AM MAGAZINE SHELL - Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine

PRODUCTSTime to considerchanging to BMCThe core function of an air filter is to supplyclean air to the engine by reducing the amountof dirt that it ingests.While factory standard filters aresatisfactory, they are commonly made frompaper and sometimes foam simply becausethey are cheap to produce.Commonly, however, they tend to haveonly a short life span and allow for only alow airflow volume and basic filtration,which results in a loss of power and fueleconomy.The unique BMC Air Filter filteringelement traps even the minutest particlesensuring maximum protection from dirt anddust while allowing for maximum airflowand power gains with improved fuelconsumption. Changing to a BMC Air Filteris a simple, inexpensive and effectiveenhancement for any engine.In 1995, following a request from theFerrari Formula One team, BMC began tomanufacture its own specific brand of airfilters.BMC Air Filters are designed andmanufactured by Italian engineers to helpachieve a vehicles best performance interms of power and fuel efficiency whilealso providing superior filtration.Since 1996, BMC Air Filters haveequipped some of the most importantteams in F1 and American Le Mansincluding Ferrari, Toyota, BMW Williams,Prost, Sauber, Minardi, Porsche and Audi.In Australia, BMC Air Filters are used bya number of V8 Supercar teams including,Jim Beam Racing, Team Vodafone, HRT,Stone Brothers Racing, Team BOC and theHSV Dealer Team with fantastic results.Having established its reputation in thehighest and most prestigious competitionarena, BMC Air Filters startedmanufacturing high performance air filtersfor street cars, which are capable ofproducing the same fantastic results.Log onto www.linkauto.com.au to findout more information about BMC Air Filterproducts.Available from your local Autobarn orperformance workshop. For more informationvisit www.linkauto.com.au or call LinkInternational on 07 3382 5000.Professional tool storageDistributors wantedBoss Toolboxes develops andmanufactures high-quality professionaltool storage for the workshop. Its rangehas increased to over 30 models and israpidly becoming a mechanic favourite.All BOSS toolboxes are designed andmanufactured in accordance withinternational standards and builtspecifically to either match or exceed thequality and specifications of the "brand names"but without the brand name price tagAll Boss tool boxes feature:• High quality ball bearing slide drawerswith quick release design (for easylubrication or removal of drawers);• Heavy gauge steel construction;• Heavy duty side handles;• Key lockable drawers with dual keys;• Anti-Slip mats and liners;• Durable double powdercoated finish;• Industrial strength castors with high loadratings;• Rolled edge construction;• Namestrips for labelling.To view the full range, visit www.bosstoolboxes.com.auBoss Toolboxes is currently seeking distributors for its range of high-qualityprofessional tool storage. Please contact Richard Just on 0403 314 350 oremail richard.just@bosstoolboxes.com.auNew LS1 Solid Rollerlifters with Tie BarsThe rapid development in more radical valvetrain packages for the L series GM engine familyhas led many engine builders to demand a strongand reliable solid roller lifter for these engines.In conjunction with Morel EngineeringUSA, Crow have released a billet steellightweight solid roller lifter design (pictured) with captured steel tie bars for positivelifter alignment under the most severe operating conditions.Like all Crow/Morel LS1 lifters the new part number 5261 features:• Billet 1215 steel lifter body• Large .750” roller diameter with wide .365” lobe contact• Carburized 9310 roller material• Lightweight lifter body designThe new 5261 solid roller lifter sets are in stock now.For more information contact Crow Cams on 03 9357 0469 oremail sales@crowcams.com.auAU T O M O T I V E A F T E R M A R K E T M AG A Z I N E AU G U ST 2 0 0 8 41