In 1953 AC began production of the AC Ace. Soon afterwards, car dealer and racing driver Ken Rudd fitted his own competition Ace with a pre-war BMW-designed, Bristol-produced 135 bhp (101 kW) six-cylinder engine. This combination was put into production in 1957 as the AC Ace-Bristol. In this form, the car raced at Le Mans in 1957 and 1958.
GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers are now available for the historic AC Ace-Bristol to enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. They have adjustable damping rates which can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units.
GAZ can set the dampers up for general road use but they will also be suitable for occasional track slalom and sprint use, alternatively, they can even be set up for serious racing use if you so wish.
GAZ dampers feature a zinc plated body and protective plastic sleeve to keep them looking good and working well for long into the future.
All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.
The GAZ GT dampers for AC Ace-Bristol retail from £66.64 each plus VAT (Rear: Part no. GT2 4482)
For further details visit the GAZ website: www.gazshocks.com
It might be a new year, but this month’s product from Fidanza is decidedly ‘Old School’.
The Fidanza Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel for 1949-1953 Ford 6cyl/8cyl Flathead 8BA Blocks will delight hot rodders and rebuilders alike with improved performance and acceleration. Replacing the heavy standard flywheel dramatically improves the power-to-weight ratio.
The Fidanza aluminium flywheel is made from high-quality machined 6061 T6 aluminium with a 1050 steel friction surface. Fastener holes and chamfers have been CNC machined for accuracy and military grade fasteners are included.
The steel friction surface of the flywheel (shown in the image with its green protective coating) is heat treated for optimum grip and a long service life. It is also replaceable; when the surface eventually becomes worn it can be changed without having to replace the whole flywheel.
Every Fidanza flywheel application is a unique design. Each design takes into account: overall balance, critical clearances, tensile strength, heat dissipation and optimum weight saving thereby striking a careful balance between reducing the original weight and maintaining a smooth idle for day-to-day street driving.
The Fidanza Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel for 1949-1953 Ford 6cyl/8cyl Flathead 8BA Blocks can be ordered directly from Fidanza.com as part number 186881 at $444.23 plus shipping and import tax.
For more information on Fidanza’s great products visit www.fidanza.com or contact sales@fidanza.com
As usual a new year brings a new DEI Catalogue. In timely manner, the 2022 DEI Catalogue is now available for download from the official DEI website – designengineering.com.
The new catalogue includes several newly introduced, as well as forthcoming DEI and Boom Mat items including: thermal and acoustic solutions for classic cars, muscle cars, grassroots or Sportsman racing, street rods, street or off-road trucks, and daily drivers.
DEI’s range of products for ATV’s and off road utility vehicles has expanded greatly in recent times and there are even more such releases scheduled for 2022.
The new Innovative Heat & Sound Control Solutions catalogue is now available to order or can be downloaded in PDF format. For more information about DEI’s Innovative Heat & Sound Control Solutions, call 800-264-9472, or email Sales@DesignEngineering.com.
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To download catalogue go to: https://www.designengineering.com/content/2022_dei_catalog.pdf
This neat stainless steel adaptor connects to the speedometer cable output drive to allow a Ford electronic speedometer sensor to be fitted to an older style gearbox (such as a Rocket or Type 9 gearbox).
The adaptor is also compatible with many other makes of sensors that use an M18x1.5 thread; for example, Vauxhall, Fiat, VW, etc.
Order as part number REVT9-A at £20.00 inc. VAT
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
Burton Power is pleased to announce it now has stocks of Facet’s solid state type competition fuel pump kit.
The American made pump flows at a maximum rate of 27 gallons per hour and operates by moving a stainless steel plunger inside a brass cylinder. There are no seals or diaphragm to wear.
The kit includes a replaceable 74 micron fuel filter and a magnet to trap metallic particles.
The negative earth pump is suitable for front or rear mounting and comes with unions, rubber mountings and a spare filter.
Order as FAC480530K at £94.50 including VAT
for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 www.burtonpower.com
Aero packages with plenty of exposed carbon and up to 740 HP
ABT Sportsline regularly presents exciting, completely modified vehicles. In 2021, both the RSQ8-R and the “Johann Abt Signature Edition” based on the Audi RS 6, which was presented for the company’s 125th anniversary, were sold out in no time at all. However, ABT fans will not have to wait too long for an exciting replacement because in mid-January 2022, the world’s largest automotive aftermarket and performance parts specialist for Audi and VW will be launching the new RS6-S and RSQ8-S models. “Both score points with spectacular carbon add-on parts, striking alloy wheels, perfectly balanced suspensions and performance enhancements on a super sports car level,” explains managing partner Hans-Jürgen Abt.
Aero packages with plenty of exposed carbon and up to 740 HP
The Avant and the SUV are united by the identical V8 engine with four litres of displacement, whereby the standard output is a thoroughly respectable 600 HP (441 kW), but the potential is far from exhausted, as the ABT Power S* performance upgrade shows. It is based on the high-tech control unit ABT Engine Control (AEC), which increases the engine power in both cases to 700 hp (515 kW) and 880 Nm. Still not enough drive? On request ABT Sportsline increases the power a further time so that 740 HP (544 kW) and 920 Nm are available.
These values are matched by the extensive aerodynamics package made of “motorsport-like” visible carbon, which has many similarities for both vehicles, but also interesting differences. For example, both kits include a striking frontlip with the respective model’s name – RS6-S or RSQ8-S – in red lettering. While the SUV gets ABT side skirt add-ons at the front and rear, the Avant has side skirt add-ons at the front and sideblades at the rear. The two-part rear spoiler, which can be found on both S models, immediately provides the next wow. Just like the ABT stainless steel exhaust system with its four 102 mm tailpipes, it underlines the dynamic appearance of the vehicle.
On the suspension side, both candidates go different ways even in the basic version. With the RSQ8-S, the Bavarian company therefore relies on the ABT Level Control (ALC) in order to tune the standard air suspension even more sportily. The Comfort level now goes down by 25 mm, the Dynamic level by 15 mm, in each case compared to the standard height. On the steel-sprung RS6-S, on the other hand, ABT Sportsline implants height adjustable suspension springs for variable lowering of up to 25 mm at the front and 30 mm at the rear axle. Added to this are anti-roll bars at the front and rear. This ensures significantly less pitch and roll and perfectly accentuates the gigantic 22-inch ABT High Performance HR rims in the wheel arches. Thanks to the flow-forming process used in the production, the unsprung masses nevertheless remain in the green zone, so that optimum performance is guaranteed. The same applies to the ABT RSQ8-S, where the same wheels are used – only one size larger at 23 inches.
ABT Sportsline has shown great attention to detail in the interior detailing of both dream cars. In addition to the seat upgrade and the integrated entrance lights, the individualisation includes the door sills, the shift knob cover in glossy visible carbon, the ABT start-stop switch cap and the steering wheel badge.
Further interior options are available via an additional package. This includes carbon fibre dashboard and seat frame covers for both models. For the Avant, there are also gearshift paddles made of the same material, which can also be ordered individually. To ensure that the two high-calibre vehicles can be driven in a manner befitting their status after their debut in mid-January, matching ABT GR winter wheels can also be ordered. They have the same dimensions as the summer rims and guarantee an incomparably cool appearance in the cold season.
The spectacular transformation in terms of appearance and performance is available for a package price of 42,900 euros, plus installation. The conversion can be carried out at the head office in Kempten or at the respective ABT partner’s premises, depending on the customer’s wishes. Reservations are now being accepted.
Webcon are delighted to announce the reintroduction of the water outlet style inlet manifold to suit 4 x Weber 48IDA carburettors on a Ford 289/302 small block V8 engine.
Having been out of production for some years, the new manifold is now known as the ‘Cobra’ manifold and features the legendary Shelby name.
The Webcon Cobra manifold is made to the very highest standards and can be ordered as part number 9900890700 at £873.92 plus VAT.
Alternatively, the manifold can be ordered complete with carburettors and linkage as part number K9103 for £3385 plus VAT.
Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk
Webcon is delighted to introduce a range of Alpha branded foam filters to suit DCOE style twin sidedraft carburettors or throttle bodies.
The filters are supplied with blank backplates to allow them to be fitted to a wide range of applications, and are available in three lengths as follows:
Length Part No RRP 90mm AFA250 £70.87 plus VAT 120mm AFA250-120 £78.69 plus VAT 150mm AFA250-150 £83.94 plus VAT
Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world. For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk
The increasing levels of ethanol in fuel has led to a rise in the number of heat soak problems. This is where heat rises up through the intake manifold thereby warming a downdraft carburettor body to the extent that fuel in the float chamber expands, or in some cases, actually boils; the result is neat fuel in the manifold but an empty float chamber.
Down draft carburettors such as the Weber 32/36 DGV and DGAV have always been supplied with a 6mm insulator block in an attempt to prevent thishappening, However, in some cases, that is no longer sufficient and greater insulation is required. Webcon is thus pleased to announce the introduction of its all new, UK made 17mm heat insulator block which comes with gaskets bonded to both sides. The blocks will suit the Weber 32/36 DGV and DGAV series of carburettors.
Order as part number 9900512000 at £17.03 plus VAT.
Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world. For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk
