Month: February 2018

Get Rolling with National/Enterprise Auto Rental Discounts

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Becoming a Parts Pro™ retailer or installer comes with time- and cost-saving benefits you might not even be aware of, including access to rental car discounts at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental locations across the US and Canada. And what does it cost you? Nothing! This benefit comes standard simply by signing up to become a Parts Pro™ location at the FREE Bronze level.

Once you sign up (or if you already have), go to accounts.theaamgroup.com and look for the “Rental Car Discount” portal, which contains the special AAM USA, Inc. account number. For your convenience, the portal includes a direct link to booking your rental online. Savings apply to rentals made for both business and personal travel, so you can use this benefit for all of your and your employees’ rental needs!

Note: Choose National for airport rentals and Enterprise for local/home city rentals.

Benefits

 Guaranteed low rate at airports (our rate or local market rate, whichever is lower).

  • Rate extends to many classes of vehicle, from passenger cars to fleet vehicles.
  • Valid for up to 3,000 miles per month.
  • Rentals include full damage waiver insurance (no deductible) at no additional charge.

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Hedman Hedders: Uncoated LS Swap Headers for ’67-’68 Chevy C10/20 Trucks & SUVs

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With decades of experience manufacturing long and mid-length tube headers for Chevy and GMC, it’s no surprise that Hedman Hedders has designed this good-fitting, great-performing set of headers for the popular LS engine swap for 1967–1968 Chevy C10 and C20 SUVs and pickups. Each set uses smooth-flowing, CNC–mandrel bent tubes that are hand welded to ensure each pair is identical to the next. The stout 3/8” header flanges produce a great seal that resists warping, while Hedman’s unique, gasketless ball-and-socket collector design allows your exhaust system to bolt up—even if it is not perfectly aligned with the header collectors. Hedman Hedders backs these headers with a limited lifetime warranty.

Features

  • For LS swaps for 1967–1968 Chevy C10 and C20 SUVs and pickups.
  • Hand-welded, mandrel-bent tubes.
  • 3/8” header flanges.
  • Gasketless ball-and-socket collector design.
  • Warranty: limited lifetime.

Hedman Hedders Uncoated LS Swap Headers for 67-68 Chevy C10 and C20

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PowerTrax Grip LS

PowerTrax: Grip LS Traction System

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The Grip LS from PowerTrax represents the latest design in traction-adding differential technology, combining the smooth operation of a limited-slip differential with the strength of a fully machined case. Using a carbon fiber and steel friction plate, the Grip LS delivers streetable and consistent traction.

The Grip LS comes fully assembled and is fully rebuildable. It is truly as close as you can get to a traditional, trusted muscle car or truck-style limited-slip.

Features

  • Clutch-style limited slip differential.
  • Carbon fiber clutches and steel disks.
  • Fully assembled and rebuildable.

PowerTrax Grip LS

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Mishimoto: Performance Intercooler Kit for 2015+ Ford Mustang EcoBoost

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Developed by Mishimoto to combat hot air temperatures produced by turbocharged four-cylinder engines in 2015-and-up Ford Mustangs, the Performance Intercooler Kit includes both hot-side (2.5”) and cold-side (2.75”) mandrel-bent aluminum intercooler pipes—allowing you to upgrade the entire EcoBoost system at one time. This direct-fit intercooler unit requires no modification to your Mustang. It fits with the stock active grille shutters and mounts in the stock location so as to not inhibit airflow to the radiator or AC condenser.

Thanks to a 25% increase in internal core volume and 165% increase in external film area, the intercooler reduces intake temperatures by 35°F. It is available in Sleek Silver or Stealth Black, with wrinkle black or polished silver pipes, and is backed by Mishimoto’s lifetime warranty. CARB EO #: D-759.

Features

  • Direct fit for 2015+ Ford Mustang EcoBoost.
  • 35°F (19.45°C) reduction in ambient air temperature.
  • +58% core size, +25% internal core volume, and +165% external fin surface area.
  • Replaces hot-side and cold-side intercooler pipes and couplers.
  • Cast end tanks and in-tank diverter provide optimal flow through intercooler.
  • Stock location prevents airflow blockage to radiator and AC condenser.
  • Installs in less than 2 hours without removing front bumper cover.
  • Retains stock active grille shutters, maintaining ideal aerodynamics.
  • Bar-and-plate construction with all-aluminum TIG-welded end tanks.
  • CNC-machined BPV flange on hot-side pipe.
  • Two finishes: Stealth Black or Sleek Silver, with polished silver or wrinkle black pipes.
  • CARB EO #: D-759.

Mishmimoto Performance Intercooler Kit for 2015 and Up Ford Mustang EcoBoost MMINT-MUS4-15KPSL_1

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SA Design (SA404): CarTech’s “New Hemi Engines 2003 to Present: How to Build Max Performance”

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If you need to transform your new Hemi engine into an even more responsive and faster power plant, New Hemi Engines 2003 to Present: How to Build Max Performance from CarTech has arrived to show you everything you need to know to build the engine to suit all your high-performance needs.

Veteran author and Mopar engine expert Larry Shepherd reveals current modification techniques and products you can use to take the most powerful pushrod V8 engine on the market today to another level. Covered topics include superchargers, cams, intake manifold and fuel systems, exhaust and ignition systems, stock and forged crankshafts, high-lift flow characteristics, aftermarket heads, and I- and H-beam connecting rods that will help you choose the best rotating assembly for your project.

New Hemi Engines 2003 to Present: How to Build Max Performance (SA404) from CarTech teaches you how to get everything you want out of your third-generation Hemi.

Pages: 144
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 334 color

CarTech New Hemi Engines 2003 to Present How to Build Max Performance

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K&N: Electronic Carburetor Injection (ECI) System

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The K&N Electronic Carburetor Injection, or ECI, is a bolt-on system that adds a supplemental fuel source to your engine. The system consists of a carb spacer plate with a fuel block and injector, an ECU, and a wide band O2 sensor. The plate has a provision for the fuel injector. When needed, the injector squirts atomized fuel into the air stream passing through the spacer plate.

In a way, the ECI system works like an EFI system that reads the air/fuel ratio fed to it from an included O2 sensor that you install in your exhaust. Where this differs from EFI is that it is used in conjunction with the carburetor. Any time the system detects a lean condition, the injector kicks on to bring the AFR back to spec, but the engine is still fed primarily by the carb.

The brain of the ECI system is the ECU. It constantly reads input from the included O2 sensor and monitors the air/fuel ratio. Before you fire the engine for the first time, you answer a few simple questions and set parameters for the system to follow. One of those parameters is AFR. If the system detects an AFR higher than the user-defined limit, the weatherproof ECU tells the injector to fire.

K&N’s ECI can be installed in your driveway in a matter of hours, not days. And after setting five simple parameters, it can tune itself.

Features

  • Add supplemental fuel to your engine to keep high-HP engines running smoothly.
  • Includes carb spacer plate, fuel block and injector, ECU, and wide-band O2 sensor.
  • Define AFR parameters and the system responds to changes on the fly.
  • Also set parameters for injector pulse width, shot volume, progressive injector firing, and min/max RPM range.
  • Installs in a matter of hours—not days.
  • No need for 3D mapping software or vehicle tuning.

K&N Electronic Carburetor Injection ECI System

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NOS (15184NOS): Gen III Hemi Nitrous Plate Only Kit

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Designed for Gen III Hemi engines with standard 80mm throttle body, the 15184NOS plate-only nitrous kit from NOS allows maximum room forward of the throttle body to clear accessory drives, tensioner brackets, and other obstacles thanks to its slim profile (only 1/2” at the mounting flange).

Made from black-anodized T6 aluminum and supports 250+ rear wheel horsepower. Also available in a complete kit (05184NOS).

Features

  • For 2003+ Chrysler Gen III Hemi with 80mm throttle body.
  • Single 1/2” plate between throttle body and manifold.
  • Black anodized 6060-T6 aluminum.
  • Supports 250+ RWHP.
  • Includes jetting for 75, 200, 125 & 150 RWHP.

NOS Gen III Hemi Nitrous Plate Only Kit 15184

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FiTech (30008): 800 HP Meanstreet EFI

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The Meanstreet 800 HP eight-injector kit from FiTech delivers incredible power in a compact package. The 30008 EFI offers an onboard ECU, fuel-pressure regulator, clean wiring, and easy installation directly on the throttle body—no hole in your firewall or unsightly harness draped across your engine—while the wideband O2 and annual swirl wet flow technology give you the most complete atomization available.

Users will enjoy getting on the road or track faster than ever via the Meanstreet’s proprietary self-tuning capabilities: all you need is your gas pedal and the included handheld touch screen controller. Meanstreet fits any four-barrel intake manifold and is the most self-contained, fully featured unit of its type.

30008 Kit Contents

  • Blacked-out die-cast throttle body.
  • Altitude compensation.
  • Windshield mount.
  • 8 high-flow 800 HP injectors.
  • Built-in pressure regulator.
  • Internal MAP, throttle position, idle air control, coolant temp, and wide-band O2 sensors.
  • O2 bung kit.
  • -06AN fuel inlet fittings.

FiTech 800 HP Meanstreet EFI 30008

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MSD Performance Atomic Transmission Control Module 2760

MSD Performance (2760): Atomic Standalone Transmission Control Module

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The Atomic EFI series from MSD Performance is designed to be easy to install and set up, and the 2760 transmission control module from the same family follows in those footsteps. This standalone controller takes the mystery out of programming your GM or Ford four-speed automatic transmission, allowing you to modify shift points, torque converter clutch behavior, shift firmness, and more via the supplied handheld monitor—no more computers or confusing software.

You can leave the monitor in place to keep tabs on your transmission performance or disconnect when finished adjusting. View data such as engine or vehicle speed, throttle position, transmission fluid temperature, shifter position, commanded gear, and many others.

Features

  • Adjust shift points and torque converter clutch behavior.
  • Select different levels of shift firmness.
  • Choose auto-shift mode or manual-shift mode.
  • Included Dyno Mode delivers repeatable chassis dyno results.

MSD Performance Atomic Transmission Control Module 2760

 

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