Innehållsförteckning för No 158 July 2018 från NZV8

My Facebook friends must hate it when I do this, but I’m going to get on my little high horse and add some social commentary about a conversation I watched unfold on Facebook recently. The conversation was brought about by an American hot rodders podcast that talked about how all the chequebook rodders and, to a greater extent, ‘trendsters’ (apparently that’s a word) are wrecking the scene. It’s a fair topic, and keeping an eye on the US scene, I can see where they’re coming from. Of course, this led to grizzles about how it’s happening here too; how people who don’t know anything are building cars that look ridiculous but, in the same breath, are winning all the trophies … The conversation went back and forth with multiple opinions…

TORQUEBACK, NZV8 MAGAZINE, PO BOX 46,020, HERNE BAY, AUCKLAND 1147; EMAIL TORQUEBACK@V8.CO.NZ ALL FORD Hi Todd, Great to finally see my brother’s Mk2 Cortina in your magazine. Let me tell you, I have lost a lot of skin on my knuckles working on that car, but it’s worth every scar to see it on the quickest street car list. And being all Ford, front to back, makes it even better. Great mag — keep up the good work. Cheers, Shane Thanks, Shane. Good to get it in there! We’ve watched the car for a while, hoping you guys would get it road legal again, so we were stoked when we got the email from him to say it was. Cheers, Todd OVER THE TOP Hi Todd, Another great issue put…

EMAIL YOUR BUILDS TO EDITOR@V8.CO.NZ THE REAL F1 The name ‘Krysler Shop’ may lead you to think that the business is an expert in Mopar products, but that’s not the case. It is, in fact, a Ford nine-inch specialist. However, with a reputation for top-quality service, the Krysler Shop has also gained a name as a business that can offer full turnkey builds. Currently, the team have got a 1952 Ford F1 underway for a local customer. The truck was sourced in Texas, complete with the perfect patina. It’s now running a 460ci Ford big block with Trick Flow heads, built for towing and maybe a skid or two. Obviously, the rear end is something special, in the form of a Currie Street Rod housing with 31-spline large-bearing axles and…

7.38s DRIVER: REECE FISH VEHICLE: 1956 CHEV BEL AIR Reece Fish’s ’56 Bel Air’s not exactly what you’d call an aerodynamic car, but, with masses of power from its twin-turbo 532ci big block, he’s found a way to overcome that. In fact, Reece’s car’s been the quickest street car in the country for a number of years now — not that it’s stopped him in his quest to get even quicker; his next goal is to break the magic 200mph mark! ENGINE BOTTOM END: 532ci big block Chev, custom FFR Engines and Machine–designed billet aluminium MRE block, Bryant billet four-inch stroke crank, MGP billet alloy rods, Diamond custom pistons HEADS AND VALVETRAIN: RFD custom heads, 2.375-inch intake valves, 1.88-inch exhaust valves, 55mm solid-roller cam INTAKE: Hogan sheet metal FUEL SYSTEM:…

8.67s DRIVER: GARY BOGAART VEHICLE: 1975 FORD XB FALCON GS COUPE For a long time, Gary Bogaart’s XB coupe ran a supercharged combo and clocked 10-second passes with ease. However, since he swapped that out for a nitrous-assisted combo that he’d previously campaigned in a dedicated drag car, the times have tumbled. For a few seasons, Gary’s 8.6-second passes were enough to see him right near the top of the list; however, the forced-induction development has seen him slide back — not something we think Gary will be taking lightly. ENGINE BOTTOM END: 408ci small block Ford, Crower crank, GRP rods, JE pistons HEADS AND VALVETRAIN: Yates C3 heads, Comp Cams solid-roller camshaft INTAKE MANIFOLD: Hogan FUEL SYSTEM: Twin Braswell carburettors NITROUS: Single Stage NOS Pro Race Fogger ENGINE BUILDER:…

9.58s DRIVER: ROSS WHELAN VEHICLE: 1934 FORD Y Ross Whelan’s Model Y is a great indicator that you don’t need to have a common muscle machine to go fast. The car’s lightweight and well-thought-out engine combo has seen the home-built machine climb the ranks beyond expectations. As we all know, though, there’s no cure for the disease of drag racing, and Ross, like many drivers, has bigger plans — especially with the increased competition keen to own his title of quickest naturally aspirated street car in the land! ENGINE BOTTOM END: 427ci small block Chev, Dart SHP block, Scat four-inch crank, Eagle six-inch rods, Mahle pistons, 13.5:1 compression HEADS AND VALVETRAIN: AFR heads, 235cc intake runners, 64cc chambers, Jesel shaftmount rockers, 2.08-inch intake valves, 1.60-inch exhaust valves, Comp Cams billet…

The automotive world owes a lot to the art of scale modelling, as a large proportion of the world’s most iconic cars started on the road to immortality as clay models well before anyone even took the wheel. Decades ago, automotive modelling was a crude 3D representation of our favourite cars, yet, with advancements in technology, scale modelling has transformed itself from toy into detailed work of art. Much like the 1:1-scale running and driving examples that adorn the pages of NZV8, their smaller plastic cousins follow the same principles of creative licence, patience, and passion for a craft. Today’s global automotive scene is no longer just about those who own classic muscle or work directly with them. There are lots of ways to be a part of things; whether…

ALTHOUGH THIS MONTH’S CAR IS ONLY A QUICK CONCEPT, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS ON IT. SO, HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT WHETHER IT’S HOT, NOT, IMPOSSIBLE, OR RIDICULOUS BY COMMENTING ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, FACEBOOK.COM/NZV8MAGAZINE YOUR THOUGHTS ON LAST MONTH’S ‘ROMPER STOMPER’ CONCEPT Andrew Kitto: [needs] 14x8 Tridys and Eagers Faren Wade: That looks sweet Lugzie Lee: Looks mint as, and would be practical as well, being matt black If you don’t know Kayton Coughey by name, you’ll probably recognize his company, Real Rides Ltd, which is responsible for building and finishing many of the cars seen around the show halls and streets of New Zealand. Being in the business he’s in, keeping his finger on the pulse of what’s currently hot in the car scene is of the…

I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Whangarei over the last few years, but I’ve never seen it quite like this. If you’re a Northland local, you know that much has been made of the perceived decline of Whangarei’s town centre in recent years. It’s the same story in many of our provincial hubs — too many empty shops, too many sketchy characters, and too few actual customers, with many now doing all their shopping in front of a laptop. Pure doom-and-gloom stuff. You can imagine, then, just how damned good it was to see the central area of the town come alive on 21 April for the annual Rev Up Whangarei. Organized by the Whangarei Rod and Custom Club, the Rev Up is now in its second year,…

MUFFLING IN MODERATION There’s only one brand to consider when you want a proper V8 tone — Flowmaster. If loud isn’t your first choice, though, there’s still a Flowmaster muffler for you, thanks to the new FlowFX series. The Flowmaster FlowFX mufflers produce a moderate sound level perfect for enthusiasts looking for something a little refined, with a bit of attitude. With a durable, fully welded 409S stainless steel case, these straight-through-style mufflers exhibit the quality we’ve come to expect from Flowmaster. Available from Performance Parts Ltd, 10 Tironui Road, Takanini, Auckland. Call the team on 09 299 6890 or contact sales@v8parts.co.nz. SHIFT UP The two new transmission shifters from RTS have got you covered. The Striker suits 2- and 3-speed applications (optional gate plate required for 4-speed), is rugged…

For most Kiwis from outside the greater Auckland region, the town of Waiuku is likely to be known as the home of New Zealand’s steel industry, housing the massive New Zealand Steel mill. There’s a bit more to it than just that, though. There’s almost certainly a direct link between heavy industry and car enthusiasm, and while we joke that Waiuku is the turbo LS capital of New Zealand, it isn’t far from the truth. Waiuku loves all things automotive, and that’s been emphasized with the annual Waiuku Steel ’N’ Wheels Festival. As it has done in previous years, the event took over the Waiuku township for a Sunday but offered far more than just the cars you may expect. Organized to promote Waiuku in general, the Steel ’N’ Wheels…

If you check out the news page in this issue, you’ll see a couple of items regarding two different workshops in the US — Classic Recreations and Brand New Muscle Car — having been granted licences from Ford and GMCI (the owner of the Yenko trademark), respectively, to manufacture brand-new versions of some of the most significant Mustang and Camaro models from the late ’60s. We’re not talking some run-of-the-mill models, either, but Boss 302 and 429s, and Yenko Camaros — vehicles the desirability of which has endured across the last 50-odd years thanks to their limited production numbers and mechanical excess. And that got me thinking along the lines of the old saying — just because we can, does it mean we should? We live in an age of…

REBRANDING AN ICON As far as the automotive aftermarket in New Zealand is concerned, Segedins Auto Spares is the grandfather. Founded in the early 1970s by Ivan Segedin Sr after he got out of racing his Fleetwood Motors–sponsored Mustang, the little shop on Dominion Road became the go-to for car builders and hot-rodders looking for parts or advice — a reputation that has only strengthened from then to now. So, with such history, it may come as a surprise to learn that the company is currently undergoing a total rebrand to become 1st Auto Parts. Company Director, Shane Johnson, explained to NZV8 that it’s simply about moving the business forward as times change, and that customers can still expect the same Segedins service. Shane knows that service better than anyone,…

EMAIL YOUR INFO TO: EDITOR@V8.CO.NZ 17 JUNE WINTER DRAG WARS Winter doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. For the ultimate quick street car test, you need to get over to Meremere Dragway for the Winter Drag Wars series, where all you need to participate is a licence, warrant, rego, and helmet. Featuring some of New Zealand’s quickest street-legal cars, the Winter Drag Wars series is one of the only events in the country at which you can run anything from a high-horsepower street car to your daily-driver as fast as possible, in a safe and controlled environment. Winter Drag Wars keeps the racing simple, with just two dial-your-own (DYO) classes — one for cars and one for motorbikes. The first Winter Drag Wars session has already happened but…

Turning 21 is a big deal in New Zealand. It’s a milestone that represents the last big step into adulthood and is traditionally celebrated in the most adult way Kiwi kids can — by getting totally shitfaced. We’re not going to say that Kayton Coughey didn’t do this, because that would be a lie, but, once he’d slept off the obligatory hangover, he did get to enjoy a present a little more grownup than the traditional wooden key — a ’68 Camaro RS/SS. “It was my 21st birthday present to myself. I paid US$5K for it and got it over here and everything — it was a big deal at the time. The [New Zealand] dollar was 40 cents, American,” Kayton recalls. “Ever since I was a schoolboy, I wanted…

The first weekend of May is sacred to duck shooters — a time of year set aside for one thing, and one thing only. However, it isn’t just the shooters who wait for this weekend all year round — residents of the Hawke’s Bay and its surrounding regions with any kind of automotive inclination mark off the dates for the Marineland Street Rod and Kustom Klub’s yearly swap meet, which has now ticked off its 26th year. Taking over the Meeanee Speedway grounds in Napier, the Show Shine Swap Hot Rod and Classic Car Festival 2018 delivered exactly what you’d expect from it — a massive hot rod and classic car show, and a swap meet big enough to excite even the most jaded of bargain hunters. As the weather…

EMAIL YOUR INFO TO EDITOR@V8.CO.NZ KELLY BETTES COMING TO NZ! Australian Top Fuel driver, and the fastest-ever female on Australian soil, is set to come to New Zealand. Off the back of a highly successful season behind the wheel of the Lamattina-owned Top Fuel dragster, 33-year-old Kelly Bettes has been invited by the NZDRA to speak at its upcoming prize-giving. The event, which is set to take place at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on 30 June, will be the perfect celebration venue for drivers, crews, sponsors, and supporters, following a record-breaking NZDRA season of drag racing. While individual class winners were mentioned in the last issue of NZV8, the awards night will see even more individuals and teams honoured. A highlight for those not taking home the tinware and ever-popular NZ1…

7.86s DRIVER: BRENDON SHEARING VEHICLE: 1971 HOLDEN HQ MONARO COUPE Brendon Shearing lives about as far away from a drag strip as it is possible to in New Zealand, but that hasn’t stopped his ascent to the pointy end of the Quickest Streeters list. In the quest for speed, the supercharger he loved was ditched, and, with the swap to a twin-turbo combo, his times have been continually tumbling. Like most of the other vehicles on this list, what makes the times even more impressive is that the car has been built in the shed at home by Brendon and a few dedicated mates. ENGINE BOTTOM END: 509ci big block Chev, Donovan alloy talldeck block, piston oil-squirters, dry sump, Crower four-inch crank, Carrillo rods, CP pistons, 9.0:1 compression ratio HEADS…

DRIVER: CRAIG HEDLEY VEHICLE: 1994 TOYOTA SUPRA The quickest Japanese import in the country has had a very recent rise to the title, having made massive leaps over the past drag season. Compared with some others, the car is also reasonably stock, running a factory-fitted 2JZ engine, standard rear diff, standard wheel arches, and all stock body panels. Of course, anyone who follows the world of import drag racing will tell you — the 2JZ-GTE is the ultimate engine of choice if power is your number-one priority. ENGINE BOTTOM END: 2JZ-GTE three-litre straight-six, stock block, stock crank, Manley rods, CP pistons, 10:1 compression ratio HEAD AND VALVETRAIN: Ported stock head, stock valves, 264-degree Kelford camshafts INTAKE: Hypertune manifold FUEL SYSTEM: Six 2200cc injectors, twin Aeromotive Eliminator fuel pumps ECU: Link…

8.78s DRIVER: DAN SOUTHALL VEHICLE: 1969 CHEV CAMARO SS If there’s one driver who put in the hard yards last season to jump up the ranks, it was Dan Southall. He’s been seen at tracks from Meremere to Ruapuna, and everywhere in between, including street drags. His 406ci small block combo is punching well above its weight, but Dan assures us that there’s still more to come, as the title of Quickest Outright Small Block, which has so far eluded him, is within reach. ENGINE BOTTOM END: 406ci small block Chev, Dart Little M block, CNC receiver grooves, Callies Magnum crank, Oliver billet rods, Steve Morris–designed Diamond pistons, 9:5:1 compression HEADS AND VALVETRAIN: AFR 245 heads, 80-thou stainless compression hoops, T&D stainless shaft-mount rockers, Pac springs, titanium keepers, Steve Morris–designed…

9.86s DRIVER: KATHRYN ‘KAT’ MCDONALD VEHICLE: 1969 CHRYSLER VALIANT The first female to join the ranks of the list remains the only one on it. Kathryn McDonald’s Chrysler Valiant sedan has been run on the basis of a big engine in a small car, and its old stroker 499ci big block Mopar got it tantalizingly close to the nines. The switch to a 572ci Hemi has seen her PB tumble to a 9.86s at 137.07mph — seriously impressive for a full-weight street car running nothing but motor. Her aim is to now become the quickest naturally aspirated street car. It’s a big ask; but something that we certainly wouldn’t rule out. ENGINE BOTTOM END: 572ci Hemi, Indy Maxx aluminium block, Callies 4.5-inch stroke crank, Oliver 7.10-inch billet rods, Diamond pistons,…

While attending the Caroline Bay Rock and Hop festival in Timaru in March, a chance encounter with John and Bronwyn Stewart led to an invitation being extended to us to attend their club’s Central Otago shed raid in April. The couple were attending the event in their newly completed ’30 Essex hot rod, and, after a discussion about their new ride and the Alpine Street Machines hot rod club they are both members of, we gladly accepted the offer. Being one of the most stunning parts of New Zealand, it really doesn’t take much convincing to spend a weekend in Central Otago! Sunday, 29 April was set down as the day for members to tour a few sheds to see what was new with members, find out what projects are…

A racing driver’s worst fear. A huge crash is playing out on the track up ahead, and without any provocation or help from themselves. It’s going to be a big hit — and it’s going to be at the worst part of the circuit. That was pretty much the story for Porter Group NZ V8 Utes racer Glen Collinson in March when he and his Panorama Motorsport Ford Falcon FG racing machine were unlucky enough to be involved in one of the biggest shunts in the 10-year history of the category. Contact between Matthew Spratt in his FG Falcon and long-time series stalwart Brett Rudd in his Holden sent Rudd’s car sideways and into the pit-lane entry barriers at Hampton Downs, dramatically decelerating it from 180kph and spinning it into…

BUILT TO ORDER Thanks to the proliferation of aftermarket go-fast bits, we live in an age of boundless options when it comes to creating the car of our dreams … if you have the money, of course. For those that do, the hard part has been taken out of the equation, thanks to Oklahoma-based companies Classic Recreations and Brand New Muscle Car. Classic Recreations has received an official licence from Ford to produce a range of resto-mod classic 1969–’70 Mustangs — including the Boss 302, Boss 429, and Mach 1. As Classic Recreations states, “Each vehicle will be built to customer specifications using the latest chassis and drivetrain technology paired with new Ford-licensed reproduction parts [which can include new, Ford-licensed bodies] — giving owners the opportunity to own and drive…

IF YOU HAVE A COOL DAILY-DRIVER AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT APPEAR IN DAILY GRIND, EMAIL EDITOR@V8.CO.NZ That’s a nice looking Fairlane you’ve got there, Nicki Thanks, I’ve had it for 23 years, but it’s been in the family for 33, as my dad owned it before me. It was owned briefly by a family friend, but he passed away and left it to us, so it also has a sentimental history to it. How did you end up owning it? Well, after the car came back from Dad’s friend, it sat in our backyard. At around age 16, I decided [that] cars were my thing, so, in my late teens, I started ‘borrowing’ it. I was driving it and using it, doing heaps with it, and, when I…

Looking at Gerard and Denise Wolvers’ Plymouth, it’s hard to imagine that, to begin with, there was no specific build plan. Perhaps that’s why there were a few “false starts”, as Gerard puts it, before things got on track. When first purchased, the ’34 was already somewhat modified, but, despite some of the panels having been replaced with fibreglass ones, it was the original shape of the vehicle that appealed to the couple. However, the trip home from Nelson to the Waikato soon revealed that its looks were the best thing going for it, as it drove terribly — so much so that Denise wisely declined to drive it. As their first foray into hot rod ownership, they knew that they wanted better, but it was a question of figuring…

If Mike Janssen knew what he knows now, he probably wouldn’t have done what he did by rescuing this 1956 Ford Victoria. But if he hadn’t done what he did, he wouldn’t know what he knows now. To say that the car was rusty when he first got his hands on it would be a very polite understatement. Even though it wasn’t what he was looking for — having set out on the hunt for a ’57 Chev — the Victoria was here in New Zealand, and there was something about the car that had him determined to own it. The deciding factor was the car’s rarity and the fact it was still a two-door pillarless. That same determination proved to be essential over the following two-and-a-half years, as the…

WORDS: NZV8 ARCHIVES PHOTOS: NZV8 ARCHIVES / SUPPLIED Even if drag racing’s not your bag, if you’ve got an interest in anything mechanical, the facts and figures behind drag racing are impressive. The science of drag racing — and, at this level, it truly is more of a science than a hobby — is the type of stuff that physics teachers dream of getting their students interested in learning. But, at the track, it’s the rush that appeals; the thrill of the chase to rack up yet another PB. Or, for those on the sidelines, the appeal is in experiencing the sheer power, the noise, the smell, and the mechanical brutality. While the racing of street-legal vehicles has been around far longer than NZV8 has, a few years ago, we…

8.46s DRIVER: KERRY STEWART VEHICLE: 1923 CHRYSLER Kerry Stewart’s bucket may not look too dissimilar from many others if you ignore the rear wing; the difference, though, is that his car has the power to back up its track-inspired looks. The car has an extensive history prior to Kerry’s ownership, having spent much of its life on the drag strip. But it wasn’t until Kerry got his hands on it that the times tumbled. Having been absent from the track for a season now, Kerry’s just completed a freshen-up of the car and is looking forward to once again climbing back up to the pointy end of the list. ENGINE BOTTOM END: 540ci big block Chev, Bowtie block, Callies crank, Oliver rods, JE pistons HEADS AND VALVETRAIN: AFR heads, Isky…

9.01s DRIVER: AZHAR BHAMJI VEHICLE: 1969 MAZDA R100 While not the quickest rotary right from the list’s inception, Azhar’s show-quality Mazda R100 is currently king of the rotors, and, with the recent upgrades it’s had, he assures us that there’s more to come. The pint-sized machine has historically run an H-pattern manual gearbox, making it not only the quickest rotary but also the quickest H-pattern-shifted vehicle (second behind Green Brothers, who have missed a few seasons). The car is still driven to the track, with just a tyre change necessary, but Azhar has big plans in store going forward. ENGINE INTERNALS: 13B two-rotor (1299cc), stock eccentric shaft INDUCTION: Semi peripheral-port (PP) INTAKE: Pro-Jay manifold FUEL SYSTEM: Eight 2200cc injectors, -10AN fuel line, three Walbro in-tank pumps ECU: MicroTech LT16C ECU…

Tim Wilson found himself V8-less when his mint one-owner ’67 Impala was off the road and undergoing a fairly substantial ‘resto-mod’ after an altercation with an uninsured driver. That fix up then turned into a rescue mission to retrieve the unfinished car from the receivers after the repairer went into receivership — but that’s a story for another day. Rather than sit around and wait patiently for his Impala to be finished, which was sure to take some time due to the scale of the rebuild, he decided to find something else to fill the other empty space in his shed. Not really sure what he was after, Tim started looking online anyway in the hope that something would choose him — the only requirements were it “had to be…

Of all the parts switched out in the pursuit of modifying cars, never has there been a community formed around one particular component quite like there has with wheels. These self-proclaimed wheel fiends are out there buying, selling, trading, and hoarding wheels like they’re going extinct. Fuelled in part by the constant desire to keep a build fresh, wheels can be one of the easiest ways to change up an aesthetic. This has meant that bringing worn-out examples back to life — by correcting either the wear and tear sustained under previous ownership or damage that has occurred while in the line of duty — has become a popular pastime. We don’t need to tell you that wheels take a beating on the daily, especially on New Zealand roads, and,…

SEASON CALENDAR ANNOUNCED An action-packed season calendar has been announced for Enzed Central Muscle Cars (CMC), and it’s one that drivers and supporters alike may find a bit easier to keep up with. Rather than meetings running on nearly back-to-back weekends, the season will be spread over seven months, with one round per month from October to April. With some venues offering fewer events than previously due to spiralling costs for event promoters, getting a calendar that works has been no easy task, but the result is something that the committee is rightly excited about. ROUND ONE, 13–14 OCT. — HAMPTON DOWNS MOTORSPORT PARK ROUND TWO, 3–4 NOV. — PUKEKOHE PARK RACEWAY ROUND THREE, 8–9 DEC. — PUKEKOHE PARK RACEWAY ROUND FOUR, 12–13 JAN. 2019 — HAMPTON DOWNS MOTORSPORT PARK…

WHERE IS IT NOW? IAN PRISK 1957 CHEV BEL AIR BUY THIS ISSUE ONLINE AT MAGSTORE.NZ If you want to endow your classic with modernized driving dynamics, the best thing you can do is bolt a full aftermarket chassis under it — if you can justify the cost. Of these aftermarket chassis, none can quite match the universal appeal of those bearing the Art Morrison name. These days, the name is synonymous with off-the-shelf bolt-in chassis, but when Ian Prisk had Magoo’s Street Rods build his ’57 Bel Air over a decade ago, the name had barely been heard of here in New Zealand. Of course, with such state-of-the-art underpinnings, there was no way that the rest of the car could be built substandard, and it wasn’t. A warmed-up 350ci…

ONE OF A KIND Builds like this don’t come around too often. As you’ll have read earlier in this issue, there’s a lot more to Gerard Wolvers’ Plymouth sedan than just classic good looks. Having been given a complete restoration by the team at Bodymods, it’s the kind of car you need to have seen at every stage of the build to fully appreciate. Thanks to the Bodymods team, we’re able to show it to you — just search ‘Bodymods Plymouth’ on themotorhood.com to see the process from start to finish. TOUGH AT THE TOP While the big update we ran on New Zealand’s quickest street cars in this issue only really followed those at the top, we’ve got a full list on themotorhood.com showing all vehicles that meet the…