EQ's Magnum Cylinder Head Approved for Use in Three IMCA Divisions for 2012

March 12, 2012 - PRLog -- (Las Vegas, Nev.) – EngineQuest® (EQ®) announced today that its cast iron Magnum cylinder head (EQ Part#CH318B) has been approved as a stock replacement for the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern Sport Mod and Smiley's Racing Chassis Southern SportMod divisions for the 2012 race season. EQ, a leading supplier of stock and performance cylinder heads and engine components, is a general sponsor of IMCA racing and just completed its fifth year as the title sponsor of the EQ Cylinder Heads IMCA Modified Wild West Tour.

"We are excited that our Chrysler head can now be utilized by race teams in these IMCA divisions," said Eric Haugland, EQ's national accounts manager. "This is just further proof that EQ has become the head of choice by the most competitive race teams."

EQ Part #CH318B is a 1992–2002 Chrysler 318/360 head machined for a pre-1990 LA-style intake pattern that still uses all Magnum rocker parts. Haugland says it is a durable alternative to the "inherently bad OEM casting." Made in Australia, this head offers superior quality at an affordable price with no additional machining, porting or polishing required.

IMCA vice president of operations, Brett Root, said IMCA recently met with EQ to put together the agreement. "There has been a demand for an OEM replacement cylinder head in these divisions," explained Root. "I think the addition of EQ's Chrysler head is a good option for our members that will maintain parity in the rules, while providing an out-of-the-box option."

Other EQ cylinder are already being used in IMCA competitions. EQ’s early 350 cylinder head (#CH350I) is approved as a direct replacement for the IMCA Northern and Southern Sport Mod divisions and Hobby Stock division. EQ’s high performance 23° cylinder head is approved for use in the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Modified Tour.

For more information about EQ, visit www.enginequest.com or phone (702) 649-7776.

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EngineQuest is the engine parts division of AAEQ Manufacturers and Recyclers. The product line at EQ includes new, remanufactured and reclaimed engine parts.