New Product Showcase LAKEWOOD – If you are building a car and you plan to take to the drag strip, you may be required to run an approved safety bellhousing. Cars with a standard transmission, capable of running 11.99 or quicker, all require an SFI approved bellhousing. If you value your feet, no matter what speed it runs, you should consider a bellhousing. Lakewood offers hydroformed steel housings that meet the required SFI 6.1 spec. Models are available for all popular domestic engines, including some of the older muscle car engines that are coming back into popularity. Currently, they are available for Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Ford, Chrysler, and their latest application, the 69 - 76 AMC V8 engines. For further information, visit your nearest Lakewood retailer or www.mrgasket.com.
TAYLOR – With all those Hemi-powered cars and trucks coming out of Brampton, the need for high-quality performance parts is expanding. Taylor is offering 8mm Spiro-Pro and ThunderVolt 8.2 Ignition Spark Plug Wires for the HEMI 5.7L utilizing Chrysler’s new cylinder deactivation-Multi Displacement System (MDS). Dyno tests performed using the Taylor ignition wires showed increases in the range of 3.5 to 5 additional horsepower over the factory wires. These new wire sets are designed specifically as a performance replacement to fit the Chrysler platform cars (Magnum R/T and 300C) utilizing MDS through the 2005 model year. Each set features eight ignition wires that are number sequenced to their respective dual plug per cylinder configuration. For more information, check out www.taylorvertex.com, or your nearest Taylor retailer.
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SUPERCHIPS – The computer geniuses at Superchips continue to expand their line of Flashpaq’s; their latest is one that will fit all the 1996 through 2001 GM Trucks and SUVs. This unit offers two levels of tuning,“87 Octane” that generated an increase of 34 hp and 30 ft/lbs of torque and “Performance” that provided a whopping 37 hp increase with 36 ft/lbs of torque! Flashpaq also offers the ability to adjust shift points, shift feel and the speed limiter. You can reset for a change of tire size or replacement gear set. You can even adjust the electric fan setting. All these features come in a simple, easy to install, handheld tuner. For further information, visit your nearest Superchips retailer or www.superchips.com.
CENTERFORCE – With the trend back toward more manual transmission applications, there has been resurgence in interest in steel and aluminum flywheels. Steel flywheels are heavier and are seen mostly in street, heavier drag race cars and any other high torque application. Steel wheels can be up to 50 pounds in weight. Aluminum flywheels, being much lighter, are typically seen in oval track, road race and lightweight drag race engines. The lighter weight aluminum wheels rev faster allowing better power off the corners or quicker acceleration. Centerforce has announced the addition of SFI Approved Aluminum and Steel billet flywheels for the 05-06 Ford Mustang GT. Centerforce aluminum flywheels also feature mechanically retained starter ring gears, as well as replaceable steel friction surfaces that have been heat-treated for abrasion resistance and long life. For further information, call your nearest Centerforce dealer or www. centerforce.com.