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This shows the final pump bracket and the spacers and fasteners. It ended up being a pretty simple bracket, but it took me a while to get it there.

You will also notice I had to mount the alternator facing the rear of the car. It does not matter what direction you spin it on a drag car. We chose a 5" diameter Moroso crank pulley to drive the alternator because it will fit over the 1" diameter drive spindle needed for the belt drive fuel pump. When trial fitting everything make sure you check for room for the fittings, hose ends, etc.

Because we use the Shogun Cooling System and we have a Mopar, we need a "Water Box" to allow us to fill the system, allow for expansion of the water and to mount our radiator pressure cap. The heart of the Shogun System is their new Super Pump, completely redesigned specifically for drag racing. I battled "airlocking" all last season with my front mounted radiator and more conventional CSI water pump. having the Shogun pump mounted along the lower frame rail will prevent this during 2002.

Here is the finished product. It fits great and is adjustable if I change something on the front of the engine at a later date. Don't be afraid to make your own mounting brackets. I spent a total of $16.00 for all the bracket material and fasteners and, with some help from family or friends, you can get a quality part at a low price.

Next up is a feature article on the just-released King Demon alcohol carburetor. Demon Carburetors and Barry Grant Fuel Systems have answered the many requests from racers for a custom made alcohol King Demon RS (replaceable sleeve) carburetor, bypass regulator and tricks and tips on racing consistently with methanol (alcohol) as your fuel choice. If you have been thinking about making the change to a fuel that costs about $1.25 a gallon and runs cooler while making more power, then don't miss the next "Project 4-Link" article.