Comparison: Testing a TorqStorm
But the best part was the TorqStorm’s ability to generate 400lb ft torque at 2000rpm; its rival reached 400lb ft at 2500rpm. At 3000rpm the ‘Storm generated 484lb ft compared to the Vortech at 436.
Warning from Fang: More power from nozzle change
More venom from Fang II – largest flowing 1/16th nitrous nozzle at 90-degrees yet • Largest nitrous orifice in production – increases flow rate • Individual channels for all passages – seal cannot rupture or leak • Direct replacement for any fogger system – uses same N2O and fuel inlets • Stainless steel construction – 1/16th pipe with 90-degrees N2O discharge Huntington Beach, California: Nitrous Supply has introduced significant improvements to the design of their new Fang II nozzle. Fuel is discharged via the two fang-like orifices beneath the larger nitrous opening, creating better fuel atomization across the entire plume. Mike Thermos, the nitrous specialist of almost forty years says, “If there is another 90-degree nozzle that flows more than this, I’m unaware of it.” As a result it is free of restrictions; it eliminates back pressure in the system. A jet of any given orifice will now flow consistent to that orifice. The Fang II nozzle is expected to be priced similar to the Fogger. Source: Nitrous Supply Huntington Beach, CA 714-373-1986...
Handsome hat from TorqStorm Superchargers: more hood clearance less turbulence
TorqStorm has announced a new carb hat to be included with all their 2017 and onward carbureted single supercharger kits. Cast in lightweight aluminum (approx 2.25lbs) and more elegant by far than the two-can profile of its predecessor, it has shrunk in height to just 3.25 inches to reduce threats of minimal hood clearance. For the most part, transferring pressurized air from a supercharger via a right-angle turn into the carburetor can be a tricky calculation—turbulence means power loss. Accordingly, TorqStorm collaborated with air flow specialist Dave Visner in its creation. Visner, who honed his talents in fluid dynamics with Detroit’s major players and more recently in Pro Stock, applied his craft efficiently. He also bestowed the hat with appealing oval proportions, a flat-sided oval inlet port (4in x 1.75in), and a sense of luxury and quality. Measuring just under 8 inches in diameter at its widest, TorqStorm provides an O-ring to seal the hat to a 4150-style carburetor flange and three domed, stainless steel hexagon nuts—1/4-20tpi, 5/16-18 and 3/8-16—one of which will secure the hat to the centrally located stud of the carburetor. The nuts are flanged and grooved on their undersides and each contains an O-ring. The carburetor hat’s flat-sided oval inlet uses a 3.5in silicone reducing elbow and a special Clampco 4.0in T-bolt clamp to connect with the metal tube and blow-off valve assembly. For more information contact: TorqStorm Superchargers 3001 Madison SE, Wyoming, MI 49548 Telephone (616) 706-5580 or visit www.TorqStorm.com or email...
How to adjust a carburetor choke
New Jersey native Ray Bohacz is a respected engine builder. Though he relished the challenge of preparing race-winning engines, his earliest memories were linked to farming and its many aspects—particularly its mechanics. Recently he has combined these interests by demonstrating the value of short, technical trouble-solving videos. No doubt most of us have encountered problems with carburetor chokes, so watch for Ray’s good...
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