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Performance in Motion
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Table of Contents
Toronto, ON M8Z 1P7
Phone: 416-259-3678 Reluctant Passenger Glossary ...................................4
Fax: 416-259-6433 price of fuel getting you down? .................................6
2011 Drag Race Schedules ........................................8
EDITOR/PUBLISHER Directory Ads .........................................................10
Bob McJannett Texas Vanity Plates .................................................12
bmcj@sympatico.ca Book Review ...........................................................14
2011 Autoshow .......................................................16
PRODUCTION DESIGN Icons: Camaro & Firebird ......................................22
Rob McJannett Ford - Modern Muscle ............................................28
Mailbag ..................................................................35
CONTRIBUTORS World’s Biggest Engine? .........................................36
Thomas Anderson Win a 555 Big Block ...............................................38
Mark Ackert Conquistador Surf Bike ........................................40
Jesper T. Andersen
Mustang raises $200K ............................................44
Steve Cole
Editorial .................................................................47
Greg Forman
Jim Madigan
Frank Malfara
Robert Michaelson
Paul Sonstrop
Leonard F. Slye
with Bonnie Staring
as the Reluctant Passenger

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WINTER 2011 • PiM • 3

Reluctant Passenger Glossary

A h, Spring! Just the thought of April
showers rinsing away all the vehicle-
eating salt and grit brings a smile to any car
code—one that involves actually sitting in
the passenger seat from time to time.
So why not make the ride more enjoyable
nut’s face. And that’s when it happens—the by expanding your knowledge of automo-
twinkle in his eye turns into an idea, and the tive terms? I’ve taken the liberty to select
idea turns into a road trip. some random words I’ve heard during cruise
Sometimes there’s no avoiding it. Not when nights, auto shows and actually talking to
he’s all giddy, rubbing his hands together drivers, and I’ve provided what I’m sure are
like a kid on the last day of school, beaming the correct definitions.*
because his ride is ready to go. As a reluctant
passenger, you’ve agreed to abide by a certain

A panel Differential Instrument cluster
A group of judges used on The amount still owed on A group of awkward-shaped
shows like American Idol a tab after everyone says instruments blocking a fire
they’ve chipped in exit
B panel
The people who didn’t get Drive shaft Master cylinder
picked for the A panel A miserable date who insists A geometric shape that takes
you pay for dinner, parking itself way too seriously
Bumper and gas
Someone who rides your ass Lug nut
Fan belt A hoarder who owns an RV
Carson top What happens to fans that
A toupee that makes the get too close to a celebrity Rad flush
wearer look like Johnny A water-saving toilet
Carson Fly wheel
A toy for flies Rocker arms
Crank shaft Muscles created by pumping
A miserable date who insists Hood ornament your fists in the air while
you pay for dinner A landmark specific to a listening to Aerosmith
particular neighbourhood
Cylinder head Rocker panel
What you get when you Hub cap A group of people with
keep rollers in too long Short length of time a rocker arms
husband willingly shops
4 • PiM • WINTER 2011

Sump Torque It’s doing small things like
The expression on a driver’s A type of hat worn by angry this that make drive season
face when a vehicle won’t Frenchmen in the spring so much more interesting.
start
There you have it—now you Enjoy the ride. •
Tire pressure can impress any automotive
Pushing yourself beyond enthusiast, or at least keep
exhaustion them entertained between
pit stops.

* Please note that the words “correct” and “definition” may have been used incorrectly in this sentence.

About the Author: Bonnie Staring is a comedian,
advertising copywriter and one of those people who enters all
kinds of contests. To see what else she’s been ranting about,
visit her website: www.bonniestaring.com

Photo Illustration created by Robert Michaels.

price of fuel getting you down?

I s the price of
fuel getting you
down? If so there
are numerous
relatively simple
things you can
do to get better
mileage. Here are
some that we use
in our own cars.

Replace your highly
restrictive air filter with
a K&N or Spectre free
flowing lifetime air filter.

Clean or replace your battery
terminals. Your alternator has
to work harder to charge
the battery through
the debris growing
Replace your belt driven fan with a high on the terminals.
quality Flex-a-Lite electric fan. This will
reduce the effort your engine puts out to
drive the belt driven fan.

Be sure your tire pressures Install synthetic oils
are correct. Carry a good and lubricants like
quality pressure gauge in Royal Purple.These
your glove compartment will reduce engine
and check them weekly. friction and improve
your fuel mileage.


Install a vacuum gauge and use it to get
the best fuel mileage. When driving, keep Do a tune-up, replacing the spark plugs,
your gauge reading as high and as steady oxygen sensor and fuel filter will ensure
as possible. The highest reading will give your engine runs best, while using the
you the best fuel mileage. least amount of fuel.

One of the functions a vehicle tuner can perform is
to increase the fuel efficiency of your car or truck.
By tuning your vehicle’s fuel injection, ignition and
transmission shift characteristics, the Superchips
Flashpaq can deliver up to a 20-percent improvement
in fuel economy for diesel pickups, and 10-percent for
gasoline-powered cars and trucks. That’s money you
can put in the bank!

If you own a pickup truck
install an Extang Tonneau
cover to reduce the
turbulence created in the
back of the truck.


2011 Drag Race Schedules

Johnny O in his bad blown Chevy II - Photo by Mark Acker

T he 2011 season for the Ontario Street
Car Association (OSCA) looks to be
one of the best ever since its inception back in
May 28-29: “Let the Battle Begin”
Toronto Motorsports Park

2000. The addition of the stock suspension June 18-19 : “The Heat is On!”
X275 drag radial class and the heads up Pro Toronto Motorsports Park
Street bike class will only add to the best
heads up street legal style drag race action! July 9-10: “Summer Sizzler!”
Giant wheel stands, 2,000 horsepower Toronto Motorsports Park
street cars, big smoky burn outs and 200MPH
motorcycles make the OSCA one of the most July 30-31: “Battle by the Beach!”
exciting drag race series in Canada. Come see Grand Bend Motorplex
your favourite early and late model muscle
cars battle on the legendary quarter mile race August 13-14: “Hot Summer Brawl!”
tracks in Cayuga and Grand Bend. Toronto Motorsports Park
Check us out at www.raceosca.com or
follow us on Facebook! Sept. 17-18: “Championship Finals!”
Toronto Motorsports Park

The home built hot rod of Danny Medeiros. With little exception Danny and his
brother Joe did almost all the work on his EZ Street Camaro.
Photo by Mark Acker


T he Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series
(TNTSS) is very excited to announce its
2011 event schedule. The 10.90 sportsman
drag racing series has new features for its fifth
anniversary season.
For 2011, the schedule will remain cen-
tered around southern Ontario and western
New York with twelve points races PLUS a
non-points “open” and the first-ever TNTSS
Race Of Champions.
The season will open as always at Dunn
Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) on Friday, May
6. Then will return to Cayuga Dragway at To-
ronto Motorsports Park for a double header
weekend May 21-22 along with the PMRA,
Quick 32 series and the Can-Am Stock / Su-
per Stock series. Steve McCarrick’s 1956 BB Chevy
The TNTSS then heads to New York
state for two double-headers. The first on May 6: Dunn Tire Raceway Park
June 3-4, starting at DTRP on Friday, June 3
and ending at Empire Dragway on Saturday, May 21-22: Cayuga Dragway
June 4. The second double will be at DTRP
on July 1-2. June 3 : Dunn Tire Raceway Park
Next stop is a non-points race tentatively
scheduled at Grand Bend Motorplex on Fri- June 4: Empire Dragway
day, July 15 at the IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam
Nationals. July 1-2: Dunn Tire Raceway Park
St. Thomas Raceway Park will then host
its first-ever TNTSS double-header weekend July 15: TNTSS OPEN Grand Bend
on August 20-21 joined again by the Can-Am Motorplex (tentative)
Stock/Super Stock series.
Labour Day weekend sees the TNTSS re- August 20-21: St. Thomas
turn to Cayuga Dragway for another double- Raceway Park
header with the Can-Am Stock / Super Stock
series AND for the first-ever TNTSS Race of September 3: TNTSS Race of
Champions on Saturday night. The TNTSS Champions Cayuga Dragway
will then return to DTRP to close out the
2011 season on Friday, September 9. September 4: Cayuga Dragway
TNTSS Director Ted Barnes is excited to
have some unique events in this year’s sched- September 9 : Dunn Tire
ule. “To have the dates set for 2011 will allow Raceway Park
our competitors and fans to plan their season.
Stay tuned for more news about enhanced Schedule - Subject to Change
payouts at select events!” •

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Texas Vanity Plates

Is this plate worth

$15,000?
And you thought Vanity plates
were expensive in Ontario!
Written by: Thomas Anderson • Photos: Courtesy of myplates.com

Texas recently
held
auction for 33 specialty
an
can be sold legally to some-
one else, so there’s the chance
winners could take the plate
since November 2009, put-
ting more than $2.6M in the
state general revenue fund.
plates. You bid on a person- they won at auction and sell This money comes to the
alized licence plate that is it for a profit. State as it faces roughly an
fully transferable. The plate FERRARI set the record $18B (yes, billion) deficit.
is good for 25 years, howev- for most expensive plate ever Texas has come up with
er, you must pay the annual sold in Texas at a whopping a creative way to raise mon-
vehicle registration fee over $15,000. COWBOYS was ey that is not a tax or a fee.
and above. the second highest-priced Buying a specialty plate is a
About a thousand Tex- plate at $11,500. GO- choice, not only do they get
ans witnessed state history at HORNS went for $10,500. fun, cool, colourful plates,
Cowboys Stadium the night RANGERS brought in but that a portion of the sale
of the auction. The first-ever $10,000. goes to help pay for services
auction of licence plates in Auction winners are not to all Texans.
Texas set records. My Plates bound to a certain back- If you are moving to Tex-
estimates that the 33 plates ground design. They are pur- as or are simply interested in
went for a grand total of chasing the message, exam- learning more, further infor-
$138,650 or an average of ple COWBOYS, that they mation is available at www.
$4,200 per plate. may then put on any of the myplates.com •
Unlike other Texas li- designs. Texans have bought
cence plates, Auction plates more than 34,000 My Plates


Q: Which of the plates above were not authorized by Texas, but came from a list of outlawed licence plates? See below for answers.

Here are the 33 auction plates and what they sold for

• Lot 1: GIDDY UP ......$2,500
• Lot 2: T BIGTEX ........$2,500 • Lot 18: TEX4NS ........$1,000
• Lot 3: FISHING .........$1,400 • Lot 19: MY TEXAS ...$3,500
• Lot 4: MILLION ........$1,500 • Lot 20: COWBOYS ..$11,500
• Lot 5: RAIDERS ........$2,000 • Lot 21: 2FAST 4U .....$3,000
• Lot 6: DIAMOND .....$2,000 • Lot 22: NASC4R .......$2,500
• Lot 7: RANGERS ......$10,000 • Lot 23: FERRARI ......$15,000
• Lot 8: FREEDOM .....$2,500 • Lot 24: HUNTING ....$1,500
• Lot 9: SOONERS ......$4,500 • Lot 25: T STARS .......$1,000
• Lot 10: FORD4U .......$2,000 • Lot 26: MICHAEL .....$800
• Lot 11: MUSTANG ...$7,000 • Lot 27: AMERICA .....$3,000
• Lot 12: RANCHER ....$1,500 • Lot 28: T DALLAS ....$1,500
• Lot 13: GO HORNS ..$10,500 • Lot 29: MAVS FAN ..$1,200
• Lot 14: COOL DAD ..$4,500 • Lot 30: FT WORTH ..$5,000
• Lot 15: AGGIES 1 .....$2,750 • Lot 31: PORSCHE ....$7,500
• Lot 16: BELIEVE .......$6,250 • Lot 32: BEST MOM .$3,750
• Lot 17: DRAGONS ...$7,750 • Lot 33: Bidders Choice $6,000
A: 6Q-2Q, ESTICL, REDNEK, FL8ME, 3MTA3, MOMLUV, UZI4U & 3M3TIB

Book Review

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other auto parts made from sheet metal.
Metal forming tools from low cost to expen-
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will learn the basics of using dollies, hammers,
shot bags etc. You will also get instruction on
the English wheel and other more exotic tools.
There are also tips on material choices, “what
to use when.” However, the emphasis is on the
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2011 Autoshow

2011 Canadian International Auto Show
Autoshow Stories & Photos by Bob McJannett & CIAS

T oronto’s Metro Convention Centre
was the venue for the 38th annual
Canadian International Autoshow. With
Many firsts are displayed during the shows
ten-day period, and if you are in the market
for a new vehicle, it is a great place to start.
over 600,000 square feet covered all of the We are not, so instead, we chose to
auto manufacturers’ latest offerings, plus focus on the cars we thought our readers
dazzling displays of “the unobtainables,” you may be interested in. Two of the “Big
know the cars we all lust after, but would have Three” domestic manufacturers were truly
to sell all our children into slavery to afford, promoting performance, while the third was
there was lots to see. a little more low key about it. (Oh, I know,
This year’s show was extremely upbeat; they are no longer the big three, but they
after the effects of the recession, it appears still are to me.) Here are some of the cars and
the consumers were coming out with an displays that caught our eye. •
interest to buy.

The Camaro section
had a lot of cool cars.
Here is a legendary
Don Yenko-built
427-powered
Camaro.

See more F-Bodies
page 26.


Hidden underneath that fancy tablecloth was the all-New BMW 6 Series Cabriolet, due to
arrive in Canada this spring. The 4.4-litre V-8 engine develops a maximum 400 hp between
5,500 and 6,400 rpm, generating peak torque of 450 lb-ft between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm.

Ford is hoping to make
big waves in 2011 with its
first EV passenger car, the
Focus Electric. Visually,
the Focus Electric has an
improved aerodynamics
package, incorporating a
new front fascia that looks
a little Aston Martin-like.

See more Fords page 32.

For creativity, you have to
give the folks at Mini an
A+. Mounted on the wall
above their exhibit was
this full-sized Mini.


You have to admit Mercedes
has come a long way since this
was their top of the line vehicle.
Carl Benz patented his horseless
vehicle on January 29, 1886.

Looking for a luxury
two-passenger sports
convertible? This
BMW Z4s could
certainly fill the
bill. Powered by a
twin turbo inline 6
engine, it will run
0 – 100 km in 5.0
seconds.

This Honda Indy
car was on display
in the Honda stand
promoting the
Toronto Indy Race
July 8-10 2011.

Honda has come a
long way from the
plain-Jane box it
once was. This CR-Z
features a 1.8L
VTEC 4-cylinder
engine, 15”
aluminum wheels
and a 4-speaker 160
watt sound system.


Today’s top of the Mercedes line is this magnificent SLS AMG Gullwing coupe. Described by
Mercedes as “a cockpit, an engine and two wings.” What can you say, classic styling with all
today’s creature comforts, plus a 563 hp engine that will get you up to 100 km for that banzai
off-ramp pass in 3.8 seconds.

Looking to spend six
figures for a premium
luxury sedan? The
Mercedes CLS 63
AMG is worth a
look. Featuring
AMG sport
suspension, exhaust
and wheels, with a
507 hp engine to take
you from 0 – 100 km
in 4.5 seconds, no
slouch for a sedan.


Central Driving Position The cockpit of the Pléthore has plenty
of space to comfortably accommodate
Its central driving provides exhilarating a driver and two tall passengers. The
experience similar to driving a single- possibility of integrating a passenger
seater competition car. This important on each side of the driver makes the
advantage gives a lot more stability and Pléthore the unique Supercar with three
driveability. passengers.


HTT Pléthore

The Pléthore LC-750, the first and only Canadian
supercar, manufactured by HTT Automotive, powered
by a 750hp engine and built entirely in carbon fibre,
was unveiled in its latest version at the CIAS 2011.

Plethore, French for Plethora or Maximizing last horse out of the 7-litre
overabundance. super-charged V8 engine is the 100
per cent carbon-fibre body and frame,
With 750 horses under the hood, a top which allows the car to weigh only
speed of 388 km/h and a 0-to-100 km/h 1,250 kilograms (about the same as a
time of 2.8 seconds, it certainly offers an Volkswagen Golf).
overabundance of power.


Icons: Camaro & Firebird

ICONS
CAMARO & FIREBIRD
2011 Canadian International Autoshow had a section celebrating “The Legend of the
Camaro & Firebird.” There were numerous examples of these great cars on display, in both
original condition and modified. In addition, there were a couple of Camaro race cars out on
•
the show floor. Here are the ones that caught our eye.

Now that the
Camaro is back,
there is a new
version of the
Indianapolis 500
pace car.

Check out the cool fender
badge they are using now.


Richard
Pickering’s “Z
Skunk” street
legal 1968
Camaro Z28
race car features
a 420HP-301CI
small-block cross
ram equipped
engine.

David and Zoe
Parr had their 1967
Camaro RS/SS pace
car convertible on
display. This car
has had a frame off
restoration.

Moving to 1969,
John Quindamo’s
Camaro pace car
features both a
big block engine
and four-speed
transmission.


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The engineers
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at Lingenfelter
managed to
transform a new
Camaro into a fire-
breathing (655HP,
610 TQ ) tribute to
the 1971 Firebird
Trans Am cars.

Jason Ramsay’s
1968 Big Block
powered RS/SS
four-speed car was
fully restored in
2005.

This certainly
brought back great
memories of the
time when Mark
Donohue and Roger
Penske ruled Trans
Am racing.


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General Motors also featured a number of skunk works vehicles
modified by others. Additionally they did have a nice representation
of the modern muscle cars currently offered directly from the
dealer’s floor. Camaro and Corvette were the big guns at this
booth.•

SLP is building
these ZL585 Super
Camaros. Starting
with the factory
426 HP engine and
6-speed manual
transmission, they
add a supercharger,
low restriction cold
air package, free flow
exhaust and more to
reach 585 HP.

Add in many styling changes and
upgraded suspension and you end up
with a truly impressive car.

Even on the GM web site, they call this “the fastest production car they have ever
built” The supercharged LS9 engine produces 638 HP. The car comes with more
carbon fibre than the ZO6. The parts list is amazing, things like titanium valves and
titanium rods are hidden in these engines.


The Corvette ZO6
features a 7.0L LS7
engine, aluminum frame,
and selected carbon
fibrebody panels. There
are pages of special
feature that come on this
car. Perfect for the owner
who wants a daily driver
and a weekend warrior in
one unit.

This 2011 Cruze Check the size of
competes in the FIA the intake valves
World Touring Car on these angle
Championship. plug aluminum
There is a series in heads. They
Canada and another should flow like
international series crazy.
that runs primarily
in Europe.

Part of the GM
display was
this dream
shop with high
performance
parts out on the
benches for all
to see.

Check out this 2011
Camaro SS Coupe,
a great looking car
that you won’t have
to sell the house
to own. Powered
by their 6.2L V8
engine with a
6-speed manual
transmission.

Ford - Modern Muscle

W ith their “Legendary Looks Modern Muscle” graphics emblazoned on the wall of their
display area, Ford were definitely trying to appeal to the enthusiast. They had a number
of vehicles on display that had been built outside the factory walls to show what could be done
with their products. •

This 2.0L Ecoboost-powered
2012 Ford Focus STR was a
co-operative project of Ford
and Ford Racers building a
club racer base that would
meet race rules in many series.
Included is an FIA regulation
roll bar, a racing 6-speed
transmission, big brakes etc.

Here is a 2012 Focus
titanium Hatchback
without all the race parts.

A very nicely optioned
grocery-getter.


2011 Ford Taurus SHOx is loaded with
aftermarket upgrades transforming it into
a remarkable high-powered great handling
long-haul cruiser. 465 horsepower and a The Razzi body kit, Baer Brake
paddle shifted 6-speed automatic combine to upgrade, H&R springs and redone
send our Taurus swiftly down the highway. interior make this a pleasure to drive.

Looking for an upscale crowd carrier, this Ford Edge SEL featured custom paint, a sunroof,
a custom grille, 22” wheels, lowered suspension, huge sound system, with a leather and suede
interior. Brand names like K&N, Magnaflow, Dupont, H&R, and Katzkin were all used by
K Daddyz Customz to create this head turner.


Ford is bringing back the Boss 302 Mustang, all the muscle of the 69 version with the
creature comforts of today’s automobile. 444 horsepower, upgraded suspension and
brakes, plus Boss 302 spoilers combine to make this Mustang unique.


Chrysler took a more low-key approach to high performance, choosing not to have any
outside-built specialty cars on display, they did, however, fill the floor with a number of
their high performance Hemi-powered models. •

2011 Challenger SRT 392 Hemi. Add all the features of the Charger RT, tighten up the
suspension, add some unique body accents and then enlarge the Hemi engine to 6.4L (392)
that produces 470 hp and you have the Challenger SRT8 392 edition.

Beneath the hood of this rather conventional looking white
Dodge Charger RT AWD lurks the 370 hp 5.7L hemi
engine. To appease the gas mileage gods, it is equipped
with Chryslers 4-cylinder mode fuel-saver technology. The
Charger rides on 19” aluminum wheels and comes with
more than 60 safety and security features.

If you need a larger
more sedate looking
sedan, the Chrysler
300C should fill
the bill. Featuring
most of the high
performance options
available, these
come with a slightly
detuned 360 hp 5.7L
engine.

The Chrysler 200
Convertible will
fill the bill for those
who like the wind
in their hair. If you
order the Touring
trim, you will get the
3.6L Pentastar V6
engine with a 6 speed
automatic.


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World’s Biggest Engine?

Is this the World’s
BIGGEST
Engine?

Story by Len Sly • Photos courtesy of Wartsila-Sulzer and Jesper T. Andersen

F or those who have to
have the biggest, I think
this is it. Imagine the size of
displacement comes out
to 1,556,002 cubic inches
(25,480 liters) for the
most automotive and small
aircraft engines have BSFC
figures in the 0.40-0.60 lbs/
the car that Jay Leno would fourteen-cylinder version. hp/hr range and 25-30%
have to build to use this one! Fuel consumption at thermal efficiency range.
The Wartsila-Sulzer maximum power is 0.278 Even at its most efficient
RTA96-C turbocharged lbs/hp/hour (Brake Specific power setting, the big 14
two-stroke diesel engine is Fuel Consumption). Fuel consumes 1,660 gallons of
the most powerful and most consumption at maximum heavy fuel oil per hour. No
efficient prime-mover in the economy is 0.260 lbs/hp/ matter what the cost of fuel
world today. It is available in hour. At maximum economy, is, this baby is expensive to
6-through 14-cylinder inline the engine exceeds 50% run. We don’t even want to
versions, designed primarily thermal efficiency. That is, •
talk about air pollution.
for very large container ships. more than 50% of the energy
The new generation of in the fuel in converted to
larger container ships needed motion. For comparison,
a bigger engine to propel
them. The cylinder bore is
just under 38” and the stroke
is just over 98”.
Each cylinder displaces
111,143 cubic inches
(1820 liters) and produces
7780 horsepower. Total

Wartsila-Sulzer
RTA96-C:
Engine weight: 2,300 tons
(Crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons!)
Length: 89 feet
Height: 44 feet
Maximum power:
108,920 hp at 102 rpm
Maximum torque:
5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm
Total displacement:
1,556,002 cubic inches
Fuel Economy: 1,660
gallons of heavy fuel oil
per hour

The ‘EMMA MAERSK’ entered service in 2006, and is propelled by the world’s first
14-cylinder in-line engine, the RTA96-C.

Win a 555 Big Block

Support a Good Cause

WIN
A•
555
Story by Steve Cole • Photos courtesy of World Products, Inc.

• • • PROJECT 1320 is going to raffle one of JOE

T
he Quarter Mile Foundation, a not- industry should have done this job many
for-profit foundation dedicated to years ago, and I want to provide whatever
saving the pioneering history of support and encouragement I can to this
drag racing, is producing PROJECT 1320, endeavor.” said Mondello.
a documentary film series about the growth Bill Mitchell, Jr. of World Products said,
and history of drag racing from its inception “I have grown up in this sport and industry,
thru till the end of the 80s. The intention and although I was not fortunate enough to
is to create 25 filmed episodes detailing the watch from the very beginning, I have seen
sports growth from the people who lived it. many milestones over the years. Racers and
First-person oral histories from the men and fads come and go. Whether it be running
women who made it happen. around the shop at Motion Performance,
Now you can help them reach their goals. while Dad was building some of the coolest
Joe Mondello Engines and World Products muscle cars, or being at the race track during
are building a 555-cubic-inch Chevrolet the days when he competed in Competition
Mk IV engine to raffle off in support of Eliminator, the education was invaluable!
PROJECT 1320. “When Joe came to me with his proposal
“This will be the first of a series of ‘Save for support and hearing the passion in his
Our Heritage’ engine raffles in conjunction voice that has obviously helped drive the
with leading engine builders.” Noted Traci sport to where it is today, we had to be part of
Hrudka’ Foundation Chairman it and felt it would be an honour.
“As I talked to Traci and some of the The engine, dubbed “Mondello’s Vintage
Foundation’s board members, I was struck Rat,” is designed to run on pump gas and
by their dogged determination to make this will be complete (including ignition) from
documentary a reality, Our sport and the carburetor to the oil pan, from the nose


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will be a 555-cubic-inch Chevrolet (Mk IV com, according to Ms. Hrudka. Tickets will
version), with a single four-barrel carburetor be priced at $10 (US) each or 6 for $50. The
and designed for use with an automatic raffle tickets will be available beginning at
transmission. the Race & Performance Show, February 26
World Products is supplying the core & 27 at St. Charles, Ill. The winner will be
of the engine: a Merlin engine block, heads drawn at the Performance Racing Industry
and the intake manifold. It will deliver an Show on December 3, 2011.
estimated 700-plus horsepower and 650 ft-lb Believe us, your chances to win are far
of torque. The valve covers will be engraved greater than if you buy a lottery ticket, plus
with the Mondello Engine and World the money will go to support PROJECT
Products names. Once completed, it will be 1320. These films will not only save our
dynoed, and the dyno sheet will accompany history, but be wonderful tools to explain the
the engine to the raffle winner. sport to those who do not understand it and
According to Joe Mondello, the engine to politicians who might want to force us off
will be vintage in name only. Using the very the roads.
latest cutting-edge parts, from the industry’s Canadians are eligible to win, however,
leading manufacturers, we will build an Canadians will not be able to declare a tax-
engine to die for. “I am pleased to say all of the deduction for their donation Buy your tickets
manufacturers are supplying the components now. Let’s bring that massive engine home to
without charge.” Canada. •
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Conquistador Surf Bike

Written by: Jim McBurney • Photos: Courtesy of Paul Sonstrop

Jim McBurney has been around the car scene for more years than he will readily admit to. He has
built numerous hot rods and customs plus he use to put on the Wheel World car shows in Niagara
Falls. Here is his story about the Conquistador Surf Bike.

T
he first thing people no front end, handle bars, young to remember, was
think when they meet wheels, brakes, any kind of about the coolest show back
me is, where is your functional levers, seat, ex- in the early sixties, many cool
bike parked? Well, I used to haust , and no cables, chain, hot rods and great looking
ride but that was about 30 engine side cover, (did come girls had all the young guys
years ago; I guess I looked with two sets of wheels that watching). This bike was in
the part, although all the didn’t belong to it) taillights, a few magazines and the Bik-
bikers I remember, looked wiring or battery, but lots of ers from Hell movie.
like Fonzie. potential. The paint on it was the
About two years ago, I Well, never one to turn first thing to catch my eye,
happened to end up at an down a challenge, I came not to mention the great
auction of very rare Hol- home with it. The bike was design of the surf board,
lywood movie “stuff,” I saw originally built in 1975, the front and rear fenders,
this bike, well sort of a bike, by Bad Boys in California. headlight, and gas tank. The
more like a pile of parts. I Commissioned and owned builders were instructed to
tend to see things very clear- by Edd “Kookie” Byrnes of break the molds after cast-
ly in my mind in a finished 77 Sunset Strip fame. (77 ing the glass fenders, genuine
state. This was a bike with Sunset Strip, for those too one-offs.

The motor and
transmission had been
completely rebuilt with
a slight over bore to
about 1100 cc, so noth-
ing needed there.
Someone had to
have dropped this bike
at one time in its life, it
had a few scars.
I began by mak-
ing templates of all the
art work, kept track of
all the colours used,
stripped everything
down, repairing any
damage and base-coat-
ed all parts. Clear coat-
ed, then sanded down
the clear coat, redid
the art work with the
help of a good friend
Mike Vandervoet of M
J Signcraft, then cleared
again.
I hand-built the
forward controls, all
brake brackets, changed
the brakes to disc front
and rear, purchased all
brake components and
new wheels in Florida.
I wanted to keep it old
school so I went with
wire spoke wheels, Z
handlebars on top of 10
over Big Dog front end.
The side panel vents
are from a 1936 Gra-
ham (come on, it had
to have some car parts,
on it, Ha!). Hand-built
side panels, found a seat
to suit it, new rubber,
matching handle grips,

Conquistador forward control ped-
als in a diamond
format, Jack Dan-
iels risers, drag style
exhaust pipes, hand
built wiring, skull
tail lights, added an
S&S carb to finish it
off. Because there is
no kickstand avail-
able, I had to build a
custom kickstand for
this surf bike. This
bike is over ten feet
long and is very well
balanced trail wise, it
rides well .
All photo cred-
its go to Paul Son-
strop. Special thanks
to Gary Holland,
Chuck Nagy and my
wife Gayle for the
foresight to let me
build this machine
(she is the owner and
tells me it is up for
sale). I called this
bike Conquistador
(Spanish for con-
queror) and also after
the Procol Harem
tune. •

Conquistador 1972
Harley Davidson
Sportster

Restored by W. James
McBurney, Cardude
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Mustang raises $200K

MODIFIED MUSTANG
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Written by: Thomas Anderson • Photo: Courtesy of SEMA

A
one-of-a-kind customized vehicle, Sold at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in
known as the WD-40/SEMA Cares January, the ’11 Ford Mustang GT received
Mustang, helped raise more than an online bid of $100,000 and generated
$200,000 for two children’s charities, Child- another $125,000 in donations from others
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“We’re pleased that WD-40 chose with the auction, as well as the management
to sell the WD-40/SEMA Cares 2011 staff at WD-40.”
Ford Mustang custom coupe at our 40th The car, rebuilt with high-performance
Anniversary Scottsdale auction,” noted aftermarket parts and a 5.0-liter V8 engine,
Craig Jackson, chairman/CEO of Barrett- produces nearly 600 horsepower, features a
Jackson custom body kit and interior, entertainment
SEMA Cares represents the automotive system, and paint that emulates the WD-40
specialty equipment industry and has been brand. Build partners included Street Scene
raising money for Childhelp and Victory Equipment, Paxton Superchargers, Stillen /
Junction Gang Camp for more than three AP Racing Brakes, MagnaFlow, Forgeline,
years. The sale of the Mustang represents the Advanced Clutch Technology, Katzkin
single biggest contribution to SEMA Cares Leather, Hotchkis, Polk Audio, California
to date. Pony Car, Nitto Tire, PPG, Grant and GTR.
“We are overwhelmed and completely Childhelp® is an organization that
surprised with the results of the WD-40/ provides services to abused and neglected
SEMA Cares Mustang that was auctioned children, and the Victory Junction Gang®
at Barrett Jackson,” said Mike Spagnola, Camp provides life-changing camping
president of Street Scene Equipment and experiences to special needs and chronically-
SEMA Board member. “I am eternally •
ill children.
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Editorial

Editor’s Note
I
pride myself on being a careful now seems to be working fine, and to
car owner, preferring to look my wife that is all that matters.
after simple maintenance items I have owned many cars for over 50
before they become more serious. Re- years, and this is the first time I ever had
cently, my wife came home complain- to do more than put fluid in the reser-
ing about the power steering on her voir. Even after running them so dry
car. It was stiff and hard to steer, and they complained, a little fluid solved
seemed as if it had become manual. the problem. Searching the Internet
Knowing that I had just checked at the for “problems with GM electric power
fluid levels in both our cars, I went out steering” turned up over 700,000 hits.
to take a look. I stared down into the It became obvious that this was not
engine compartment unable to locate just a one-off problem, it seems we have
the power steering fluid reservoir. joined a fairly large club.
After ten minutes of looking, I re- Two things bother me about this
sorted to the owner’s manual. I could situation. When I looked at the part
find nothing on power steering; now taken out of the car it was clearly
I was really curious. I came upon the marked Delphi “made in Taiwan.”
page with the fuse diagram and found Second, they are building cars with
a 15 amp fuse marked EPS. The light drive by wire technology, no throttle
came on, this car came with electronic cable, acceleration is controlled elec-
power steering. I located the fuse, but tronically from the pedal to the fuel
it was OK. That was all that the owner injection. What will happen when that
could do, so it was off to our friendly malfunctions? I shudder to think.
mechanic who looks after the problems I still wish for the good old days,
that surmount me. something like a 1965 Chevelle with
We laughed about my inability to the rare Z16 package. All you had to
find the power steering reservoir, but do was lower it 2” to 3”, install a disk
he assured me I wasn’t the first. He said brake upgrade kit and you had a truly
there have been problems with these memorable car. A car where you could
units and sometimes “reflashing” the find everything you might want to fix.
computer fixed them. If not, we would Get every sparkplug out with nothing
have to replace the unit, “Not cheap,” in the way. Change alternators, starters
he noted. The car went off to the com- etc. easily. Try any of these projects on
puter expert and came back working today’s vehicles.
OK. Unfortunately that didn’t last, af- But we call it progress and, of
ter a week the problem came back. course, I realize we can never go back,
When it quit as my wife was going it’s simply wishful thinking. But man,
to one of her regular projects, she arm those were good times for car guys! •
wrestled it back to our mechanic with
instructions to get the part and get it
fixed.
He ordered an OE replacement
EPS unit and installed it; as he had
said, it was not cheap! However, the car

0-415 MPH in 11 Months

At Spectre Performance, racing is in our blood. We have been chasing
speed records for nearly three decades, from open road racing to dry
lakes, salt flats and more. In 2009 we took our gasoline fueled, Caddy
powered streamliner to Bonneville and went 330mph. Fast enough to
set a world record, but not fast enough. We went back to the drawing
board. More power, more R&D.

In August 2010 we went back, the car went 366mph. Still not fast
enough. A month later at the FIA Shootout we hurt a piston, ate a few
turbos, spent all night on the salt and eventually went 415mph. On
gasoline. With an iron block Cadillac. Sucking air through twin Spectre
hpR filters. That's right - we run air filters on every run, pulling air from
the dirty high-pressure zone a few inches above the salt - and we don't
need to change 'em, just knock the salt off and keep running.

If you're going to buy air filters for your street car, race car or tow
vehicle, shouldn't you buy the brand tested at 415mph?

www.SpeedBySpectre.com

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