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Most Frequently Asked Questions about VHT

What are application instructions for VHT Brake Drum, Caliper & Rotor Paint? Surface Preparation: For maximum adhesion start with a clean, dry, grease free surface. Spray VHT SP-11 Brake Cleaner and Degreaser liberally over the area to be painted. Scuff any rusted or glossy surface with a Steel Wool or a 3M Scotch Brite pad™. Wipe stubborn areas with a dry clean cloth, spray again with cleaner and let dry. Mask Area and Wipe Surface Clean: To protect from over spray, mask and cover... (more)

Last Edited Nov 5th, 2007 11:53 pm

Typical Wet Sump Oil System

In a typical Wet Sump system, oil is stored in the bottom of the pan and distributed throughout the engine by an internally-mounted pump. An oil pump pickup, mounted to the pump, extends to within a quarter-inch of the pan's bottom to "pickup" the oil. Although a wet sump system is essentially the same system used in production cars, it can be enhanced significantly with components that improve oil control and increase power. For performance street and racing applications, these... (more)

Last Edited Nov 21st, 2007 11:35 am

Holley Carburetor Float Adjustment

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ADJUSTING BRASS AND NITROPHYL FLOATS Two methods of float adjustment are provided for with Holley performance carburetors depending on the style of float bowl and needle and seat assembly employed. They are the internal (dry) setting and the external (wet) setting. The internal float adjustment is accomplished with the fuel bowl off the carburetor. With “internally adjustable” needle and seats, the fuel bowl is inverted and the float tang, or tab, is adjusted... (more)

Last Edited Nov 8th, 2007 09:30 am

Zex Installation Instructions for Small Block Direct Port Nitrous System 82062

Installation instructions for the ZEX™ 82062 Small Block Direct Port Nitrous System including wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, bottle mounting tips and jet/hp chart.... (more)

Last Edited Nov 21st, 2007 01:44 pm

Zex Installation Instructions for "Dry" Nitrous System 82015 for V8 Engines

Installation instructions for the ZEX™ 82015 V8 "dry" Nitrous System including wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, bottle mounting tips and jet/hp chart.... (more)

Last Edited Nov 21st, 2007 01:01 pm

Zex Installation Instructions for "Dry" LT1 Nitrous System 82018

Installation instructions for the ZEX™ 82018 LT1 "dry" Nitrous System including wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, bottle mounting tips and jet/hp chart.... (more)

Last Edited Nov 21st, 2007 09:56 am

Installing An MSD 10 Ignition Control

This section covers the MSD 10 Ignition Control. The MSD 10, PN 7500, is a race only ignition system and is unique in that it incorporates two ignition coils. The MSD Pro Power Coil, PN 8201, is the coil responsible for the Capacitive Discharge side of the ignition while the Pro Power Coupler Coil, PN 8209R, is a high performance inductive coil. The coils run in parallel sending two sparks that work as one. The CD is responsible for ionizing the spark plug gap, then the current from both... (more)

Last Edited Nov 8th, 2007 10:46 pm

Zex Installation Instructions for Silverado Edition Nitrous System 82231

Installation instructions for the ZEX™ 82231 Silverado Edition Nitrous System including wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, bottle mounting tips and jet/hp chart.... (more)

Last Edited Nov 21st, 2007 02:05 pm