Wildgoose Performance is again supporting some local cruises for the '09 season. We believe in supporting the people that support us as the only true Performance Shop in Southern Ontario for over 30 years. Click Here for full story.

Wildgoose Performance is proud to announce we will be sponsoring the Welland Seaway Mall Cruise and the St.Catharines Penn Centre Cruise. Click Here for full story.

Wildgoose Performance is glad to be part of the 3rd Annual Punchbowl Market Cruise. Click Here for full story.

Extended Drain Interval and other API licensed engine oils are not the same products as they were a few years ago. Click Here for full story.

Now Available, Sunoco and Citgo Race Fuels. Click Here for full story.

TECH BULLETIN: Flat Tappet Camshafts. Click Here for full story.

Wayne Conn Clinches Another Merrittville Sportsman Championship! Click Here for full story.

Wildgoose Performance Continues Support of the CAN-AM Series. Click Here for full story.

Canadian Tire - Welland Cruising Weekly

Wildgoose Performance is happy to announce that the Canadian Tire Cruise in Welland will now run every Thursday night.

Wildgoose Performance Supports Cruisers Again in '09

Wildgoose Performance is again supporting some local cruises for the '09 season. We believe in supporting the people that support us as the only true Performance Shop in Southern Ontario for over 30 years.

Wildgoose Performance is supporting the Mapleview Mall cruise for the 4th year now. The cruises will be running Wednesday nights from May 13th to September 9th. We will be continuing our support with gift certificates good for merchandise or service. There in no entry fee for this cruise, all proceeds from the 50/50 draw will go to the Burlington Lions Club and then dispersed to local charities in the area. Attendance for this cruise reaches over 500 cars and this cruise in known as the largest in Southern Ontario.

We are also glad to be part of the Seaway Mall cruise in Welland for the second year. The cruise is organized by Rick Robbs an his crew at Cruise Control . Every Friday night, Cruise Control hosts a massive cruise-in at the Seaway Mall in Welland, Ontario. They enjoy autos from all over the Niagara region as well as from northern New York state. They have old time radio broadcasts including music and commercials from the days of yesteryear. All proceeds of the cruise goes to support the animals at the Welland Humane Society. The cruise starts Friday May 15th and runs until late September. Wildgoose Performance will also be supplying gift certificates for this cruise.

New for the 2009 season we will be involved in another cruise in Welland. Every other Thursday night starting May 7th, Cruise Control will be hosting a new cruise-in at the new Canadian Tire, 102 Primeway Drive, in Welland, Ontario. We hope to attract autos from all over the Niagara region as well as from northern New York state. Come and help us start a brand new tradition. All proceeds of the cruise goes to support the animals at the Welland Humane Society. Wildgoose Performance will also be supplying gift certificates for this Cruise. For more info on these cruises contact us at 905-664-4785, or visit www.cruiseniagara.ca

Wildgoose Performance is going on board with George Farrugia and Cruise Classics at the Queensway in Toronto. The cruise starts Saturday May 9th and runs every Saturday until September 26th. The cruise is located at the Canadian Tire Store #70 1608 The Qeeensway. For more info on this cruise visit www.streetclassics.ca .

If anyone has a cruise or event they would like us to be involved with, or just want the date added to our Events Calendar don't hesitate to contact us. We can't make any promises but we will do our best to help you out....See you at the cruises

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Wildgoose Performance is proud to announce we will be sponsoring the Welland Seaway Mall Cruise and the St.Catharines Penn Centre Cruise.

Cruise Niagara is the weekly car cruise held every Thursday night at the Pen Centre, in St. Catharines and Friday nights at the Seaway Mall in Welland. The Cruises will begin on May 29th (Penn Centre) and May 30th (Seaway Mall) at 5:00 PM until dusk. Each night we will have a different sponsor with new and exciting door prizes! Cruise Niagara will also be running a 50 / 50 draw, games, prizes, and the Pen Centre & Seaway Mall will be giving discounts to the drivers. Cruise Niagara has enjoyed cars of all makes and models from Southern Ontario and even Northern New York!
Cruise Niagara is run by a group named Cruise Control. Cruise Control started modestly as a small collection of car enthusiasts who eventually grew to host the Thursday night car cruises as well as numerous car shows in and around the Niagara Peninsula. Since Cruise Control is a non-profit group, all proceeds that are collected will always be donated to local charities. This year, we will be contributing to Niagara Peninsula Children’s Centre and the Welland Humane society. For more info www.cruiseniagara.ca

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Wildgoose Performance is glad to be part of the 3rd Annual Punchbowl Market Cruise

Wildgoose Performance is glad to be part of the 3rd Annual Punchbowl Market Cruise. The cruise is on Sunday July the 6th and runs from 10-4:00. For more info contact the Market @ 905-662-1665 or Fred Kneebone @ 905-662-4614

Wildgoose Performance is announcing it's 3rd consecutive year as a sponsor of the Mapleview Mall Cruise. The Cruise has been running for many years now and is the largest weekly cruise in Southern Ontario. You can expect to see over 500 cars every week. Chairman of the event is Lion Stu Chapman, Co-Chair is Lion Barry Leppan. Proceeds from the events 50/50 draws go directly to the Burlington Lions Club, where it is directed to local charities. Draws have exceeded $1100. The location at the mall has changed due to mall renovations. The Cruise will take part at the Bay end of the mall where it will remain for 2 seasons. The cruise starts Wednesday May 14th and runs to Wednesday September 10th. See you there.................

Wildgoose Performance is also going to be a part of the Welland Seaway Mall Cruise. It runs Friday nights. More details to come.............Wildgoose Performance will also be attending other local weekly cruises on a regular basis with prizes in hand, if you see us stop bye and say Hi.............

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Extended Drain Interval and other API licensed engine oils are not the same products as they were a few years ago.

As Comp Cams recently pointed out in a Tech Bulletin, "Today's engine oil is just not the same as it used to be, thanks to the ever tightening environmental regulations."1 The EPA, car manufacturers, and the American Petroleum Institute (API) have done a great job reducing emissions and extending the life of emissions control equipment. However, the reduction in emissions has coincided with a reduction in traditional, performance proven anti-wear additives (i.e. zinc dithiophosphates). In the years ahead, the levels of formulated anti-wear will be further reduced. While this is great for the environment, it is bad news for your racing engine.
As stated in the book "Lubrication Fundamentals","In heavily loaded applications (i.e. racing engines), flat tappet cam followers operate on partial oil films at least part of the time. Lubricants with anti-wear additives are necessary if rapid wear and surface distress are to be avoided. The oil additive Zinc Dithiophosphate is to provide anti-wear activity for the camshaft and lifters. With the increased use of roller follower cams (in production cars), the requirements for anti-wear have been changed to prolong the life of emission control devices."2 The increased RPM and related increase in valve spring pressure in today's racing engines require higher levels of formulated anti-wear, especially in flat tappet engines. Again, the book "Lubrication Fundamentals" sums this up, "Loading on the rubbing surfaces in the valve train may be high, particularly in high speed engines, where stiff valve springs must be used to ensure that the valves close rapidly and positively. This loading can result in lubrication failure unless special care is taken in the formulation of the lubricant."

This is where Joe Gibbs Racing found ourselves in the late 1990's. The valve train loads in our flat tappet NASCAR Nextel Cup engines exceed 500 psi in order to turn over 9,000 rpm. The high loads and long duration races (up to 600 miles) required more formulated anti-wear chemistry than even the best API rated synthetic passenger car oils offered. Joe Gibbs Racing Oil was born out of the need for a high quality, synthetic oil that could protect both our flat tappet Nextel Cup and roller follower Busch engines without giving up horsepower. Over the last seven racing seasons, we've developed a family of lubricants that provide the necessary levels of advanced formulated anti-wear chemistry to protect highly loaded racing engines from break-in to endurance race conditions.

We've also learned a few things about oil that can help you make better educated decisions about which oil to use in a particular engine.

Additives make a difference - As referenced earlier, having the correct additives in the correct amount formulated into the oil separates racing engine oils from passenger car engine oils. You wouldn't use a stock piston in a built race engine, and the same goes for oil.
Surface finish matters - "The minimum safe film thickness is a function of the roughness of the surfaces. Rougher surfaces require thicker films (higher viscosity oil) to prevent contact of surface asperities through the film. On the other hand, the finer the surface finish, the lower minimum safe film thickness (lower viscosity oil) and the less clearance is necessary. Since film thickness decreases with increases in unit loading, if the minimum safe film thickness is lower as a result of finer surface finishes, the allowable unit loading is higher.”4 The improvement of surface finishes through chemical polishing and tape polishing has enabled JGR to lower the viscosity of oil we use without sacrificing wear. Especially at break-in, the better surface finish you begin with, the fewer problems will be encountered during break-in. The polished foot flat-tappet lifters currently available provide superior surface finish compared to non-polished lifters.
Choose the correct operating viscosity – Viscosity is a measure of an oil’s resistance to flow, and viscosity decreases (flow increases) as temperature increases. With that in mind, the operating temperature of the oil plays a major role in the selection of the proper viscosity oil. Too high a viscosity oil can result in excessive heating and lower mechanical efficiencies. Too low a viscosity oil can lead to excessive metal to metal contact of moving parts. When oil is of the correct viscosity and has adequate anti-wear characteristics, wear due to metal-to-metal contact is kept at a minimum. As previously stated, improved surface finishes allow the safe use of lower viscosity oil for better cooling and improved efficiency (horsepower). In addition to operating temperature, engine speed (RPM) and load also effect the operating viscosity and film thickness of an oil. Higher engine loads (cylinder pressure) decrease film thickness, but higher engine speeds (RPM) increase film thickness.
What can you do? – Check your oil bottles for the API donut. If the oil you currently use carries an API donut, it probably lacks the amount and type of formulated anti-wear chemistry found in a true racing oil. Choose an engineered fluid like Joe Gibbs Racing Oil that’s designed to meet the higher anti-wear needs of your racing engine. For more technical advice and product descriptions, call our tech line at 866-611-1820.

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Now Available, Sunoco and Citgo Race Fuels

Wildgoose Performance is happy to announce that we are carrying Sunoco and Citgo Race Fuels. Available in 100, 104, 110, 112, 116, Supreme NOS, MOX 2 and Methanol. Choose from 5 gallon, 15 Gallon, and 45 gallon drums. Please call for pricing. Check out Sunoco and Citgo fuels on our products page.

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TECH BULLETIN: Flat Tappet Camshafts

Recent changes in oil and engine technology are likely the cause of premature camshaft failure; here's what you can do to protect your engine!
Premature flat tappet camshaft failure has been an issue of late and not just with one brand or type of camshaft. In almost every case, the hardness or the taper of the cam lobe is suspected, yet most of the time that is not the problem. This growing trend is due to factors that are unrelated to camshaft manufacture or quality. Changes in today`s oil products and "advanced" internal engine design have contributed to a harsher environment for the camshaft and a potential for failure during break-in. But there are several things you can do to turn the tide on this discouraging trend.

Proper Camshaft Set-Up & Break-In
Proper flat tappet camshaft set-up and break-in, as any engine builder knows, are keys to how long a camshaft will last, both short and long term. Making certain that the camshaft and lifters are properly lubricated will guarantee that the camshaft and lifters are protected during the critical initial start-up of your newly-built engine. COMP Cams® offers the right product for this job (Part #154), and it is available in several different size containers for engine builder convenience. To further enhance this "relationship," we strongly recommend the use of COMP Cams® Camshaft Break-In Oil Additive (Part #159) during the break-in. While this additive was originally developed specifically for break-in protection, subsequent testing has proven the durability benefits of its long term use. This special blend of additives promotes proper break-in and protects against premature cam and lifter failure by replacing some of the beneficial ingredients that the oil companies have been required to remove from off-the-shelf oil. These specialized COMP Cams® lubricants are the best "insurance policy" you can buy and the first step to avoiding durability problems with your new flat tappet camshaft.

Adequate Lubrication
Another major factor in the increase of flat tappet camshaft failure is your favorite brand of engine oil. Simply put, today's engine oil is just not the same as it used to be, thanks to ever tightening environmental regulations. The EPA has done a great job in reducing emissions and the effects of some of the ingredients found in traditional oils; however these changes to the oil have only made life tougher on your camshaft. The lubricity of the oil and specifically the reduction of important additives such as zinc and manganese, which help break-in and overall camshaft life, have been drastically reduced. In terms of oil selection, we recommend Shell Rotella T oil for the break-in procedure. Most often used in diesel engine applications, this higher lubricity oil works in gasoline engines as well. Today's engines are great at providing oil to every engine component except one - your camshaft. Windage trays, limiting oil's ability to reach the top of the engine, modification of connecting rod side clearances for less splash oil and special oil pans further complicate both the break-in process and camshaft operation in general. But there are several things you can do to correct these problems. COMP Cams® offers flat tappet lifters with oiling holes in the cam face surface, which will increase oil flow to the lifter-camshaft lobe contact point. Furthermore, using a lifter bore grooving tool (COMP Cams® #5003) will enhance oiling throughout the camshaft and valve train. As we all know by now, better oil flow means better initial break-in and increased camshaft durability.

Flat Tappet Lifter Selection - Choose Carefully!
In addition to these engine modifications, make certain you purchase high-quality lifters. Most lifters look alike, but you don't really know where they were produced. "Imported" flat tappets often times use inferior lifter castings and DO NOT deliver the durability of COMP Cams® high-quality, US-built lifters. COMP Cams® lifters are built to strict diameter and radius tolerances and designed to fit precisely within their lifter bores. This ensures the lifter rotates properly and decreases the potential for failure. Additionally, COMP Cams® Flat Tappet Lifters have the correct oil band depth and location to properly regulate the internal oiling of your engine.

Five steps to increased flat tappet camshaft durability: o Double check your camshaft and lifter set-up prior to the break-in process, and use an ample amount of the supplied assembly lube on all lobes, distributor gear and the face of bottom of each lifter. o Use high-lubricity engine oil such as Shell Rotella T oil to help during the break-in process, or use COMP Cams® Camshaft Break-In Oil Additive (Part #159). o Use flat tappet lifters with cam face oiling provisions, such as COMP Cams® Part #800-16 (GM) or #817-16 (Ford). o Use a COMP Cams® Lifter Bore Grooving Tool (#5003) to increase oiling. o Use high-quality, U.S.-built COMP Cams® lifters to make certain you are receiving the best quality lifter you can buy. Avoid "brown bag" lifters.

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Wayne Conn Clinches Another Merrittville Sportsman Championship!

Conn with six feature wins, seven runner ups, one 3rd place, and one 4th place, in seventeen races, wins another Merrittville Speedway Sportsman Championship. Conn was also the 2003 Merrittville and Oshweken Sportsman Champion, and 2004 Merrittville Runner-Up. All with Wildgoose power. For full details see www.merrittvillespeedway.com. Congratulations to the Conn family, Tim, Andrew, Nick, and everyone else who made it possible. Follow Wayne on the Super DIRT Sportsman series at www.dirmotorsports.com.

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Wildgoose Performance Continues Support of the CAN-AM Series

02/20/05 - Stoney Creek, Ontario Wildgoose Performance has announced it will once again support the CAN-AM Series. The series was formed in 1996 by racers looking for a fun and competitive alternative to races run by the NHRA or IHRA. A committee was formed to organize a schedule and sponsors. A $125 registration fee is charged to collect points and a racers best 5 events are counted. The series culminates with a banquet brunch where monetary awards and prizes are given out. The tenth place finisher is guaranteed his $125 back. The races are often run as back to back events on weekends and are run by a host racer, who often provides dinner for our racers and their families. Post-race Saturdays are relaxing evenings of visiting between racers. Any IHRA or NHRA Stock or Super Stock car can be run, with the exception of IHRA Pure Stock. In addition Jim Wildgoose is looking forward to participating at some of the events and getting back to his roots. After taking time off to concentrate on his business ventures this will be the first time in a couple years that Jim has been behind the wheel to sharpen his driving skills. "I am a huge advocate of this series, because of the grass roots feel it has. I have been fortunate to have been able to stay active through the sponsorship side of things but I am definitely looking forward to getting back into a car." stated Wildgoose.

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