PRODUCTS & PRESS
STRANGE ENGINEERING CONTINUES TO EVOLVE ITS PRODUCT LINE WITH THE ADDITION OF ALLOY C-CLIP STYLE AXLES
3,410 REASONS TO GO TO WAR
■ Whoever said nitrous couldn ’ t keep up with the boosted cars in the highest levels of door-slammer racing has never experienced today ’ s Godzilla-sized 5.300 bore space billet masterpieces . Recently Jack Greene and Daniel Ray brought their 1968 Pontiac Firebird to FuelTech for some checkout runs .
The result was nothing short of staggering with the nitrous-injected Pat Musi 959ci powerplant cranking out 3,410HP . Built by Robert Hayes , the Warbird has run in the 3.60s during Radial vs . The World competition while rolling on a set of Mickey Thompson ET Radial Pro tires .
The team relies on a FuelTech FT600 engine management system to keep steady control on the powerful Musi 959 . It offers them integrated systems such as an LCD touchscreen on the face of the ECU . The display not only gives the driver critical live information but also allows the team to make tune changes without connecting to a laptop or PC computer .
The FT600 , however , is far more than just a fancy and convenient screen . Like all PowerFT ECUs it features sequential injection and ignition , O2 closed loop , Data Logger , Delay Box , Boost Controller , and much more . The Pro-Nitrous control is renowned in the RvW , 275 Radial , and Pro Modified worlds , giving the user a set of tools for engine tuning as well as power control for record-setting performances .
The FT600 also includes Gear- Control , allowing the transmission shifting and lock-up functions to be integrated into the engine management system instead of requiring a separate control box . Spark power and control is critical on a nitrous engine , just like the big power boosted combinations and the FTSPARK-8 Capacitive Discharge Ignition ( CDI ) is up to the challenge .
It can provide up to 600mj of energy for the spark and 125 amps of current in the coil primary . The Warbird relies on eight CDI Racing Ignition Coils , also sourced from FuelTech , to deliver that energy to each cylinder . Data acquisition is another highly touted feature of the PowerFT line of engine management systems with accelerometer , gyroscope , and the ability connect any sensor via the CAN bus system .
The information is displayed with the engine and power management data , allowing the tuner to use only the FTManager software when analyzing the information .
It streamlines the process for easy and quick changes for the next run . The Warbird also utilizes eight FuelTech WB-O2 Nanos , which are connected to the FT600 via CAN bus and without the use of an analog input . FuelTech offers Advanced Factory Training that includes the shop , Mainline hub-dyno , and FuelTech staff to help you diagnosis and troubleshoot problems before you hit the track .
The package is available by appointment only . Incredible products to help vehicles perform better and faster combined with exceptional customer service is why you ’ re seeing # FuelTechEverywhere .
■ Strange Engineering continues to evolve its product line to meet the needs of today ’ s car enthusiasts with the addition of Alloy c-clip style axles . Made with the same quality as the proven Strange Alloy Axle line , the Strange C-Clip style axles are significantly stronger than typical OEM axles . The axles are forged from Alloy steel and are further enhanced with a deeper heat treatment . The axle ’ s torsional strength is significantly improved and can reliably handle the power and torque of your built-up hot rod . The axles cover popular 30 spline GM 12-bolt car applications from the 60 ’ s and 70 ’ s as well as 31 spline applications for the ’ 94-present Ford Mustangs . The affordable Strange Alloy C- clip axles do not require any modification to the factory housings and will work with factory bearings , seals and studs . # racestrange # strangeengineering
PART #’ S :
• P3020 – ( 64-67 A-Body GM ) ( 67-69 F-Body GM )
• P3026 – ( 70-72 F-Body GM )( 68- 72 A-Body GM )
• P3110 – ( 94-98 Mustang )
• P3111 – ( 99-04 Mustang )
• P3112 – ( 05-Present Mustang )
• Retail - $ 249.50 ( pr .)
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