Mike Petralia’s Hardcore Horsepower

We make it go fast!!!

Projects & Vehicles

 

1994 Corvette
Owner: Alan Hale
Engine: 383ci LT-4 small-block Chevy
Peak RWHP: 427 @ 5825
Peak RWTQ: 464 @ 3797
Est. FWHP: 533*
Est. FWTQ: 580*
*Assumes 20% powertrain losses
 

 

Work performed:
-Installed Exotic Muscle 1-3/4″ full-length headers and hi-flow twin cat system.

-Gained 22RWHP (approx. 27.5* FWHP) with new exhaust.
-Repaired Accel Super Ram EFI intake manifold.

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1932 Ford
Owner: Stuban Concepts

Featured in: Street Rod Builder Mag - Nov 2008 (car feature)

Link:
http://www.streetrodbuilder.com/Media/PublicationsArticle/SRB_0811_Stuban32Roadster_2.pdf


Engine: 5.L Hemi, Momar 8-stack EFI, Big Stuff III ECU
Trans: GM 4L60E automatic
  

 

Work performed:
-Designed and installed custom EFI system and custom wiring harness to control EFI and transmission
-Assited in desgin and installation of custom, single-coil/single spark plug-per-cylinder, ECU-controlled ignition system
-Fabricated steel crank trigger wheel
-Installed custom-fabricated crank trigger wheel on harmonic balancer
-Degreed cam
-Tuned for best power and drivability

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1971 Camaro
Owner: Clayton Romie
Featured in: Super Chevy Mag - Feb 2006 (car feature), Jan 2004 (engine feature), and Aug 2003 (cover photo)
Link:
http://www.superchevy.com/features/camaro/sucp_0602_1971_camaro_z_zilla/index.html

 
 

Engine: 355ci small-block Chevy
Peak RWHP: 326 @ 5600*
Peak RWTQ: 398 @ 4300*
Peak FWHP: 422 @ 5600
Peak FWTQ: 452 @ 4300
*21% powertrain losses 

 

 Work performed:
-Built custom 355ci Small-Block Chevy v-8
-Installed engine
-Installed custom cooling system including 1-pc trans/engine oil cooler
-Dyno tested engine
-Chassis dyno-tested vehicle

 

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1993 SVT Cobra Mustang
Owner: Brian Reynolds
Engine: 4.6L Mod Ford supercharged

 

Work performed:
-Installed Centerforce clutch, disc, throwout bearing, and Fidanza steel flywheel.

-Replaced damaged clutch release lever
-Repaired (welded and remachined) cracked T-56 trans’s steel throwout bearing sleeve.

 

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1990 Chevy SS454
Owner: Jim Jackson
Engine: 454 big-block Chevy EFI

 
Work performed:
-Installed Edelbrock Pro-Flow Multi-Port EFI system
-Tuned for best power, economy, and drivability
-Passed TN emissions testing program

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1963 Chevy II
Owner: Jery White
Engine: 355ci small-block Chevy

 
Work performed:
-Installed 12″ Wilwood front disc brake system
-Installed KRC racing power steering pump and remote resivoir
-Fabricated offset steel leaf spring brackets
-Installed Global West 1-inch drop, multi-leaf springs
-Fabricated steel alternator reloacation brackets
-Insatalled 1/2″-20 rear wheel studs
-Insatalled Autolite racing plugs
-Power-bled complete brake system

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Carb Choices

Magazine story: Super Rod Mag. Spetember 2007
Subject: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Carb

 
Technology covered:
-Choosing the right carb for your engine
-525, 625, and 750cfm carbs dyno tested on a 355cid street engine

Link:

http://www.superrod.com/Media/PublicationsArticle/SR_0709_CARBCHOICE_2.pdf

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