Mondello “Vintage Rat” PROJECT 1320 Raffle Engine Update
Parma Heights, Ohio (May 25, 2011) – The Quarter Mile Foundation Chairman Traci Hrudka has received assurances from Mary Mondello that the engine for the PROJECT 1320 Engine Raffle is continuing forward, despite the Joe Mondello’s untimely passing.
Ms. Hrudka states, “Mary and I discussed the Project 1320 Raffle Engine and with Joe’s crew at the Mondello Technical Center. Everyone at the Technical Center is fully committed to completing the engine well in advance of the drawing.
“Mary told me, ‘Joe would want this engine finished. It will be a wonderful tribute and a great honor for Joe to memorialize this engine in his name. Joe never left anything unfinished.’
“Joe had completed much of the initial machine work, and had begun the assembly process. Nearly every component needed to complete the engine is in the Technical Center, with only a very few items left to come.”
All of the components for the engine have been donated by highly respected manufacturers from across the industry. The list of suppliers will be released in the near future, once the supplier list is completed.
“The loss of Joe has stunned us all,” said Ms. Hrudka. “The engine now has a different light cast upon it, as Joe’s last engine. We want to reassure everyone, from the generous suppliers to those who have purchased or intend to purchase tickets, the “Mondello ‘Vintage Rat’” will be completed.”
Official Suppliers
- Quarter Mile Foundation “Mondello Vintage Rat” Engine Raffle
- World Products - Block, Heads, Intake Manifold, Valve Covers
- Moroso Performance Products - Oil Pan, Water Pump, Oil Pump, Windage Tray
- Mr. Gasket – Gaskets, Seals
- Federal Mogul/Speed Pro – Pistons
- Dura-Bond/Melling – Camshaft Bearings
- MAHLE-Clevite – Main/Rod Bearings
- Total Seal – Rings
- Pertronix Performance Products - Distributor, Coil, Plug Wires
- Manley Performance Products - Springs, Valves, Retainers, Guide Plates
- Scat Enterprises – Crankshaft, Connecting Rods
- Comp Cams - Camshaft, Rocker Arms, Lifters, Push Rods
- Quick Fuel Technology - Carburetor
- A.R.P. - Fasteners
These suppliers will provide product to the winner, based upon the vehicle:
- Doug's Headers – Headers
- BeCool, Inc. – Radiator
NOTE: Products may be subject to change, based upon availability
