AM MAGAZINE SHELL - Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine

EXHAUST SYSTEMSPACEMAKER SETS THE PACEOver the years leading header manufacturer, Pacemaker Headers, has chalked up many firsts in productdesign, technology and manufacturing but in addition to this it also prides itself in being able to keeppace with new part numbers for late model vehicles.Market demand governs R&D prioritieson the production schedule and thecompany keeps constantly in touch with itsdistributors to gauge the need forperformance exhausts for particular makesand models. In the performance exhaustfield late model Commodores and Falconsstill dominate the market and remain amajor focus for Pacemaker. For example,development of performance exhaustsystems for the newly released Ford Falconrange are already well under way and willbe released shortly.With the recent upward surge in fuelprices there is now an expanding marketfor motorists wishing toinstall aftermarketcomponents that havethe potential to improvefuel efficiencybesides boostingpower and whilstyou may need tospend a bit more timethan usual explaining the virtuesof installing a Pacemaker exhaustit relates to valuable extra incomein these tight economic times.Pacemaker has its own ceramiccoating division, Ceramic CoatAustralia, and most of its products areavailable with this advanced and durablecoating as an optional extra. Coupled withPacemaker's patented gas flow technologyPacemaker products have the edge over itscompetition in the performance and fueleconomy stakes.THE CLEAN AIR SPECIALISTSCateran has just released Race CatThis is a new ultra high performance, 100 cells per sq inch,metallic, round catalytic converter, with tapered ends. It has beenspecifically designed for racing vehicle applications.This product manufactured with the following features:• 1.5mm stainless steel body and ends for durability and strength;• metallic substrate is able to withstand extreme temperaturesand resist thermal and physical shock;• OEM-grade wash-coating for superior noxious gas conversion;• metallic substrate which is brazed to the outer shell for addeddurability;• tapered end cones for versatility (up to 76mm) and maximumgas flow;Besides being a long-time performanceheader manufacturer Pacemaker nowrecognises the need to produce a range ofWith the recent upward surge infuel prices there is now anexpanding market for motoristswishing to install aftermarketcomponents that have the potentialto improve fuel efficiency...complete systems to complement its rangeof popular headers and to provide addedpower and economy gains. But it didn't justwant to release another high-performanceexhaust system into the marketplace thatwas essentially the same as everybody else.And that's why Pacemaker developed itslatest and most important invention, the V-Tex merge-pipe, which is exclusive toPacemaker. In exhaust system design, gasmerging is necessary for effective andefficient scavenging. Pacemaker’s newmerge-pipe is capable of out-flowing an X-pipe merge by as much as 90cfm(independently tested). During thedevelopment process, Pacemaker alsoadded other features into the design tocomplement the quality of the new system.This design process included:1. Flow-bench testing using purpose madeplastic and metal models;2. Dyno testing flow-bench results, and;3. Testing fitment and longevity ofcomponents.These tests enabled several very importantdesign features:1. High-flow merge not available anywhereelse;2. Rolled double skinned 409-grade stainless steel, straightthroughmufflers for increasedlife, and;3. Adjustable rear-hanger design to ensurethe best fit on lowered vehicles and/orwith modified body skirting.The range of new V-Tex systems andPacemaker headers are being constantlyexpanded so contact your nearestPacemaker distributor for the latest releaseupdates and to obtain a copy of the latestPacemaker catalogue.For more information call 08 8352 6488• options of an O2 Oxygen sensor nutand plug or plain.This new catalytic converter hasbeen proven to outperform both theOEM converter and a comparable 200-cell product both in its gas flow and powercharacteristics. In addition the converter has been approved by theSwedish Automotive Sports Federation and issued an HomologationNo SBF 08-022, which is due to be published in the FIA technicallist #8 ASN homologated converters in their next publication.Contact ProEx Automotive 1300 669 122 or your local RedbackExhaust Distributor with any product enquiries.54 AU 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 www.aaaa.com.au