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A f t e r m a r k e t D a i l y N e w s T h u r s d a y, N o v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 5 2 2 RE-SLEEVING TODAY'S HOT ROD SPORTS COMPACTS By Carl and Dave Lasco L.A.SLEEVE was making centrifugally spun-cast ductile iron cylinder sleeve lin- ers for the sport compact market 15 years ago, prior to the "fast and furious" move- ment. It was modern day's genesis of a new generation of hot-rodders. We pro- vided the solution to the engine builder's main conflict, block distortion. Aluminum block motors used in today's vehicles are very good. Like you, we believe they're just not "good enough." We cannot contain our imaginations in this industry. We believe we can make those alloy blocks perform better than the factory engineers designed. From old Datsuns and Fiats, to Hondas and Porsches, often all parties involved want more. One's budget dictates that desire. Be grateful to the OEMs. On prac- ticality, modern sleek designs are effi- cient. More importantly, modern day sporty passenger cars are very afford- able. Why does affordability matter? Young people want massive power available at a moment's notice, along with the "cool" factor, but most of them have little disposable income. Are you noticing an influx of 18 to 30 year-olds bothering you at your front counter try- ing to make their 1990s Honda run 9s on the strip? Don't question why they're there standing there. Rather wonder this: why are they standing there? You know they're not loaded with money. But this customer base is fast and furiously spending small amounts of money. Affordable sport compacts are being morphed into today's hot rods. In 1950s Southern California, the hot rod market was born. There was a need for speed. Those 18 to 24 year-olds wanted a speed scene. They'd grab a girl, find the scene, drag race the night. Gambling lived in Vegas. But it never was as exciting as putting up pink slips. That rush still per- meates young bloods today. In the city now, there's less space to race. Coincidentally, there's less car to race as well. V8s are now parked Friday nights at retro burger joints, looking pretty among blue hairs, while sport compacts are running wild all over the U.S. This scene's growing huge worldwide due to movies and social media. Most teens through 20-somethings are driving them. Those with a racer's mentality want to build it up and show it off at the local Starbucks. What do you need to do? First, make it affordable. Then, study to fix the core issue, block stability, the heart of the motor's output. Taking a 1.8L motor, adding huge turbo, dumping in 42lbs of boost into the meager power plant is like pouring 20 liters of water into a 0.6l water balloon. You can overfill it, but some- thing's got to burst eventually. Bringing the four-cylinder's horsepower from 180hp to 700hp isn't realistic with- out some consequences. Therefore, the sleeve solution is necessary to hold the aggressive power surge. CNC machinery is encouraged, not mandatory. It speeds the labor time. An old F-16, F-20, Bridgeport mill or Quick- Way single boring stand can satisfactori- ly prep the block. The machinery is not as important as the operator. A good machinist will be all that's required to make it happen. Visit L.A.SLEEVE at booth #20541. FIVE WINNING YEARS WITH BORGWARNER EFR TURBOCHARGERS BorgWarner introduced a new breed of turbochargers, engineered specifically for racing with an unprecedented combi- nation of advanced technologies, at the 2010 SEMA Show. Five years later, EFR™ turbochargers are boosting pro- fessional racing champions from INDY- CAR to Time Attack. "When we designed EFR tur- bochargers, our engineers in BorgWarner's Innovation and New Concepts group created a wishlist of every desirable characteristic," said John Norton, Staff Engineer at BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "We used components and materials that had never been com- bined into an aftermarket turbocharger, such as Gamma-Ti turbine wheels, ceramic ball bearings, aluminum bearing housings, stainless steel turbine housings and integrated speed sensors. Our goal was to build an exceptional turbocharger with quick boost response, powerful per- formance and reliable durability." EFR turbochargers have earned a winning track record. Since 2012, EFR turbochargers have boosted every car in the INDYCAR Series without any inci- dents to date, even after 1.6 million miles during practice, test, qualifying and race events. Champions in the Super GT Series, INDYCAR, Pirelli World Challenge, FIA World Endurance Championships, TUDOR United SportsCar Championship and World Time Attack Challenge all rely on EFR turbochargers. Proven on the racetrack, BorgWarner's materials expertise, aero- dynamic techniques and innovative engi- neering are enhanced with the help of professional race teams. "BorgWarner continues to work with several teams to refine our designs and expand the series," said Norton. "Their feedback is extremely valuable. As an automotive engineer, testing turbochargers with champi- onship drivers is about as exciting as it can get. They are passionate about cars, and we are passionate about boosting their performance." BorgWarner has provided test tur- bochargers and technical advice to Sierra Sierra Enterprises, Jager Racing, Papadakis Racing, PZtuning, DeltaWing and many more professional race teams. EFR turbochargers feature low- weight Gamma-Ti turbine wheels and shaft assemblies for quick boost response. An inter-metallic compound, the lightweight material demonstrates excellent strength at high temperatures. Because EFR turbochargers feature tur- bine wheels that weigh 50 percent less than typical turbine wheels, less energy is required to spin the wheel, and the tur- bocharger responds faster. Turbine wheel hubs are designed with a full aerodynam- ic back disk and hub line extending all the way to the inlet tip. The advanced geometry improves thermodynamic effi- ciency. H i g h - r e v v i n g vehicles endure pun- ishing thermal stress- es, vibration and pres- sure. EFR turbocharg- ers utilize patent- pending dual ceramic ball bearing car- tridges to support the rotating assembly and control the axial loads. The thrust capacity of ball bearings is as much as 10 times higher than traditional journal/thrust bearings. The specially designed ceramic balls tolerate higher heat and reduce stress in the raceway caused by centrifugal forces. Together, all of these advancements deliver higher efficiency, more power, faster spool up and greater durability. EFR turbochargers are available in a range of units supporting 250 to 1,000 horsepower per turbocharger. Visit BorgWarner in booth #21643. For more information, visit www.borg warnerboosted.com or email info-na @borgwarner.com. NEW 7-INCH CHEVY/GMC ½ TON SUSPENSION LIFT KIT FROM REVTEK SUSPENSION Revtek Suspension is proud to announce its industry-leading 7-inch suspension lift kit for the 2014-2016 Chevy/GMC ½ Ton 2WD and 4WD trucks with steel knuckles. Revtek engineered the ultimate Chevy/GMC suspension system, working within fac- tory geometries – the ultimate proof being one kit that fits both applications. That's engineering by an installer who knows how to design the ultimate sus- pension solutions for performance and ease of installation. Revtek's Randy Haflich offers his perspective drawn from years of hands- on experience. "We understand how all of the suspension components interact with each other and have implemented an integrated design approach that takes the performance of our vehicle suspension systems to the next level," Haflich said. "You can see it in our components. The intelligence is evident in both the com- plexity and simplicity of our parts; engi- neered for ultimate performance, yet sim- ple to install in a minimum amount of time." Suspension Kit 317 features ductile spindles for that OEM like performance, aircraft grade aluminum, precision CNC machined cross members, rear cross member braces, automotive grade hard- ware, durable powder coating for a long lasting finish and rear blocks tapered to maintain driveline angles. The Suspension Kit 317 is an all-inclusive kit that maintains OEM geometry, has an i n s t a l l e r - e n g i n e e r e d design, includes a carrier bearing drop and is made in America. Revtek Suspension is committed to manufac- turing the majority of its components in America to keep jobs here. American sportsmen, American workers. Revtek has the skills and the craftsmanship to get the job done right. Revtek is so confident in its products that it offers its industry-leading guarantee – basically guaranteed for life. Revtek will be there to work with you and support you through installation as you build your rig. Revtek wants to earn your busi- ness and your trust, one customer and one kit at a time. "We know our customers and the kind of gear we would want as fellow enthusiast and that drives everything we build," says company President Allyn Clark. "We optimize the performance of each sys- tem while maintaining OEM specified geometry. We study each vehicle, rip it apart and put it back together again, to identify all of the components that need to be designed to work together, as a system, to build the ultimate kit." Revtek Suspension has kits for Chevy/GMC, Dodge RAM, Ford, Jeep, Nissan and Toyota. Revtek Suspension has the gear to help anybody build a rig for the ultimate off road adventure, whether that is off-roading, camping, hunting, fishing or daily life. No matter what your off-road passion is, Revtek Suspension allows you to rise above the rest. For more information, visit booth #31175, go to www.revtek.com, call 800.543.8869 or email sales@revtek.com.