145 - Power and Speed - Ben Strader of EFI University - Spinal Tap
Release Date: 05/07/2018
The Power and Speed Podcast
Mike and Tom in studio for their first podcast in forever. More shows to come
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Robert Young of Forced Performance called in to give us some much needed turbocharger tech. Forced Performance started out in the late 90s in the custom Diamond Star turbo market. Fast forwarding to today Forced has moved into the GTR and universal fit market. Listen in for some information about bearing types, housing sizing, usage, and general applications of turbochargers. Lots of questions cleared up tonight so give this one a listen.
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We have to thank Dave again for another great guest. Dave is a great addition and always welcome when he has time.
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Mike, and Tad in studio
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Darin has been researching and designing induction systems for over 33 years. Throughout his career, his cylinder heads and intakes have been used in numerous disciplines such as NHRA Pro Stock, IHRA Pro Stock, Pro-Mod, Pro-Nitrous, tractor pulling, NASCAR, Land-Speed record engines, and much more. He has given over 37 lectures on wet-flow dynamics, cylinder head and induction system design, and induction system tuning. He has also taught over 50 engine building and induction system design classes.
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Greg Banish of Calibrated Success called in tonight to give some additional high level knowledge. Greg is one of the guests that we can rely on for accurate information in almost any area of automotive systems. Greg has not only worked for OEMs in the calibration area, he literally wrote the book on calibration. His DVDs are fantastic and we highly recommend you check them out. Pay attention to the information he gives every time he calls into the show.
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Mike Sitar of Magnuson Superchargers calls in to explain the current state of the supercharging market. Years ago superchargers were the typical X-71 based clunky heat generating units, but technology has changed all that. The OEM's are exploring the HP limits and that drove the need for larger and more efficient supercharges was evident. Magnuson has grabbed onto this market with some fantastic products that can make very serious power numbers.
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We have covered the internets and the misinformation on the web, but it is always worth covering again. Dave has never sat in on one these discussions so it was good to hear his perspective. People say and do the craziest stuff and you need to know when not to listen.
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Vince Tiaga, the lead powertrain engineer from GM's Corvette Racing Project, joins the show calling in from France. Why France? Because Corvette Racing just completed pre qualifying for the 24 Hour of Le Mans race to be held June 16-17.
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Tom said it best, dumpster fire.
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We think once or twice we brought up the cathedral port vs square port head thing. There has always been a "debate" about what heads are better for what and why. Tonight we have an expert that tested exactly this. Ben Strader of EFI University has built two engines with each of the head styles. The first engine, the cathedral port, has been installed in Ben's car and has made passes at the track. Listen in for the details and do a Google search of "Spinal Tap"
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