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Inside Katech
 Issue #55

Greetings!

 

In this issue - 

New 2014 Camaro Z/28 packages, one-piece carbon fiber wheels, Solaris Motorsports sets fastest lap times in first test, and Matt Powers Formula Drift engine on the dyno. 

 

 

  

 

 

 

IN THIS ISSUE
CAMARO Z/28 PACKAGES
CARBON FIBER WHEELS
SOLARIS MOTORSPORTS
MATT POWERS FORMULA D

KATECH PACKAGES FOR THE NEW 2014 CAMARO Z/28  



The 2014 Camaro Z/28 has been released and it is powered by an LS7 engine.  Katech's proven LS7 packages for the Corvette Z06 carry right over to the new Camaro.  You can get a Stage 1, Stage 2, Street Attack or Track Attack Package in a new Camaro Z/28 now.  ARE dry sump system upgrades are also available for the road racing enthusiast.  To view details about the new Camaro Z/28 packages, click this link http://www.katechengines.com/performance/vehicles/gen-5-camaro-z28/

 

CARBON REVOLUTION ONE-PIECE CARBON FIBER WHEELS 

Introducing the CR9, the world's first one-piece carbon fiber wheel by Carbon Revolution
Introducing the CR9, the world's first one-piece carbon fiber wheel by Carbon Revolution
 


Our friends at Halltech have been working on putting together a group of people to buy the first batch of pure carbon fiber 19/20" wheels for the Corvette C6/Z06/ZR1/GS.  Carbon fiber wheels are the holy grail for us weight nuts. 

Estimated weight (based on other wheels they've made close in size):
19": 13lbs
20": 19lbs

Price: $15,000/set

If you are interested in a set please contact us by responding to this email.

SOLARIS CAMARO FASTEST IN FIRST TEST 


  

The Superstars Series kicked off at Monza with the first official pre-season test. Solaris Motorsport surprised the paddock as Francesco Sini with the all-new [Katech-powered] Chevrolet Camaro clocked the best lap time of the day ahead of Andrea Larini.

 

Larini, based in Tuscany, will be at the wheel of a Jaguar XF-R this year, the same car which won last year at Monza in the hands of Max Pigoli. Also present at the test was the recently-announced Luigi Ferrara, who took the Roma Racing Team Mercedes C63 AMG Coup� out on track and ended up not too far from the leader.

 

Johan Kristoffersson and Massimiliano Fantini had their first taste of the revamped Porsche Panamera S, run by Petri Corse, while Roberto Benedetti was behind the wheel of a completely rebuilt Cadillac CTS-V run by RC Motorsport. The Cadillac could be among the protagonists at the season opener in Monza, where the potential of the American engine should play a big part.

 

With the season starting in just ten days [as of publication], all teams are now preparing for their first racing weekend of the 2013 season.

 

-Touringcartimes.com  

 

 

Superstar Series 2013 season opener, April 7th, Monza, Italy.

http://www.superstarsworld.com/Superstars-Series/Calendario/Monza.aspx 

 

 

 

 

 

MATT POWERS FORMULA DRIFT ENGINE ON THE DYNO


 
Have you been following Matt Powers' Formula Drift engine on Katech's Facebook page?  Build and dyno pictures have been posted of the Track Attack 463 engine coming together and getting ready for dyno.  See the full gallery here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151422386269354.503417.246814449353&type=3

Hear the ruble of 14.67:1 compression as this beast starts up on the engine dyno.  Stay tuned for more video.

 
Matt Powers' Formula Drift Katech Track Attack 463ci engine starting up on the dyno
Matt Powers' Formula Drift Katech Track Attack 463ci engine starting up on the dyno


Get ready for the Streets of Long Beach Formula D 2013 season opener April 12/13

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Jason Harding

Director of Aftermarket Operations

Katech Inc.