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Harland Sharp > Sponsor Spotlight

December 12, 2013 //  by Horsepower & Heels

 Harland Sharp LogoHarland Sharp Roller Rockers

Harland Sharp has been involved with Horsepower & Heels Racing since 2004, providing top-knotched engine performance for Erica’s 331CID drag radial coupe as well as a complete set of rockers for her BBF application.

Company Overview

Harland Sharp has been in the business of high performance roller rockers for over 50 years.   As the world of racing has continued to change
throughout the decades, Harland Sharp has yet to lose focus; the highest quality Made in USA performance parts.   With great pride in knowing that your aftermarket valvetrain parts are coming right from the USA and NOT overseas, Harland Sharp is a small family owned & operated business.   They hand inspect and pack each rocker arm before it leaves.  With a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, it is no wonder that more racers choose Harland Sharp than any other brand.

Products

Harland Sharp Rockers

Harland Sharp manufactures 3 different style rocker arms and accessories for a wide array of engine combinations.    Their Original Series was first developed and created
over 50 years ago, now providing increased power and performance to your valve train with improved strength, weighing in lighter than most other conventional rocker arm designs.

The Diamond Series is the most recent addition to the Harland Sharp family of roller rocker arms.  By literally “cutting off” the corners in structural design, they eliminated over 100 grams of weight.   The Diamond Series is the perfect solution for any engine builder or racer looking to build a truly lightweight, yet dependable high performance valve train, a surefire way to increase net horsepower.

The HD Series is designed for high spring pressure and high lift geometry.  , Harland Sharp’s Heavy Duty Series can withstand over 1,000 lbs of spring pressure.  The wider body design is engineered to provide increased strength & longevity to your engines valve train. Independent tests have shown the Heavy Duty Series body can withstand over 10 tons of pressure before showing signs of stress.   These rockers are for use in hardcore racing applications and highly modified performance engines.

In Action

The Horsepower & Heels Big Block Ford combination features Harland Sharp’s Big Block Ford Shaft Mount 7/16″ Roller Rockers with their stud girdle.    In the past, Erica’s small block 331CID engine program also featured the small block version original series rocker arms.    Looking for your application?   Find yours in their online product guide or request a free catalog.  They can be purchased at these fine distributors near you.

Contact Information

19769 Progress Dr.
Strongsville, OH 44149

Ph: 1-440-238-3260
Fax: 1-440-238-2204

www.harlandsharp.com 

Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 7am-4:30pm EST
Friday: 7am – 11am EST

 

Warranty/ReturnsAccounts Receivable – steve@harlandsharp.com

Advertising/Marketing – sandy@harlandsharp.com

Custom/Diesel Rockers – mike@harlandsharp.com

Tech – randyjr@harlandsharp.com

 

Category: SponsorsTag: Sponsors

Exile Turbo Systems > Sponsor Spotlight

December 12, 2013 //  by Horsepower & Heels

Exile Turbo Systems

A longtime friend and supporter of Horsepower & Heels, Rick Head of Exile Turbo Systems has been on-board as a sponsor since Erica’s true street and drag radial racing days in  2002.     The Horsepower & Heels team trusts  Exile for all its turbocharged needs.

Company Overview

Exile Turbo Systems was founded by industry veteran Rick Head in 2006.  Building on over 20 years in the turbocharger business, Head’s goal was to create a “one stop shop” where racers and performance enthusiasts could get expert advice about turbochargers, systems and components, and purchase the best products the industry has to offer.    Head prides himself providing his customers with “real world” expertise gleaned from years of competition in all forms of motorsport. From Hot Rod magazine’s “Drag Radial King” and 2004 World Street Nationals “Outlaw Drag Radial Champion” to life memberships in the Bonneville and El Mirage 200 mph clubs, Head’s lifelong commitment to performance extends well beyond the bounds of his business.

Products

Exile Turbo Systems is retail distributor of Garrett turbochargers and turbo kits, but also offers wastegates, intercoolers (air-to-air and liquid-to-air), boost controllers, throttle bodies, water/oil pumps, fuel system components and more. In addition to Garrett turbochargers, Exile’s product line includes SPA Turbo Racing, Tial Products, TurboSmart, Wilson Manifolds and Zukinut Enterprises.

Exile Turbos

In Action

From her wild single-turbo drag radial coupe, to the twin set up on the Horsepower & Heels Mustang, Erica Ortiz has always depended on the cutting-edge turbo technology and expertise of Head’s Exile Turbo Systems.

Contact Information

Exile Turbo Systems
1578 Venice ST
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone: (805) 432-5582

Email: rick@exileturbo.com

Category: SponsorsTag: Sponsors

Trick Flow Specialties > Sponsor Spotlight

December 6, 2013 //  by Horsepower & Heels

Trick FlowTrick Flow Specialties

Trick Flow Specialties joined Horsepower & Heels in 2007. providing Erica a competitive edge with their A460 Cylinder Head and Intake package.   The Horsepower & Heels team has relied on Trick Flow technology for their engine program since 2000.

Company Overview

To satisfy the air and fuel demands of any high performance machine, the serious airflow expertise of Trick Flow Specialties have developed some of the most advanced cylinder heads and intake manifolds in the industry, all thoroughly dyno-tested in-house to make sure they’re the ultimate in bolt-on performance.  Trick Flow manufactures performance camshafts, rocker arms, and other valvetrain components, plus fuel pumps, filters, and injectors.   Trick Flow also teams up with other top performance manufacturers to produce supercharger kits, cold air intake kits, gasket sets, and more.

Products

Trick Flow manufactures a wide array of bolt-on performance components for all makes and models, both classic and late model.   Their experienced engineering team is known for leading design technology in cylinder head development and other engine modifications.   To view their extensive product line:  Trick Flow Products

In Action

The Horsepower & Heels Mustang racecar features Trick Flow’s A460 cylinder head and intake manifold package in the twin turbo engine program.  Stay tuned for preliminary testing numbers and performances, coming soon!

To find a Trick Flow distributor near you, please search their Authorized Distributors.

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Contact Information

Trick Flow Specialties
285 West Avenue
Tallmadge, OH 44278
Phone: 330-630-1555  |  Fax 330-633-2504

http://www.trickflow.com/

For questions about products, call technical staff Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.

Technical Information: E-mail to contact our technical staff. You’ll get a personal response within two business days from the people who design and craft Trick Flow products.   techinfo@trickflow.com

Category: SponsorsTag: Sponsors

Brisk USA Racing Spark Plugs > Sponsor Spotlight

December 6, 2013 //  by Horsepower & Heels

Brisk USABRISK USA

Brisk USA joined the Horsepower & Heels team in 2005, providing the best in spark plugs for Erica’s record setting performances in Pro 5.0 and Pro Mod.

Company Overview

Better efficiency, more power, torque, and faster acceleration is achieved through unparalleled unique and proprietary designs from Brisk.

Brisk is one of World’s 10 largest spark plug producers with 70-year tradition of spark plug production.  Brisk is a leader in spark plug technology and design, capable of custom production and turnkey projects. Brisk manufacturers a vide variety of spark plugs, some with unique and superior characteristics. While the key requirement of O.E.M spark plugs is long life and low price, Brisk instead focuses on maximum efficiency and durability for a specific application.   Brisk annual production of more than 50 million spark plugs among others include: Brisk Super spark plugs, Brisk Extra spark plugs, Brisk Forte spark plugs, Brisk Platinum spark plugs, Brisk Double Platinum spark plugs, Brisk Racing Iridium spark plugs, Brisk Silver Racing spark plugs, Brisk LGS Lamborghini spark plugs, Brisk Extra Turbo Evolution spark plugs, Brisk ZS/ZC spark plugs, Brisk TXS spark plugs, and many others.

Products

Brisk manufactures a full line of spark plugs, glow plugs, ignition electrodes, techincal ceramics and other important sensors.   See the full product details at  Brisk Products

Brisk Spark PlugsIn Action

The Horsepower & Heels Mustang trusts only Brisk USA’s Silver Racing Spark Plugs for dependable competition

For information about how Brisk can improve your application, email info@briskusa.com.    To purchase Brisk products, locate a dealer near you.

Contact Information

6942 FM 1960 Road East Ste#158
Humble, TX 77346
Tel: (713) 459-6977
Fax: (866) 583-6239

http://www.briskusa.com/

Distributor Inquires:  sales@briskusa.com
General Information:  info@briskusa.com

 

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