The SVS II Deluxe Valve Refacer is the most accurate Valve Refacer made today.

.0005 accuracy for standard chuck and
.0002 accuracy for high-performance chuck. The Industry’s Best.

The Kwik-Way CenterLine Chuck is what makes the SVS II Valve Refacer a cut above all the rest. Other Valve Refacers use Chucks, referred to as “center less”. These use rollers to grip the valve stem while the Kwik-way Chuck uses two sets of independent balls that grip the stem at two very distinct points. The advantage being, if you have a center less chuck and you’re trying to grind an in-service valve, if there is any out-of-round on the valve stem, that out-of-round is transferred from the rollers on the center less chuck to the valve face. So your face run out will be no better than your stem run-out.

With the Kwik-way Chuck, since it uses two sets of balls that capture the valve in the wear area of the stem, will automatically re-centerline the valve. What that means is when we grind the valve, the face will come out true to the center line of the stem that actually rides in the valve guide.

In other words, if there is some wear on the stem surface the Kwik-Way Chuck is going to compensate for that wear in such a way that the resulting ground valve face is perfectly centered when the valve is back in the engine.

Some valve manufacturers design their valves with a tapered stem. Because of the unique way The Kwik-Way Chuck grabs the valve stem, taper has no influence on the precision of the positioning of the valve in the chuck. Other Valve Refacer Chucks may cause the valve to tilt in the chuck. Without a way to compensate for valve stem taper, you cannot reface the valve with the same amount of accuracy as with a Kwik-Way machine.

The Kwik-Way Chuck is air activated. You simply push a button that will release the two sets of balls and allow you to insert the valve. You will have a range of 4mm to 14.3mm with the standard or high perfermance valve chuck.

Another type if chuck used on other machines is a collet chuck. To give you the range of 4mm to 14.3mm you would need at least 5 or as many as 9 different collets to cover that range. As you now know, with the SVS II, there is no change over required for various stem diameters. And as you change collets there can be problems with repeatability because you can put the collet in the receiver with dirt or grit between the receiver and the collet. In that case, you will get inaccuracy. Also, if you have a tapered valve, the collet will not compress to the same tension at both points so again with a collet chuck and a tapered valve you get inaccuracy.

The same is true with an out-of-round valve. Because the collet wants to compress uniformly around the circumference of the stem. The bottom line is that the other chucks grab the valve stem using a greater amount of the valve surface, which can be a problem if there are any irregularities in that valve.

The SVS II D comes standard with tip grinding and rocker grinding capability. It can also chamfer tips. There are no optional accessories necessary to perform these functions. Unlike with other machines where you will find that you have to purchase additional accessories in order to do these other jobs or to get the same amount of valve stem diameter range as the Kwik-Way SVS II Deluxe Valve Refacer.

You can transition from valve refacing to tip grinding or rocker arm grinding operations for shaft mounted types of rockers in less than minutes. And it’s all standard with the machine.

Kwik-Way Valve Grinding Wheels are very reasonably priced. Our wheels are formulated and manufactured by one of the largest manufacturers of grinding wheels in the world and they are designed specifically for our machines. Kwik-Way offers various types of wheels. We have general purpose, finishing, titanium, and hard alloy, so no matter what type of material comes into your shop you are going to be able to handle it.

To change and redress a wheel on the SVS II Deluxe machine only takes about 2 minutes. We find that our general purpose wheel is sufficient for most operations, but of course, if you get a high performance valve or titanium alloy valve, you will need to change to a different grinding wheel.

We also offer a Valve Cabinet designed specifically for the SVS II D machine. The footprint of the cabinet allows for a good ergonomic workstation. With excellent storage below in the cabinet. We find that some people already have areas in their shop that they have a station designed for and as long as the bench is adequate to support the weight of the machine it will work fine.

The SVS II Deluxe Valve Refacer is sold all over the world. Kwik-Way is by far the largest provider of valve equipment in the entire world. We have various voltages available and also various chuck capacities.

The SVS II Deluxe Valve Refacer comes with a unique warranty we call the 5-2-1 warranty. The base of the unit is warranted for 5 years, all other parts for 2 years and the first year everything is warranted, parts, labor and electrics. We also have a exclusive 3 year limited warranty on the Chuck. We warrant it against loss of accuracy.

Most all Funny and Top Fuel Race Teams are using a Kwik-Way Valve Machine. If you look at their trailers you will find they have Kwik-Way valve grinders on them. The only equipment they trust for regrinding high performance engine valves is a Kwik-Way machine. And while many companies will give their equipment to these types of organizations in exchange for the promotional value, Kwik-Way does not. So if a high performance shop is using a Kwik-Way machine it is by their choice and they paid to have that machine.

You can find more information about the SVS II Deluxe Valve Refacer at http://www.kwik-way.com

About the Author

Chuck Downs has been working at Kwik-Way Products for many years. He has vast knowledge of Automotive Repair Machines.

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You dont have to be a custom car affecianoda to appreciate the hot cars in movies such as 2Fast 2 Furious.  who wouldnt want to be behind the wheel of a suped up car, dragging that quarter mile of road? The adreneline rush is addictive.

Shows like MTV’s Pimp My Ride have enjoyed a solid fan base and its not surprising. Who doesnt enjoy checking out a car transformed into a monster ride that is the envy of all?

Before you rush out and get your 1984 Chevy Chevette pimped out, you should consider a few things first:

Insurance
Your new ride is going to attract a lot of eyes. Unfortunately, not all of them will be the eyes you want on your car. Car theft, accidents and old fashioned jealousy resulting in scratches to your paint job all increase when you pimp your ride. Make sure that you check with your insurance company, and phone around for rates. No sense spending $10 000, only to find out that you cant afford to drive your car off the driveway.

Who’s Touching Your Body
Just because they have a slick looking site with pictures of several hot cars, doesnt mean they did the work, or that you wont have to worry about your Lambo Doors falling off 6 months from now. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising for legit companies. If you find that people are talking about a certain local body shop, its worth your while to go and check them out. There is a reason why people are talking about them. 

Price isnt everything. Like with most things, you get what you pay for. Just because a certain custom shop can do the job for half of what everyone else is quoting, doesnt mean you should go there. Do they have a good reputation? How long have they been in business? How long have they been installing body kits or vertical doors for?

Think Before You Buy
Before you go ahead with that change to the body of your car, consider what impacts that may have on the overall performance of your vehicle. Will it impact fuel effeciency?

Its A Gas
If you’re complaining about the cost of gas right now, wait til you replace your engine with a more fuel efficient model that doenst take kindly to you filling up with the cheapest grade of fuel. Expect to pay a lot more for gas, and its not going to get any better until fuel cell technology finally becomes the norm. Consider a hybrid engine if it is available for your car. Remember, the cost of gas will continue to move higher, not lower.

Consider these tips before you go ahead to your local shop and have them complete an extreme makeover of your car. They will help you save money over the long haul.

Now you are ready to live life a quarter mile at a time.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Pimp My Ride - Those words instantly bring images of supped up sports cars, renovated classics, and some pimped up rides from some of the most imaginative people around.  Looking for some tips to pimp your ride? Look no further! You have found your home!

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The Mercedes Benz E500 sedan is a V8-powered muscle car with handling and brakes to complement its’ engine’s 302 horsepower, and a new seven-speed transmission. It has three-valve-per-cylinder, single overhead cam, aluminum alloy 5.0-liter V8 puts out 302 horsepower at 5600 rpm, and makes its maximum of 339 lb-ft of torque from 2700 through 4250 rpm.

The air springs and shock absorbers use electronic sensors and and computer-controlled actuation to match suspension response to road conditions, driving style, and cornering force.

The hood, front fenders, trunk lid, and suspension sub frames are aluminum like its numerous suspension pieces. There is increased structural use of high-strength steel as well. The design and construction helps the ride comfort and handling of all E-Class models, but the E500 and E55AMG have a special trick as standard equipment - Airmatic DC (Dual Control) semi-active air suspension,

Powered by a 302-horsepower V8, the E500 comes more standard equipment than the E320, including a seven-speed automatic transmission, a four-zone climate control system with separate temperature adjustments for both sides of the cabin, front and rear, and the variable ADC air suspension.

The 2005 Mercedes E-Class has a strong chassis structure with large front and rear crumple zones, adaptive airbags, a rollover sensor that can deploy side window bags, and “Tele Aid” telematics to summon help in the event of a severe accident. ESP stability control, traction control, and antilock brakes with Brake Assist are all standard.

Options in the E500 sedan include radar-controlled Distronic adaptive cruise control, which maintains a set distance from cars ahead; Keyless Go, a credit card-sized transmitter which allows unlocking the doors and starting the car by touching the door handle and the gear selector; Parktronic obstacle warning, which helps with parking and enhances safety by alerting the driver to objects in front of and behind the car. Also available: DVD-based GPS navigation integrated in the in-dash information management system; voice operation for the phone, audio controls and navigation system; ventilated massaging seats; and solar-powered interior ventilation

Parts train manufactures and sells aftermarket performance products and accessories for Mercedes Benz. Partstrain strives to be the ultimate source for performance products and accessories for most Mercedes Benz cars.
Parts train’s product line-up for Mercedes Benz vehicles includes Engine system, Electrical system, Header, Exhaust, Hoods, Hubcaps, multiple Body Kit designs, Suspension, Condensers, Bumpers, Radiator Support, Spoiler, Catalytic Converter, and a variety of additional upgrades that compliment the car. Visit http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/MERCEDES_BENZ to browse on all its top of the line Mercedes Benz parts. All Mercedes Benz auto parts are new and guaranteed to fit with only the highest quality Mercedes Benz replacement parts.

About the Author

Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.

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