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Full Time Sheriff's Deputies Build a 1932 Ford Roadster for the 2012 SEMA Show Debut

29 nov. 2012

The twin turbo setup on this 1932 Ford displayed at SEMA 2012 takes advantage of the room in front of the motor, to get the optimum air flow

Dave Timm and Brian Walker are more than just co-workers and business partners, they are brothers as well. They own 2 Brothers Custom Trucks out of Springfield, Illinois, and also work full time as Deputies at the local Sheriff's office. 2 Brothers Custom Trucks was started in 2006, and has been growing ever since. While they specialize in the restoration of classic trucks, they are no strangers to other projects like this 1932 Ford Roadster.

A universal K&N Filter peeking over the headlights on the 1932 Ford during 2012 SEMA Show

In 2010, Brian's Uncle, Jim Walker started restoring the car. Jim started this project as a traditional hot rod development, and completed about 50% of it until he passed away in early 2012 due to cancer. Brian purchased the car, and the two brothers made it their mission to get this Hot Rod to SEMA. Brian was motivated to finish this build in time, even while juggling his running business, being a full-time sheriff, and spending time with his wife and kids. With over 17 years of SEMA experience between them, they're sure to end up in the spotlight. The past five vehicles built by 2 Brothers Custom Trucks have drawn a lot of attention at the show and have been featured in magazines as well.

When building this project, Dave and Brian made it a point to keep the classic "Hot Rod" looks while adding a little bit of style to the build as well. From the twin turbo LS motor to the Teas Designs bench seat, this 1932 has the best of both worlds; speed and beauty! On top of that, each turbo is equipped with a K&N universal cone air filter (part number RC-5149) to provide premium filtration and maximum airflow. K&N filters were also used on this hot rod for the valve cover breathers, fuel cell vent breather, and rear axle vent. Dave explained that he chooses K&N because of its quality product and affordable price and claims, "K&N performs to the level it says it will."

K&N remains supportive of builders like Dave and Brian. It takes a lot of hard work, time, and patience to complete a project like this. Dave and Brian not only completed this build on time, but also completed their duties at the Sheriff's Office, and maintained their relationships with their families as well. They deserve a load of credit for that accomplishment.

1932 Ford Roadster modifications:
-Kilboure fiberglass body
-Heidts Hot Rod and Muscle Car Parts super ride ifs and four link rear suspension with a 9 inch ford rearend
-Raceline burst wheels, 22x10 rear, 20x8.5 front

The 1932 Ford looks great in the Autometer booth at SEMA 2012

-BFG kdw 2 tires, 305 40 22 rear, 245 30 20 front
-Turn Key Engine Supply 5.3 liter aluminum block (400 horse naturally aspirated )
-Turbo 350 transmission built by Steves Transmissions springfield illinois
-Holley hi ram intake with holley 90mm throttle body,polished valve covers and fuel rails
-Aeromotive stealth fuel system including a 1000 pgh pump, filters, 8an steel braided line and fittings
-Twin Turbonetics billet GTK turbos, Turbonetics Godzilla blow off valve and Turbonetics Evolution 35 wastegates
-Tuff stuff performance accessories chrome starter, water pump, alternator and master cylinder/booster combo
-Msd plug wires, Msd coil packs
-Auto Meter custom shop gauges, Auto Meter gps speedo interface module
-Kicker audio comp vx 10 inch subwoofer, ks 65.2 components, ix1000.5 amplifier, pxi 50.2 ipod controller, wiring
-Raceline burst steering wheel
-Teas Designs bench seat
-Schroth seat belts
-BASF Diamont paint with BASF Glamour clear, body work and paint by Nick Kieffer
-Lokar throttle cable and transmission dipstick
-K & N air filters
-B & M magnum grip shifter
-Billet Badges
-American Autowire Highway 22
-Action Machine Inc aluminum driveshaft

Some other similar SEMA show vehicles from prior years include the Slick's Garage 1932 Ford and Mitch Henderson's 1937 Ford,

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Crawford Performance Pushes the Limit at SEMA 2012 with Turbo Charged 2013 Subaru BR-Z

29 nov. 2012

Crawford Performance's race spec 2013 Subaru BR-Z displayed at SEMA 2012

With countless hours of thought and work behind them, Crawford Performance recently headed to Las Vegas, Nevada with the finished product trailered behind them. Rolling into the SEMA show, they were eager to show the build - a 2013 Subaru Spec C BR-Z.

This was the company's seventh year to show at the event, and they were proud to display a model that was a "test-bed" for their performance components. "It takes a lot of work in a short time frame," explained Quirt Crawford.

With very little time to produce the ultimate project car, it was essential that the crew had their ducks in a row and had a direction to travel. "We wanted to build the fastest road racing BR-Z in the United States. We have done project vehicles for Subaru of America and Scion, and we have had vehicles in other company's booths as well," he stated. "Our specialty is building winning race cars that look beautiful."

K&N provided a custom intake for the 2012 SEMA Show late model Subaru BR-Z

Although esthetics were of utmost importance to the company, what they dropped under the hood was of equal significance, as their ultimate goal is fast and showy. That in mind, Crawford Performance fully built a Turbo FA motor for the backbone of the project car's optimal capabilities.

During the build of the engine, it was crucial to install components that could withstand the rigors of screaming RPM's while performing their task flawlessly. That in mind, they attached pistons provided by JE to the crankshaft.

When the pistons popped up in the compression stroke, the NGK spark plugs would provide more than ample fire power to ensure the combustion process would play a role in their quest for speed and reliability.

Sponors played a big role in completing this 2012 Subaru BR-Z for the 2012 SEMA Show

Accepting nothing but perfection, Crawford Performance built a turbo kit for the vehicle as well. Understanding clearly, the rigors a high-performance engine experiences during the heat of a battle, they opted to attach a front mount Crawford Performance intercooler. They also added a high-pressure radiator surge tank to the mix.

The team considered an ECU (electronic control unit) by Vtune as an essential element of the vehicle reaching its peak performance.

The Subaru BR-Z is one of the hottest vehicles on the market and plenty of them were displayed at the 2012 SEMA Show

Also aware of the importance of eliminating restriction, they focused on building the ultimate exhaust system. In turn Crawford Performance designed and mounted a full exhaust under the company demo.

The final piece to the puzzle provided by Crawford Performance was equally as impressive and as essential as the many other in-house parts they provided. The air/oil separator was a result of their ingenuity and know how as well.

For the demo car to achieve the team's goals without fail, it was crucial to choose fluids that could withstand an environment incredibly harsher than those produced by a stock engine. That in mind, they went with Motul for their fluid needs.

Crawford Performance's specilaty is improving performance and the 2013 Subaru BR-Z they displayed at SEMA 2012 is a prime example

Of course, the filtering system was equally as important as any other aspect of the build, and K&N products would fit their needs to the jot and tittle. With K&N filters on board, worries of adequate air and oil flow were not an issue, and no worries had to be wasted on concerns that the internal components of the engine were running contaminant free.

"We use K&N air and oil filters on all of our race vehicles for the durability and performance increases," explained Crawford. "The first championship we won was in 1979, and our vehicle was equipped with a K&N filter."

Crawford Performance depended upon Exedy to provide a clutch that would meet their standards and needs. With the drive train under control, there were still a few more issues that, although not visible from the exterior, they were absolutely necessary.

The suspension was provided by Tein. Crawford Performance is obsessed with sheer speed, but they are no different from the average Joe in the fact that they appreciate the ability to be able to stop when the time arrives. That in mind, they turned to Brembo for the front and back brake needs.

This 2013 Subaru BR-Z was well received during SEMA 2012

The purpose of their next choice was actually two fold, it was crucial to choose wheels and tires that would perform at high speeds and under extreme conditions, but also important to choose products that looked good as well. That said, they went with rims by Work Wheels, and Toyo tires.

One would suspect that even though the build satisfied the crew at Crawford Performance, it was only human nature for them to anticipate how SEMA attendees would receive this stunning vehicle. On the other hand, this was not the company's first rodeo, and in turn their project was a hit.

The SEMA 2012 display vehicle for Motul was a 2013 Subaru BR-Z

"We were most impressed with the power output of the new FA motor found in this car," recalled Quirt Crawford. "The attendees were most impressed with the turbo system and the power it produces"

When asked about Crawford Performance's future goals, Crawford concluded, "We have a few irons in the fire, and expect next year to be a fun one."

Take a look at this 2012 Subaru STi from the 2011 SEMA Show.

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Steve Burkett's 2012 SEMA Worthy Chrysler 300 is a Good Way to Kill Time

29 nov. 2012

Steve Burkett's latest project, a 2012 Chrysler 300 V6 model, was displayed at the 2012 SEMA Show

"Killing Time" is the theme of Steve Burkett's masterpiece. The 2012 Chrysler 300 3.6L V6 is his most recent work. He has spent countless hours on this vehicle and it has definitely paid off. Steve found his passion at a young age of 15 when he built his first car, a 1970 Camaro. The Camaro was specifically picked because it was the year he was born. Steve's vehicle preference is American cars. He is a local to K&N Engineering, growing up just outside of Riverside in Lake Elsinore, Ca.

SEMA 2012 had many late model vehicles on display and Steve Burkett's custom 2012 Chrysler 300 3.6 liter engine was one of them

Although Steve had a vision for his Chrysler 300 to show and shine, he also wanted it to be efficient so he could use it as his daily driver. He started by choosing the V6 engine over the V8, which has allowed him to have better fuel economy while being able to maintain good power.

Recently this car has been at the DUB Show in Los Angeles and Phoenix, SEMA 2012, and in the near future, can be seen at the "Severed Ties in the Southwest" show December 8th, DUB 2013 Season West Coast Sites, Extreme Auto fests as well as

With the help of sponsors, this 2012 Chrysler 300 3.6 liter really came to lif at SEMA 2012

Jenna Bears Foundation yearly car show 2013 which is one of Steve's favorite shows to attend. This car has also been featured in the DUB Magazine. Steve has done over 59 different shows and has won over 77 trophies. He has been at SEMA for the last 5 years and plans on attending many more in the future. Over these 5 years he has been able to provide 100 cars for the SEMA events. He is also a member of the Swift Car Club, which was established in 1995.

Late model, custom paint, big wheels, engine mods equates to 2012 SEMA worthy Chrysler 300

Steve has recently been able to work with several Japanese Auto blogs and had the opportunity to have the "Killing Time" Chrysler 300 drawn as a Cartoon by Hayato Tsuchiya. He was introduced to this artist when he had the chance of a lifetime to travel to Japan. "Killing Time" was also featured in J-Lug Magazine which is a Japanse premiere Dub Style Magazine.

What really makes this car pop is the candy apple red paint,over a base of galaxy grey; not to mention, the K&N air intake system, part 69-2544TP, improves horsepower. "The reason I choose K&N is because of the quality of their product and their great warranty," said Steve. He has put K&N products on almost all of his vehicles.

This 2012 Chrysler 300 V6 is a great daily driver and had the oportunity to make an appearance at the 2012 SEMA show

Engine:
K&N Typhoon air intake (69-2544TP)
Borla Exhaust
R1 Concepts Brake upgrade including MGP Caliper Covers

SEMA 2012 is the place to be when looking for top of the line show cars like this 2012 Chryaler 300

Exterior:
Xenon Body Kit
24" 2 Crave wheels and Toyo Tires
Complete Air Ride by LA Kustomz with Viair Compressors and Universal Air components
Dresden Grilles Package

Interior:
Custom Painted & Airbrushed engine bay by Monster Paint FX
Suede headliner by Backyard Interiors
Webasto Dual Panoramic Sunroof

Cartoon imaging is quite popular these days and it definitely gives a different perspective on this 2012 Chrysler 300 SEMA car

Audio/ Visual:
Complete Competition Sound System by Kicker Car Audio

Check out these similar vehicles from prior SEMA shows:
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Hot Wheels Die Cast K&N 1970 Plymouth Barracuda and 2009 Dodge Challenger Shine at SEMA

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Alan Kenny Wins First NHRA Super Comp Championship with the Help of Son Jason Kenny

29 nov. 2012

Alan Kenny recently drove his a Super Comp dragster to a 2012 NHRA Championship

At 60 years old and after 39 years of drag racing, Alan Kenny won his first national championship.

He came into the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season finale at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif., as the leader in the Super Comp standings.

Even though he didn't reach the final rounds of elimination at Pomona, he had a big enough lead to win the Super Comp championship.

"It's like a fairy tale season," Kenny said. "If you're a drag racer, the NHRA world championship is your World Series, your Super Bowl, whatever you want to call it. Every year, you lay in bed at night when you can't sleep thinking, you know, if I could just win a couple early, maybe I'd have a shot. This year I did."

Kenny might have won the Super Comp championship, but his son deserves an assist.

Jason Kenny won the Super Comp event in Las Vegas two weeks before the season finale in Pomona and all but guaranteed his dad the championship.

When Stefan Kondolay, second place in the Super Comp standings, lost to Matt Constant in Pomona, Alan Kenny was declared the Super Comp champion. But Kenny's championship season was well within reach after the races in Las Vegas.

Alan Kenny was knocked out in the first round of eliminations, but Jason Kenny went on an impressive run knocking out Kondolay in the first round. Luke Bogocki was also in contention for the Super Comp championship, but he was eliminated in the early rounds at Las Vegas.

Once Jason Kenny started advancing at Las Vegas, he said securing the championship for his dad was forefront in his mind.

Jason Kenny races along side his father, Alan Kenny in the NHRA Super Comp class

"That was my plan," Jason Kenny said. "But when it actually happened, I was really nervous. Probably 10 to 15 minutes before the run, I knew I was going to race Stefan. Mentally I was going through all the possibilities. I was pretty nervous. I did want that, but for the 10, 15 minutes leading up to that, it was pretty nerve-wracking."

Jason Kenny and Bogocki were set up to meet in the semifinals. But Bogocki didn't advance to the semis. Jason Kenny beat Trevor Larson in a very tight final race. Kenny won in 9.069 seconds to Larson's 9.092.

"When Luke went out fourth or fifth round, the pressure was gone and I went on to win the race," Jason Kenny said. "I was very relaxed. Luke and Stefan were gone and that was the whole goal of the day. Just had fun after that."

Alan Kenny said he started using K&N air filters in his first dragsters and gradually incorporated K&N oil filters in his race cars.

"Been using them for a long time," Alan Kenny said. "Used them for years and loving them."

Alan Kenny, who is from Kingston, Ontario, Canada, said his drag racing team started fast in 2012, but it wasn't until the races at Norwalk, Ohio, that his season pointed toward a championship.

"I ended up winning Norwalk and thinking, OK, I really do have a shot," Alan Kenny said. "It's been just all good since then. I won a big bracket race in August, a 25 grander. A week or two before, I blew up a motor, which is close to 25 grand. It's one check right there."

When he led the Super Comp standings with two races to go in the season, Kenny's confidence began to grow.

"The last month or more, I kept saying if I'm still leading the points heading for Vegas, it would be really good. And I was," Alan Kenny said. "We got to Vegas, if I'm still leading the points heading to Pomona, it would be really, really good. And I was."

As hot as he was as a driver, Alan Kenny said having his son roll through the Las Vegas races was equally as impressive.

"The best defense in these categories is a good offense," Alan Kenny said. "You can't control what the other racers do. As long as one of us is winning that means the guys chasing me can't be winning. That was huge."

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Bradley Morris Finishes 2012 3rd in Pro Lite & Modified Kart, 2nd in Limited Buggy

29 nov. 2012

Racers battled in the last race of the season at Firebird Raceway, but K&N's Bradley Morris fought smart to clinch second overall in the points chase

The 2012 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series' final contest was held at Firebird Raceway in Chandler, Arizona. For K&N's Bradley Morris and the BME race team, the tension was dialed up to eleven. Morris, the 2011 Limited Buggy class Rookie of the Year, was second in the Limited Buggy class and he was breathing down the neck of Kevin McCullough in the number one spot.

With the wave of the green flag Bradley Morris was able to get a quick lead over McCullough, with the rest of the pack tightly grouped and right on their tails. The split lane allowed Bradley Morris to go low, while McCullough went high, and when they exited Bradley Morris now had Fitzgerald on his tail with McCullough losing a few positions.

Bradley Morris and Fitzgerald immediately engaged in a non-stop battle, bumping tires and staying side-by-side around the track, even when going through the split lane where there appeared to be no extra space for the two of them racing. The hard racing only intensified as the laps rolled on. The lead pack of two turned into four, with no one willing to give an inch. All four drivers, Bradley Morris, Fitzgerald, McCullough and Poole, attempted to enter turn-three at the same time. Chaos was averted when Bradley Morris was forced to hit the brakes to keep away from what would surely have been a massive crash.

Despite getting pushed off the track and into the blow-up advertisement, Bradley Morris battled back to finish Challenge Cup in a solid fifth place

Keeping his cool and showing the brand of track maturity he first displayed last season, Bradley Morris was able to make up the ground that he had lost. Then when the last lap white flag waved, Morris tucked into second and remained focused on staying clean for the final lap. Morris held on and clenched second overall in the points chase, in only his second year of racing Limited Buggy.

With the points battle decided, the Challenge Cup was all that remained of the 2012 season. Drivers lined up for the race according to the Championship Points order and then that order was inverted. This put Bradley Morris on the very last row with Fitzgerald for the start of the race. Bradley Morris exploded off the line passing several cars immediately, and when he exited turn-three Morris was already up into the second spot.

Bradley Morris capped his second place Limited Buggy finish with third place in the Modified Kart and a third place and ROY award in Pro Lite class

More bumping between Bradley Morris and Fitzgerald ensued and this time when they touched tires, Bradley Morris got pitched sideways, heading off the track smack dab into the inflated advertisement barrier. Bradley Morris quickly got his car untangled though and he got back in the race, but was he was now almost a lap down. The wise-before-his-time driver keep pushing forward and making up ground. Eventually he caught up, and then once again he began working his way through the pack. Remarkably the talented young racer was still able to finish the Challenge Cup with an impressive top five finish despite the mishap.

Bradley Morris and the BME team's high level of consistency all season earned him second in points for the Limited Buggy class, which is the same class that he received the Rookie of the Year award last year. He also captured third in points in both the Pro Lite class and Modified Kart class. Bradley Morris also capped off this impressive season with the Rookie of the Year for 2012 in Pro Lite.

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