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New Ford Tuning Product Information 20th October, 2006 Click here to view information on new Ford Tuning Products from CAPA Performance. New products include custom tuning for E series Falcons, as well as our new XCalibrator 2 Tuner for AU-BF Falcons and Territory.
Indy 300 Promotion 19th October, 2006 Visit us at Indy 300 and receive great discounts on Supercharger kits and CAPA's Flash Tuner. Discounts only available with original flyer.
VE 6.0L V8 Supercharger Kit Now Available 5th October, 2006 CAPA's Supercharger Kit for the VE V8 Commodore features a Front Mount Intercooler and Sealed Vortech Supercharger to create 440kW at the flywheel. Our VE Commodore will be on display at Bathurst and Indy for the V8 Supercar Rounds. With improvements to the fuel system and management, we believe this kit is capable of over 500kW. Special introductory price of $6,995.00.
New Release: VZ & VE Billet Caps 5th October, 2006 'V8 6.0 Litre' Oil and Power Steering Caps for VZ & VE V8 Commodores. $69.00 each.
New Plug Type Injectors Now Available 4th September, 2006 New 40lb Injectors are now available. These are typically used on new Holden and Ford Vehicles. The new injectors feature a new plug design (as shown on blue injector in photo). $99.00ea.
Pontiac GTO Supercharger Kit Clearance - $5,995.00 27th July, 2006 We have 3 Only of these supercharger kits available for the one-off special price of $5,995.00 (Normally $8,300). Kits are satin finish and includes water to air intercooler and Vortech V-2 SQ Supercharger.
LS-1 Stage 1 Turbo Kits Special - $7,995.00 27th June, 2006 Normally $8,995.00, Currently on Special for $7,995.00. More information on the kits is available here. Offer Ends July 30th, 2006
CAPA BA-BF XR8 / GT Billet Oil Pump Gears 27th June, 2006 Now in Stock, Billet Oil Pump Gears to suit BA-BF XR8/GT Falcons. $549.00.
EA-EL Falcons - Eliminator Switch Chip, Coming Soon. 27th June, 2006 CAPA's Eliminator Switch Chip is specifically designed for your EA-EL Falcon. Our industry first 4 bank custom chips dramatically IMPROVE PERFORMANCE, FUEL ECONOMY, TORQUE and HORSEPOWER while IMPROVING THROTTLE RESPONSE. Easily switch between custom tune files using our Dial Selector. Also included is a built in ANTI-THEFT dial selection that disables the PCM! Easily Switch Between Custom Tune Files Using our Dial Selector! The Eliminator Switch Chips hold up to 4 Custom Tune Files With up to 4 custom tune files now you can easily switch between files on the fly! Nitrous, Towing, or multiple octane fuel types, the proper tune file is just a switch away. Multiple Towing Levels Switch from your factory tune file to your towing custom tune while driving! No need to stop and shut off your vehicle! Save on Fuel Costs Easily switch between different octane tune files to save on fuel costs or switch to a custom fuel economy tune on longer trips! Performance Levels Easily switch between factory, towing, or street performance and race performance tune files.
SHM Race Blocks - In Stock 26th April, 2006 SHM blocks are the first aftermarket blocks available for the Ford 5.4L Modular Engine! These blocks are the foundation for SHM's next generation of drag and endurance road racing engines. The blocks are available in bore sizes up to 3.70 inches, to displace 6L (366ci). The block has been designed for motorsport use, in particular for extreme Drag Race and Endurance Road Race competition. Numerous enhancements have been made to tailor the block for the racing enthusiast. Special Price $7,495.00

OTR Cold Air Intake Filter Special
15th March, 2006
K&N Filters to suit Over the Radiator Cold Air Intakes. 83mm x 457mm (Outside Dimensions). Normally $100.00, Currently on special for $79.00.

Summernats 19 Review
10th January, 2006
CAPA sponsored the Horsepower Heroes again this year.  Results for the Horsepower Heroes, as well as other events can be found on the Summernats Website.

One of the event highlights were when TTVXR8, owned by Craig Munro was on the Dyno.  A huge fireball came out from the engine bay and went higher than the dyno cage.  He still managed to win the event, producing a massive 1236.9HP at the Wheels.

Here are some pictures of our cars from the event.
 

New Products 16th November, 2005
Brand new six speed gearboxes to suit VY-VZ Commodores. Holden Six Speed Gearbox, up to 600HP.  $3,995.00 (Retail $5,445.00) Holden Six Speed Close Ratio Gearbox, up to 800HP.  $4,995.00. All gearboxes are ready for delivery.  This is a limited offer.
BA XR8/GT 'BOSS PD' Powerdyne Supercharger Kit. 365kW Supercharger Kit For your BA XR8 or GT Falcon.  Only $3,995.00*.   Click here for more information. *Requires a Flash Tuner, available for $750 when purchased with kit.
BA XR6 Turbo Air-Air Intercooler Kit Direct Replacement for your factory front mount intercooler, $795.   Call for more information. BA XR8 Air-Air Intercooler Kit Includes Intercooler, Pipework and Fitting Instructions, $1,395.   Call for more information. LS-1 Air-Air Intercooler Kit Includes Intercooler, Pipework and Fitting Instructions, $1,395.   Call for more information.

Melbourne AME Show
16th November, 2005
Held at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, 29th and 30th of October.  Here are some photos of our stand.
 

New Special Price for Flash Tuners, $995 11th August, 2005 CAPA's Flash Tuner for the complete BA Falcon Range is now available for only $995.  Call us now on (08) 8582 3499 and order yours today.  More information is available here.

VZ V6 Supercharger Kit 11th August, 2005 The new Holden V6 Supercharger kit features Vortech's V-2 Supercharger mounted below the engine covers for a stealth appearance.  The kit is in its final stages of development and will be available for shipping very soon.  Prices have not been set yet, but we're hoping to bring the kit to market in the high $4,000 range.  This kit is non-intercooled and comes with everything required.  A great amount of testing has been done with exhausts and extractors and exhaust products will also be available very soon, including extractors, high flow cats and cat back exhausts.  This V6 configuration is the way of the future making an easy 300kW.  We will continue to develop an intercooler kit and do further engine developments.  Our ambition is to make 1000hp out of this type of engine for our next wow project.  Interest for this kit can be registered now.

New Promotions at CAPA
27th June, 2005
 

Craig's Ute into the 8's 14th June, 2005

Craig From Craig's Automatics breaks into the 8's with an 8.995 @ 148.33 MPH while obtaining his ANDRA License last week.  This makes Craig's Ute the Second Fastest LS1 in Australia Outright, as well as the fastest LS1 with an Australian built engine. The VU SS Ute currently runs a 346ci standard stroke LS1 with a Vortech T Trim Blower.  Future plans include running a 1500hp+ engine and Vortech V7 YSi Supercharger, making more than double the power of the current setup.  Stay Tuned. Splits on 3,128lb race weight; 60' 1.281 330' 3.692 660’ 5.714 @ 120.80 MPH 1000’ 7.488 ET 8.995 @ 148.33 MPH To view the movie you must download it first:  Right click on the image and click on 'Save Target As...' (Internet Explorer) or 'Save Link As' (Mozilla Firefox).  Select a location on your computer to save the movie, then click on save.  Once the movie has finished downloading you can watch the movie.

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Australia's Fastest XR6 Turbo 31st May, 2005
Congratulations go out to Craig Geeson and the guys at Horsepower Factory, who now have the fastest XR6 Turbo in Australia.  Equipped with CAPA's Flash Tuner, Craig was able to cover the quater mile in 10 seconds on three occasions, with a best time of 10.873 @ 129.31MPH on the night.   Craig takes out CAPA's incentive for the first flash tuned car to run in the 10's.  Well Done.

LS1 Drag Nationals 2005
30th May, 2005
CAPA powered cars dominated the LS1 Drag Nationals this year, with the fastest times and biggest mph all falling to CAPA supercharged and turbocharged cars. Big hitter was the Craigs Automatics VY ute, managing to blast straight into the 9s with a 9.6 second pass at 143mph recorded in its maiden outing. A phenomenal achievement and a sign of things to come. This car is only going to get quicker, but is already the quickest and fastest LS1 in the country.

Big Shaun Kirkman also demands a special mention. Using a Vortech V7YSi on his super stroked iron block VY SS he was able to record second best overall speed of the meeting with 138mph coming on a 10.9 second pass. Since then he has raised the bar again to 10.44 @ 143mph. An awesome effort for a daily driven street Commodore, and the fastest mph for both a manual equipped and supercharged LS1 in the country. Congratulations Shaun!

Our turbo cars also performed well, with Martins 'Gen-T' demo car running a 12.01 at 121mph on street tyres and in full weighted trim, while Doughys Tonner stopped the clocks at 11.0 with 130mph coming from its Gen-T1000 bigger configuration turbo kit. All in all CAPA had an excellent weekend at the LS1 Drag Nationals, with all our cars competing and coming away with either a personal best or an Aussie record. Well done guys!
 

LS-1 Drag Nationals This Weekend
21st April, 2005
The Second Annual LS-1 Drag Nationals are to be held at Heathcote Park this weekend.  More information and entry forms can be found on the Heathcote Park Website.  There are seven classes this year, they are:

1) LS1 BOLT ON TRUE STREET (BOTS) 
2) LS1 BOLT ON STREET STRIPPER (BOSS) 
3) LS1 SUPER STREET SLICK (LSSS) 
4) LS1 SUPER STREET RADIAL (LSSR) 
5) LS1 OUTLAW & FRIENDS (LOF) 
6) OLDER HOLDEN (OH) 
7) EFI FALCON (EFIF)

Test and tune will be held on Friday Afternoon and Saturday Morning, with Qualifying and Racing to commence on Saturday Afternoon.
 

CAPA Drift Website Now Online. 11th February, 2005 CAPA's Drift Website provides information on CAPA's Drift Ute as well as event coverage and details on upcoming events.  Visit the website at: www.capadrift.com.au

Mallala, The First Chapter.
31st January, 2005
As usual, the team at CAPA were pushed to the limits to try and make the final round of the 2004 drift nationals held at Mallala.  The drift car was a bare shell with wheels when displayed at Summernats, and was shipped to CAPA at Berri for the fit out.  We had just over 2 weeks to fit out the car and have it ready to race.  After a team discussion, we decided to strip the award winning 1022 HP at the wheels crewman of it's driveline and shoehorn it into the drift car.  The guys worked night and day, suspension, engine, wiring and all the normal components were fitted along with all the manufacturing of brackets and components to put the car together.

On Wednesday, Tony called Robbie Bolger and said he didn't think the car would be finished as there was just so much to do, but as usual Robbie wouldn't take no for an answer, offering to bring half of Queensland down to help.  After explaining that only a certain amount of people could physically fit in and underneath the car, we kept the pressure on and hoped for the best.

The car was together by Friday morning with just a tune up to go.  Unfortunately we were unable to bolt the supercharger to the engine because the new front wheel arches got in the way, we had no other choice but to tune the car and hope for enough power.  The tune of the engine saw nearly 500 horsepower at the wheels normally aspirated (That Vortech Supercharger really did work).  Once finished at the dyno we finalised a few things on the car ready for practice on Saturday.  Robby looked a bit nervous on Friday afternoon, as Saturday would be his first opportunity to drive the car.

Saturday, 6 A.M. out of bed and off to the track with practice time on the track vital for Robbie to familiarise himself with the car.  By 10.00 he was out on the track and after spinning multiple times on the first three laps he come back in, and in his gruff Irish accent said "Geesus c..t, we're f..kin nowhere here".  It was all hands on deck trying to get springs, shockers and steering geometry together.  Saturday was a hard day for all, we made steady progress through the day and by Saturday afternoon we were all feeling better about the car.  Robbie finished 10th in qualifying and we all went home to ponder about race day.

Sunday morning came and it was back to the track for some more practice time.  Watching Robbie go around the track was quite delightful, it was like the sleep had transformed him into part of the car, he looked great out there.  Some would say we were very ambitious going to the final round against Australia's best with our goal of being in the top 5.  It all came together and we finished 4th for the day, we all patted each other on the back and headed off home.  After learning so much over the weekend there is a lot of work to be done on the car still and we cant wait for the first round of the 2005 series.
 

Summernats 18 Newsflash. 11th January, 2005
CAPA Performance, the major sponsors of the horsepower heroes at the Summernats, achieved the year long task of producing a vehicle with over 1000 rear wheel horsepower. The CAPA Crewman produced 1022 horsepower on the dyno, this conservatively equates to over 1185 horsepower at the engine. This makes the CAPA Crewman the most powerful LS-1 road driven car in Australia, possibly the world.  We are also happy to report that the CAPA Crewman returned 13.2 Litres per 100km fuel economy on it's 1000km journey to Canberra. A big thanks to Peter Haylock (Plan B) for his help over the weekend and also making his CAPA Turbo Ute Available, ripping 491HP at the rear wheels, showing how smooth and reliable the Turbo Kit really is. Also making it's first appearance was the all new CAPA drift ute, carrying CAPA's new colours.  The car is set to make it's debut on the race track at Mallala on the 29th of January.  The CAPA stunt team (previously the donut king stunt team) put on a sensational show this year at the Summernats. CAPA would also like to congratulate Eddy Tassone for his win of the Horsepower Heroes, making 1259.6 horsepower at the rear wheels. On a last note CAPA had a great weekend with Robbie Bolger showing his skills of drifting in the CAPA Crewman on the Today Show.  The Sunday Times and The Canberra Times ran a story explaining how a spur of the moment suggestion from Robbie Bolger that the scheduled burn of the Mr Whippy van wasn't enough and burning Lawrence the Legend's Double Decker Bus was the way to go.  Robbie put it to the crowd and the crowd went wild.  Unfortunately time didn't permit, as Chic Henry's time schedule was very tight. What a great start to the year.
CAPA's LS-1 Turbo Kit, Now Available 31st December, 2004 Now available for the LS-1, CAPA's Single Turbo Kit.   Why Turbocharge your LS-1?  CAPA's testing to date has shown that a single turbo system gives LS-1 owners greater low down boost and torque than any positive displacement LS-1 kit that we have tested to date.   More information is available here.
CAPA Flash Tuner, Taking Orders Now 3rd December, 2004 More information including vehicle applications, features, software and pricing is now available on our website.  Click here to go to the Ford Power Parts Section of our Website. Update:  The Flash Tuner is so easy to use, a few simple steps is all it takes to load a new program into a vehicle.   Click on the link below to get a head start familiarising the process of loading a program into a vehicle. FLASH TUNER INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE HERE

Melbourne Holden and Ford Show 24th November, 2004 Click Here to view our report of the Holden and Ford Show.

BA XR8 Underdrive Pulley, 10% Underdrive Recommended Retail Price is $ 259.00 BA XR8 Performance Thermostat, 160 Degree Recommended Retail Price is $ 259.00

LS-1 Turbo Kit Complete Bolt-On Turbo Kit with Front Mount Intercooler, Manifolds, Wastegate, Fuel System and Management.  The LS-1 Turbo kit brings power output up to 400kW at the Flywheel at 7psi.

CAPA Flash Tuner 28th October, 2004 CAPA is proud to present the new BA tuning software solution, FLASH TUNER. FLASH TUNER was developed with the assistance of SCT in America for the total BA range from the standard 6 cylinder to the Turbo up to Re-engineered 2 bar map programming for forced induction XR8's. The system consists of a cable and control box to facilitate program loading stored in the hardware box. The box may also be connected to a laptop for adjustments and tuning. The process of loading a new program consist of connecting to the OBDII port where the hardware sucks the original program from the ECU, stores it and then loads the modified program into the ECU. The plug is then disconnected and stored if the ECU needs to be returned to standard, the car is now ready to drive. In the future CAPA will develop software and cam packages as well as software and exhaust packages for all of the Ford models. CAPA FLASH TUNER, NO BOUNDRIES. Contact CAPA for High Resolution images.

CAPA at the Indy 300
27th October, 2004
This year's Indy 300 was a great success, with over fifty thousand people coming to watch the event on the first day.  Although it rained on Wednesday the weather cleared up by Thursday for a hot and sunny four days of racing.  Our Territory was fitted with 20 inch wheels and a brake package incorporating 380mm rotors up front to cope with the extra power being produced by it's blown V8 motor.  One of the highlights of the event for us was taking the Crewman onto the track for a few hot laps, videos to be available for download on our website soon.
 

CAPA Crewman Does Bathurst
11th October 2004
In Car Video Clips are available on the LS1 Australia Forums.  Preview stills of the videos are shown below.  Click here to go to the forums.
 

CAPA Drift Cars Feature in October Street Machine Magazine
5th October 2004
Check out the latest Street Machine, featuring CAPA's drift Crewman and Falcon Ute.  "Drift is possibly the fastest form of Motorsport in Australia right now and it's just just about to be run over by a pair of hulking great Aussie V8 utes - one Holden Crewman, one Ford XR8.  With a combined rear-wheel power output in excess of 1200hp..."

Click Here to Download the Article in Adobe Acrobat format.







Fastest Territory in the World
13th September 2004
I headed off Friday for what was going to be a jam packed weekend starting at Heathcote Saturday morning, a photo shoot, Sandown 500 on Sunday, back to Heathcote on Sunday night and Home by the early hours of Monday morning.  Saturday morning at Heathcote looked pretty dismal and poor old Russel, the owner of Heathcote raceway managed to get the track dry perfectly twice before a shower of rain would drench it again.  No one got to run a single car so we all sat around a fire and kept ourselves warm.  Somewhat disappointed in not having the opportunity of timing the Territory, I left the raceway and in terrible conditions went off with a photographer to do a photo shoot.  We ended up on a boat ramp in a reservoir which believe it or not was about 7% of capacity, it was pretty dismal but nether the less a good place to take a photo.  After the photo shoot, late Saturday afternoon I headed off to Melbourne.  Sunday morning came and the weather didn't look much better as we headed off to Sandown.  Placing the Territory on display, Ford was nice enough to detail the vehicle for us.  The biggest problem they had was pushing everyone out of the way to get to it done.

During the course of the day I touched base with Russel, he let me know they had a great test and tune day at Heathcote.  He suggested that if we got back at a reasonable time he would let me run the Territory down the strip.  I left Sandown and headed back to Heathcote.  By the time we got there it was 6 o'clock at night and we lined it up and ran it down the quater three times back to back.  We didn't have a chance to change tyres or play with gear shifts to get an optimal time.  I selected D for drive, staged it, hit the accelerator and went for it.  On the second run, it was a bit unfortunate that I got off the gas a little early but the car was consistent as hell running close to a flat 13 at 113mph.  I am pretty confident that the bus could do close to a mid 12 quite comfortably, pretty good considering the thing weighs 2 tonne and only has our stage 2 8psi kit fitted, I was pretty wrapped.  My appreciation goes out to Russel who went out of his way, I tip my hat to him and all the guys that stayed behind at Heathcote raceway.  I helped the guys pack up and headed off on the 600km journey home, getting home very tired at 1 o'clock Monday morning.  A big day for little me but a great weekend.
 

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Pulley Alignment Tool 13th September 2004 This tool quickly identifies the two most common types of pulley misalignment – offset and angular – that cause premature failure of a serpentine belt and produce unwanted noise.  By simply positioning the tool within the grooves of a pulley and aiming its bright laser beam at an opposite pulley, a single technician, within minutes, can easily measure alignment to less than 1/2 degree on the entire drive system. The battery-operated tool is compatible with all serpentine belt drives. The lightweight and easy-to-use patented tool includes special laser enhancement eyeglasses for easier viewing in all light conditions, a high-impact resistant plastic case and a user’s manual. Recommended Retail Price is $199.00

Sydney Holden and Ford Show Review 24th August, 2004 Round five of the Holden and Ford Show was held at Sydney Olympic Park, with hundreds of cars competing at the event.  The dyno was running hot all weekend, with our Crewman making 688 horsepower at the wheels.  The weekend was quite exciting with some controversy with the twin turbo APS car and the CAPA Crewman.  The famous Robbie Bolger wanted to get to the bottom of it so he offered the crewman to a fuel test to prove that the car was running on premium unleaded.  Funnily enough the APS car didn't get a fuel test but judging by the flames coming  out of the tail pipe on deceleration, we didn't really need it.  We were quite proud that the car performed well with just a t-trim an an 8-rib fuel system.  We can't wait to slam a V7 on it and see what happens, maybe next show. The CAPA 'Terror-tory' made its debut with it's supercharged, 5.4 Litre V8 engine producing 400kW and with its new low ride look, it was really something to see.  We were disappointed that we ran out of time, with the 22 inch wheels and big brakes still to come.  Tony said it was a strange thing to drive, performing and handling like an XR8, but in a 4WD spacious cabin sitting a lounge chair.  It took a bit of getting used to, and summed up to be a great driving experience.  To our knowledge this is the only V8 powered Territory in existence. Our thanks go out to Craig for the preparation of the drag car which is coming along very nicely.  We are all excited to see how the car will go in the near future.  A 1000HP Supercharged engine should do the trick. Check out Robbie, proud as punch with his Crewman. Scroll down to see photos of the show.

CAPA Drift Crewman Debuts at Mallala 6th August, 2004 While the chassis work on our full house drift ute is being completed, we decided to let Aussie drift master Robbie Bolger loose in our 500rwkw supercharged Crewman.  The venue was Mallala Raceway in South Australia, and the event was an official drift practice day with over 50 cars in attendance.  Robbie certainly made his presence known swinging the big 'Crewie' around in spectacular fashion, and making short work of a set of 20 inch rear tyres.  After this first taste of drift, all on our team are hungry for some more action...stay tuned.

Billet Aluminium Caps now available for the BA XR8 21st July, 2004 Oil, Surge Tank and Power Steering Caps are now available for the BA XR8.  $69.00 each.
LS-1 FAST Manifolds and Throttle Bodies 21st July, 2004 The new FAST throttle bodies are available in 78mm & 90mm configurations and were designed for the new LSX intake manifold.  The New fast LSX Intake Manifold is made from space-age polymer plastic, the multi-piece component intake manifold shows a 20 horsepower increase on the LS1 engine.  Click here for more information.
SHM Products 21st July, 2004 The SHM section of the website is now live, with performance products to suit the Ford 4.6 and 5.4 litre engines.  Have a look at the products here.
New Haltech E6GMX Coming Soon 21st July, 2004 Click Here for more information.

CAPA  Supercharged XR8 wins JAZMAC dyno competition 29th June, 2004 Our daily driven work hack, a CAPA supercharged XR8 took the honours at the Jazmac Dyno Day, held on Saturday the 26th of June.  Facing stiff competition from the largest ever field assembled for a dyno competition in South Australia, it took only 10psi of Vortech boost to take first place outright with 371rwkw.  That figure was over 100rwkw in front of our nearest competitor.

SHM 6 Litre Race Block 10th June, 2004 SHM is unveiling the first aftermarket blocks available for the Ford 5.4L Modular Engine!  The blocks are available in bore sizes up to 3.70 inches, to displace 6L (366ci). The block has been designed for Motorsport use, in particular for extreme Drag Race and Endurance Road Race competition. Numerous enhancements have been made to tailor the block for the racing enthusiast. Click Here for more information.

Crewman Fuel Tank, Now Available  22nd April, 2004 Have you ever wanted to lower your Crewman, Cross8 or Adventra?  Be aware that lowering the rear axle will bring the tailshaft in contact with the fuel tank, being plastic it doesn't take long to wear through.  Our new aluminium fuel tank sits higher off the ground than the factory unit, allowing you to lower your car by more than 3 inches. Recommended Retail is $1085.00 inc. GST.

LS-1 Drag Nationals
22nd April, 2004
Here are some pictures taken at the LS-1 Nationals at Heathcote last weekend.  Official results coming soon.
 

LS-1 Nationals this Weekend.
16th April, 2004
The Inaugural LS1 Drag Nationals will be held this weekend, the 16th and 17th of April 2004, at Heathcote Raceway.  This is the first event of its kind for the LS1 community and promises to have a good turnout of LS1 enthusiasts from all over Australia competing for trophies and prize money! 

Be sure to check out Donut King's Rocket Powered Delivery Van, as well as our own Supercharged Crewman.  For more information on the LS-1 Nationals, visit www.ls1dragnationals.com.au
 
Robbie the Rocket Powered Delivery Van Pilot came to visit CAPA, and during his short stay he really did rock our world.  After the local police told Robbie it wasn't a good idea to do donuts in our car park, Tony made him go out the front and sweep up the rubber.  Check out the photos below.
 

New Products added to the website.
23rd March, 2004

• LS-1 1 3/4" Headers (4 into 1) now available in Mild Steel
• Supercharged Engine Components for Ford BA 6 Cyl. and Holden V6
• Suspension Components for Holden, Ford, Subaru, Nissan and More
• Noise Reducer for Vortech Race Blow Off Valves
• Genuine Holden and HSV Badges, Wheels, Bodykits and Accessories
• New Bodykits available for overseas customers

Vortech Super Mondo Blow-Off Valve and Super FMU 13th February 2004 Now available from CAPA, Vortech's Super Mondo Blow-Off Valve is the largest Blow-Off valve available from Vortech.  Designed for large displacement, high horsepower engines, this valve is able to flow over 1300cfm at 10psi.  A clamp seal is included for easy installation.  Steel and aluminium flanges are also available.  More information, including dimensions available here.
Vortech's Super Fuel Management Unit (Super FMU) us a tuner's dream.  It permits complete tailoring of the fuel pressure curve relative to manifold pressure, including upper and lower limits.  The unit can also be used to adjust static pressure.  Features include four pre-calibrated gain ratios: 7:1, 5:1, 3.25:1 and 2.5:1.  Click here for more information.
New LS-1 Accessories now available 13th February 2004 Have a look in the LS-1 accessories section of our website for pictures of Luminous VY SS Gauges, Custom Aluminium Oil Filler Caps and the new design LS-1 Short Shifter.  Click here for more information.
Holden Monaro and CAPA Coupe in the UK 13th February 2004 Top gear magazine in the UK reviews the Holden Monaro and runs a 440HP CAPA Coupe up against a Supercharged Jaguar XKR.  Have a look at the action below, you may need DivX on your computer to view the movies.

Download Part 1, Holden Monaro (5mb)

Download Part 2, CAPA vs Jaguar (6mb)

BA Throttle Body Now Available 14th January 2004 This 80mm throttle body has been manufactured from CNC Billet Aluminium and comes complete with Bearings, Butterfly, Locktite and Instructions.   Fitting time is approximately 1 hour.  Recommended Retail Price is $595.00

Summernats 17 Review
14th January 2004
CAPA sponsored the Dyno Shootout at this year's Summernats 17.  There were heaps of Supercharged cars on our stand this year, including Street Commodore's cover car KORUPTA and feature car MR CV8, as well as a wild Supercharged V8 four wheel drive.  We also showcased our latest release Ford BA Supercharger Kits and XR6 Turbo Upgrade Package.  The grandstands in the dyno cell were packed to see best and most powerful cars we have ever seen competing at Summernats.  

The Horsepower Hero Shootout Record was smashed again this year, with Brett Wayne's Twin Turbo VH Commodore producing 1470 HP on an exhibition run.  Although Turbocharged, it still featured many of our forced induction accessories such as SX Regulators and Vortech Mondo Blow-off valves.  The sponsor and trader exhibition class was taken out by Peter Kalbfell's CAPA R-440 Supercharged Ute with 482 HP.  A close second went to Paul Murphy's Supercharged Blue AU XR8 which produced 422 HP.


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