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2 EFI computer system controls disconnected during street driving. kit with a cross over and headers.
the fuel and spark. The unit also Converting from pump gas to nitro The Hot Heads aluminum heads
features traction control and can is as simple as reconnecting the and intake were ported and
data log 23 channels. dual drive and the magneto’s spark modified by Radar. Experimental
plug wires. Putting in specific Johnson hi-lift/Hot Heads roller
To handle the nitro duties at nitro spark plugs, changing from lifters move the Manton pushrods.
the track, things become more collector style headers with side Missile roller rockers open the
creative. A system that allowed for pipes to Zoomies, mixing a load Manley hollow stem intake and
a fast, easy transformation was a of nitro and a final timing check severe duty Inconel exhaust
must. Switching distributors and is all that is needed to head to valves. Polished M/T valve covers
magnetos back-and-forth was not the starting line. Reversing the modified with 12-AN return lines
an option. Hot Heads came to the procedure puts the car back on the provide a vintage look.
rescue with an ultra-rare (one of street in about 45 minutes. Toggle
two ever made) timing cover for switches control which ignition The rest of the drivetrain consists
an industrial HEMI that was setup system will be on at a given time. of a Bruno converter drive with a
for a cam driven pump. An Enderle Frank Lupos Dynamic 9” torque
dual drive was attached to this Engine components normally converter inside. An air-shifted
cover after major modifications. found on a nitro engine are used three speed CS-1 Lenco delivers
The dual drive then rotates both throughout. A Titan oil pump the power to a Dana 60 rear end.
a Mallory Mag IV and an Enderle is housed inside the 10 quart Strange filled the Dana with 3:73
1100 fuel pump. An adjustable Steffens pan. Hot Heads parts are gears, steel caps, 5/8” wheel studs
support going from the frame everywhere. They made the four and green axle bearings.
to the bottom of the mag holds bolt main caps, timing cover, frost
everything securely in place while plugs, burst panel kit, thermostat Continued on page 10

A cleverly designed support and clamp allows the dual drive to be disconnected at the pump extention for street driving. The mag and
pump are never removed from the car saving valuable time switching back and fourth.

8 Nitro Madness Magazine Spring 2017