Small block Chevy tearing it up

Oct. 20, 2005: Matt Kemmerling's supercharged small block Chevy got its time on the dyno. The (2) holley 4777 carbs, 650cfm double pumpers, returned from BDS where they were calibrated for Jim's Car Shop's application. We have finished dyno time and the results are: 613 horsepower @ 6900 rpm and 525 ft/lbs of torque @ 4900 rpm. The motor is in the truck and already tearing up the streets. The truck also got and new Turbo Action torque converter to handle its new horsepower and torque. Jim's Car Shop would like to thank Matt and his wife for the patience and excitement during this project. See more on Matt's motor below.

Customer amped about his supercharged Chevy

Fond du Lac's Matt Kemmerling is waiting for his ride on the dyno since Jim's Car Shop revamped his  355 cubic inch supercharged small block Chevy in early September. Matt is looking forward to experiencing a great driving truck along with having the horsepower that a supercharged motor should bring him. The engine has new 8.5:1 comp Diamond pistons, new Manly valves, new BDS solid camshaft, new 650 cfm carburetors, and many other necessities to ensure that this supercharged motor treats him well. By the way, Matt loves the smell of the VP RED racing fuel coming out the tail pipes of his truck, especially when his wife is driving. Dyno results coming soon

Race to Cub Scouting: It's fun at every turn!

Jim's Car Shop took part in a  city wide registration day to get boys signed up for Cub Scouting. The event was held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Sept. 18, 2005, and included displays of motor cycles, mini trucks, stock, street and drag race cars. There was a pine wood derby track set up so the boys could test their competitive racing skills. Representing Jim's Car Shop were: Gary Wood (1972 Pinto), Scott Klapperich (Chevy Nova), Pat Urdahl (1932 Altered Roadster), Jeff Wick (2000 Dodge Avenger). The children were allowed to sit in the cars and experience what the drivers get to see and feel on the road and at the race track. There were door prizes handed out to new registers for the day, including hot wheels cars, footballs and Coleman battery lanterns. There is talk after this event about putting on a boy scout sponsored car show. Details later. Thanks to all who participated.

408 Chrysler small block completed

Ralph Steger of Horicon, Wis., took delivery of his 408 cid small block Chrysler engine on Aug. 21, 2005. Ralph's small block Chrysler will fit and look nice between the frame rails of his 1972 Plymouth Duster. The engine has 11.2:1 compression ratio, uses 93 octane pump gas and a 750 cfm Barry Grant speed Demon carb. The engine produces 524.0 horsepower @ 6200 rpm and 520.8 ft/lbs of torque @ 4900 rpm. 

Mopars burn up the track

(Click on image to view video footage)

The Mopar and AMC festival at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove went on July 24, 2005, even though it was very ugly (temperatures near 100 degrees) outside. Jim's Car Shop customers John Grinwald, with his 1962 Dodge Dart, went against Rich Berlisk and his 1963 Plymouth Belvedere for a five-run match race.  Jeff caught video footage of one of the races with his digital camera. Check it out by clicking on the images above. See specs on Grinwald and Berlisk's vehicles at the Customer Cars page.

Although we have no digital evidence to share, Jeff and the Jim's Car Shop crew took the Matchmaker Pro Stock to the Mopar event for the car's first race of the season. The track's slick conditions and the sticky air made for a tough trip, and Jeff shut down before the finish line. Watch this site for future racing results.

Grinwald car show offers bit of nostalgia

The second annual car show at the Grinwald Ford Mercury dealership in Watertown, Wis., put on a good display of nostalgia Saturday July 23, 2005. More than 50 cars were on display and a good, steady crowd enjoyed door prizes, food, beverages and comraderie. Jeff left the Matchmaker Pro Stock at home ahead of a hot, steamy Sunday of racing at Union Grove, Wis., but attended the event with Jim's Car Shop customer Gary Wood who displayed his 1972 Pinto and Pat Urdahl's 1932 Altered Roadster. Several other Jim's Car Shop customer vehicles were included in the display.

 Kunzer Racing wins Top Eliminator

Wisconsin International Raceway's (Kaukauna, Wis.) Night of Fire July 2, 2005, turned out to be a night of winning for Kunzer Racing. With Duane in the driver's seat, the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner won the Top Eliminator category. Kunzer Racing was 10th in points standings before the race. For details on the engine and car, click here.

Jim's Car Shop street engines hit the road

350 Chevy (above) ..... Ken Klemp of Campbellsport, Wis., took delivery June 3 of his 350 Chevy motor, which will add about 405 horses to his 1969 Camero. The engine has a 10.3 to 1 compression ratio with a peak torque of 407.4 @ 4,800 rpm and a peak horsepower of 405.9 @ 5,600 rpm. It uses 93 octane pump gas.

440 big block Chrysler (above) ..... Dan Stippach of Beaver Dam, Wis., took delivery June 17 of a 440 big block Chrysler engine for his 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner. The engine has a 10.5 to 1 compression ratio with a peak torque of 528.7 @ 4,200 rpm and peak horsepower of 500.3 @ 5,700 rpm. It also uses 93 octane pump gas.

340 small block Chrysler (above)..... Ken Stenz of Mt. Calvary took delivery June 24 of a 340 small block Chrysler for his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. The engine has a compression ratio of 10.2 to 1 and uses 93 octane fuel. Stayed tuned for more details on this motor and Ken's vehicle.

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