had run a series of regional shows
on the coast south of Sydney. “A couple of years ago I was doing some research on doing a show in Sydney and found that the registration for the
Street Machine Nationals had lapsed so I went for it”, he revealed. For a venue he chose Rosehill Racecourse. This is a horse racing facility with
beautifully manicured lawns within spitting distance of the Sydney Olympic site right in the centre of Sydney. With large areas under cover as well as
exhibition halls it was a perfect place for such an event. There was also a seperate car park that was roped off for the driving events with the normal gowhoa and burnout competitions joined with the first running in Australia of Autocross.
Due to a clash with another event I had to attend I only saw the burnout competition, however from what I could ascertain the rest of the driving events
were well received. In fact with a good roll up of entries and solid crowds Beck has confirmed that this will now become an annual event. “We are in the
process of setting up the Australian Street Car Association to run this event and several others - along the same vein as the Goodguys in the USA –
there are exciting times ahead”, he concluded.
No this isn’t the local sheriff but Dale’s VS smoking GM – Holden Commodore. No one got his second name but he did hang around long enough to win
the Top Six Cylinder Burnout award.
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This red four door ’57 Chev goes as good as it looks. It is owned by Paul White and runs a blown 383ci engine by Trick and Mansweto. These guys
know how to build an engine as they currently have the quickest naturally aspirated street car in Australia running low 7s – what’s more this Chevy is a
genuine streeter.
No matter where you see a Corvette it always has the same affect - “I want one”. Charlie Spiteri had his gorgeous 427ci LS7 EFI engined ‘vette on
display at the Nationals. The car won the Shannon’s sponsor award.
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won the Valvoline Top Street Overall Trophy for its
outstanding finish. The car runs a Procharged small
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the Go-whoa contest.
This HG GM-Holden Kingswood of Pablo Evangelista is
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Michelle Davies had her sweet looking Supercharged Outlaw GM-Holden Torana in the Hall of Horsepower. The
car is built for show and go as the car was runner up in the Top Murals/Graphics category.
Shaun Sandner had this '84 GM-Holden Commodore looking mean with its road racing inspired massive flares,
killer leather interior and clean engine bay. The car also took the runner up trophy in the Bodywork category.
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David Sammut bought his candy apple red HZ Statesman to the Nationals and while everything looks
ship shape above the wheels it was good enough to take the runner up trophy in top undercarriage to
boot.
This gorgeous flamed big
block Chev powered ’57
Chevy of Steven Fitzpatrick,
might look familiar to some
of you because it is the exTimberwolf Project Car from
Hot Rod Magazine. It was no
surprise then that it won the
trophy for Top
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Another car that was recently imported from the States was this sanitary looking orange ’67 Z28
Camaro of Peter Xibberis. With its white stripes and trick interior it was a personal favourite.
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Canberra‘s Ned Prendja’s silver GM-Holden Torana (very similar in size and looks to a Vega) uses a blown 383ci Chev for motorvation and rolls on
Australian made 18-inch Simmons wheels – a powerful little package.
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Down under, SUVs are called “utes,” short for utility vehicles. Tony Lombardo has one sweet looking Holden-GM
HZ model ute that uses a nitrous big block for to deliver the goods.
The Elfin company has been a long time builder of competition road course cars and this is their MS8 Streamliner.
Powered by an all-alloy GM sourced LS1 5.7 litre V8 engine, the little car is a road rocket with some 350 horses
on tap.
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Brendan Caunt from Wollongong's X-Piggy's Customs has put together this unusual ’34 Ford fronted GM-Holden station wagon. With a 454ci big block
Chev spinning the tyres it does a good job smoking the bags.
As can be seen here, this GM-Holden Commodore is at the edge of exploding as the radiator is about to burst. I can’t tell you the name of this
competitor as this bloke snuck in and the promoter has no record of his entry.
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Simbad was a sailor, right? (Sinbad actually - Ed) Well not of late. Here this little truck that uses a donor V6 Chev
(Holden) engine that has caught fire. While spectacular, it didn’t feature in the results.
Dean Dury had his awesome looking “Toaster” Suzuki Carry Van out running rings around the opposition. The
small block powered blue machine ended up third in the burnout competiton.
Mick Brasher’s Toyota is powered by a blown Chevy engine and turns the car from a dull looking grocery getter
into a burnout winner. The Corolla ended up taking the $1000 prize and trophy for “Top Burnout.”
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Chevys of the First O’Fallon Car Show at O’Fallon, MO
Words by Clifford Tunnell
Photos by Clifford and Kenneth Tunnell
At the second annual First O’Fallon Car Show, hosted by First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, over 300 entries turned out, no doubt lured by hot cars, free
food, and entry/admission, and the warm weather. The Bowties were out in force, so come take a look at our picks of the bunch.
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Chevys of the First O’Fallon Car Show at O’Fallon, MO
Words by Clifford Tunnell
Photos by Clifford and Kenneth Tunnell
At the second annual First O’Fallon Car Show, hosted by First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, over 300 entries turned out, no doubt lured by hot cars, free
food, and entry/admission, and the warm weather. The Bowties were out in force, so come take a look at our picks of the bunch.
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When you have a car this nice, you flaunt it.
We love the mirro inside the hood, all the
better to show off a burly engine. And the
trunk is nice enough that you might not mind
a little engine trouble.
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We loved the pattern on this 'vette's stripes.
Wait, isn't this a Baptist church?
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ELECTRIC VEHICLES POSE NEW PROBLEMS
FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
Words and photos courtesy
General Motors Co.
Chevrolet has joined with OnStar and
leading national first-responder
organizations to announce the first
automotive manufacturer-sponsored
training program to educate first
responders nationwide on electric
vehicle technology.
The announcement was jointly made at
the San Francisco Fire Department with
leaders of Chevrolet, OnStar, the
International Association of Fire Fighters
(IAFF), International Association of Fire
Chiefs (IAFC) and the National
Emergency Number Association (NENA).
“Technological changes in the automotive industry require changes in fire and emergency service operations as well,” said Chief Jack Parow,
first vice president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. “The IAFC is proud to work with Chevrolet and OnStar to ensure that fire
responders are adequately trained in how to work with the new technology,
both for their own safety and the safety of those they serve.”
The training sessions will feature the Chevrolet Volt and will begin
at the IAFC’s Fire-Rescue International Conference,
Aug. 23-27 in Chicago.
Last year OnStar filed for its 500th patent.
The technology in the patent seeks to
utilize the OnStar system to notify first
responders approaching an alternative
fuel vehicle after a crash of the type
of propulsion used in the vehicle.
High-voltage systems and
unconventional fuels are often
associated with alternative propulsion
vehicles and pose special challenges
to first responders.
The Chevrolet Volt has extensive
use of high strength steel in the
body structure in order to achieve
segment-leading safety
performance.
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photo by Martin Kelmik for Chevrolet
As GM continues to innovate on the advanced propulsion front with vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt and the Malibu
Hybrid, this type of information can be helpful for first responders as they survey the scene of a crash and
determine the best way to help those in need.
"This new technology will bring a new level of safety to our firefighters," said State of Michigan Fire Training
Director Joseph Grutza. "With the wide variety of automobiles on the road today, having a system that will identify
the type of propulsion system of a vehicle that has been involved in an accident will allow us to perform our duties
quicker and safer."
Together with OnStar, Chevrolet will also display the Volt at the Association of Public-Safety Communications
Officials conference Aug. 1-4 in Houston, and OnStar will host first-responder sessions in Volt retail markets later
this year including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Detroit and Washington, D.C.
“We believe a first-responder education program is very important to raise the awareness and understanding of
electric vehicle technology,” said Carmen Benavides, director, Chevrolet Safety. “This is a natural extension of the
collaborative efforts we’ve had in the past when introducing new safety and other leading technologies.”During the
past several months, Chevrolet has collaborated with first-responder representatives from national safety
organizations to develop educational materials for firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical technicians
and emergency dispatchers nationwide. This will help ensure the training meets the needs and answers the
questions their colleagues are likely to have about electric vehicles.
Their feedback is being incorporated into training materials that will be available on the tour and posted on a
targeted Web site for departments unable to attend the training sessions.
The training will include animation and illustrations of the Chevrolet Volt, highlighting locations of high-strength
steel, cut points for extrication, first-responder labeling, automatic and manual electrical shut-off and more.
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First responder training is part of the continuous safety features of the Chevrolet Volt before, during and after a crash.
The Chevrolet Volt’s safety features include safeguards before, during and –
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thanks to OnStar -- after a crash. Before a crash, the Volt’s safety technology
includes standard anti-lock brakes with traction control, StabiliTrak electronic
stability control and daytime running lamps. In the event of a crash, the Volt
uses occupant protection features such as high-strength steel, crash sensors,
eight standard air bags and safety belts with dual pretensioners to reduce the
risk of injury. After a crash, the Chevrolet Volt has the added protection of
OnStar, which uses built-in vehicle sensors to automatically alert an OnStar
advisor in certain types of collisions. The advisor is immediately connected to
the vehicle and can request that emergency help be sent to its location.
Chevrolet expects the Volt to achieve high safety ratings in government tests.
More than 50 crash tests at various speeds and angles have been conducted
in the development of the Chevrolet Volt to date, including front, side and rear
impacts as well as rollovers. The Volt’s body structure is made up of nearly 80
percent high-strength steel and includes optimized restraint systems.
Chevrolet has been working to get the country ready for electric vehicles such
as the Volt for the past several years. In the time since the Volt was
announced as a production program in 2007, Chevrolet has joined with the
Electric Power Research Institute and 10 major electric utilities across the
country, collaborated with several local and state governments in key states,
and met with city stakeholders in important markets to help ensure widespread
consumer adoption of electric vehicles. The Chevrolet Volt will launch in select
markets late this year.
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ZEX 2010 CHEVY CAMARO V8 NITROUS SYSTEM
This innovative nitrous system’s Active Fuel Control adjusts fuel delivery with changes in nitrous
bottle pressure so that your engine never runs too rich or too lean while spraying. In addition, the
system also offers an electronic TPS switch for reliable system activation at wide-open throttle; perfect for
the Camaro’s throttle-by-wire system. These patented, innovative features make ZEX nitrous systems
unlike any other kits on the market.
The easy-to-install ZEX system is available in both the classic purple or the new Blackout series with its
black powder coated bottle and all necessary accessories for a simple, two hour installation. The ZEX 2010
Chevy Camaro V8 Nitrous Kit is simply the easiest way to add serious performance to this new vehicle,
while at the same time ensuring engine safety. With all the extra torque and horsepower, it’s not
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The new Katech Carbon Fiber Front Splitter, Undertray and Brake Duct Kit (part # KAT-A4979) includes the
Katech Carbon Fiber Front Splitter combined with a full-length undertray extending to the radiator. New
carbon fiber brake ducts draw air from the front of the splitter and direct it to the braking system. Designed to
fit the C6 Corvette Z06, ZR1 or Grand Sport models, the kit is easy to install due to its four-piece design. No
drilling is required and all stainless steel hardware is included.
Katech wind tunnel testing shows that, when installed, the kit eliminates high speed front end lift found on the stock C6 Z06 and brings it into the
negative (downforce) that racers desire. When used in combination with Katech side skirts and rear spoiler, aerodynamic balance is achieved to near
perfection. Rather than trying to pull air from the bottom of the vehicle like a stock car set-up, Katech engineered the kit's brake cooler inlet as a direct
path from the front of the vehicle. Again, wind tunnel smoke testing illustrates this design provides an effective way of getting air to the brake system
without causing front end lift.
Constructed of 100 percent pure carbon fiber and made in the U.S.A., the Katech Carbon Fiber Front Splitter and Brake Duct Kit comes with a stainless
steel hardware kit and retails for $1,774.99. Katech also sells a splitter without undertray and brake ducts for $575; A fiberglass version is available for
$399.99. For more information, call 866.KATECH1 or visit www.katechengines.com .
ATI INTRODUCES SUPER DAMPERS FOR THE 2010 V6 CAMARO
ATI Performance Products, Inc. is proud to introduce its Super Damper line for the 2010 and newer V6
Camaro. The 2010+ 6-groove pulleys are available with 25% (918638) and 10% (918637) under drive or an
OEM replacement size (918636). The Super Damper has a thicker wall rear hub to prevent failures from
added HP, and will include a new long life front seal and seal installation tool. These dampers also include
provisions to bolt on supercharger crank pulleys. This is the same style damper that comes on all Mopar
Drag Pak and SMS Challengers as well as Arrington Mfg vehicles! All three dampers come with laseretched timing marks and exceed SFI 18.1 Safety Certification.
For more information go to www.atiracing.com .
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Volume V, Issue 6
March 17, 2010
AP RACING 6 PISTON CALIPER/16” ROTOR BIG BRAKE UPGRADE FOR THE 2010 CAMARO
The carefully matched front and rear kit includes an AP Racing 6 piston front caliper with
oversized 16” 2-piece floating vented rotor and 4 piston rear caliper with 15” 2-piece vented
rotor. The kit is engineered to stop the 2010 Camaro on a dime – street or track.
Manufactured for maximum stopping power and minimum brake fade, the kit offers high
performance braking capability with race proven technology and comes complete with
calipers, rotors, brake pads, coated stainless steel braided brake lines and all necessary
mounting hardware for immediate bolt-on.
Strong, durable and designed to withstand any punishment, AP Racing Brake calipers are
manufactured with a stiff, lightweight, pressure cast aluminum alloy 2-piece body and
finished with a hard anodized 2-part paint finish, optional in black or red. Differential piston
bores eliminate pad taper and maximize braking efficiency, and the anti-rattle clip
eliminates pad knock and noise. A fixed radial mount ensures minimal caliper flex for the
best available brake feel under all operating conditions.
Two-piece modular rotors float on an aluminum hat and have directionally curved vanes to maximize cooling in extreme brake situations. Both front and
rear rotors are available in a cross-drilled and slotted pattern for an aggressive pad bite and better face cooling, or can be purchased slotted only.
Ferodo brake pad compound, DS2500, is standard and is uniquely formulated for high load and extreme heat up to 1100° F.
To learn more about AP Racing Big Brake upgrade kits for the 2010 Camaro and other high performance vehicles, visit www.stillen.com , e-mail for
more information at pr@stillen.com , or call STILLEN’s knowledgeable tech staff at (888) 221-2892.
CHERRY BOMB ANNOUNCES NEW EXHAUST KITS FOR THE 2010 CAMARO
Cherry Bomb is proud to announce the release of their new exhaust kits for the 2010
Camaro for both SS and V6 models. The SS cat back kit features 2.5" mandrel bent
tubing with a tuned x-pipe design. It includes high flow Cherry Bomb Extreme mufflers
and double wall stainless steel tips. It's also available in an axle back version. The V6 cat
back has 2.5" mandrel bent tubing, Cherry Bomb Pro mufflers and double wall stainless
steel tips. The V6 System is also available in an axle back version.
The Camaro kit is only one of hundreds of new Cherry Bomb exhaust kits that are now
available and in stock. In addition to the legendary Cherry Bomb Glasspack, Cherry
Bomb also offers six different high performance muffler products, each created with their
own unique design that provides improved horsepower and fuel savings, plus a great high
performance sound including: Cherry Bomb Pro, Cherry Bomb Elite, Cherry Bomb Extreme (available in traditional Cherry Bomb red), Cherry Bomb
Turbo, and the company's top-of-the-line, most technologically advanced product, the Cherry Bomb Vortex. Additionally Cherry Bomb also offers
catalytic converters, a wide range of accessories, and a very popular line of apparel.
For more information about the full line of Cherry Bomb mufflers, systems and accessories, visit www.cherrybomb.com , or call 866-869-9704.
MID AMERICA MOTORWORKS’ EXCLUSIVE C5 & C6 CORVETTE FLOOR MATS WITH HEEL PAD
Mid America Motorworks, marketer and manufacturer of Corvette parts and accessories, has
unveiled its C5 & C6 Corvette Floor Mats with Heel Pad. Created and manufactured exclusively
by Performance Choice, a division of Mid America Motorworks. These floor mats feature OE
Style Protection with Premium Quality Carpet and are a great addition to the My Choice
product line.
When you want the ultimate in great looks, comfort and durability for your 1997-2010 Corvette,
the My Choice C5 & C6 Corvette Floor Mats with Heel Pad are the only choice. Replace your
OE mats with our deep, dense factory color matched cut pile carpet for an upscale look and
finish. For durability, we have included a heavy duty vinyl heal pad so you don't have to worry
about worn or matted carpeting.
Priced at $89.99, these Corvette Floor Mats with Heel Pad are the perfect OE upgrade for your C5 or C6’s interior.
For additional information contact Mid America Motorworks at www.mamotorworks.com/corvette .
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