RPM PROJECT CAR Since opening in 1998, through vast experience and race-track development QFT has continued their pursuit of horsepower and efficiency which has allowed them to continuously upgrade their products while keeping their prices in-check. We first contacted QFT about our project back in 2012 when we first started getting parts together for the build. At that time, we chose to go with a Q-850-BAN blowthrough carburetor that featured their QuickLink secondary linkage adjustment and annular boosters to provide better fuel atomization for improved throttle response. Since that time, being the innovators that they are, QFT has developed a single inlet, dual needle & seat fuel bowl. These new bowls (part #34-114) are constructed
from T-6061 billet aluminum and will hold 175ml of fuel. Also designed with a drain plug, they have a larger taper at the back of bowl for better drainage. Other features include dual-notched floats and a center baffle to reduce fuel slosh. The bowls will fit all 2300, 4150, and 4500-style carbs and come with a gasket, check valve, and -8AN inlet fitting. After hearing about these new bowls, we contacted QFT to find out about upgrading our carb, and the rest is history. The 850-BAN has been sent to QFT to be converted to E-85 and upgraded to the dual needle and seat bowls. This will allow us to supply more fuel which is needed when running E-85 as its performance is comparable to race gas at a fraction of the cost. In addition to running E-85, we are in-
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5: Aeromotive has a large selection of fitting , plugs, and adapters for any application. Here you can see all the fittings and a p essure gauge for our regulator.
6: This is a standard 850-BAN carburetor from Quick Fuel Technology. While this was a very nice piece to begin with, we can’t wait to see the converted and upgraded carb when it arrives back from QFT.
mahle hV385 goes
supersonic
with all steel 1mm, 1mm, 2mm rings
MAHLE has a long and storied history of leading the way in developing technology for the finest engine builders in the world. This technology continues to breed success on tracks around the world, and MAHLE has done it again. The engineers at MAHLE revolutionize performance piston ring technology with the introduction of HV385 performance ring sets. A MAHLE patented high-tech process employing supersonic application technology leading to improved part consistency, greater bonding, and reduced drag. www.mahle-aftermarket.com
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