PRODUCTS & PRESS
BRODIX INTRODUCES THE IK 215
■ The new IK ® 215 small block Chevy compatible heads offer the only two things that matter … performance and price ! New features for the IK ® 215 include a revolutionary casting , versatile 215 cc intake port specifically designed for optimum versatility , and 64 cc or 70 cc combustion chambers that allow the use of several types of fuels . Standard features are A-356 virgin aluminum alloy , manganese bronze valve guides , valve seats for use with unleaded fuel , and ends milled and drilled for accessories and a straight spark plug angle . CNC ported combustion chambers are available as large as 74 cc . This is the most affordable , high-quality aluminum cylinder heads on the market .
• Best Balance Between Performance and Price
• Uses All Standard Components
• Toughest Castings in the Business
• Perfect for Cast Iron Replacement
• 100 % CNC Machined
• 215 cc Intake Port Flows Over 279 cfm
• A-356 Virgin Aluminum , Easily Repaired
ROTTLER , TOTAL SEAL , AERA & RACE WINNING BRANDS ANNOUNCE ENGINE PERFORMANCE EXPO
■ Performance engine industry leaders Rottler , Total Seal and Race Winning Brands announced today the formation of the Engine Performance Expo , a one-of-kind , interactive , free online educational event . The Engine Performance Expo goes live on January 7th , 8th & 9th , 2021 .
“ With the major trade shows being canceled this year due to the COVID-19 situation , we saw an information exchange gap forming ,” said Andy Rottler , President of Rottler Mfg . “ The performance engine building industry is constantly evolving . From new materials , processes and parts , many new technologies and solutions are developed each year . We recognized the need to facilitate that information exchange in a safe manner that did not require anyone to travel . The result is the
Engine Performance Expo , which capitalizes on live stream technology and pre-recorded digital assets to allow participants from around the world to interact and exchange ideas .”
“ After SEMA was cancelled , our team led by David Bianchi and Ed Kiebler reached out to industry contacts to form a collation of companies to put together a platform that could bridge the information exchange gap created by the absence of the AETC conference and in the event PRI was also cancelled ,” continued Rottler . “ Immediately , AERA , Total Seal , CWT Industries , Straub Technologies and Race Winning Brands said they were on board to help .”
This 3-day event showcases leading engine builders , suppliers , machinists , and equipment manufacturers . From live panel discussions to detailed instructional demonstrations , the Engine Performance Expo delivers the “ know-how ” to go faster in 2021 and beyond . Plus , no travel required , and registration is FREE .
Featuring engine builders from NASCAR to Diesel Drag Racing and beyond , the top names in the performance engine industry come together with leading suppliers to fill the “ knowledge gap ” left by the cancellation of PRI . The format of the Engine Performance Expo will be pre-recorded seminars followed by live Q & A sessions between the viewers and the speakers . Each seminar will be followed by a pre-recorded demonstration on a related topic . That demonstration will also feature a live Q & A session at the end of each demonstration session .
Each day of the event will feature
FUELTECH RELEASES FTSPARK GEN II & FTSPARK EXTREME IGNITION SYSTEMS
■ FuelTech is proud to release FTSPARK GEN II - 750mJ and FTSPARK EXTREME - 1500mJ Capacitive Discharge Ignition ( CDI ) systems , each product offering significant improvements over any other ignition system on the market . FuelTech participates in the highest levels of motorsports as it develops technology to keep up with today ’ s record-breaking , championship winning demands .
The FTSPARK GEN II - 750mj is replacing the first generation of FTSPARK and is offered in -4 , -6 , and -8 configurations . The highlight of the GEN II - 750mJ is the guaranteed minimum of 750mJ of energy and 140 amps of current at the primary coil . The FTSPARK GEN II - 750mJ has been tested up to 850mJ in certain applications . FuelTech tests every unit prior to boxing to ensure each one meets the 750mJ minimum guarantee . For those keeping score , that is a 25 percent increase in mJ output over the FTSPARK Gen I and a 12.5 percent increase in amps at the primary coil .
5 technical seminars and 5 demonstration sessions . All of the content will be available to be viewed on demand at any time after the event , so the content of this event will be accessible for years to come .
The initial list of speakers include Billy Godbold , Darin Morgan , Ben Strader , Todd English , Keith Jones , Chuck Lynch , Tony Bischoff and Lake Speed , Jr . More details will be announced in the next few weeks as the complete schedule of speakers and demonstrations are confirmed . In the meantime , make sure to visit www . EnginePerformanceExpo . com to register and mark your calendar . These 3 days can change the season .
Registration is free , and complete up to date information is available at www . engineperformanceexpo . com
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