RPI College is one of the leading engineering university’s in the country and is located in Troy, New York about 20 minutes from our facility. I was contacted by the group that is heading up the engine development side of the program to provide some assistance in the electronic management system. The powerplant is based off a 600cc 4 cylinder 4 stroke fuel injected motor that was out of a production motorcycle by Honda. Its using a stand alone engine management system and user adjustable. The great thing about working with this program is that all the calibrating experience we have working on V8 engines still applies to what they are working on. Granted the software and hardware may be different but once again theory and logic will prevail! Below is more info about the program. 

FORMULA SAE WEB SITE!!

About Formula SAE®

What is FSAE?
Formula SAE® is a student design competition organized by SAE International (formerly Society of Automotive Engineers). The first competition was started back in 1979 after Mark Marshek, then at University of Houston (Texas) contacted the SAE Educational Relations Department in 1978 to discuss adding a variant event of the Mini Baja; the name Mini Indy was founded. As many organizers have found, the work in building a car can be exceeded only by that to organize the event; 1980 failed to produce an organizer. Having seen the potential of the event, Mike Best, Robert Edwards and John Tellkamp, students at the University of Texas at Austin, approached Dr. Ron Matthews with an idea – how about another Mini-Indy, but with some changes? Make the rules more open; let it be as unlimited as possible. It was desired that this new competition would take the cars to the next level of engineering. The Baja competition was great for chassis design, but many students wanted to work on engines as well. The new rules would keep engine restrictions to a bare minimum. Any four-stroke engine was allowed for the first four years with power limited by a 25.4 mm intake restriction.

With grass roots support from his students, Dr. Ron Matthews contacted the SAE Educational Relations Department and set the wheels in motion. To differentiate this new event from the Mini-Indy, a new name was sought. To reflect better the road-racing nature of the event and its increased engineering content, the Formula SAE name was adopted.

The concept behind Formula SAE is that a fictional manufacturing company has contracted a design team to develop a small Formula-style race car. The prototype race car is to be evaluated for its potential as a production item. The target marketing group for the race car is the non-professional weekend autocross racer. Each student team designs, builds and tests a prototype based on a series of rules whose purpose is both to ensure onsite event operations and promote clever problem solving.

Formula SAE promotes careers and excellence in engineering as it encompasses all aspects of the automotive industry including research, design, manufacturing, testing, developing, marketing, management and finances. Formula SAE takes students out of the classroom and allows them to apply textbook theories to real work experiences.

Today, the competition has expanded and includes a number of spin off events. In the United States there are two locations: California and Michigan; Michigan being the largest event and longest running.

Internationally, as part of the Official Formula SAE Series utilizing the Formula SAE Rules Copyright under signed agreement are:

• Formula SAE Australasia
• Formula SAE Brazil
• Formula SAE Italy
• Formula Student (UK)
• Formula Student Germany

Link to Super Chevy 

September 18th, 2011- 10 am to 2 pm – Redline Motorsports of Rotterdam, New York, has teamed up with the Saratoga Automobile Museum to promote and put together their 2^nd Annual Modern Day American Muscle Fuel Injection Car show. This show is geared for the 1994 and newer American vehicles that represent the modern day era of today’s performance scene. There will be many classes for Chevrolet, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles with top three trophies in each class. You will find modern day automotive vendors, music and food during the course of the show. Pre-Registration for the show is $20 and is a benefit show for the educational programming of the Museum. Registration fees include entry into the show as well as entry for one into the Museum. Additional Museum tickets may be purchased for $5.00.

The show is for 94 and up Domestic muscle cars and trucks. This includes the Corvettes, Camaro’s, Firebirds, Mustangs, GTO’s, Challengers, Chargers, Cadillac and anything else that meets the late model performance scene!

This year is shaping up to big a big event!

Well the  Palm Beach Florida road trip is just about completed for the 30th anniversary of Super Chevy and the Barrett Jackson Show. Both shows were in the  Palm Beach area and we did quite a bit of running to say the least! Redline Motorsports would like to thank Adrian from Toyo Tire for allowing us  to display both the new 2011  Motion Phase 3 Super Car as well as the “mule” car, the 2011 HTR-850R Camaro! Joel “Mr. Motion” Rosen came by to see his personal car and Build #001 of the Motion Performance Program. Pictures of car from show are below.

Official Baldwin Motion Press Release!

General Motors Press Release for Barrett Jackson!

HTR-454 at Barrett Jackson GMPP Display!

We met up with Dr. Jamie Meyers (GMPP) at the Barrett Jackson show this weekend as our HTR-454 Camaro was on display at there booth. This was the front cover car for the 2011 GM Performance Parts Catalog!

 Here I am handing the keys over to Joel Rosen for his Synergy Green MOTION Phase 3 427 SuperCar! This is build # 001 of the program.

Joel and I are discussing some future modifications for another model!

Since August we have been working very closely with Joel Rosen “Mr. Motion” in bringing back the iconic Motion Performance cars in the modern day. Redline will be designing and building these cars with a complete team from powertrain to exterior paint as well as interiors.

All information on the Motion Performance program as well as the history of Motion can be viewed at the Official Baldwin Motion web site!

Hemmings Muscle Machine Blog!

Super Chevy Magazine! 

Inside Line Write Up!

Will update more as details unfold!

Howard Tanner

 SEMA 2010 had been pretty good to us! MOTHERS Polish had sponsered a competition in which over 800 cars where judged by a point system. Much to our surprise we finished in the top 11 with some incredible competition! The award was the “MOTHERS Choice Award for Excellence in Automotive Design “ Other cars that where also in the top 11 where cars that had also won the prestigious “Riddler” awards in the past years. There where quite a few GEN 5 Camaro at SEMA but we where the only one to place in this competition!

Looks like the car will be on the SPEED Channel as well in the coming week!

  Hemmings Muscle Machine Blog!!!!

VIDEO OF AWARD AT SEMA!

HD Video HTR-850R

The car also received custom painted Summit White strips and a triple coat of clear coat to bring out the punch of this color. Which has been discontinued by General Motors as of last November!

We are proud to announce that we will be working with Edelbrock utilizing there new line of E Force Superchargers for the C6 Corvette and the 5th GEN Camaros! In addition to there standard kit, we are working on a “High Output” version to support 800+ HP!

2008-present C6 Corvette System!

2010 Camaro System!

These Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger Kits provide instant, reliable and safe horsepower with low boost for minimum stress on the engine. The core of each system is the Eaton Gen VI 2300 TV S® Supercharger rotating assembly. Eaton’s assembly features a four lobe design with 160° of twist for maximum flow, minimum temperature rise and quiet operation for excellent drivability. The supercharger assembly has been integrated into the intake manifold for a seamless design with minimal components, eliminating the possibility of vacuum leaks between gasket surfaces. Edelbrock’s inverted supercharger assembly is uniquely oriented, allowing for an incredible amount of intake runner length for maximizing low end torque. An integrated bypass valve helps eliminate parasitic loss under light throttle for improved mileage potential.

All Edelbrock E-Force supercharger kits feature Eaton’s Gen VI Twin Vortices Series TVS® rotor group – the same internals used on the new Corvette ZR-1.

With our relationship with GMPP we finally received the first three LSX454 crate motors from the Performance Parts arsenal! The engines will be part of our HTR-SS454 lineup through the DeNooyer Performance Division as well as truck line and our HTR-GS454 “Heritage” 2010 Grand Sport Corvette!

Type: ………7.4L GEN4 smallblock

Bore x Stroke……… 4.185″ x 4.125″

Compression: …. 11.0:1

Block: …………… LSX Cast Iron (Siamese Bore)

Cylinder Heads: ……… Cast Aluminum, Rectangular Intake Port w/ 6 bolt configuration.

Valve Diameter (Intake/Exhaust)………. Titanium 2.20″/Hollow Stem 1.61″

Chamber Volume: …. 70cc

Crankshaft: ….. Forged 4340 Steel w/ Nitrite Surface, 0.125″ Radius Rod Pins.

Connecting Rods: …..  Forged 4340 Steel with Bronze Small End.

Pistons: ……………  Aluminum Forged 4032 alloy with Full Floating Pins.

Camshaft: ………… Hydraulic Roller Tappet (.648/.648) (236/246)

Max Engine Speed: ………….. 6500 RPM

 Here is a short video clip from the head of GM Performance Parts, Dr. Jamie Meyers, talking about the parts used in this engine!

“Redline Motorsports – 11.32
Another big player in the turnkey 2010 market is Howard Tanner of Redline Motorsports. Its most popular package is sold through local dealers, and has already gone in the low 11′s, with a matching 3-year warranty. Done with a Magnacharger on 5psi, Howard reports having some traction issues due to the stiff, road race-inspired aftermarket Pedders suspension. The Redline Motorsports’ shop car will be hitting the track on 10-psi in the near future, which should move them well into the 10-second zone.”

Driven: A 600hp LS7 Camaro… with a warranty – Hemmings Auto Blog

“With some of GM’s factory performance programs on the back burner, a Chevrolet dealer and a performance tuning shop in upstate New York have taken it upon themselves to turn up the heat.

DeNooyer Chevrolet in Albany, N.Y. and Redline Motorsports in nearby Schenectady have joined forces to build what muscle car enthusiasts might call the modern interpretation of the Baldwin-Motion SS 427 Camaros — but these fuel-injected, emissions-friendly street, strip and track-day terrors are pumping out in the neighborhood of 600hp and plans are in the works for even larger power gains using turbochargers and superchargers.”

2010 Chevy Camaro SS Drag Testing – Into The Fire – GM High Tech Performance Magazine

“So much time has elapsed from the inception of the fifth-generation Camaro to now that it seems many GM faithful have boiled over, like a pot of water, in anticipation. In our current culture of high-speed Internet, digital cable TV, fast food, etc., patience is a virtue no longer coveted. But if you intend to buy a 2010 Camaro that is exactly what you will need. Between the current instability in the dealer network to the limited allocation of new Camaros being dolled out, it may take some perseverance in acquiring one. However, GM’s precise ordering process will at least ensure that you will get exactly what you want. GM has already taken some lumps on the message boards because of the continued wait, but it’s apparent how much is at stake (given GM’s financial situation) and the implications of a major recall or mechanical flaw. Furthermore, few owners have given a less than glowing review of their new hot rod. These are two small, but very important, steps in the right direction. Now this begs the question, is the new Camaro worth the wait?”

DeNooyer Chevrolet opens performance unit for fast-car enthusiasts – The Business Review

“DeNooyer Chevrolet’s newest business is designed for speed.

This week, the Colonie auto dealer rolled out its Performance Division, a turbo-charged line of modified 2010 Camaros and late-model Corvettes, Chevrolet’s top sports cars.

Aficionados can buy a souped-up vehicle right off DeNooyer’s showroom floor or create their own hot car from among five or six package options.”

1998 Chevy Camaro SS – Rolling The Dice

LS3 West Coast Cylinder Heads Swap – GM HighTech Performance