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 34 | D r a g I l l u s t r a t e d | DragIllustrated.com 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. Issue 137