Month: August 2020

There’s no Beetle like a low Beetle, and now GAZ is offering special short front dampers for lowered Beetles made from 1965-79.

The dampers will also fit the Karmann Ghia and Beetle 1300A and 1500A from 1967-79.

GAZ GT Dampers will provide variable bump and rebound rates which can be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. The damping rates 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 and they will also be suitable for occasional track slalom and sprint use or they can even be set up for serious racing use if you 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 short front dampers for the VW Beetle can be ordered as GT6-5062 and retail at £60.67 each plus VAT

To find you local GAZ dealer visit the GAZ website:
www.gazshocks.com

Leading suspension specialists GAZ has a long standing record of successful suspension upgrades for Fiats, and it can also offer GAZ Gold fully adjustable coilovers for the classic Mirafiori.

The GAZ Gold kit is suitable for serious track or competition vehicles although it can also be used on street cars if you are prepared for a firmer ride.

The GAZ Gold units are bump and rebound adjustable and can be adjusted while on the vehicle by means of easily accessible knobs on the sides of the units.

The Gold range comes with a gas cell in the outer reservoir filled with a high viscosity index multi grade oil to prevent cavitation and reduce fade in motor racing conditions.

Ride height is adjustable through 60mm of adjustment and the units are black zinc plated and fitted with anodised adjusters for long life.

All units are individually tested before leaving the factory and are covered by a two year warranty.

GAZ Coilover kit for the Fiat Mirafiori can be ordered as part number GGA520 and retails at £1013.58 plus VAT.

For further details visit the GAZ website:
www.gazshocks.com

The camber angle of the front struts on the classic BMW 2002/1602/1502 and Touring is fixed as standard.

For racing purposes a more negative camber would be desirable, so; to enable this leading suspension specialist GAZ has developed an adjustable camber plate to allow the angle to be altered.

The plates are made from anodised aluminium billet and come with a top bearing incorporated into the centre.

The adjustable camber plates are recommended for competition only as they would be too harsh / noisy for general road use. In order to obtain the maximum adjustment GAZ can supply a specially shortened coilover unit for use with these plates.

Unlike other camber adjusters the GAZ units fit underneath the arch thus leaving space above the arch for any design of strut brace to be used.

GAZ BMW 02  front camber adjusters with two piece sliding mounts retail at £165.38 plus VAT per pair.

For further details visit the GAZ website:
www.gazshocks.com

Fidanza Performance shifters are designed as a ‘plug-‘n’-play’ direct factory replacement and reduce throw by up to 40% for faster shifts.

Fidanza short shift kits are precisely made with 6061 billet aluminium and a hardened steel lever shaft.

The Fidanza short throw shifter number 891904 is based on the OEM shifter design with a reduced angle in the shifter shaft. The result will change your driving experience by giving you a shorter throw and an even sportier shifter action. This conversion is also height adjustable allowing the driver to adjust the shifter height to suit their own preference.

The Fidanza Short Throw Shifter number 891904 is suitable for:
1997-2007 Porsche 911/996/Boxer

Fidanza Short Shifter 891904 is available from Fidanza.com at $139.80 plus import tax and shipping.

For more information on Fidanza’s great products visit www.fidanza.com or contact sales@fidanza.com

Fidanza Performance shifters are designed as a plug-‘n’-play direct factory replacement and reduce throw by up to 40% for faster shifts.

Fidanza short shift kits are precisely made with 6061 billet aluminium and a hardened steel lever shaft.

The Fidanza short throw shifter number 891851 is based on the OEM shifter design with a reduced angle in the shifter shaft. This will change your driving experience by giving you a shorter throw and an even sportier shifter action. The conversion is also height adjustable allowing the driver to adjust the position to suit their own preference.

The Fidanza Short Throw Shifter number 891851 is suitable for:
Mini Cooper 2002-2004 (Both 5 and 6 speed models)

Fidanza Short Shifter 891851 is available from Fidanza.com at $90.43 plus import tax and shipping.

For more information on Fidanza’s great products visit www.fidanza.com or contact sales@fidanza.com

DEI has raised the bar by producing the most technologically advanced turbo shield ever!

DEI drew on its extensive experience and state-of-the-art advanced textiles to producethe optimum in turbo heat management.

The DEI GEN-3 TITANIUM Turbo Shield boasts a silicone coated TITANIUM LR™ outer layer with multiple stainless steel and silica inner layers. This unique combination makes the GEN-3, without doubt, the strongest and most heat resistant shield available.

OUTER SHELL
• Coated in silicone to insulate and hold up under extreme conditions.
• Prevents fraying & encases seams make them over four times stronger

INSULATION LAYER
Thick layer of silica insulation keeps heat in the turbo shield and turbo housing.
Silica has a low thermal conductivity making it one of the best insulators.

INNER LAYER
Stainless steel, glass fibre & silicone adds to insulating and thermal properties.
Increases seam strength, durability and insulation value.

INNER COVER
Stainless Steel fabric holds up against the highest temperatures.
Will not break down or become brittle with heat.
• Direct Heat Resistance: 1800°F (approx.980°C).
• Radiant Heat Resistance: 2500°F (approx.1370°C).

RRP: £239.01 plus VAT (Subject to currency fluctuations)
Available in UK, Europe and Japan from Demon Tweaks [www.demon-tweaks.com]
For more information about this and other DEI Heat and Sound control products visit: www.designengineering.com or e-mail sales@designengineering.com.

We’re all familiar with the benefits of fitting an electric cooling fan; the parasitic drag caused by an engine driven fan is eliminated and a thermostatic control enables the fan to only operate only when it’s actually needed. However, finding all the necessary parts and ensuring they are all compatible and work together can be a pain.

Now, Escort Mk 1 and 2 owners can take advantage of these specifically designed Revotec complete kits from Burton Power.

The kits include the fan itself plus bespoke laser cut aluminium brackets that mount to the body through the original radiator mounting bolt holes. This makes for a far neater fitment than a typical universal fan kit which uses either universal brackets or quickmount plastic mounts through the radiator fins which tend to make the installation look like a DIY bodge job.

The Revotec kits also include mounting hardware and a Revotec 32mm electronic fan controller (EFC32) to turn the fan on and off according to the temperature of the coolant.

Kits are available with either a ‘blower’ or ‘sucker’ fan depending on which side of the radiator it is to be mounted on and are available with a 10” fan for X-Flow radiators or a 12” fan for the Mexico/RS2000 Pinto radiator.

All versions retail at £224.50 each inc. VAT.

Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power website – www.burtonpower.com. For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281

A dry-sump system offers many advantages over a standard factory oil pan. Engine reliaibility is improved thanks to a more consistent oil pressure especailly when cornering, there is an increased oil capacity due to a large external reservoir and the engine can be mounted lower in the vehicle as there is no large oil pan which helps lower the centre of gravity thereby improving handling and aerodynamics.

Fitting a dry sump system to the Pinto engine has never been easier thanks to this conversion kit from Burton Power. Most of the conversion is a simple bolt on affair with only the front of the jackshaft pulley needing minor machining in a lathe to provide a suitable location for the oil pump drive pulley.

The dry sump is produced from cast aluminium and has 3/4″ scavenge outlets. The sump has a cut out in the centre of the trough and suits applications that require clearances for crossmembers (e.g. Escort Mk1 & Mk2), which enables the engine block to be positioned as low as possible. The sump has three additional M10 mounting locations at the front and also provides a mounting location for a Cosworth YB crank TDC sensor bracket.

The kit uses a Titan Series 2 oil pump with three stages (two scavenge & one pressure stage).
The oil pump is mounted to the distributor side of the block and driven by a gear fixed to the jackshaft pulley.

The kit can be ordered as part number DSE056AK at £1,425.00 and is suitable for Pinto engines in: Ford Capri Mk1/Mk2/Mk3 2.0 1972-1987, Cortina Mk3/Mk4/Mk5 2.0 1970-1982, Escort Mk1 RS2000 2.0 1973-1974 and Escort Mk2 RS2000 2.0 & Mexico 1.6 1975-1980

Available from Burton’s Performance Centre in Essex or by ordering from the Burton Power website – www.burtonpower.com. For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281