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Lunati Racing And Performance Newshttp://www.lunatipower.com/RSSFeeds/LunatiRacingAndPerformanceNewsFeed.aspxNews and happenings in and around Lunati, delivered straight to your feed reader.(c) 2008, Lunati, All rights reserved.5Lunati® BareBones Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam and Lifter KitsLunati BareBones is a new line of affordable cam and lifter kits—basic cam kits to support the successful, premier Voodoo range.  Barebones is the perfect choice for high-performance street and mild race engines.  Starting at just $106.39, these new aggressive hydraulic flat-tappet cam and lifter kits deliver more usable horsepower for your Chevy or Ford than any other engine upgrade available.  Barebones cam kits feature asymmetrical lobe designs, allowing gentler and quieter valve closing and reducing premature valve-train wear.  Matching the camshaft with high quality lifters ensures optimum performance and extends durability. No other hydraulic flat tappet camshaft delivers more durability in a street-friendly low-price package than Lunati’s BareBones.  Bare on price and big on performance, this camshaft improves throttle response, acceleration, and maintains good engine vacuum on street machines—it’s simply the best value on the market.     FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT INFORMATION  CLICK ON  FULL SPECS OPTION BELOW THE PRODUCT IMAGE.5/14/2008Lunati® High RPM Hydrualic Roller Lifters - SBC, BBC, LS1If there is one performance limitation to hydraulic roller lifters it is the maximum rpm capability they can maintain in race applications. The internal hydraulics of standard roller lifters are susceptible to pumping up around 6200-6500 RPM, causing horsepower robbing valve float along with the possibility of severe valvetrain damage. At this point there are two options for racers: 1) Switch to a solid roller setup, which requires various upgrades and routine maintenance or 2) Upgrade to a Lunati High RPM lifter and get the RPM capabilities similar to a solid roller with the long, maintenance free life of a hydraulic roller.  <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> These aren’t your “I just want to cruise around town going the speed limit” kind of valvetrain parts. We are talking about a hydraulic lifter that can withstand 10 million (you read that right) cycles on a Spintron (valvetrain dyno) and operate in RPM ranges over 7000 RPM. What makes these lifters able to excel in areas where competitor’s hydraulic lifters would have failed? Because we only use the best of the best and cut no corners to ensure our customers get what they pay for. The construction begins with a Lunati propriety steel alloy body that is completely micro polished for a smooth microstructure finish. This finishing process reduces friction between the lifter and lifter bore, and works in conjunction with a precisely controlled internal oiling system and strict internal tolerances. These revolutionary hydraulic internals can withstand elevated valve spring pressures, up to 575lbs., that would make our competitors tremble.  We didn’t stop there with the innovations. We then incorporated a .750” diameter lifter wheel which is .050” larger than “leading” competitor’s products to give you the most out of your aftermarket camshaft profiles. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> In stock now for Small Block Chevy, Big Block Chevy and GM LS1/LS2/LS6 owners who want the best captured link bar style hydraulic roller lifters available for their race application. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT INFORMATION  CLICK ON  FULL SPECS OPTION BELOW THE PRODUCT IMAGE.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>5/14/2008Lunati® Pacaloy Beehive Valve Springs LS1/LS2/LS6Recent advancements in the aftermarket valvetrain industry, such as highly developed valve springs, have allowed for the development and use of more aggressive camshaft profiles for performance vehicles. Over the span of a year Lunati worked side by side with PAC engineers to build a valve spring that is custom tailored to the LS engine family and its specific valvetrain characteristics.  The outcome is our Lunati® LS-series Pacaloy valve springs which are a perfect example of sophisticated engineering that has worked its way from concept, to testing and then into the hands of racers.   The two areas that make our Lunati Pacaloy Beehive Springs so advanced is the proprietary Pacaloy material and beehive spring shape. Pacaloy technology was chosen by Lunati based on its high strength characteristics, superior alloy properties and proven real world durability versus other available materials. A typically Pacaloy valve spring can handle a load 5 times as long as spring constructed from an O.E. style material. This gives you exceptional fatigue resistance and long life out of your performance valvetrain set up. With a superior material chosen, it was then time to determine the most efficient spring layout.  After extensive testing, a beehive shaped spring was selected because of its several performance benefits. First, this design reduces the overall mass of your valvetrain (more RPM capability) by allowing for the use of a smaller and lighter valve spring retainer. Second, the ovate wire shape utilized in this beehive design distributes stress more evenly through the wire cross sections, making the valve spring more stable under demanding conditions. Finally, the thinner cross-section wire offers more coil bind clearance and allows for higher lift camshafts or aftermarket rocker arms. So what does that mean for LS owners? The Lunati Pacaloy Beehive Valve Spring is a must have item if you want the best performing and longest lasting valve spring available. These springs are ideal for street/strip vehicles and offer an affordable solution to upgrading your factory valve springs.   <DIV align=center>FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT INFORMATION  CLICK ON  FULL SPECS OPTION BELOW THE PRODUCT IMAGE.</DIV>5/1/2008VooDoo® Solid Flat Tappet CamshaftsThe Lunati® signature Voodoo® technology is now available in solid flat tappet camshafts. Race proven Voodoo® profiles incorporate over 39 years of valvetrain research and development, producing the best all around camshaft to date. These aggressive solid flat tappet designs feature an asymmetrical lobe shape with slower closing sides that set the valve down easily to reduce noise and premature wear of the valvetrain. Combine this with fast valve opening ramps and you have increased area under the curve, improved throttle response and engine vacuum, all while maximizing horsepower and torque. Currently, these camshafts are available for Small and Big Block Chevy engines with Small and Big Block Fords soon to follow. Other Voodoo® valvetrain components such as our new Roller Rocker Arms and Pacaloy Valve Spring Sets give engine builders and racers a solid foundation to stay ahead of the competition in both technology and performance. <DIV class=featuresListBox style="CLEAR: both"> <H3>KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS</H3> <UL> <LI>Aggressive solid flat tappet design incorporates latest Voodoo® technology <LI>Asymmetrical lobe design closes valves softer to reduce noise and premature valvetrain wear <LI>Improves throttle response, acceleration, engine vacuum <LI>Maximizes horsepower and torque output <LI>Perfect for high performance street and race engines </LI></UL></DIV> <DIV class=featuresListBox> <H3>END USER SEGMENTS</H3> <UL> <LI>Drag Racing <LI>Circle Track Racing <LI>4x4 Off Road <LI>Street Rods & Muscle Cars <LI>Street / Strip <LI>Marine </LI></UL></DIV> <H3>CHEVY SMALL BLOCK (1955-1998) - .842” DESIGN</H3> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width=636 border=1> <TBODY> <TR class=newsHeaderRow> <TD vAlign=bottom width=126> PART #</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=140> DURATION @ .050” INT. / EXH.</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=113> GROSS LIFT INT. / EXH.</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=133> LOBE SEP. ANGLE/INTAKE CENTER LINE</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=126> RPM RANGE</TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=bottom width=126> 60140</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=140> 233 / 241</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=113> .505” / .520”</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=133> 110 / 106</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=126> 2400-6600</TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=bottom width=126> 60141</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=140> 241 / 249</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=113> .520” / .540”</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=133> 110 / 106</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=126> 2600-6800</TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=bottom width=126> 60142</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=140> 249 / 257</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=113> .540” / .560”</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=133> 110 / 106</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=126> 2800-7000</TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=bottom width=126> 60143</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=140> 257 /265</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=113> .560” / .580”</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=133> 110 / 106</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=126> 3000-7200</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <H3 style="MARGIN-TOP: 20px">CHEVY BIG BLOCK (1965-1996) - .842” DESIGN</H3> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width=638 border=1> <TBODY> <TR class=newsHeaderRow> <TD vAlign=bottom width=127> PART #</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=138> DURATION @ .050” INT. / EXH.</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=113> GROSS LIFT INT. / EXH.</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=134> LOBE SEP. ANGLE/INTAKE CENTER LINE</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=125> RPM RANGE</TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=bottom width=127> 60240</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=138> 233 / 241</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=113> .570” / .590”</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=134> 110 / 106</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=125> 2400-6600</TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=bottom width=127> 60241</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=138> 241 / 249</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=113> .590” / .610”</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=134> 110 / 106</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=125> 2600-6800</TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=bottom width=127> 60242</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=138> 249 / 257</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=113> .610” / .625”</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=134> 110 / 106</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=125> 2800-7000</TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=bottom width=127> 60243</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=138> 257 / 265</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=113> .625” / .625”</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=134> 110 / 106</TD> <TD vAlign=bottom width=125> 3000-7200</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> *This is a current application list. Small and Big Block Ford applications will be available soon. Call our tech line at 662-892-1500 for addition information.2/9/2008Voodoo® Aluminum Roller Rocker ArmsThe newest addition to the always expanding Lunati® line of performance oriented valvetrain products are Voodoo® Roller Rocker Arms. These aluminum roller rocker arms are the product of extensive testing, including special deflection and bend tests along with high RPM simulations. Voodoo® Roller Rockers feature unmatched attention to detail such as high-quality aircraft grade aluminum bodies, extra-large trunnions and bearings which allow these rockers to outperform competitors in both power increases and durability. Proven to endure more than 100,000 miles of elevated engine speeds, Voodoo® Roller Rockers are perfect for any enthusiast looking for a replacement rocker arm that will far exceed the quality of their O.E.M. units as well as competitors’ versions. <div class="featuresListBox"> <h3>KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS</h3> <ul> <li>Largest bearing in the industry provides the highest durability and load capacity available</li> <li>Largest trunnion in the industry for superior high RPM stability</li> <li>Clipped in trunnion for positive side to side location</li> <li>Precisely ground trunnion to bearing mating surface for extended life and reduced friction</li> <li>Lunati® specific design is clearanced for 1.550” diameter valve springs or 1.650” (most models) to accommodate large aftermarket valve springs</li> <li>Optimized rocker arm geometry evenly distributes load for maximum strength</li> <li>Anodized black with laser etched Voodoo® logo</li> </ul> </div> <div class="featuresListBox"> <h3>END USER SEGMENTS</h3> <ul> <li>Drag Racing</li> <li>Circle Track Racing</li> <li>4x4 Off Road</li> <li>Street Rods & Muscle Cars</li> <li>Street/Strip</li> <li>Marine</li> </ul> </div> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style="color: white; font-weight: bold;"> <td valign="bottom" width="111" bgcolor="#000000">PART #</td> <td valign="bottom" width="77" bgcolor="#000000">RATIO</td> <td valign="bottom" width="110" bgcolor="#000000">STUD SIZE</td> <td valign="bottom" width="274" bgcolor="#000000">DESCRIPTION</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85300LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.5</td> <td valign="top" width="71">3/8”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">283-400 CID Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85340LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.5</td> <td valign="top" width="71">3/8”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">305-350 CID Self Aligning Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85310LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.6</td> <td valign="top" width="71">3/8”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">283-400 CID Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85345LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.6</td> <td valign="top" width="71">3/8”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">305-350 CID Self Aligning Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85330LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.5/1.6</td> <td valign="top" width="71">3/8”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">283-400 CID Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85305LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.5</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">283-400 CID Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85315LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.6</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">283-400 CID Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85325LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.5/1.6</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">283-400 CID Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85320LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.65</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">283-400 CID Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85335LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.3</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">283-400 CID Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85350LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.7</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">396-454 CID Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85355LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.8</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">396-454 CID Chevy</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85360LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.5</td> <td valign="top" width="71">Shaft</td> <td valign="top" width="274">273-360 CID Chrysler</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85365LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.6</td> <td valign="top" width="71">Shaft</td> <td valign="top" width="274">273-360 CID Chrysler</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85370LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.5</td> <td valign="top" width="71">Shaft</td> <td valign="top" width="274">383-440 CID Chrysler</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85375LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.6</td> <td valign="top" width="71">Shaft</td> <td valign="top" width="274">383-440 CID Chrysler</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85380LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.73</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">351C-400M CID Ford</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85385LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.6</td> <td valign="top" width="71">3/8”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">260-351W CID Ford</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85390LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.6</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">260-351W CID Ford</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85395LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.7</td> <td valign="top" width="71">3/8”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">260-351W CID Ford</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85400LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.7</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">260-351W CID Ford</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85405LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.73</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">429-460 CID Ford</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85410LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.6</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">350-455 CID Oldsmobile</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85415LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.5</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">265-455 CID Pontiac</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85420LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.65</td> <td valign="top" width="71">7/16”</td> <td valign="top" width="274">265-455 CID Pontiac</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85425LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.7 Adj.</td> <td valign="top" width="71">Shaft</td> <td valign="top" width="274">Gen III LS1/LS6</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="111">85430LUN</td> <td valign="top" width="77">1.8 Adj.</td> <td valign="top" width="71">Shaft</td> <td valign="top" width="274">Gen III LS1/LS6</td> </tr> </tbody></table>2/9/2008Lunati® Returns to Its Performance RootsIt is impossible to overstate Lunati’s importance when it came to making power in the early days of racing. When the company first began grinding cams in the 1960’s, word quickly spread among racers everywhere that a Lunati camshaft meant power. And now Lunati announces a return to its roots to support racers like never before, thanks to an infusion of energy and resources from its new ownership group. Lunati has always been known as a company willing to embrace technology in order to bring performance enthusiasts the best possible internal components for their engines. But now Lunati will add to that with its renewed emphasis on supporting racers and helping them find Victory Lane no matter what they are racing. Lunati has been purchased by an exclusive ownership group made up of industry and racing veterans dedicated to providing racers with cutting-edge technology at affordable prices. They understand that the foundation has already been laid with Lunati’s history of excellence in motorsports and intend to use that as a base for even greater success on the race track. The first step will be to immediately implement a program to greatly expand Lunati’s technical, manufacturing and engineering resources. Lunati will not only be able to produce more advanced products but also to help the customer find the right products to best meet their needs. This includes Lunati’s diverse - and rapidly expanding - product line of performance camshafts and related valvetrain products, pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts and engineered rotating assemblies. The goal is that every customer will receive personalized service and the right products that will help them find unmatched performance on the track. This is what makes Lunati “The Racer’s Company.” Lunati also pledges to support racers in other ways. Because we understand that a racer never has enough time and simply cannot afford to wait on parts, Lunati is expanding its inventory to virtually eliminate backorders and dramatically decrease the time between when parts are ordered until they are in the racer’s hands. Also, to help make engine builder’s lives a little easier, an express custom cam grinding service will be made available. Finally, Lunati will increase its support of racers on the track by increasing its contingency and racer-support programs with many of the top racing organizations in the country. Lunati will also have support personnel available to help racers at major racing events across the nation. We welcome your questions and thank you for helping make this information available to the public. Please update your records with the current Lunati contact information and feel free to contact any of the key personnel listed below for additional information. Physical Address: Lunati LLC 11126 Willow Ridge Dr. Olive Branch, MS 38654 PH: 662-892-1500 * FX: 662-890-6309 Accounts Receivable (Remit To): Lunati LLC 15091 Collections Center Drive Chicago, IL 60693 Accounts Payable: Lunati LLC Attn: Accounts Payable 11126 Willow Ridge Rd Olive Branch, MS 38654 2/8/2008