Month: May 2020

LEED Brakes (VP001B): Black Bandit Series Electric Vacuum Pump Kit

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The Bandit Series Vacuum Pump Kit by LEED Brakes provides an efficient, quiet, and vibration-free solution for your brake vacuum-assist needs. This kit includes a rotary vane style vacuum pump, which is 60% quieter than the noisy piston-style pumps. Combine that with the 30% more efficient Bandit Series design and you get all the vacuum you require in less time with less noise, extending the life of your pump and making your ride more enjoyable. The Bandit Series Black Pumps are concealed in a patent-pending canister with the pump assembly pre-wired and mounted to a bracket inside the canister. This allows you to simply remove the pump assembly from the canister as one unit, turning your pump into a Naked Bandit for mounting in tight spaces. Installation is a breeze with the 2-wire power hookup and baseplate mounting template. Plus, each brake vacuum booster is tested on the assembly line to assure a trouble-free installation.

Features:

  • Rotary style electric vacuum pump
  • Improves pedal feel
  • Increases braking action
  • 60% less noise
  • 30% more efficient
  • Housing shaped as old vacuum canister
  • Pump easily removes from canister
  • Easily mounts in tight spaces
  • Pre-wired pump assembly
  • Baseplate mounting template
  • 2-wire power hookup
  • Simple installation

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Design Engineering, Inc. (050085): Boom Mat Decoupling Material – 4” x 6” Sheet

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This cut-to-shape Boom Mat Decoupling Material is made from viscoelastic elastomers designed to reduce noise and vibration between metal parts. The high-quality construction boasts a tensile strength of 2,400 pounds of force per square inch, so it is strong enough to withstand high frequencies. This durable design prevents fatigue and dissipates vibrations, resonances, and impacts on a variety of applications like gas tanks, bodies, fenders, etc.

Features:

  • Acts as a barrier between hardware
  • Reduces vibration & fatigue
  • Customizable, cut-to-shape design
  • PSI 2400 tensile strength
  • Only .050” thick for hard-to-reach areas
  • Operating temperature of -20°F – 200°F

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PROFORM (440-834): MOPAR® Emblem Slant-Edge Air Cleaner Kit

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Completely dress-up your engine look with the Slant-Edge Air Cleaner Kit by PROFORM. This patented-design air cleaner has a black crinkle finish and features an over-sized MOPAR® emblem with blue inlaid paint, which is perfect for taking your engine bay to the next level, especially if you have black valve covers. Each kit is supplied with a genuine 3-inch GM air filter element (GM PN: 6421746, AC Delco PN: A212CW) for maximum air flow and includes all required mounting hardware.

Features:

  • Fits 5-1/8” & 4-7/32” carburetor necks
  • 14-inch diameter
  • Slant-edge style air cleaner
  • Die-cast aluminum construction
  • Black, crinkle finish
  • Includes GM (AC Delco) Air Filter & mounting hardware
  • Officially licensed MOPAR® product

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Cloyes Supplies Crankshaft Sprocket for 2020 Chevrolet Corvette

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Cloyes’ near 100-year experience engineering and manufacturing timing drive systems recognized by Chevrolet

At the 155,000 ft.2 Cloyes manufacturing plant in Paris, Ark., highly skilled craftsman manufacture machined powertrain gears, sprockets, and idler assemblies for an array of applications: OE manufacturer, automotive aftermarket, marine, and high-performance applications to name a few. On May 14th Cloyes had the honor of manufacturing an LT2 Crankshaft Sprocket, an essential engine component, for one of the most sought-after vehicles: the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8.

Often referred to as the “mid-engine Corvette”, the 2020 model delivers 495 HP with 470 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful production Stingray ever made, according to General Motors (GM). Cloyes’ contribution to the newly redesigned Corvette is an LT2 Crankshaft Sprocket manufactured from SAE billet steel with induction-hardened teeth for durability. The 22-tooth design is cut to the ISO-606 Roller Sprocket specification and features a custom 6-tooth involute spline on the front hub to drive the oil pump impeller.

All Cloyes products are extensively tested and verified to ensure they meet OE specifications. With a deep-seated commitment to customer success, Cloyes drives innovation and manufactures products that enhance engine performance and provide peace of mind to manufacturers, drivers, and professional technicians. “The receipt of this business reconfirms the level of quality, reliability, and capability that Cloyes offers its global automotive OE and aftermarket customers”, said Steve Fairbanks, Vice President of Manufacturing for Cloyes.

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Social Media Made Easy with ReadyPosts

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ReadyPosts is one of our newest tools for resellers in 2020. It is a free social media tool that helps aftermarket resellers engage customers and drive in-store sales. ReadyPosts is simple and easy because it is a library loaded with pre-written content and curated images searchable by hashtag, description, part number, category, and manufacturer.

There are a variety of posts from lifestyle images, product shots, videos, MAP-priced calls-to-action, and other content—like our COVID-19 geared images. We created the special COVID-19 series of posts because we understand that automotive aftermarket businesses have had to speak and work differently with their customers during this time. The COVID-19 ReadyPosts highlight that stores are still open, customers can book private appointments, and encourage people to get out in their garage to start new projects or finish up old ones.

We created ReadyPosts to make social media and digital marketing easier for resellers. Rather than focusing on driving likes and shares, ReadyPosts content targets the ‘discovery phase’ of the shopping experience. The goal is to inform consumers of what’s available to them and encourage them to contact their local reseller to learn more and potentially buy.

 Resellers can access ReadyPosts via the Insight account system at accounts.theaamgroup.com. And to see the special COVID-19 content, users should got to “ReadyPosts” in Insight and filter results by checking the COVID-19 box on the left-hand side of the page.

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SCT Livewire Vision™ Performance Monitor

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The Livewire Vision™ Performance Monitor puts your vehicle’s vital stats on display. The virtual gauges and monitoring displayed on screen are intuitive and customizable. This easy-to-use monitoring device includes the latest data logging capabilities to precisely measure each drive and uncover your vehicle’s power potential. Review your vehicle’s data and performance tests from a computer with SCT’s free software, LiveLink. SCT’s Updater app allows you to update your device’s Firmware, as well as make tune revisions or load custom tunes onto your device. You can also extend your performance possibilities with additional inputs for analog sensors and a backup camera.

Features:

  • Monitor displays vital vehicle stats
  • Customizable, virtual gauges
  • Touchscreen display
  • Monitor real-time performance data (0 to 60, ¼ mile, brake times, etc.)
  • Data log engine functions
  • Additional inputs for analog sensors & backup camera
  • Playback functions from computer using SCT’s free LiveLink software
  • Update device firmware & revise/customize tunes from Updater app
  • OS requirements: Windows Vista/7/8/10

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K&N (VF2052) Washable Cabin Air Filter

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K&N’s Washable Cabin Air Filters are engineered to fit directly into the factory air box, offering excellent protection from environmental contaminants and odor-causing particles. The thermally-bonded, high-flow, synthetic material acts as a physical barrier to help trap dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, fungi, and other pollutants. It is uniquely engineered with pleats to increase the contaminant-capturing surface area for even more protection. Each filter is created for an easy installation into your factory cabin air box and can be easily washed and reinstalled whenever necessary.  Each filter is pre-treated, ready to install, and engineered to last the lifetime of your vehicle. This model is specifically designed for `11-`19 Ford Ranger 2.2L L4 / 3.2L L5 Diesel, `19 Ford Ranger 2.0L L4 Diesel / 2.3L L4 Gas, `15-`18 Ford Everest 3.2L L5 Diesel, and `12-`17 Mazda BT50 3.2L L5 Diesel vehicles.

Features:

  • Application-specific design
  • Filters out mold, mildew, pollen, fungi, dust, germs, bacteria, pollutants, etc.
  • Washable & reusable design is eco-friendly
  • Electrostatically charged to capture mold & other spores
  • Special treatment specifically traps odor particles
  • Filter media is pleated to add surface area
  • Fits directly into factory cabin air box
  • Pre-treated & ready to install
  • Backed by 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty™
  • Cleaning Care Kit sold separately

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Flex-A-Lite (31970) Transmission Cooler Mounting Bracket Kit for `07-`18 Jeep Wrangler JK (Includes Cooler)

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Flex-A-Lite has taken the guesswork out of selecting and mounting the right transmission cooler. This transmission cooler features 23 rows and a patented dimple plate. It’s superior design rejects almost twice the amount of heat compared to typical, low-cost coolers. This gives you far better cooling in the same amount of space. The aluminum bracket is specifically designed to fit 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles.

Features:

  • Fits `07-`18 Jeep Wrangler JK
  • Patented, dimple-plate design cooler
  • Cooler features 23 rows
  • Almost twice the heat rejection of other coolers
  • Aluminum constructed mounting bracket
  • Kit includes: transmission cooler, hose, clamps, mounting bracket, & hardware

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Belltech (1040SP) Complete Lowering Kit with Street Performance Shocks for `19-`20 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab RWD

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Lower your Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab (`19-`20 RWD) right the first time. Belltech’s Complete Lowering Kits include all the parts and pieces you need to achieve not only the look you WANT, but the alignment, performance, and safety you NEED. Belltech engineers have reviewed the most popular setups for each Sport Truck or SUV in their application range, and developed the Belltech Complete Kit Line to simplify your purchase. These complete lowering kits are your all-in-one-box solution, providing you with all the parts needed to successfully lower your truck.

Features:

  • For `19-`20 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD, `19 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD (all cabs, standard bed)
  • Kit Includes:
  • Shock Absorber (PN: 2208FF), Lowering Strut (PN: 25019), Drop Spindle Set (PN: 2519), Flip Kit (PN: 6528)

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