Here's a look at modification used to increase port flow on a Fiat X1/9 cylinder as performed by John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine. Modifying Fiats is just one of the specialty areas of the shop. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
Fiat X1 9 Intake Port Runner Enlargement
Watch as John Edwards at Costa Mesa R&D Automotiove Machine explains how he opens the intake port runners on a SOHC Fiat X1/9 cylinder head to improve flow. Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376 Be sure to 'Click' and SUBACRIBE.
Con Rod Mods-01.wmv
Here's another connecting rod modification that John Edwards of Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine performs to reduce reciprocating weight. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
Fiat Big Valve Installation X1/9 & 128
John is installing big valves in a Fiat cylinder for an X1/9. Watch as he explains how he does this performance mod. www.engine-machining 949-631-6376
Catastrophic Engine Failure-02.wmv
This is what can happen if your battery leads are not tightened down - radical catastrophic engine failure as described by John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
Remachining John Deere PowerTech piston
Reducing compression ratio to 1:14.5 and milling valve pockets for tractorpulling
Compressie verhouding verlagen naar 1:14.5 en klep uitsparingen frezen.
Fiat X1-9 Engine Bay Cover Mod.wmv
Here's a neat way to increase the cooling on your Fiat X1/9, watch John Edwards as he explains how he modifies the engine compartment lid vents to allow additional air flow in and around the engine. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
Fiat X1/9 Pistons & Connecting Rods
This video will show some of the modifications that are made by John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine on a 1500cc Fiat X1/9 (Punto Marea) connecting rods and new forged JE pistons. www.engine-machining.com 949-631-6376
Valve Pocket Machining.wmv
Watch as John Edwards machines valve pockets with a home-made tool made from an Exhaust valve. These are the pistons out of his Fiat 850 Sedan race car. Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine (949) 631-6376
X1-9 Head Removal Tool.wmv
Here's a really trick tool to remove the cylinder head from an Fiat, Zastava, or Seat using the SOHC head. Corrsion can keep the head from lifting off, but this tool makes it easy. Watch John Edwards at Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine remove the head from a 1500cc Fiat X1-9 engine. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
H D Cylinder Boring
Watch John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine as he bores a Harley-Davidson bylinder for larger pistons. (949) 631-6376 Don't forget to 'Clicl' and SUBSCRIBE.
Fiat 128 X1/9 Billet Crank and Rods
Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine is proud to announce the introduction of their new billet stroker crankshaft and H-beam connecting rods for the Fiat 128, X1/9, Ritmo, Strada, and Punto w/SOHC engines. Now you can install premium race quality parts to make your Fiat really hot.
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502 Crankshaft Balancing.wmv
See how John at Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine balances a big block Chevrolet 502 crankshaft. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
VW Drag Racing Piston Lightening
Follow along as John Edwards @ Costa Mesa R&D lightens a set of forged pistons for Robert Kong's hot Karmen-Ghia drag machine.
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Rod Separator.wmv
Here's another neat trick to separate the cap from a rod that has just been rebuilt, see how John Edwards does this process at Costa Mesa R&D Automotive Machine. www.engine-machining.com (949) 631-6376
1993 Dodge Dakota LE: 12.092 @ 110.750
Michael Oellrich, Engine: Magnum 360 stroked to 426, Supercharger: No Turbos: No Tires: F 225-60-15 BFG Rad T/A - R 275-60-15 M/T Drag Rad
