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Autotec Forged Buick 455 Pistons Now Available

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

AutoTec Buick Pistons

Competition Components is pleased to announce the availability of our Forged Buick 455 Pistons by Autotec. These pistons feature internal lightening, lightweight pins and a modern (1.5/1.5/3MM) ring pack. They are available in both dished and flat top versions, 4.350 bore to start. We can alter the basic design of this piston for different bore sizes, or compression distance and pin diameter (for your fire breathing 470 combo, for example!) for a nominal charge. Please check them out. Affordable Forged Buick 350 and v6 Pistons coming soon!

AutoTec Forged Buick Pistons

 

 

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New FAST EZ-EFI Kit with in tank fuel Pump – 30447-KIT

Friday, March 18th, 2011
Product: EZ-EFI® Master Kit with In-Tank Fuel SystemPart Number: #30447-KIT

Street Price: $2,371.23

 Competition Components Sale Price: $2135 w/ free shipping

140 Character Pitch: New EZ-EFI® with In-Tank Fuel

System features all the benefits of the original EZ-EFI

Master Kit, plus a high pressure in-tank fuel pump

Features & Benefits:

 

  • New kit includes original EZ-EFI Master Kit with the addition of an in-tank fuel pump
  • In-tank Walbro 255 LPH high pressure pump flows enough fuel to support 600 horsepower applications
  • Easy-to-use Setup Wizard provides a comprehensive walk-through that allows self tuning
  • In-tank fuel pump is self-cooled by fuel in the tank for a longer & more reliable service life
  • Universal design fits most muscle cars & street rods
  • No laptop connection or tuning experience required

 

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CNC Porting Program for TA Performance Stage 2 Track Eliminator Heads Now Available!

Sunday, March 6th, 2011

Our CNC Porting Program for the TA Performance Stage 2 Track Eliminator (raised port) heads is completed. Cost is $1150 to port Customer supplied Castings. Complete head packages available soon!

Flow Data:

Lift/Int/Exh

.100/ 74 / 61

.200/158/116

.300/222/165

.400/292/235

.500/339/254

.600/364/258

.700/374/263

.800/379/266

4.350 Bore, 28″ Test Pressure. 2.260/1.755 Valves

More pictures,  information and pricing is located here , or you can also Contact Finishline Motorsports

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Edelbrock CNC Ported Heads Group Purchase

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Here’s the Deal: We are offering a group purchase discount on any of our CNC ported Buick heads. Even if you purchased the heads somewhere else! We will take orders on the heads from now until midnight March 6. Enter”group” for the discount code and recieve $150 discount off of the purchase price. Your credit card will be charged 75% of the total order as down payment, and the remaining 25% will be charged at shipment.  We will start porting the heads the first week in march with delivery shortly thereafter. If you are sending us your heads we need to recieve them by the first of March. This discount is valid on any of our CNC ported Buick heads and is valid from 2/14/2011-2/28/2011. CNC Ported Buick Heads. Please CONTACT US with any questions

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/cylheads/pro-port/index.shtml

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Complete Line of Flatout Gaskets added to online store!

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Competition Components has added the entire Flatout Gasket line to our online store. Flatout makes exceptional quality gaskets, from their Rubber Coated Copper (RCC) Head gaskets, RCC Header gaskets. Their MLS gaskets are second to none! Check them out here: Flatout Gaskets.

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F.A.S.T. Fuel Injection Added to Site

Monday, December 27th, 2010

We have added the entire FAST product line to our website. F.A.S.T, is part of the Comp Performance Group and is considered by many to be the leader in Fuel Injection development. XFI Fuel Injection kits, the EZ-EFI retrofit kits, and all of the associated components are available for order here at Competition Components. Check them out here.

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SRP Pistons On Sale 12/5/2010-12/11/2010

Sunday, December 5th, 2010

Competition Components has all of our SRP Pistons on sale this week (12/5/2010-12/11/2010). No coupon code needed. Check them out here: JE/SRP Pistons . Looking for a specific set and don’t see it listed? Contract us for great pricing and availability.

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Our CNC Ported Buick Heads to be in Edelbrock PRI Display!

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

With our continued success with our CNC ported Buick heads, Edelbrock will be featuring them in their trade show display. Quite an honor!  If you are at the PRI Show, stop by and check them out.  You can check them out here.

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/cylheads/pro-port/index.shtml

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Dave Hemker’s 70 GS “Sparty” Certified Stock

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

The engine for my car was put together to be certified stock.

Block 1972 stock bore 455, 4.3125

Crank turned .010, .010 by FinishLine Motorsports, stock 3.90 stroke

Pistons TRW forged stock replacement with the button in the center ground off, 23.5 cc dish

Rods Stock, resized

rotating assembly is balanced

Deck .041 deck height

Head Gaskets Steel Shim .020

Heads 1970 heads converted to Stage 1 by Finish Line Motorsports

NHRA minimum 55.5 cc chambers

NO porting, NO polishing, NO gasket matching

3 angle valve job with stock valve & seat angles

Compression Ratio 10.95

Intake manifold Stock 1970 intake

NO porting, NO polishing, NO gasket matching

NO cutting in the plenum area or anywhere else

Carb Stock Q-jet, 750 cfm

Air cleaner Stock 1970 GS air cleaner

Exhaust manifolds Stock manifolds, 2” outlet exit to the pipes

NO porting, NO polishing, NO gasket matching

Jet Hot coated

Exhaust system 2.5 “ mandrel bent to the bumper

X-pipe, StraightLine Performance oval case mufflers

Fuel Pump Stock Delco Stage 1 fuel pump

Ignition Stock distributor with Pertronix 1181 conversion and matching

Pertonix 40,000 volt coil, 7mm wires

Spark Plugs Autolite #25

Timing chain Stock silent chain, steel gears

Camshaft: Competition Components custom grind using Stage 1 cam specs

Lifters Hydraulic

Rocker arms Stock

Pushrods 5/16” adjustable

Chassis

1970 GS, 3750 lbs with driver, full interior, bench seat, column shift, manual steering, manual disc brakes, no a/c, 3.73 12 bolt axle, turbo 400 with stock convertor.

Best et to date:

G-70-15 bias ply tires 12.53 @ 110+ with 1.95 60’

9x28x15 Goodyear slicks 12.43 @ 110+ with 1.85 60’

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Update: Edelbrock E85 Buick Engine goes 10.35 @ 129.22

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

Congrats to Brian Sobczyk and his 72 Buick GS. On Saturady 10/30 at Milan dragway, he went 10.35 @ 129.22 MPH.

A full buildup on the car is here       The engine build up is here.

The car is street driven regularly in the Detroit area and weighs 3965lbs.

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