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 Magden Automotive has just launched the M.1b Performance Computer, a
computer that connects to the vehicle's OBD-II system, processes
vehicle data and delivers customizable GAUGES. It also data-logs your
choice of channels. It connects to most screens or USB touch screens
for a simple GUI. Most vehicles on Magden's Application list offer
between 12 and 14 data channels (GAUGES) to view right out of the box.
Users will see Throttle Position, Ignition Timing, Dynamic Horsepower
and Torque, MPG plus more. Installation and set-up are quick and easy.
Shown is a screen shot of the Secants layout, Green Glow skin, Chrome
Indicators and Blue Gauge Text. There any many more combinations that
let you be creative as possible. For complete information, visit magden-auto.com. Magden Automotive also has many other products coming out based on the M.1 platform.
Click Read More for video!
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 Our '65 Chevelle's body had some rust holes in the floor and trunk floor areas, so we created some patch panels from a parts car floor and replaced the trunk floor sections with new pieces from OPGI. The main goal was to create repairs that were not obvious without the need for lots of body filler. The approach called for making patches that fit the holes exactly, butt welding them with a MIG welder, than lightly grinding the edges to clean up the seams. The 3-piece trunk floors required drilling the spot welds from the lower braces before trimming the new panels and welding them in. Overall, it was a pretty clean repair.
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not provide all necessary or relevant information. Applicable local
laws and regulations may vary and should be checked before any project
is commenced. Be sure to follow all applicable safety procedures. V8TV
Productions, Inc. makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the
completeness, accuracy, or practicality of any such demonstration or
procedure or any information with respect thereto contained in the
preceding program. C. 2008, V8TV Productions, Inc.
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 The car is becoming more complete. Here we can see how Scott Guehne ran the Magnaflow exhaust through the rear bumper where the reverse lights are originally. We've also installed the Wilwood front and rear brake kits we obtained from Currie Enterprises and the Group Buy Superstore. The shifter is the stock GM GTO unit modified with a shift gate and cable from Shiftworks which allows it to mate to the GM 4L65E 4-speed automatic built by Bowler Performance and controlled with a TCI Transmission Control Unit and their T-COM2 software. The TCU is installed inside the glove box and connects to the Mast Motorsports ECM with a 2-wire twisted pair CAN network, and then to the trans with a couple basic connections. The Mast engine harness and ECM are intsalled here, and we've done the mock-up of the Mast CAN gauges in the GTO's dash.
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 When we started building our 1965 Chevelle project, complete new quarter panels were not reproduced in the aftermarket. Now, however, OPGI has released these full sized complete panels to repair the rusty or damaged quarters on your car. We're going to install one on our '65, but here are some close-up photos of these new stampings for your review. The things we liked are the completeness of the panel... it replaces the entire quarter from the bottom pinch-welds all the way to the roof, from the area around the tail light all the way to the complete door jamb. We also liked the accuracy of the stamping, as the lines and curves are all crisp and accurate. It's been a long time coming, but these new reproduction quarters for '64 & '65 Chvelles were worth the wait. Check it out! A complete video install of this panel will be posted on here soon!
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 The chassis was getting closer to re-mating with the body, and we installed the Magnaflow exhaust system from the rear of the car going forward, as we were still wating to receive the headers. Once the body was out of the paint booth, it was mated to the chassis on the lift and the new body bushings were installed and tightened. The Air Ride Air Pod compressor, tank, and controller assembly was installed on rubber feet in the trunk ledge area. Next came the fuel system, which consists of a filter / regulator unit from Street & Performance , along with some cool compression fittings allowing us to attach -6 AN fittings to the factory fuel rail on the engine. The fuel tank is a trick restoration-correct piece from MuscleRodz.com , but it comes with a new high-pressure fuel pump for electronic fuel injection pre-installed. The remaining shots are some random snap shots of the Currie rear axle installed and the 2007 Pontiac GTO seats. These were take-outs from a wrecked car, and the V8TV crew made custom mounts to bolt them to the floor and retain all the power features.
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 The L92 fit nicely in the chassis along with the Bowler Performance 4L65E transmission. Here's the chassis with suspension, engine, transmission, and Currie rear axle in place. Next we turn to the body where we had the underside media blasted to reveal the floor and trunk floor holes... we're going to epxoy the bottomside for the Power Tour and pop the body off the frame to complete the floors and quarter panels after the Power Tour. A new smaller alternator from a 4.8 liter Chevrolet truck provides more hood clearance than the 6.2 liter version. After some light bodywork and PPG K36 Prima epoxy surfacer, we shot some color on the body. PPG Deltron basecoat in Charcoal Metallic and Garnet Red were sprayed to create the cool 2-tone scheme, designed to shrink the large proportions of the GTO. Finally, some shots of the Wilwood brake kit and fittings and brake line from YearOne.
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We recently visited Finish Line Performance in Naperville, IL, to check out their open house and see some killer cars. Finish Line Performance is not only a very reputable 2 and 4-wheel dyno tuning facility, but
they also build everything from custom mandrel-bent exhaust, turbo, and
intake systems to complete engines and restorations. We take a look at their turbo Dodge Magnum and the LS2 427 cubic inch Solstice... it's an animal. The grand total for the open house was over 240 cars stopping by to check out the action. Between pulls on their 4-wheel dyno, Dan Bills gave us the skinny on his new Mustang race car as well. Click "read more" to add comments and see pics from the event!
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 Bowling Green, KY--Looking for something to do in Kentucky the weekend
prior to the Nats? Check out the Holley Somernites Powercruise in the
quaint little town of Somerset, KY.
The Holley Somernites Power
Cruise will be leaving from five locations heading for the popular
cruise destination of Somerset, KY where it will meet up with 1,500
other cars who regularly converge on the historic city square one
weekend per month throughout the summer. The tour legs will be leaving
the morning of July 26th from Knoxville, TN; Cincinnati, OH, Bowling
Green, KY, Manchester, KY and Louisville, KY that morning on the 26th.
Specific locations and times can be found at www.somernitescruise.com. Read more for videos and event info!
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 We're running a Currie 9+ rear axle assembly consisting of a Currie housing and center section, Detroit Tru-Trac differential, 3.89:1 gears, Currie axles, and Wilwood brakes. The Currie piece is really nice because it contains all new parts, with no used rebuilt junkyard stuff inside. Currie builds "crate" rear ends which have the proper mounts installed for correct geometry and ease of installation. By the time you find a junkard piece, have it rebuilt with upgraded axles, differential, and the gears you want; then modify / narrow the housing to fit your car, you're better off getting a new unit from Currie from the beginning. Also shown here is our repair of the rusty GTO's cowl boxes, and the mock-up of the Steeroids rack and pinon steering system.
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 In this gallery, we get a closer look at all the Air Ride Technologies Street Challenge suspension parts ranging from the Strong Arms through the Air Pod. The controller is the Air Ride LevelPro system which will automatically change the ride height to three different preset positions through the use of the ride height sensors, also shown. The suspension is rounded out with the Shock Wave air spring / shock combination units and the MuscleBar sway bars and PosiLink end links. There are also some random shots of the L92 Engine and various sensors and connections on the engine. Next up are some shots of the boxed chassis after a bath in Eastwood's Ceramic Chassis Black paint.
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 The new driveline arrives! Here's the initial fitting of the GTO's new L92 V8, which started its life powering a 2007GMC Yukon Denali. Here you can see the Street & Performance engine mounts and oil pan used to fit the engine in the GTO's bay. We modifief a pair of small-block Chevy frame stands to hold the engine. Also shown is the originally planned transmission... the GM6L80E electronic six-speed automatic. Soon after our test fits shown here, we elected to use the 4L65E 4-speed automatic from Bowler Performance Transmissions and a controller from TCI instead. Not only would the 4-speed fit better, but it was also tunable to our application. At the time these pics were taken, the controller on the 6L80 had not yet been cracked.
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