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July 16, 2023
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THE AUTO BUILDER
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COOL BLAST
Adding a nitrous spray bar to an intercooler is a proven way to lower the intake air temps and consequently give a more dense charge to the combustion chamber for more horsepower. We’ve been seeing more and more intercooler spray bars popping up on both performance and show-n-go cars.
CHEVELLE MEMORIES
“If these four walls could only talk, what great stories they could tell” is an old adage that is certainly apropos from a historical perspective. In the context that we Americans have an ongoing love affair with the automobile, it could also be said that if a classic car could only talk, it could tell some pretty great stories as well!”
1958-1961 Factory Carb Listing
Okay, okay! After listening to oh so many of you, we are providing information you have been requesting, and perhaps searching for, for some time. That information is carburetor data, information that we used to take for granted but that has become more and more difficult to find of late. It seems that much of this data for numerous models and years has somehow slipped through the cracks. This could be mostly due to the age of the information, plus the fact that many of those applications are more rare today. We suppose there are numerous other reasons as to why this information has virtually dried up, so we present a basic listing here for the correct carburetor number for the respective engine application.
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Conquering Curves & Cones
The High-Octane Action of the Holley LS Fest West Track X Challenge
Author
Jamie Dent
Photography by Scott Killeen
Alright, folks, let’s take a deep dive into the wild world of the Holley LS Fest West 2024. One of the hottest segments of the event? You guessed it – the Track X challenge. Now, buckle up, ’cause we’re about to take you on a ride through twists, turns, and everything in between.
Picture this: the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a hotbed of horsepower and adrenaline. The Track X challenge unfolded on a 2.4-mile stretch of asphalt, with 12 turns just waiting to test the skills of drivers from all walks of life. But hold onto your hats, ’cause it ain’t just about making it through those corners unscathed.
Oh no, we’re throwing in some extra spice with cones, chicanes, and slaloms. It’s like navigating a minefield at Mach 1, with every move crucial to staying ahead of the pack. And let me tell you, staying ahead ain’t easy when you’ve got the best of the best gunning for that top spot.
From seasoned pros to newcomers looking to make a name for themselves, the Track X challenge drew in a crowd that was hungry for speed and ready to put it all on the line. The air was thick with the smell of burning rubber and the sound of engines roaring, as drivers pushed themselves and their machines to the limit.
In the end, it was a battle of skill, determination, and pure guts. But through it all, one thing remained clear: the Track X challenge was a test of true grit, and those who dared to take it on left with a story to tell and a thirst for more. So here’s to the Holley LS Fest West 2024 – may the Track X challenge live on in the hearts of racers everywhere.
ARTICLE SOURCES
Holley LS Fest West
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
