No, Ray does not own an engine coating business to my knowledge. He is a fuel injection specialist and free lance writer for about 12 different magazines. He also teaches fuel injection classes. I am interested though in the company you are referring to, where can I find more info? Also, what hidden HP are you referring to?
Julian, I really havent been impressed with any magazines as of lately aside from the one mentioned here. Actually, I do like Drag Racing Action magazine, but it isnt geared toward any car as much as it is toward the actual scene, so I see it differently. My view is simple, if I am going to spend the cover price or a subscription price for a magazine, I expect to see something new and of interest to ME when the next issue arrives. I havent seen that as of late, at least not in the domestic market. Combine that with being a fan of old technology (I have a carbed 350 Camaro naturally aspirated, fully street legal and passing emissions and running high 9s in the quarter) as well as new (like the Ultima GTR in the pic) and Muscle Motors is about the only thing that fits the bill. I think mags like MM&FF, car craft etc. have gotten to far away from originality and its will become their demise. I have always been a "I built it" or "I had this made" type of guy when permissable instead of saying "me to". Seeing what someone else has and having the same thing just doesnt float well with me (unless of course I was the pioneer). Hence why I drive an SC as my daily driver.
Paul