Drag Illustrated Issue 137, October 2018 | Page 34
2018 BUYER’S GUIDE
BIG BLOCK CHEVY
ROTATING ASSEMBLIES
MANLEY PERFORMANCE
732-905-3366
www.ManleyPerformance.com
Building a powerful and reliable
big block Chevy engine can easily be accom-
plished using the many premium quality rotating
assemblies offered by highly respected compo-
nents manufacturer Manley Performance. The
Lakewood, NJ based firm now has 23 different
BBC assemblies with various displacement and
compression options. The assemblies include
crankshafts are forged from 4340 alloy steel ,
and are available in six different strokes that
range from 4.000” to 4.750”. Combine these with
a variety of Manley’s Platinum Series pistons
with bore sizes up to 4.625” and a displacement
of 638 cubic inches is possible. Manley’s race-
proven 4340 forged steel H-Beam connecting
rods are included, and are rated at 900 horse-
power with the standard ARP 8740 rod bolts
or 1500 HP with the optional ARP2000 cap
screws.Completing the assembly —which comes
factory balanced— are Total Seal piston rings
and Clevite bearings.
NEXTEK LIGHTWEIGHT
DUAL DRAG VALVE
SPRING LINEUP
MANLEY PERFORMANCE
732-905-3366
www.ManleyPerformance.com
A number of of small diameter,
lightweight dual valve springs has been added to
Manley Performance’s highly acclaimed Nextek®
series. Made of ultra-clean, high tensile strength
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material, their compact dual design allows the
engine to rev higher and with improved valve
train control compared to heavier dual and triple
spring setups. They accept smaller, lighter re-
tainers, which also promotea a higher RPM capa-
bility. Other important technical considerations
include use of a multi-step surface enhancement
that significantly improves fatigue strength, and
a coil design that reduces friction, which low-
ers operating temperatures. Manley’s NexTek®
springs are noted for their ability to maintain
desired pressures with minimal load loss and
exhibit outstanding long-term reliability. These
new small diameter dual springs have been thor-
oughly tested, including extensive Spintron and
on-track evaluation in all manner of applications,
up to Alcohol and Fuel categories.
11” MODULAR REAR ENDS
NOW WARRANTIED
AGAINST GEAR BREAKAGE
MARK WILLIAMS ENTERPRISES
866-740-8816
www.markwilliams.com
866-740-8816
www.markwilliams.com
Recognized as the strongest and
lightest axles in drag racing, Mark Williams En-
terprises premium grade Ultimate Hi-Torque
axles are now backed with a 10-year warranty.
Manufactured from 300M forgings that are
through-hardened, they feature 1”gun-drilling,
flange scalloping, pocket milling and other
weight-saving operations, M-W Ultimate Hi-
Torque axles are approximately half the weight
of standard axles the same length. Each axle is
individually CNC machined to the desired length
and incorporate true involute splines, with the
shaft custom-tapered for the application to en-
hance ductility. They are also shot-peened and
100% magnafluxed to assure perfection. Mark
Williams Ultimate Hi-Torque axles are available
for both full-floating and flange-type applica-
tions for use with a 40-spline spool.
ET STREET R
MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES & WHEELS
Note d d r i v el i n e c o mp on ent s ma nu -
facturer Mark Williams Enterprises is now of-
fering a 2-year warranty against gear breakage
in its proprietary 11” modular rear ends. The
ultra-strong units are engineered for use in
Pro Mod, Alcohol Dragsters and Funny Cars,
Nostalgia T/F and F/C, and other extreme HP
applications. The beefy 11” gears are available
in a variety of popular ratios from 2.91 to 5.83:1
Additionally, custom ratios are available with a
purchase of two or more gear sets. Made from a
superior grade of aluminum, the components are
all CNC machined to assure perfect alignment
of the gears and axles, with the reduced fric-
tion ensuring optimum power get to the ground.
Units are offered in solid mount or Pro 4-link
configurations —with a minimum 17” centers.
The modular design facilitates using the hous-
ing in a variety of applications, plus transfer to
a different vehicle.
10-YEAR WARRANTY
FOR ULTIMATE HI-
TORQUE AXLES
MARK WILLIAMS ENTERPRISES
330-928-9092
www.mickeythompsontires.com
A d ra g t i r e t h at c a n b e d r i v e n o n
the street. ET Street R from Mickey Thompson
is a D.O.T street legal drag tire with proven race
compounds and incredible traction. Features
include D.O.T. approval for street use, mini-
mal tread void provides excellent tread-contact,
availability in most popular sizes, and tubeless
construction provides lead-free seal without the
expense and hassle of tubes.
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