1970 Trans Am Mustang on JBA Dyno

Posted by btucker on August 25th, 2010

25 Aug

On August 25, 2010, Craig brought his 1970 Mustang Historic Trans Am race car into JBA to prep for the Shelby American Automobile Club event at Infineon Raceway August 27-29 (SAAC-35). The chassis dyno is a great tool for testing various carburetor and ignition timing combinations. Craig’s Boss 302 really screams and the little motor laid down 455 rear wheel horsepower. See the pictures below including dyno results and check out the video of a dyno pull here: 1970 Trans Am Mustang Dyno Pull

JBA Speaks at Shelby Club Meeting

Posted by btucker on June 18th, 2010

18 Jun

JBA was invited to speak at the June meeting of the San Diego Region of the Shelby American Automobile Club on June 17, 2010 at Casa Machado next to Montgomery Airfield. After the club enjoyed a fine dinner that featured multiple margaritas and multiple fly-bys, club senior adviser Steve McKay conducted the official business. Then J. Bittle reviewed his early involvement in motorsports including his first race (lawn mowers!) which J won. He also described how he came to own his 1967 Shelby GT500. Next, J introduced Bruce Tucker for a presentation on custom tuning late-model fuel injected vehicles. After the tech talk, the meeting got really interesting as we headed out to the parking lot to see (and hear) Chuck’s brand new 2011 5.0L Mustang GT. It’s a stunner, and fast too. Check out the attached pictures. For more info on the Shelby club, go to www.socalsaac.org. -bt