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Steve Webb’s 8 Second Turbo Mustang.

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:05:03 +0000

We have been working with Steve Webb for a while. We first did a small roller cam for his Naturally Aspirated 347 Ford that eventually went 10 teens at 128MPH. When Steve decited to switch to a turbo combination, he called Competition Components. Scott Brown spec’d the Ross pistons to fit the new Dart Block, as well as the cam and other valvetrain items. It’s first weekend out, Steve’s new combo went 9.40′s at 145 on pump gas with only 7 PSI of boost. For the NMRA Race in Columbus this past weekend, Steve decided to step on it a bit and run some VP Fuels C-12 in it and give it some more boost. First pass off the trailer, he was rewarded with an 8.90 @ 157 with 14psi Boost. Steve kept leaning it out over the weekend, and by the time the weekend was over, he had run an 8.70 at over 159MPH. Congrats Steve! If you get a chance, you should check out Steve’s Website here.

Here’s is a rundown of Steve’s set up:

Engine: SBF 364
Heads: AFR 205’s
Camshaft: Custom Scott Brown (Competition Components) Solid Roller Grind
Pistons: Custom Ross by Scott Brown
Rods: Scat
Crank: Scat
Intake: Edelbrock EFI Super Victor
Turbo System: Custom 88mm Supernatural Turbo
Transmission: Hutch Built TH400
EFI: Big Stuff 3
Weight with driver 3025 lbs.

Steve Would like to thank Reid and Matt at Supernatural Turbo, Hutch at Hutch’s Transmisssion, and Jim Monson.

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Retrofit EZ-EFI Tunnel Ram kits now available

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:46:33 +0000

Tunnel Ram EZ-EFI Kit

Leave it to Competition Components to put together a complete tunnel ram kit using FAST’s EZ-EFI fuel injection unit. We select the best components from individual manufacturers to assemble a great kit. Includes everything you need except for fuel lines!

Edelbrock Pro-Flo XT Manifold
Retrofit EZ-EFI Tunnel Ram kit
90MM Edelbrock Throttle Body (1170CFM)
FAST EZ-EFI controller and hand held input device
Fuel Rails
Fuel Injectors
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pressure regulator
Fuel Filter
Sensors
Wiring Harness

Kits currently available for Big Block Mopar, Big Block Chevy, and Small Block Chevy. Standard four barrel and Dominator style kits coming soon. Complete listing of EZ EFIkits and parts.

Complete Line Of 455 Buick Cams added to site

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:59:53 +0000

We have added our entire line of Buick Cams to the site, both in hydraulics as well as solids. One of our flat tappet cams was # 1 Qualifier at the Norwalk Buick day both in 2009, and 2010. Nearly half the field both years had custom cams from us. Put our hard work to use in your Buick. Complete Listing here. These cams work great with Iron heads, Edelbrock heads both stock and ported as well as stage 2 heads. In addition, custom cam orders always welcome. Also available through Finishline Motorsports.

Comp Cams Roller Cams added for Big Block Mopar

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:44:51 +0000

Even though we have had our own brand of custom camshafts for years, we just added the full line of Comp Cams roller cams for big block Mopar applications to our site with special pricing. We have had great success with our cams over time, including fast street cars, as well as record holding cars, but we also realize there are those who don’t have any interest in a custom cam, or just want to keep it simple. Well, for you guys we have added the Comp shelf Rollers. We will soon be adding the rest of the Comp line to the site for those of you interested in them. Comp Cams Roller Camshafts.

We have special pricing on these cams, as well as discounts on Comp Cams lifters when purchased at the same time.

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Bruce Wilson’s Jaguick ( Buick Powered Jaguar!)

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:05:16 +0000

We always like to see something a little different. Bruce Wilson’s Buick 455 Powered Jaguar is definitely different and exceptionally well done. The Jag was rescued out of Smitty’s Junkyard in Pasadena, MD. The body and interior look pretty much as you see here, surprising with the 200,000+ miles. Someone had gutted the driveline and left the shell. The car still has the original leather seats, real wood dash and power windows. Now that’s different for a 9 second racecar! When Bruce picked it up, they put it on the trailer with a forklift and gave him a weary “good luck”.

The body was shipped of to Clark’s Racing Chassis, to get the cage and Ladder bar rear suspension put in it. The front suspension is stock Jag, with custom drag shocks fitted by Bruce. Peters Sheetmetal fabrication handled the hood mods, and Dave Wilson at Southern Automatics handled the transmission.

Tom and Bubb at Burtonsville Performance Machine were put in charge of machining and assembly. The Engine is a basic 464 CID combination, with a stock crank, 4.350 Bore CP flat top pistons, and TA Performance Stage 1 heads that have been fully ported. The Cam is a custom flat tappet from Scott Brown @ Competition Components. A Dominator is perched atop a KB Wildcat intake (Now the SPX) and sealed to the custom hood.

The Jag really hauls the mail, running a best of 9.71@ 137 best with a 1.32 sixty foot time. Not bad for a 3300lb car running a 3.50 gear. No, we aren’t kidding! Usually though, Bruce takes some timing out and short shifts to run 10.00 Index races. This past weekend, Bruce was runner up in the naturally aspirated shootout series in Maple Grove, where he is currently the Points Leader. Congrats Bruce!

This Week’s Sale Items: CNC Ported small block Mopar heads

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:53:34 +0000

This weekend’s sale items are our CNC ported Edelbrock heads for small block Mopar. No coupon code is needed, we just reduced the price $100. Check them out here. This discount is for online orders only, and only on those products mentioned. Sale valid from 5/28/2010-5/31/2010. These heads are built to order, and may take up to 2 weeks lead time. This is in addition to Edelbrock’s cylinder head rebate offer

Update on E85 powered 455 Buick with Ported Edelbrock heads

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:30:55 +0000

We managed to get Brian’s 72 Buick GS to Norwalk for the Annual Buick Raceday and get some passes on it. On the dyno, it made 703 HP, full results here. We had a great first outing running three passes in the 10.60′s right out of the box. The engine has been dyno’d, but we hadn’t made any passes in the car, so we weren’t quite sure what to expect. We had some charging issues which plays hell with the MSD ignition boxes, and a big hesitation on launch, so overall we were very pleased with our first outing. I’m sure with some attention to detail, and getting issues straightened out, the car will run even better.

Overall, the Norwalk Buick Raceday is a great event, and it was nice to be able to put faces with all of the names of the Buick guys I have spoken to over the years. Roberta, Bill and crew do a great job putting this event on. If you have an opportunity, you should check it out. More info here: Buick Raceday: Facebook Page

This weekend’s sale Items: Edelbrock CNC ported Buick Heads

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:21:36 +0000

This weekend’s sale items are our CNC ported Edelbrock heads for 455 Buick. These heads are proven performers, used on our 700HP E85 Buildup. To get the sale price, enter the part number of the heads youo are ordering as the coupon code. You will recieve $100 of the cnc ported heads, or $150 off the cnc ported heads for mechanical cams, or $200 off of the top end kit with the CNC ported heads which includes the Comp Cams Ultra Pro Magnum rocker arms, Cometic Gaskets, and ARP Head Studs. Check them out here. This discount is for online orders only, and only on those products mentioned. Coupon codes valid from 5/21/2010-5/23/2010. These heads are built to order, and may take up to 2 weeks lead time. This is in addition to Edelbrock’s cylinder head rebate offer

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Gary Giessen’s 65 Skylark Convertible

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:18:55 +0000

When you own your car as long as Gary has had this ’65, you have a long time to get it to perform the way you want it too. 23 years of hard work and dedication have made this car into a car that looks great and runs hard. On motor, the car has gone a best of 10.29 @ 131, and a 9.53 @ 143 with a 200HP Nitrous hit.

The Engine consists of a .038 over 455 Buick, running a BME Nitrous piston with Total Seal file fit rings, with 12.5 to 1 Compression. Stock length aluminum rods swing on a stock 455 Crank that is cross-drilled. A TA Performance HAlo Girdle helps keep the bottom end where its supposed to be, with ARP Studs clamping both the main caps and the heads in place. Speaking of heads, they are TA Track Eliminators that use the big 2.260/1.750 valve package with matching TA 1.7 ratio Roller Rockers. The cam is a custom flat tappet piece from Scott Brown at Competition Components. Specs are in the 260 at .050 range and .636 lift with the big 1.7 rockers. Atop the TA Intake is a single 1050 Dominator, with a Nitrous Express Gemini Twin single stage plate snuck between them. An MSD Billet distributor lights it all off, and a set of Lemon’s custom 2 1/8- 2 1/4 step headers direct the burnt mixture into the Dynomax bullet mufflers that try to keep things quiet. A Petersen external oil pump and a Meziere water pump, push their resective fluids through the engine.

The Trans and Converter are from Mike’s transmission, including the Ultimate TH400, as well as the 9inch converter. The rear end houses a spool and 3.70 gears, while 35 spline axles get the power to the tires. Gary has spent a lot of effort on the suspension on the car, and it has definitely paid off. The front end consists of TRZ Control arms, Moroso trick front springs, and HAL shocks to keep the Bogart Superfly lights heading the right direction. The rear sports Wolf Racecraft lower control arms, and HR Parts and Stuff uppers, as well as their anti roll bar. These work hard together to keep the 29.5X10.5 slicks planted, and Wilwood disc brakes all 4 corners make sure the 3550lb car stops on the big end. As I said before, all of this hard work has paid off, with 60′ times in the 1.48 range on motor, and a 1.38 (lifting) on the juice.

Check out a video of Gary here: youtube

This weekend’s sale items: F.A.S.T. EZ EFI Kits and XFI Complete kits

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:30:45 +0000

About FAST™

For over 10 years, FAST™ has been recognized as the leading developer of advanced electronic fuel injection technology. Our engineers have ignited new sparks never before seen in the EFI performance aftermarket year after year. With technical assistance that is beyond comparison, FAST™ has been able to build close relationships with customers. Many of these relationships have helped our Research & Development team stay on top simply by listening to the needs of our customers.

In 2001, FAST™ became a member of the COMP Performance Group™, gaining a larger source of technological resources than ever before. This enabled the fuel injection innovator to conduct more extensive R&D efforts with a larger team of engineers, which ultimately led to even more discoveries in computer-controlled horsepower.

Today, FAST™ continues to drive the aftermarket industry through constant new product development. And with a complete line of superior, easy-to-use EFI systems, intake manifolds, throttle bodies and other EFI components, FAST™ is committed to bringing the best fuel injection experience to both racers and street enthusiasts everywhere.

This weekend, we have deep discounts on both the FAST XFI Complete systems, as well as EZ EFI conversion kits. Check them out HERE!

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