This is the final installment of three parts covering the Run To Music City event. This time, we meet the "big guns" in this crowd, and see who takes home the coveted qualification spot for the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational in Pahrump, NV. The goal is partially to set good track times, but more so to have fun with their cars. Includes interviews with Brian Finch of Finch Hot Rod Transformations , and Kyle Tucker of Detroit Speed & Engineering . Coverage presented by Carbon Kustoms.
In this chapter of our S71 Olds build, we are completing the install of our Bullseye Power 75 mm turbo, our fabricated turbo piping, Bell intercooler , and the Be Cool Radiator . All of the exhaust tubing and turbine housing parts were coated by Extreme Powder Coating using their 2200° high temperature black ceramic coating to keep them looking new. The charge air tubing was painted with Eastwood's high temperature Nano Ceramic engine paint, which is a very durable paint suitable for parts reaching regular engine temperatures. The be cool radiator module encompasses a pair of Spal electric fans, and Be Cool guarantees it to cool engines up to 1000 HP. We installed a Turbo Smart Reaceport blow-off valve inline with the air intake to help keep the turbo spooled-up during shifts. To help reduce underhood air temperatures and to make our turbo system more efficient, we installed a DEI Titanium Turbo Shield , which is made from lava rock strands that can withstand temperatures over 1800°. We also wrapped our turbo exhaust with DEI Titanium Exhaust Wrap to keep the hot exhaust gas in the tubing and underhood temperatures down. A K & N air filter and various silicone connectors from IntakeHoses.com completed the intake tubing. In the coming chapters, we will complete the ISIS Intelligent Multiplex wiring system install and FAST Fuel Injection installs before firing up the S71 Olds!
In this second of three parts covering the Run To Music City event, participants run the autocross, speed-stop challenge, and road course. The goal is partially to set good track times, but more so to have fun with their cars. Includes interviews with Paul Clark from Hydratech, Bret Voelkel from Ridetech about the 48 Hour Camaro, and Albert Melchior from Carbon Kustoms.
In this special three-part V8TV presentation, we traveled to Nashville Tennessee to cover the first annual Run To Music City pro touring event presented by Carbon Kustoms. The Run To Music City (RTMC) combines a spirited driving cruise, autocross racing, high-speed driving, and car show events with tours of Advanced Plating, Greening Auto Company, and Hydratech braking. It's a great event for people who like to drive their cars in high-performance situations and have great friends along for the ride!
It's no secret that ARP manufactures the highest quality hardware to assemble your engine, but we wanted to learn exactly what makes ARP fasteners different from the original factory bolts. In this 3-part video series, V8TV's Kelle Oeste takes an extensive tour of the 9-building ARP manufacturing complex in Southern California to learn all about the technology and processes that make ARP bolts the fasteners of choice in nearly every form of engine powered racing. The ARP crew also gives us installation, torquing, and fastener selection tips of their all USA made products.
In this chapter, we're fabricating the hardware and tubing needed to install the Bulleseye Power 75 MM extended tip turbo from Outlaw Turbo Motorsports into our 1971 Olds Cutlass S71 project. The install required mating the stock exhaust to the custom turbo mount, then sending the exhaust out the custom MagnaFlow 3" dual exhaust system. Other tasks include installing the large Bell intercooler in the nose of the car, installing a TurboSmart Race Port 50 wastegate, and fabricating all the tubing to manage the airflow. In the next chapter, we high-temp coat the parts, install the TurboSmart blow off valve, complete the tubing, and address the cooling and oiling systems.
June
17, 2011 (Porter, TX)
- “Dr. Dan” Lameroux of Thornton, IL was crowned the winner of
the Royal Purple Reel Wars Video Contest Friday, June 17. Lameroux’s
video entitled “Purple Bot” was a finalist when it placed in the
top five of the 43 videos that were submitted based on online voting.
Finalist videos were then viewed by five celebrity judges who
included: Courtney Hansen host of PowerblockTV, V8TV’s Kevin Oeste,
Paul Schiefer (Magnaflow Marketing Director), custom car builders Jim
and Mike Ring and Media-Motion producer Lynn Parsons.
Purple
Bot introduced in the video by Dr. Dan, has the capability to sense
what kind of Royal Purple product is needed for each application and
is then dispensed from his robot body. "All of the Top Five
videos were entertaining, but Purple Bot was my favorite because it
was a simple and memorable concept executed well. A key point
is that this video clearly demonstrated several specific uses of
Royal Purple products. The acting was good and production
quality just right. Great job Dan," said Paul Schiefer.
Inspired by classic car movies like the orignal GONE in 60 SECONDS,
TWO LANE BLACKTOP, GRAND PRIX, BULLITT and LeMANS- Actor/ racer turned
independent filmmaker Jay Rowlands wanted to bring gearheads more of
what they really want to see in the movies- real cars, real drivers and
real action.
With a film budget of $5.3 Million and two grand in his pocket, Jay
began working on the project around the clock 6 to 7 days a week for
eight years straight. CLUTCH is a full feature length dramatic action
film (16mm color) telling the story of a struggling small town racer who
finds out there are no short cuts to victory lane. Race driver Travis
Brewster risks his life, friends and freedom when he takes a wrong turn
in his attempts to support his racing. CLUTCH is a full throttle effort
to tell a story about the truth and integrity of basic humanity while
combining the elements of action, romance, comedy and human emotion.
Filmed entirely in the Pacific Northwest and packed with the most
popular musclecars ever, CLUTCH, has been produced independently;
outside the “Hollywood” system. CLUTCH is the creation of Jay Rowlands
and people who share his passion for fast cars and making movies.
Learn more about CLUTCH - including release dates and where you can see the film - at the official website: www.clutchthemovie.com
Replacing quarter panels on an American muscle car is major surgery, but it is not impossible. In this video, we take you through the steps we took to replace a rusty quarter panel on our 1968 Camaro with a new full quarter panel from Classic Industries .
