The racing community has been pushing hard on the C8 Corvette platform since it hit the streets last year and FuelTech has been one of the leaders with the latest Chevrolet sports car platform. For those unaware, FuelTech is a multi-national vehicle technology company that specializes in engine control units and other components for all forms of motorsports. The FuelTech C8 Corvette is a race-only project vehicle being used to develop engine management systems for late-model powerplants utilizing direct injection and also to create hardware and software solutions for advanced transmission controllers.

Anderson Dick, founder and CEO of FuelTech, has pushed the twin turbocharged LT2 engine platform into the mid-9s and was one of the first to eclipse the 1,000 WHP barrier. There has been a friendly rivalry between the FuelTech crew and Emelia Hartford as they’ve traded the drag strip and power output records back and forth over the last 6 months. Recently, Hartford rolled out 1,201 WHP—essentially declaring her Corvette the first to 1,400 crank-measured horsepower. Anderson and the FuelTech quickly responded by raising that bar even higher with 1,350 WHP from the research project car. For those wondering, that puts the LT2 output north of 1,500 horsepower at the crank and probably closer to 1,600. The combination is a simple one as it uses two Garrett G35-900 turbochargers mounted topside that provide plenty of boost to the fortified LT2 engine. Simplicity reigns in this engine compartment—the turbo kit doesn’t have an intercooler due to the use of methanol fuel to help cool the incoming air. Late Model Racecraft’s Steve Fereday inspired Anderson to build this turbo combination. As if that isn’t enough, Nitrous Outlet adds extra air to the engine through chemical enhancement, which also helps cool down the non-intercooled turbocharged air, which wasn't actually used on this dyno runs as turbos were enough to generate the power, but can be useful on the racetrack and it is fully controlled by the FT600 progressive nitrous control. The Corvette features a unique dual fuel system setup that uses the factory direct injection and stock fuel tank for primary fuel delivery. A complete second fuel system has been added to the Corvette with an Aeromotive brushless pump delivering VP Racing Fuels M1 to an independent set of Injector Dynamics fuel injectors, which are mounted in a custom sheetmetal intake manifold. The EFI setup on the FuelTech C8 Corvette features a custom jumper harness that allows a FT600 ECU to control fuel and timing in this twin turbocharged combination. The ECU has full control over the secondary fuel system and activates it when the intake manifold sees positive pressure. The FT600’s internal boost controller, that can control a regular CO2 based wastegate control or the newer technology of electronic wastegate, and power management options allow Anderson to custom program the power curve, which is a critical function in getting the vehicle to perform properly on the drag strip or road course. The new 1,350 WHP record largely due to a new transmission strategy that FuelTech developed for the test car. The team built a new wiring harness to allow a second FT600 control system, whose only task is to preside over the transmission functions. Anderson was tight-lipped on the tech specs behind their new control unit, but he said FuelTech developed a key tuning strategy to prevent the factory PCM from triggering the OEM torque reduction table. The team relies on the primary FT600 as a data logger to record factory sensors at a high sampling rate in addition to an assortment of FuelTech sensors. The Corvette employs two WB-O2 Nano meters that monitor the air/fuel ratio through Bosch LSU 4.2 sensors in the exhaust. Other sensors wired into the FT600 include backpressure canister, 0-150 psi pressure sensor to monitor the port fuel injection, two backpressure sensors for each turbocharger as well as turbocharger speed sensors. Anderson also added two FuelTech EGT-4 kits, which allows individual cylinder EGT monitoring for all eight cylinders, aiding in complete data collection and engine safety. From record breaking 5,000HP Pro Modified drag vehicles to the most high-tech American sports car of all-time, there is a reason FuelTech is the choice among champions and enthusiasts and it is why you’re seeing #FuelTechEverywhere

The Joker Mustang | Bennett Racing Engines | Eric Perini

Transforming a magazine cover car into a competitive X275 machine takes a lot of work and Eric Perini and his team pulled it off with the Joker Mustang. This featured Fox Mustang has a storied history with its wild paint job and days gone by on the streets of New Jersey to its current trim and the team’s aspirations to be competitive on the X275 scene. One of the key elements in achieving that goal was to make a trip to FuelTech USA’s headquarters for the Advanced Dyno Training package on the in-house Mainline Hub Dyno.

The Advanced Dyno Training session includes eight hours of one-on-one training using your vehicle on the dyno as you learn about your PowerFT engine management system. FuelTech handles the driving chores, enabling you to focus on your time with the FuelTech customer service staff. Included in the session is a complete data log analysis of the runs and advanced help in creating the ECU maps or troubleshooting issues. Topping it off, FuelTech even throws in a flash drive with professionally curated photography and videos of your experience as well as feeding the group lunch. The Joker Mustang’s output has been kept under wraps, however Perini learned quite a bit about the FT600 that powers and controls the turbocharged powertrain. The FT600, FT550, FT550LITE, and FT450 offer a complete line-up of standard features including sequential injection and ignition, O2 Closed Loop, data logger, delay box, Boost Controller, Nitrous Controller, traction control, and so much more. FuelTech’s features and capabilities have helped change the game in the aftermarket ECU world, as proven by the success in various motorsports with championships and record-breaking performances. Spark is an integral component to making big power and this small-block Ford engine benefits from the highly touted FTSPARK-8 Gen II. The Gen II box offers a minimum and guaranteed 750mj of energy at 140 amps and has been tested up to 850mj in certain applications. FuelTech tests every unit prior to boxing to ensure each one meets the 750mj minimum guarantee. That works out to a 25 percent increase in mj output and a 12.5 percent increase of amps at the primary coil over the FTSPARK Gen I. All Gen I ignition boxes are upgradable to Gen II and it utilizes the same enclosure, making the swap easy and quick. The FTSPARK provides the charge to an eight-pack of CDI Racing Ignition coils. From breaking records and winning championships in professional motorsports to providing unrivaled customer support and services, that is the reason you’re seeing #fueltecheverywhere

Twin Turbo '96 Mystic Mustang Cobra | No Prep

Brad Band and John Lott stopped by at FuelTech USA Hub Dyno for the Advanced Factory Training with an amazing and powerful '96 Mustang Mystic Cobra No prep. Check it out how it went.

3,146 WHP | “Daddy” Dave Comstock | 1963 Chevy II “Goliath”

The Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings television show, which airs on Discovery Channel, has become one of the most competitive drag race series in the sport today. It takes big power and professional preparation to compete with the top teams in the country. One of the No Prep Kings’ main players is “Daddy” Dave Comstock and his slick looking 1963 Chevy II known as “Goliath” and they made a stop at FuelTech USA in Ball Ground, Georgia to get tuned up before the season began. Under the watchful eye of Pro Line Racing’s most prolific tuner, Steve Petty, the Goliath drag race machine produced an impressive 3,146 WHP on the Mainline Hub Dyno. The powerplant of choice is one of Pro Line’s popular masterpieces, an all-billet Outlaw HEMI engine that uses Alan Johnson Performance Engineering cylinder heads and engine block. A ProCharger F-3X-140 centrifugal supercharger is fastened to the crankshaft for the ultimate in boosted horsepower. Testing on the FuelTech USA hub dyno is available to all customers and it comes with the full attention of their renowned technical support group, a service that is unrivaled in the aftermarket EFI business. The package includes eight hours of one-on-one training using your vehicle on the dyno as you learn about your PowerFT engine management system. FuelTech handles the driving chores, enabling you to focus on your time with the FuelTech customer service staff. Included in the session is a complete data log analysis of the runs and advanced help in creating the ECU maps or troubleshooting issues. Topping it off, FuelTech throws in a flash drive with professionally curated photography and videos of your experience as well as feeding the group lunch. The Goliath is equipped with the top-of-the-line FT600 engine management system that has all the features needed to compete at the highest levels of drag racing. The FT600, FT550, FT550LITE, and FT450 offer a complete line-up of standard features including sequential injection and ignition, O2 Closed Loop, data acquisition, traction control, delay box, Boost Controller, Nitrous Controller, and so much more. Additionally, the FT600, FT550, and FT450 have a customizable digital display for the driver and the anti-glare TFT touchscreen offers the ability to make adjustments without hooking up a PC computer. It gives the driver feedback in real-time and puts the data in front of him or her instead of mounting multiple gauges around the cockpit. That data collection includes all engine sensors and information from the WB-O2 Nanos, which are also connected to the FT600 via CAN and doesn’t require the use of an analog input. From dominating the NHRA Pro Modified series to powering the stars of drag racing’s most prolific television series, there is a reason you’re seeing #FuelTechEverywhere