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The owners of SCAT Crankshafts, Procar by SCAT, Air Flow Research and RaceTec Pistons are excited to announce they have joined forces with the most-respected names in centrifugal supercharging, Vortech Superchargers and Paxton Automotive.

This new partnership opens opportunities to better serve customers by combining decades of experience in manufacturing and supplying high-quality, high-performance products.

Utilizing cutting-edge technology for over 30 years, Vortech Superchargers has engineered efficient and reliable centrifugal compression air management solutions for automotive, marine, industrial, aeronautical, and other motorsport applications.

“Our organization is thrilled to have Vortech Superchargers join in. There are synergies between all our companies, and it can only make us better at what we do. Jim Middlebrook has built the most respected brand in centrifugal supercharging and we are excited to take Vortech to the next level,” said Shawn Sterling, CEO.

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About SCAT Enterprises

For over 50 years, SCAT Enterprises has offered a wide range of products under the SCAT Crankshafts and Procar by SCAT brands. In addition to a comprehensive line of crankshaft options, the brand offers high-quality connecting rods and rotating assemblies for a wide variety of applications, including Small and Big Block Chevy, Chevy LS, Small and Big Block Ford, Ford Modular, Vintage Ford, Small and Big Block Chrysler, Modern Hemi, Pontiac, Sport Compact, Motorcycle and Industrial. Additionally, SCAT Crankshafts can make a crankshaft from a raw billet to a finished crankshaft in its Redondo Beach, California, manufacturing facility.

Procar by SCAT, founded in 1980, offers stylish, comfortable aftermarket seats at an affordable price. Clean, classic lines are the hallmark of a Procar seat, which complements any auto – including street rod, cruiser, pony car, muscle car, off-road buggy, truck, or sport compact. Procar seats are easy to install with custom mounting brackets available for over 3,000 applications. The all-steel, TIG-welded frames are coated for ultimate strength and durability, while premium-grade fabrics and stitching will stand the test of time. Each Procar seat is built for style and most importantly, optimal comfort.

For more information visit scatcrankshafts.com and procarbyscat.com

About Air Flow Research

Founded in 1970 by Ken Sperling, Air Flow Research pioneered the process of CNC porting cylinders heads which is now common practice in today’s automotive industry. Over the last 45 years we have been defining technological leadership and flow dynamics in the pursuit of increased performance. This commitment has enabled Air Flow Research to find themselves on the fastest race cars and the most powerful street machines in the country.

Utilizing modern manufacturing techniques and the latest in machinery, such as a Browne & Sharpe Coordinate Measuring Machine, fifteen Haas’ 5-AXIS CNC machines, three Mazaks, four Newen Epoch valve machines, Two Mori Seiki 42 pallet systems, and three VF4 Haas machines. AFR stays true to this commitment by manufacturing each piece in our Valencia, California facility just 30 minutes north of Los Angeles.

For more information visit airflowresearch.com

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 2022 SEMA Show, taking place November 1 – 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The SCAT Crankshafts, Procar by SCAT and Air Flow Research teams are gearing up to showcase our best selling crankshafts, connecting rods, rotating assemblies, custom seating systems, cylinder heads and manifolds!

We will be displaying in the Central Hall, Booth #22613. Stop by our booth to chat with our sales representatives who will be on hand to answer specific product questions and take orders.

About SCAT Enterprises

For over 50 years, SCAT Enterprises has offered a wide range of products under the SCAT Crankshafts and Procar by SCAT brands. In addition to a comprehensive line of crankshaft options, the brand offers high-quality connecting rods and rotating assemblies for a wide variety of applications, including Small and Big Block Chevy, Chevy LS, Small and Big Block Ford, Ford Modular, Vintage Ford, Small and Big Block Chrysler, Modern Hemi, Pontiac, Sport Compact, Motorcycle and Industrial. Additionally, SCAT Crankshafts can make a crankshaft from a raw billet to a finished crankshaft in its Redondo Beach, California, manufacturing facility.

Procar by SCAT, founded in 1980, offers stylish, comfortable aftermarket seats at an affordable price. Clean, classic lines are the hallmark of a Procar seat, which complements any auto – including street rod, cruiser, pony car, muscle car, off-road buggy, truck, or sport compact. Procar seats are easy to install with custom mounting brackets available for over 3,000 applications. The all-steel, TIG-welded frames are coated for ultimate strength and durability, while premium-grade fabrics and stitching will stand the test of time. Each Procar seat is built for style and most importantly, optimal comfort.

For more information visit scatcrankshafts.com/ and procarbyscat.com

About Air Flow Research

Founded in 1970 by Ken Sperling, Air Flow Research pioneered the process of CNC porting cylinders heads which is now common practice in today’s automotive industry. Over the last 45 years we have been defining technological leadership and flow dynamics in the pursuit of increased performance. This commitment has enabled Air Flow Research to find themselves on the fastest race cars and the most powerful street machines in the country.

Utilizing modern manufacturing techniques and the latest in machinery, such as a Browne & Sharpe Coordinate Measuring Machine, fifteen Haas’ 5-AXIS CNC machines, three Mazaks, four Newen Epoch valve machines, Two Mori Seiki 42 pallet systems, and three VF4 Haas machines. AFR stays true to this commitment by manufacturing each piece in our Valencia, California facility just 30 minutes north of Los Angeles.

For more information visit airflowresearch.com

Air Flow Research was the official cylinder head sponsor for the Holley LS Fest Texas event that took place earlier this summer. As the first-ever Holley LS Fest in Texas, the crowds and the excitement did not disappoint! The heat didn’t keep spectators from watching all of the drifting, drag racing, burnout contests, show-n-shine, autocross and dyno challenge events.

As the first cylinder head manufacturer to develop an aftermarket head for the LS1 platform, being a sponsor of Holley LS Fest West was even more important to AFR.

If you are looking for a killer cylinder head to wake up your LS, check out AFR’s Mongoose Cylinder Head:

LS1 15º Mongoose Head

LS3 12º Mongoose Head

John Sigmon took this 1964 Ford Galaxie from junk yard to show-ready with a full overhaul. Featuring custom, patterned red leather Procar Rally seats this classic ride is ready for the streets. Under the hood is a Ford 427 Big Block engine built by Prestige Motorsports, Concord, NC. 

A SCAT Forged 4340 Steel Crankshaft works to keep the motor spinning.

Watch the video below to see the full story behind John’s 1964 Ford Galaxie build.

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About SCAT Enterprises

For over 50 years, SCAT Enterprises has offered a wide range of products under the SCAT Crankshafts and Procar by SCAT brands. In addition to a comprehensive line of crankshaft options, the brand offers high-quality connecting rods and rotating assemblies for a wide variety of applications, including Small and Big Block Chevy, Chevy LS, Small and Big Block Ford, Ford Modular, Vintage Ford, Small and Big Block Chrysler, Modern Hemi, Pontiac, Sport Compact, Motorcycle and Industrial. Additionally, SCAT Crankshafts can make a crankshaft from a raw billet to a finished crankshaft in its Redondo Beach, California, manufacturing facility.

Procar by SCAT, founded in 1980, offers stylish, comfortable aftermarket seats at an affordable price. Clean, classic lines are the hallmark of a Procar seat, which complements any auto – including street rod, cruiser, pony car, muscle car, off-road buggy, truck, or sport compact. Procar seats are easy to install with custom mounting brackets available for over 3,000 applications. The all-steel, TIG-welded frames are coated for ultimate strength and durability, while premium-grade fabrics and stitching will stand the test of time. Each Procar seat is built for style and most importantly, optimal comfort.

For more information visit www.scatcrankshafts.com and www.procarbyscat.com

About Air Flow Research

Founded in 1970 by Ken Sperling, Air Flow Research pioneered the process of CNC porting cylinders heads which is now common practice in today’s automotive industry. Over the last 45 years we have been defining technological leadership and flow dynamics in the pursuit of increased performance. This commitment has enabled Air Flow Research to find themselves on the fastest race cars and the most powerful street machines in the country.

Utilizing modern manufacturing techniques and the latest in machinery, such as a Browne & Sharpe Coordinate Measuring Machine, fifteen Haas’ 5-AXIS CNC machines, three Mazaks, four Newen Epoch valve machines, Two Mori Seiki 42 pallet systems, and three VF4 Haas machines. AFR stays true to this commitment by manufacturing each piece in our Valencia, California facility just 30 minutes north of Los Angeles.

For more information visit www.airflowresearch.com

SCAT Enterprises caught up with one of AFR’s sponsored racers, Russ Morseman, driver of 44 big block modified and small block modified Super Dirt Series, STSS.  This three-time Woodhull Raceway track champion gave us the rundown of his most recent races. 

July 30, 2022

We traveled to Woodhull Raceway again this weekend and started third in our heat. I finished second, but if I could have cleared the second place car lap earlier I think we would have been contending for the win. In the feature I started seventh and quickly moved to second, with me chasing down the leader but getting passed at the line – finishing third. The car keeps getting better and better and reacting well to the changes made. We are all having fun and it’s nice seeing all the hard work start to pay off!

August 6, 2022

We traveled to Woodhull Raceway for the $5,500 to Win 50 Lap Race, the biggest race of the year. We drew 23 at the gate which started us third in the third heat. We were three wide for a couple laps for the lead. Right before I went out, it rained, which made the bottom a little slick and I couldn’t get  the run I needed off the bottom to pass for second. We were by far the fastest car in our heat race, and ended up finishing third. We redrew six for the feature and I quickly made it to fourth. I had a long green flag run to lap 39, which had me catching the second and third place cars pretty quickly. During that run my engine started running warm around 230 degrees, so I started rolling in and out of gas earlier, which worked in keeping the temperature steady. I was hoping for a caution, and then one came out on lap 39. We regrouped, but after that caution my car got wicked tight in the middle of the corner and we ended up riding it out for an awesome fourth place finish. Our new setup worked great, and I’m excited to go back again this weekend until we get it too tight and then back it down some. All in all, it’s our third top 5 finish in three weeks, and I want to thank you so much for being part of our team. We couldn’t do it without you guys!

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About SCAT Enterprises

For over 50 years, SCAT Enterprises has offered a wide range of products under the SCAT Crankshafts and Procar by SCAT brands. In addition to a comprehensive line of crankshaft options, the brand offers high-quality connecting rods and rotating assemblies for a wide variety of applications, including Small and Big Block Chevy, Chevy LS, Small and Big Block Ford, Ford Modular, Vintage Ford, Small and Big Block Chrysler, Modern Hemi, Pontiac, Sport Compact, Motorcycle and Industrial. Additionally, SCAT Crankshafts can make a crankshaft from a raw billet to a finished crankshaft in its Redondo Beach, California, manufacturing facility.

Procar by SCAT, founded in 1980, offers stylish, comfortable aftermarket seats at an affordable price. Clean, classic lines are the hallmark of a Procar seat, which complements any auto – including street rod, cruiser, pony car, muscle car, off-road buggy, truck, or sport compact. Procar seats are easy to install with custom mounting brackets available for over 3,000 applications. The all-steel, TIG-welded frames are coated for ultimate strength and durability, while premium-grade fabrics and stitching will stand the test of time. Each Procar seat is built for style and most importantly, optimal comfort.

For more information visit www.scatcrankshafts.com and www.procarbyscat.com

About Air Flow Research

Founded in 1970 by Ken Sperling, Air Flow Research pioneered the process of CNC porting cylinders heads which is now common practice in today’s automotive industry. Over the last 45 years we have been defining technological leadership and flow dynamics in the pursuit of increased performance. This commitment has enabled Air Flow Research to find themselves on the fastest race cars and the most powerful street machines in the country.

Utilizing modern manufacturing techniques and the latest in machinery, such as a Browne & Sharpe Coordinate Measuring Machine, fifteen Haas’ 5-AXIS CNC machines, three Mazaks, four Newen Epoch valve machines, Two Mori Seiki 42 pallet systems, and three VF4 Haas machines. AFR stays true to this commitment by manufacturing each piece in our Valencia, California facility just 30 minutes north of Los Angeles.

For more information visit www.airflowresearch.com

Dragzine Magazine writer Todd Silvey, a hardcore drag racing journalist since 1987, recently wrote about AFR Mongoose LS3 Cylinder Heads in the publication’s August issue.

He writes, “cylinder heads and cams developed in unison offer some of the highest horsepower potentials compared to independent development. The Air Flow Research (AFR) “Mongoose” LS3 cylinder heads provide great opportunities to wake up an LS engine.”

Read the full article here.

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About SCAT Enterprises

For over 50 years, SCAT Enterprises has offered a wide range of products under the SCAT Crankshafts and Procar by SCAT brands. In addition to a comprehensive line of crankshaft options, the brand offers high-quality connecting rods and rotating assemblies for a wide variety of applications, including Small and Big Block Chevy, Chevy LS, Small and Big Block Ford, Ford Modular, Vintage Ford, Small and Big Block Chrysler, Modern Hemi, Pontiac, Sport Compact, Motorcycle and Industrial. Additionally, SCAT Crankshafts can make a crankshaft from a raw billet to a finished crankshaft in its Redondo Beach, California, manufacturing facility.

Procar by SCAT, founded in 1980, offers stylish, comfortable aftermarket seats at an affordable price. Clean, classic lines are the hallmark of a Procar seat, which complements any auto – including street rod, cruiser, pony car, muscle car, off-road buggy, truck, or sport compact. Procar seats are easy to install with custom mounting brackets available for over 3,000 applications. The all-steel, TIG-welded frames are coated for ultimate strength and durability, while premium-grade fabrics and stitching will stand the test of time. Each Procar seat is built for style and most importantly, optimal comfort.

For more information visit www.scatcrankshafts.com and www.procarbyscat.com

About Air Flow Research

Founded in 1970 by Ken Sperling, Air Flow Research pioneered the process of CNC porting cylinders heads which is now common practice in today’s automotive industry. Over the last 45 years we have been defining technological leadership and flow dynamics in the pursuit of increased performance. This commitment has enabled Air Flow Research to find themselves on the fastest race cars and the most powerful street machines in the country.

Utilizing modern manufacturing techniques and the latest in machinery, such as a Browne & Sharpe Coordinate Measuring Machine, fifteen Haas’ 5-AXIS CNC machines, three Mazaks, four Newen Epoch valve machines, Two Mori Seiki 42 pallet systems, and three VF4 Haas machines. AFR stays true to this commitment by manufacturing each piece in our Valencia, California facility just 30 minutes north of Los Angeles.

For more information visit www.airflowresearch.com

Air Flow Research sits down with Doug Aitken and Senior of ​Prestige Motorsports, located in Concord, North Carolina. As one of AFR’s top dealers, they are best known for exceptional engine building and custom car fabrication. Doug talks about the shop’s early days operating out of a two-garage, and now nearly a decade later they have become one of the best builders in the business.

Prestige Motorsports builds and develops mild to wild engine combinations, provides expert knowledge of performance related parts and packages, and builds some of the most popular hot rods and kits cars available today. An avid user of ​AFR cylinder heads, Senior attributes the quality, brand loyalty and performance AFR consistently provides as the reasons why it remains one of the shop’s most-trusted products.

“We keep using AFR products because they consistently do what we say they are going to do,” says Senior. “Being able to communicate that to our customers is extremely valuable.”

Watch the video below to learn more about Prestige Motorsports business model, commitment to perfection and the top-notch builds coming out of this shop.

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About SCAT Enterprises

For over 50 years, SCAT Enterprises has offered a wide range of products under the SCAT Crankshafts and Procar by SCAT brands. In addition to a comprehensive line of crankshaft options, the brand offers high-quality connecting rods and rotating assemblies for a wide variety of applications, including Small and Big Block Chevy, Chevy LS, Small and Big Block Ford, Ford Modular, Vintage Ford, Small and Big Block Chrysler, Modern Hemi, Pontiac, Sport Compact, Motorcycle and Industrial. Additionally, SCAT Crankshafts can make a crankshaft from a raw billet to a finished crankshaft in its Redondo Beach, California, manufacturing facility.

Procar by SCAT, founded in 1980, offers stylish, comfortable aftermarket seats at an affordable price. Clean, classic lines are the hallmark of a Procar seat, which complements any auto – including street rod, cruiser, pony car, muscle car, off-road buggy, truck, or sport compact. Procar seats are easy to install with custom mounting brackets available for over 3,000 applications. The all-steel, TIG-welded frames are coated for ultimate strength and durability, while premium-grade fabrics and stitching will stand the test of time. Each Procar seat is built for style and most importantly, optimal comfort.

For more information visit www.scatcrankshafts.com and www.procarbyscat.com

About Air Flow Research

Founded in 1970 by Ken Sperling, Air Flow Research pioneered the process of CNC porting cylinders heads which is now common practice in today’s automotive industry. Over the last 45 years we have been defining technological leadership and flow dynamics in the pursuit of increased performance. This commitment has enabled Air Flow Research to find themselves on the fastest race cars and the most powerful street machines in the country.

Utilizing modern manufacturing techniques and the latest in machinery, such as a Browne & Sharpe Coordinate Measuring Machine, fifteen Haas’ 5-AXIS CNC machines, three Mazaks, four Newen Epoch valve machines, Two Mori Seiki 42 pallet systems, and three VF4 Haas machines. AFR stays true to this commitment by manufacturing each piece in our Valencia, California facility just 30 minutes north of Los Angeles.

For more information visit www.airflowresearch.com

Scott Hesselgrave, AKA “Scott the Hawk” and host of AFR’s Torque Talk, has the cameras turned on him in this week’s interview! Scott reminisces about his childhood, where his love of cars and engines blossomed. By age 5, the only thing Scott wanted to do was to be in and around cars in his dad’s garage. At 14, he successfully built his first Big Block Chevy boat engine and by the time he was 18 years old, Scott was running the cylinder head department for Valley Head Service.

Watch the episode below to learn even more about Scott the Hawk and why he is one of AFR’s most valuable and trusted employees!

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About SCAT Enterprises

For over 50 years, SCAT Enterprises has offered a wide range of products under the SCAT Crankshafts and Procar by SCAT brands. In addition to a comprehensive line of crankshaft options, the brand offers high-quality connecting rods and rotating assemblies for a wide variety of applications, including Small and Big Block Chevy, Chevy LS, Small and Big Block Ford, Ford Modular, Vintage Ford, Small and Big Block Chrysler, Modern Hemi, Pontiac, Sport Compact, Motorcycle and Industrial. Additionally, SCAT Crankshafts can make a crankshaft from a raw billet to a finished crankshaft in its Redondo Beach, California, manufacturing facility.

Procar by SCAT, founded in 1980, offers stylish, comfortable aftermarket seats at an affordable price. Clean, classic lines are the hallmark of a Procar seat, which complements any auto – including street rod, cruiser, pony car, muscle car, off-road buggy, truck, or sport compact. Procar seats are easy to install with custom mounting brackets available for over 3,000 applications. The all-steel, TIG-welded frames are coated for ultimate strength and durability, while premium-grade fabrics and stitching will stand the test of time. Each Procar seat is built for style and most importantly, optimal comfort.

For more information visit www.scatcrankshafts.com and www.procarbyscat.com

About Air Flow Research

Founded in 1970 by Ken Sperling, Air Flow Research pioneered the process of CNC porting cylinders heads which is now common practice in today’s automotive industry. Over the last 45 years we have been defining technological leadership and flow dynamics in the pursuit of increased performance. This commitment has enabled Air Flow Research to find themselves on the fastest race cars and the most powerful street machines in the country.

Utilizing modern manufacturing techniques and the latest in machinery, such as a Browne & Sharpe Coordinate Measuring Machine, fifteen Haas’ 5-AXIS CNC machines, three Mazaks, four Newen Epoch valve machines, Two Mori Seiki 42 pallet systems, and three VF4 Haas machines. AFR stays true to this commitment by manufacturing each piece in our Valencia, California facility just 30 minutes north of Los Angeles.

For more information visit www.airflowresearch.com

Twenty-one year old builder, race and automotive enthusiast Cole Reynolds walks us through his mid-engine turbocharged LS Chevy Pickup build. Cole has always been tinkering on cars – even from a young age watching his dad and grandfather race.

After saving his pennies ($750 worth!) to buy his 1974 Chevy Luv Truck at 13 years old, Cole began rebuilding his vehicle into a center-steer, mid engine LS swap ride.

Cole loves the automotive community where builders, racers and enthusiasts from ages 1 to 100 learn from and support one another.

Shop the AFR Cylinder Head used by Cole here.

Watch the video below to hear more about Cole’s mid-engine turbocharged LS Chevy Pickup, his experience as a new builder and what advice he has for others who are looking to start out.

About SCAT Enterprises

For over 50 years, SCAT Enterprises has offered a wide range of products under the SCAT Crankshafts and Procar by SCAT brands. In addition to a comprehensive line of crankshaft options, the brand offers high-quality connecting rods and rotating assemblies for a wide variety of applications, including Small and Big Block Chevy, Chevy LS, Small and Big Block Ford, Ford Modular, Vintage Ford, Small and Big Block Chrysler, Modern Hemi, Pontiac, Sport Compact, Motorcycle and Industrial. Additionally, SCAT Crankshafts can make a crankshaft from a raw billet to a finished crankshaft in its Redondo Beach, California, manufacturing facility.

Procar by SCAT, founded in 1980, offers stylish, comfortable aftermarket seats at an affordable price. Clean, classic lines are the hallmark of a Procar seat, which complements any auto – including street rod, cruiser, pony car, muscle car, off-road buggy, truck, or sport compact. Procar seats are easy to install with custom mounting brackets available for over 3,000 applications. The all-steel, TIG-welded frames are coated for ultimate strength and durability, while premium-grade fabrics and stitching will stand the test of time. Each Procar seat is built for style and most importantly, optimal comfort.

For more information visit www.scatcrankshafts.com and www.procarbyscat.com

About Air Flow Research

Founded in 1970 by Ken Sperling, Air Flow Research pioneered the process of CNC porting cylinders heads which is now common practice in today’s automotive industry. Over the last 45 years we have been defining technological leadership and flow dynamics in the pursuit of increased performance. This commitment has enabled Air Flow Research to find themselves on the fastest race cars and the most powerful street machines in the country.

Utilizing modern manufacturing techniques and the latest in machinery, such as a Browne & Sharpe Coordinate Measuring Machine, fifteen Haas’ 5-AXIS CNC machines, three Mazaks, four Newen Epoch valve machines, Two Mori Seiki 42 pallet systems, and three VF4 Haas machines. AFR stays true to this commitment by manufacturing each piece in our Valencia, California facility just 30 minutes north of Los Angeles.

For more information visit www.airflowresearch.com