Lunati joins the 2013 AMSOIL Engine Masters Challenge as a contingency sponsor in the crankshaft category.

Despite their similar appearances, not all crankshafts are created equal. Strength, for instance, is determined not only by the type and purity of materials used, but also by the heat treatment during and after machining, and even the nuances of the machining process itself. Even when the best materials and processes are used, there’s still no guarantee that the crankshaft is the best one possible for the application. There is no substitute for decades of research and development, and the body of knowledge that can only come from serving the racing industry for nearly a half century. Memphis-based Lunati Camshafts is such a company, and their crankshafts are sought after by racers in all venues of competition. The key to Lunati’s quality and service is due to the fact that Lunati is owned and run by racers who have a passion for giving honest and qualified information. If you are building a small-block Ford, Mod motor Ford, GM LS, big-block Chevy, or small-block Chevy, you’ll want to check out Lunati’s extensive line of forged crankshafts for street and competition. For more information, call 662-892-1500, or log on to www.LunatiPower.com.

 

Thanks to a quick release interchangeable die set, PerTronix's cool new Wire Terminal Crimping Tool is the ultimate tool to tackle your project's wiring needs from Insulated and Non-Insulated terminals, D-Sub terminals, Open Barrel terminals, and even Spark Plug Wires 

This new tool features an ambidextrous and ergonomic, non-slip rubber grip, but it's the quick-release interchangeable die set that really sets it apart. 

Unlike most crimpers, no tools are required to change the die sets. The included five different sets of dies will handle the most common automotive terminals including Insulated and Non Insulated terminals, D-Sub terminals, Open Barrel terminals, and naturally Spark Plug Wire terminals.

The arbon steel tool body is finished in corrosion resistant Black Oxide and the Hardened Die sets are Zinc Plated Chrome-Moly. The ratcheting action provides for a precise uniform crimp every time and is adjustable. The entire kit comes in a blow molded plastic case for storage and to keep the dies and tool safe and together.

For more info; PerTronix Performance Products, 909-599-5955, www.PerTronix.com

Wilwood Disc Brakes introduces new front disc brake kits for the 1965-1969 Ford Mustang.

Wilwood’s new front disc brake kits for the 1965-1969 Ford Mustang feature forged billet DynaPro 6-piston differential-bore calipers with stainless pistons to resist corrosion and reduce heat transfer from the pads. The base kit (part No. 140-12947) comes with ULHP plain face 12.19-inch vented rotors and black powder-coated 6-piston calipers.  ULHP rotors are smooth-face machined from premium grade carbon iron castings to provide true and precise running for the street or track. Optional SRP performance rotors feature Wilwood’s signature directional drilled and slotted design with a protective E-coat finish. Friction is provided by BP-10 compound Wilwood “Smart Pads” with quiet engagement and low dusting, but with the added temperature range and higher friction values of a semi-metallic compound pad. To complete the installation, precision-machined, application-specific brackets come with premium-grade hardware and alignment shims for a secure and accurate installation. 

Source:
Wilwood Engineering
805-388-1188
www.Wilwood.com

VP Racing Fuels has introduced its newest blend—X16—a perfect blend of performance and economy.

Designed for naturally aspirated engines, X16 is an economically priced option for engines with compression ratios of up to 16:1 and for those using a nitrous hit of up to 300 horsepower. X16 offers the power and protection of other leading 116 octane racing fuels for a lower price and is an ideal fuel for a wide array of motorsports applications. For racers that are used to fuels like Maximal, they’ll really like X16’s performance and price, say the folks at VP. X16 is now available in pails and drums throughout VP’s extensive dealer and distributor network.

Source:
VP Raving Fuels
812-878-2025
www.VPRacingFuels.com

The Cam Doctor and similar machines have been around for a few years, but Mike Consolo of QMP Racing Engines explains why it so so useful for serious performance engine builders.

 Cam cards can tell you all the basic specs of a grind such as lift, duration, valve event timing, LSA, and so on. To get into the real minutiae takes a much more advanced reading of the lobes. 

The Cam Doctor is a machine that does precisely that. Using the lifter that is going to be run with the cam in the engine, the Cam Doctor slowly spins the cam taking constant readings to map the lobe precisely. Essentially it can provide an engine builder with all possible data at any point on the cam with extreme precision.

Since not too many shops have one of these machines, we asked Consolo to give us a brief demo of how the Cam Doctor works, what he can learn from it, and how it can be extremely useful in designing custom cams for an application. If you're an engine builder or techie gearhead, you've got to see it in action.

Check out this video of Consolo explaining how it works as he reads a COMP cam profile for a drag race RHS block based LS engine he is building. 

For more tech on how you can learn to pick the right cam for your own build, watch for the September issue of PHR!

ARP joins the AMSOIL Engine Masters Challenge as a contingency sponsor in the Engine Fasteners category.

Back in 1968, racing enthusiast Gary Holzapfel saw that many of his friends’ broken engines were caused by fastener failure. At the time, there were no commercially available studs and bolts up to the challenge, so Holzapfel called upon his many years of fastener making experience as a leading aerospace subcontractor and founded Automotive Racing Products (ARP).

In the ensuing years, ARP has grown from a backyard garage workshop into a diversified manufacturer with a combined area in excess of 200,000 square feet. These include forging, machining, finishing and packaging/warehousing facilities in Santa Paula and Ventura, California. Today, ARP’s product line contains thousands of part numbers, and has expanded to include virtually every fastener found in an engine and driveline. These range from high performance OEM replacement parts to exotic specialty hardware for Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, NHRA, marine, and of course, the AMSOIL Engine Masters Challenge! For technical support, call 800-826-3045, or log on to www.ARP-Bolts.com.

Popular Hot Rodding magazine will be at Vic Edelbrock’s Garage with Project Nova this Sunday for the Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity car Show!

Please join Popular Hot Rodding magazine this weekend at the Rev’ved Up 4 Kids car show at Vic Edelbrock’s Garage! The staff of PHR will be on hand with Project Nova giving out swag, and cruising for hot muscle cars—the action starts at 10am this Sunday, May 5 in Torrance, CA. Check out many vintage hot rods from Vic’s vast collection, experience the action-packed Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow Engine Building Competition, meet famous car builders and celebrities, and just hang out with some great music and food. Price for admission ranges from $40 to $100, and all proceeds go to the Edelbrock Family Foundation, an educational charity that fosters the new generation of aftermarket industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, enthusiasts and more. For more information on the Rev’ved Up 4 Kids event, click here!

Eastwood joins the AMSOIL Engine Masters Challenge as a contingency sponsor in the Engine Paint category.

You can argue that painting an engine has almost no bearing on a car’s performance, but there is no denying that the engine bay—and the jewel that resides inside—is the make-or-break showcase of any proud muscle machine. A nicely painted engine shows off pride and craftsmanship, and sets the tone for any serious street machine. Eastwood’s Ceramic Engine Paint is the ultimate choice in engine coatings, for both its looks and its durability.

Everything you need to paint your motor with Eastwood’s 2K Ceramic Engine Paint is included in this kit. These super durable engine paints are fortified with nano-ceramic particles that will withstand temperatures of up to 650°F. Moreover, each color has been painstakingly researched to match the original factory color, and the urethane-based paints can be brushed on or applied with a spray gun. For more info, contact Eastwood at 800-343-9353, or log on to www.Eastwood.com.

Thanks to GPS satellites, Classic Instruments' Sky Drive can turn your speedometer into the world’s most accurate speedometer possible by updating 10 times per second! 

Plus, it can be a GPS enabled security system set off if the vehicle move more than a 65 ft from where you left it! We love that idea; security is too often forgotten on hot rod and classics.

 With the ease of a one-time-setup that can be done in your garage, calibrating with transmission signals, pulse generators, dip switches, and signal converters are not necessary! No more math equations! No more “push a button” and drive a mile!  This new Sky Drive will turn your electronic speedometer into a GPS controlled speedometer fast and easy! Plus, the omnidirectional antenna gives you unlimited mounting possibilities! 

Two additional wires can give you an extra speed signal for cruise control, activate a relay or light that can lock doors, turn on lights, buzzer at a predetermined speed, etc. With the onetime only push of a button, program your vehicle’s speedometer right from your garage to read in miles per hour, kilometers per hour or knots!

On top of that, the team at Classic Instruments is taking Sky Drive to the next level with the Sky Fence anti-theft protection software! The device is armed and disarmed by a toggle switch. Once armed, if it moves a predetermined distance (65, 130 or 200 ft), any relay can be triggered (lights, horn, etc). Also, if the device is removed (stolen), the relay will automatically trigger.

Use it in your car, truck, trailer, boat, the possibilities are endless!

There’s only two weeks left to get us your entry for the 2013 Muscle Car Of The Year competition.

We’re looking for a few good cars for our annual Muscle Car Of The Year competition, which will take place Monday, July 15, at our secret test location in central Ohio. The May 15 deadline to get your car to us for consideration is rapidly approaching, so if you’ve got a serious handling muscle car, now’s the time to tell us about it. Here’s some details: You’ll have the opportunity to strut your stuff in front of our cameras in three test regimes: the drag strip, the speed-stop challenge, and a high-speed autocross. The car with the smallest combined elapsed time in all three events will be declared the Muscle Car Of The Year on the cover of our December 2013 issue—plus you’ll get a really cool one-of-a-kind custom embroidered winner’s jacket! If you’ve got a rear-wheel drive domestic muscle car that is well versed in all-around performance (translation: this is a car you drive hard and you’ve got some track miles under your belt), we’d like to hear from you!

This MCOTY casting call covers a wide selection of pro and home-built iron built at all budget levels; our selection process will take into account appearance, as well as how well you used your available resources. (Translation: You won’t be penalized if you aren’t rich.) All 20 competitors—win or lose—will be featured in our December 2013 issue. MCOTY is pretty wide open, and there are only a few rules. You must pass an NHRA safety inspection (for a given car’s performance ability), and tires must have a UTQS treadwear rating of 180 or higher. There’s no cost to enter—all you have to do is send us a brief email with a rundown of your car’s equipment, a couple of good photos, and any questions you may have. Selected invitees will be contacted no later than Monday, June 17. Interested parties should email PHR editor Johnny Hunkins at john.hunkins@sorc.com with the subject line: 2013 MCOTY.

Hot Rodding Inspiration For The Day; '71 Pontiac GTO Judge

You didn't think they were all orange, did you? That wasn't even an option in 1971 for The Judge.

But still, Tim Allen's Castillian Bronze 455/4-speed '71 is a very rare color. We like the upscale feel it lends to GTO's lines making it feel like a gentleman's muscle car. 

What's your favorite Judge color combo? Check out www.UltimateGTO.com/ if you need a refresher on what was available.

Allen's car was featured by our friends at High Performance Pontiac magazine, the photo is by Christopher R. Phillip

Hot Rodding Inspiration For The Day; '69 Camaro RS/SS 

 For some guys, they only built Camaros one year; 1969.

We have a pretty wide ranging taste on F-Bodies, but we do have to say that a elegantly executed '69 does catch our eye- especially the RS/SS package. 

For us, that's the grille and headlight treatment that truly makes the car, what do you think?

Jim Inglese has the answer for the ultimate eye candy injection for Ford's 5.0 Coyote engine!

The man whose name is synonymous with Weber Carburetion now offers IR (Independent Runner) Weber and EFI induction units for the Ford Coyote engine. 

The eight-stack system will provide a dramatic increase in torque and horsepower throughout the entire rpm range – not to mention the visual impact  of eight velocity stacks when you open the hood. 

Every unit is custom-built and calibrated to suit your engine, and can be ordered in a wide variety of plating and other finishes exactly the way you want it built. Price for a complete Weber system is $4600, and the EFI units begin at the same price, less ECU. 

Jim offers eight-stack Weber and EFI systems for most types of Ford and Chevy engines, and if you’ve never seen his website, take a look—there’s no other like it.  And if you call Jim at his shop in Connecticut, you’ll get personal service –he’s one who answers the phone. 

Jim Inglese Weber Carburetion

203-623-0659.  

www.JimInglese.com. 

One of Holley’s biggest blockbusters is back, this time with more features and value than ever.

The Double Pumper name says it all: power on demand. When you need fuel right now with no waiting, the famous Holley Double Pumper is hard to beat, and now it’s available with a manual choke. The Ultra Double Pumper now features lighter weight all aluminum construction in three color combos (red, blue, or black) and is equipped with metering blocks and a base plate made from 6061–T6 billet aluminum. It’s even available in the popular Hardcore Gray hard coat anodized finish. New Ultra Double Pumper carbs have an enhanced fuel curve for optimum performance, with many more features such as four-corner idle for precise idle control, mechanical secondaries for great performance, clear fuel level sight plugs for easy fuel level adjustments, Ford automatic transmission kickdown for use on popular Ford transmissions, four vacuum ports for all necessary vacuum accessories, and a manual choke for easy, fast cold start–ups. Even better, Holley Ultra Double Pumpers start just under $500!

Source:
Holley
www.Holley.com

Hot Rodding Inspiration For The Day; '71 Ranchero

Everyone has an offbeat or unusual vintage car that really clicks with them for some reason. We have a penchant for them here at PHR.

Editor Hunkins has a thing for '70's GM full size like his '73 Laguna known aka, PHR's project Talladega

Tech Editor Campbell has a thing for Rancheros, and actually owns two hot rodded one; a '67 GTA clone and a '70 GT

 This slammed '71 was our favorite out of an impressive gathering of Rancheros at the 28th annual Fabulous Fords Forever show at Knott's Berry Farm

So fess up; what's your secret car crush?

Holley's LS swap oil pans are the easy solution for crossmember clearance in swaps, and now you can get an upgraded baffle to protect your new powerplant during hard acceleration & aggressive driving.

Because you know that's exactly what you're going to be doing with all that new LS power under foot!

 Holley knows that vehicles that endure prolonged sessions of braking, turning, and accelerating need extra protection from oil starvation. The new 302-10 Oil Pan Baffle Kit fits Holley’s popular cast aluminum oil pan (p/n 302-1) that was designed to retro-fit LS engines into trucks, muscle cars, and more. The baffle works to maintain proper oil level at the oil pump pick-up during vehicle accelerations, both lateral and linear to prevent loss of engine oil pressure during maximum cornering in a high-performance touring or road-racing, as well as under hard acceleration in drag racing vehicles.

The baffle is fabricated from sheet aluminum joined by TIG welded joints. Directionally positioned one-way trap doors allow oil flow towards the oil pump pick-up but not away. This baffle is designed to be used in the Holley P/N 302-1 LS Swap oil pan with the standard pickup, and is a drop-in replacement for the standard tray baffle.

ididit's Touch-N-Go start systems are now available at Summit Racing Equipment

Now you crank without keys in any car!

Lose your keys—in a good way.

ididit's Touch-N-Go start systems is an ultra-modern (and ultra-cool) convenience. This kit uses a key fob transmitter that fits in your pocket. When you get close to your car, the fob will automatically signal to the ignition system. When you get in the car, just push the dash-mounted start button and and the engine will crank- exactly like a modern car.

The key fobs in the deluxe kit are also programmable to unlock doors, pop the trunk, or even roll down windows. There’s even a valet switch that temporarily overrides the key fob security system.

The kit includes everything you’ll need: an ignition control module, start button, wire harness, switch, and two key fobs. It is compatible with any 12-volt starting system and uses the familiar switch "positions" to represent on, off, and accessory operation.

If you like the idea, but hate wiring, Summit Racing also carries ididit’s Touch-N-Go system pre-installed in iddit's universal fit steering columns. These columns will eliminate much of the wiring and be a complete drop-in package.

Hot Rodding Inspiration For The Day; '66 Mustang Fastback with a serious pro street/pro touring crossover vibe.

We're seeing this mash-up more often lately; is it the perfect solution to a dated pro street car? Would you drive it?

 This '66 fastback we spotted out at the Fabulous Fords Forever car show this weekend at Knott's Berry Farm has been a 30-year labor of love for Dan Esposito. He bought it from his dad when was 17 and almost immediately tore into it to begin the transformation into his dream car.

The blown Windsor should make big power on pump fuel with ease at only 6 psi of boost, but final numbers are waiting on the chassis dyno tune.

What are you doing this weekend? We're headed out to one of the largest all-Ford car shows in the world- Fabulous Fords Forever at Knott's Berry Farm!

If you're a fan of FoMoCo products of any generation, the Knott's Berry Farm parking lot in Anaheim, CA is the place to be this weekend. The show runs from 10am-3pm on Sunday April 21st and is a non-judged, laid-back gathering of gearheads. We'll be out there cruising around and looking for potential feature cars.

That shouldn't be too hard since this year's show will be the largest ever with over 1,100 Mustangs, plus 995 other Ford, Lincoln, Edsel, and Shelby vehicles. A ton of obscure & oddball stuff shows up ever year, so we're looking forward to seeing what this record crowd brings.

This year there will also be a drawing with some amazingly good prizes up for grabs including;

-Set of 4 Falken Tires, including installation at America's Tire

-Any Magnaflow Performance Exhaust system, up to $900

-$500 & $100 Detail Kits from Mother's Polishes

-$250 Gift Certificate from Saleen

-Any Fiberglass Hood from TruFiber

-4 hours of Labor ($460 value) at Voss Performance

-And ANOTHER set of Falken Tires, installed by America's Tire!

Plus even more stuff from the likes of Scott Drake, Ford Racing, Huntington Beach Ford, Stage 3 Motorsports, Mustang Depot, Classic Design Concepts and more.

And the grand Prize is a 50-inch TV & Blu Ray player package from the Ford Car Club Council  

This year's celebrity is Vaughn Gittin Jr.! Gittin will be on hand to sign autographs and meet show goers, as well as show off his very own Mustang brand: The RTR Mustang. 

If you're in the mood for more fun afterwards, reduced cost tickets to Knott's Berry are available if you act soon!

Hot Rodding Inspiration For The Day; '73 Pontiac Tran Am

There must be something about dark green muscle cars and detectives: Bullitt, McQ, and even Spenser: For Hire. We don’t know what the common thread was, but all of those cars have strong followings among aficionados. For Kevin King of YearOne, it was John Wayne in a dramatic car chase in a ’73 Super Duty Trans Am that really stuck with him. That sounds cool enough, but this car was a little something different: Brewster Green, de-badged, only a small bird on the nose, Super Duty 455, and a four-speed.

Kevin is admittedly a huge F-body fan with a minor collection of notable cars brewing, and to him the perfect embodiment of a badass early second-gen TA was McQ’s ’73. Well, at least as far as looks go. Kevin had much bigger plans for the rest of the suspension and drivetrain.

The crew in YearOne’s Ghostworks Garage threw the DSE catalog at the suspension and chassis to make it a balanced handling machine, but it’s what’s lurking under the shaker that’s really eye-popping. A Chevrolet Performance Parts LS7 crate engine was force-fed a bunch of intercooled air by a pair of Turbonetics turbos to bring the power up to almost 800 at the wheels. That’s the daily driver friendly tune—it can do more.

McQ created quite a buzz at the 2011 SEMA show where it debuted, not just because of the color, but because all of the modifications were integrated so subtly that McQ strikes that perfect balance between restoration and custom. It’s impossible to not like this car.

Out at the MCOTY competition, McQ ran away from the pack in a hurry on the dragstrip, posting a best e.t. of 11.5 despite being severely traction limited. Set on kill with drag radials, it should be deep in the 10s. The story was the same with the speed/stop, where it posted a best of 9.179.

As for the real McQ Trans Am, one was obviously destroyed in filming, but we’ve heard that the second car used was later sold cheaply. Unfortunately, as the interweb rumor goes, it was destroyed while the owner was trying to evade the police. Kind of ironic, considering its past.

Engine

Type: Chevrolet Performance LS7 crate engine

Rotating assembly: LS7 crank and rods with 8.5:1 Mahle forged pistons

Cylinder heads: stock LS7

Camshaft: stock LS7

Valvetrain: stock LS7

Induction: custom-fabricated Turbonetics twin-turbo system by YearOne/Ghostworks Garage

Exhaust: custom by YearOne/Ghostworks Garage

Ignition: stock LS7

Output: 780 hp to the wheels

Built by: Chevrolet Performance

Drivetrain

Transmission: Bowler Performance 4L80E with YearOne shifter, custom driveshaft

Rearend: Moser 9-inch with limited-slip differential and 3.70 gears

Chassis

Front suspension: DSE hydroformed subframe with tubular control arms, splined sway bar, Koni coilovers, and Eibach springs

Rear suspension: DSE QuadraLink with Koni coilovers and Eibach springs

Brakes: 14-inch rotors with Baer 6S 6-piston calipers, front and rear

Wheels & tires: 18x10 and 18x12 YearOne with 295/35 and 335/30 BFGoodrich KDW tires

It's easier than you think to get rack & pinion precision in your classic Mustang or Cougar! 

We spend a great deal of time focusing on the multitude of ways to improve the suspension and chassis on vintage cars since it’s by far the best way to increase the overall performance and driving enjoyment, but there’s a symbiotic system that also needs attention on any car to truly get modern handling characteristics; the steering. 

Almost all cars prior to themed 1970’s used a recirculating ball type gearbox. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that method (it’s still used on trucks and SUV’s today because of its inherent strength), the problem is that they are often equipped with slow ratios. Couple that with the larger diameter steering wheels typical of the day and you get steering response that’s lethargic at best. That may be acceptable on mediocre stock suspension with skinny stock 14 or 15-inch tires since it helped keep drivers within the car’s limitations, but it quickly becomes a major blockade to spirited driving once you’ve begun updating your car.

In some cases that problem is only amplified by stock power steering systems that are overboosted or just offer vague feedback for the driver. We can attest that that 1960’s Fords fall into that category; plenty of assist for slow motion moving, but too much for high-speed maneuvering confidence and less than ideal feedback. That’s partially because of the hydraulic ram style system used that essentially links onto the manual linkage and provides push and pull. It’s a strong type of system; 4x4 guys with huge off-road tires convert to something similar all the time for its mechanical advantage. But those guys don’t need the sensitivity and feel that we prefer for performance driving. It’s one of the reasons you’ll see most FoMoCo muscle on the track reverting to manual steering. 

We’d been pondering the situation for our ’68 Mustang project ever since we were underneath it installing the Hooker headers for the Day 2 Power Parts bolt-on in the July issue. Drips and crusted grime told us the original hydraulic ram system wasn’t in great shape, and then then the growling power steering pump burned up during dyno testing. On top of that, we knew the linkage itself was getting a little sloppy. So we were faced with the same situation every vintage Mustang builder finds himself in; stick with stock, or go for the gold and do a modern performance steering upgrade. 

Luckily the aftermarket has been kind to Mustangs and there are a plethora of options. Like our suspensions, we’re pretty particular about our steering upgrades, so we did our homework and decided that a full power rack and pinion conversion from Unisteer was an ideal solution. The kit would give a modern, more efficient pump, a rack with a stronger than stock integrated frame crossmember, and new tire rods to replace and upgraded steering shaft to replace the aged stock stuff. All that, plus the precision of a rack. While it sounds like a big job, the Unisteer swap is surprisingly simple and something most hot rodder can handle easily in their garage. We managed to do it in a couple days in the shop by ourselves. Since you don't have to stop and take photos along the way, you can probably do it even quicker! 

Our initial impression after install is that the steering feel is night and day different. The response and precision is terrific, and the rack provides much better feedback about what the tires are doing. The only drawback so far is that you will lose some turning radius, but you'll likely never notice it while driving. Low speed maneuvering, such as parking, is where some points may need to be added to a turn. Overall, we're quite pleased with the install and would recommend it as a well-thought out kit.

What to see all the particulars of the install? Watch for the full story in the August issue of PHR, and for video on our YouTube channel

Clevite joins the 2013 AMSOIL Engine Masters Challenge as contingency sponsor in the bearings category.

Since engine bearings have to withstand the constant punishment of extreme heat and friction, it’s no wonder the choice for bearings has become one of the most important decisions an engine builder has to make. An engine bearing's main job is to support the film of oil between the bearing itself and the friction surface. The loss of this ability can have a negative effect on power and reliability. When looking for bearings, it’s important to find a product that won’t seize, can endure a high capacity of load, is durable over a long period of time, and lives-up to a good reputation. From P- to H-series bearings, Clevite can weather the demand from your high horsepower mill. Clevite is just that company; known for performance, durability and efficient bearings, engine builders nationwide rely on these critical components for their custom builds. Clevite has custom tailored their specific line of bearings for OE or aftermarket applications and feature 100% lead free aluminum, utilizing the revolutionary TriMetal and BiMetal formulas. Be sure to take a look at Clevite and their line of engine bearings for your next engine build. Do it right with Clevite and keep power-robbing friction to a minimum. You can find way too much information about Clevite products HERE or feel free to call them directly 734.975.4777.

Visit the Petersen Automotive Museum the last Sunday of every month for the Breakfast Club Cruise-In. 

Bring any classic, exotic, hot rod, muscle car, motorcycle or any other special interest vehicle and get free parking and 2 for 1 admission to the museum!

The first cruise-in is April 28 from 9:00 am-noon, and will feature VIP parking for classic European vehicles, but any special interest vehicle is welcome to participate.

This month's event has been created with the support of Sammy Rad and AIR Motorsports. If your car club would like to help organize a cruise-in at the Petersen, email us at sscott@petersen.org. 

Hate changing transmission fluid? 

AMSOIL's Signature Series synthetic automatic transmission fluids is formulated to improve fuel efficiency, reduce transmission temperatures and double the recommended drain intervals!

It's not lab test bragging either; the robust performance of AMSOIL's trans fluid was proven during severe-service field testing. To validate the expanded service life recommendations, AMSOIL partnered with a Las Vegas taxicab fleet whose constant idling, stop-and-go driving and passenger loads in searing desert heat can push drivetrain fluids to the limit. The test showed outstanding wear protection and durability. 

AMSOIL was able to determine that the Signature Series ATF is good for twice the vehicle manufacturers’ severe-service drain interval. 

AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF is recommended for transmissions, hydraulics, power steering systems and other applications that require any of the following specifications:

Ford MERCON®, MERCON® V, ESP-M2C166-H; GM DEXRON® III; Chrysler ATF+4®, MOPAR® AS68RC; Allison C-4, TES-389; Audi G 052 162, G 052 990, G 055 025; BMW 7045E, LA 2634, LT 71141; Honda ATF-Z1 (not CVT); Hyundai SP-II and SP-III; Idemitsu K17; JWS 3309, 3314, 3317; Kia SP-II and SP-III, ATF Red-1; MAN 339F, 339 V1, 339 V2, 339 Z1, Z2& Z3; Mazda ATF-M III, ATF-MV; Mercedes Benz 236.1, 236.2, 236.3, 236.5, 236.6, 236.7, 236.9, 236.10, 236.11, 236.81; Mitsubishi SP-II and SP-III; Nissan Matic-D, Matic-J, Matic-K; Shell 3403, LA 2634; Subaru ATF, ATF-HP; Suzuki 3314 & 3317; Texaco ETL-7045E, ETL-8072B, N402; Toyota Type T-III and T-IV; Voith 55.6335.XX (G607), 55.6336.XX (G1363); Volvo 97340, 97341; Volkswagen G 052 162, G 052 990, G 055 025; ZF TE-ML 03D, 04D, 05L, 09, 11B, 14A, 14B, 14C, 16L, 17C.

Note: Not for use with CVT or Ford Type F applications.

AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic ATF is recommended for transmissions and other applications that require any of the following specifications:

Ford MERCON® LV, SP; GM DEXRON® VI; Audi G 055 005, G 055 162, G 060 162; BMW 83 22 0 142 516, 83 22 2 152 426; Honda DW-1®; Hyundai/Kia SP-IV; JWS 3324; Mitsubishi SP-IV, ATF *** Nissan Matic-S; Saab 93 165 147; Shell M-1375.4, M-1375.5, M-1375.6, M-L 12108; Toyota WS; Volkswagen G 055 005, G 055 162, G 060 162.

Note: Not for use with CVT applications.

AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic ATF is backward compatible and replaces DEXRON III fluids in older GM automatic transmissions. (DEXRON VI specification supersedes the obsolete DEXRON III in GM vehicles.)

For more info about AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic ATF contact your nearest AMSOIL distributor, or call AMSOIL at 715-392-7101 or 800-777-8491.  

Jon Kaase Racing joins the AMSOIL Engine Masters Challenge as a contingency sponsor in the Cylinder Head Category.

In the Ford world, you’ll be hard pressed to find anybody, or any company that knows more about Ford engines than Jon Kasse and Jon Kaase Racing. Before starting his own company in 1979, Jon Kaase learned the Ford engine building ropes with legendary Ford racer, Dyno Don Nicholson. Since then, Kaase has sent numerous Pro Stock and Pro Mod racers to the winner’s circle with his engine-building talent—in particular, his prowess with building great cylinder heads. And now all racers and street enthusiasts can take advantage of all that cumulative knowledge—so long as you’re building a Ford. Four-time AMSOIL Engine Masters Challenge winner Jon Kaase currently has bare and assembled cylinder heads for 385-series 429/460 big-blocks (P-51), Ford Hemi “Shotgun” (Boss Nine), and small-block Windsor (P-38)—all of which have class-leading flow dynamics for excellent power on the street and at the track. Kaase also offers his own take on the 4V CHI Cleveland, Pro-Filer big-block, Super Cobra Jet, Trick Flow A-460, and Ford Pro Stock HEMI heads. To find out how Jon Kaase Racing can put your Ford at the head of the pack, log on to www.JonKaaseRacingEngines.com, or call 770-307-0241.