Month: October 2020

LEED Brakes (RC4001): Rear Drum-to-Disc Brake Conversion Kit for Mopar 8 1/4, 9 1/4 Rear Axles

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Sporting all-new, high-quality, precision-machined components that are zinc plated to reduce corrosion, this rear disc conversion kit from LEED Brakes is a smart, reliable, safe upgrade for your Mopar vehicle with 8 1/4 or 9 1/4 rear axle.

This RC4001 kit contains everything you need to mount single-piston disc brakes to your application, including a heavy-duty parking brake caliper that will let you use most stock parking brake cables to actuate your parking brake.

Features

  • For Mopar applications with 8 1/4, 9 1/4 rear axles
  • Rear drum-to-disc brake conversion kit
  • Conversion adds safety, reliability, and performance.
  • All-new, precision-machined components
  • Zinc-plated to reduce corrosion and extend life
  • HD parking brake caliper allows use of most stock parking brake cables.
LEED Brakes Rear Disc Conversion Kit for Mopar 8.25 9.25 Rear Axle RC4001

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FST Carburetors (41750X): 750 CFM RT-X Carburetor with Vacuum Secondary/Electric Choke

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Ideal for road and track vehicles, the 750 CFM RT-X carburetor with vacuum secondary and electric choke combines pressure-forged durability and performance red-billet metering blocks/bases with an affordable price point. This FST Carburetors 41750X carb features four-corner idling, the latest air/fuel calibrations, track-day tunability, and everyday street reliability. Comes with the FST High-Performance Kit.

Features

  • 750 CFM
  • Vacuum secondary
  • Electric choke
  • Red-billet metering blocks and bases
  • Pressure-forged construction
  • Four-corner idling
  • Modern air/fuel calibrations
  • Includes FST High-Performance Kit
FST Carburetors 750 CFM RT-X Carb with Vacuum Secondary Electric Choke 41750X

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Racing Power Company LS Motor-Mount Adapter Plates

Racing Power Company: LS Motor-Mount Adapter Plates

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Racing Power Company LS Motor-Mount Adapter Plate Locations

LS motor-mount adapter plates from Racing Power Company feature four mounting positions: one to locate the engine in the factory SBC location and three additional forward locations. They adapt 1997–2013 Gen III/IV GM LS engines into MOST early-model Chevy cars and trucks using the three-bolt motor mount.

RPC CNC machines these adapter plates from 3/8” thick billet aluminum in two finishes: raw (R5140) and black (R5140BK). Heavy-duty mounting hardware and lock washers included. Motor mounts NOT included.

Features

  • Four mounting positions:
    • #1: factory SBC location
    • #2: 7/16” forward of #1
    • #3: 1 3/4” forward of #1
    • #4: 2 1/4” forward of #1
  • Made from 3/8” thick billet aluminum
  • Includes heavy-duty bolts and washers
  • Does not include a motor mount
Racing Power Company LS Motor-Mount Adapter Plates

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PROFORM: Redesigned 15” Electric Fans with Thermostat

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PROFORM has redesigned its high-performance electric fans with thermostat to be better than ever before. Boasting an improved fan shroud, two-layer circuit board, and wider-range thermostat (160°–240°F), these fans move the air needed to protect muscle cars with older engines from creeping temp gauges, reduced engine power, and declining gas mileage. Replace your horsepower-robbing, belt-driven fan with an electric upgrade from PROFORM!

These 15” diameter, eight-blade fans move 2,800 CFM and are available in your choice of straight or S-Blade design for Fox-body Mustang 5.0 (1987–1993) or universal applications. They include a heavy-duty 12-volt motor that draws only 14 amps. Includes mounting bolts and brackets.

Features

  • Mustang straight: PN 67015
  • Mustang S-Blade: PN 67028
  • Universal straight: PN 67017
  • Universal S-Blade: PN 67029
  • Promotes improved cooling over belt-driven stock fans
  • Mitigates loss of HP and gas mileage
  • Newly designed fan shroud with larger footprint
  • Upgraded circuitry increases durability and stabilizes current flow.
  • Thermostat range increased to 160°–240°F.
  • Heavy-duty, 12V motor
  • 14-amp draw
  • Includes mounting bolts and brackets
PROFORM Redesigned 15 Inch Electric Fans with Thermostat

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ARP (250-4302): Custom Age 625+ Head Stud Kit for Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel

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With an optimized design, enhanced reliability, and dependable strength, the Custom Age 625+ head studs available in ARP’s 250-4302 kit are the best you can get for your Ford 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engine. The studs get their durability from being centerless ground and heat treated before thread rolling and machining. They are nominally rated at 260K PSI tensile strength and are reusable.

The kit includes a set of 36 Custom Age 625+ studs, nine M8 ARP2000® head studs, 45 chrome-moly-steel 12-point nuts, 45 parallel ground washers, and a 1 oz pack of ARP Ultra-Torque fastener assembly lubricant.

Features

  • For Ford 6.7L Power Stroke diesel
  • Nominally rated at 260,000 PSI tensile strength
  • Centerless ground and heat treated prior to threading
  • Includes 36 Custom Age 625+ studs, nine M8 ARP2000® studs, 45 chrome-moly-steel 12-point nuts, and 45 parallel ground washers
  • Bonus 1 oz ARP Ultra-Torque fastener assembly lubricant
ARP Custom Age 625+ Head Stud Kit for Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel 250-4302

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K&N (57-3094): 57 Series FIPK Generation II Air Intake System for Camaro and Cadillac CTS V6 3.6L

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Replacing your vehicle’s restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing, the 57-3094 FIPK Generation II performance air intake from K&N allows your engine to inhale a larger amount of air than ever before—and more air means more usable power (+9.04 HP est.) and acceleration throughout the engine’s RPM range. This 57 Series air intake comes with a replacement K&N high-flow air filter and an aerodynamic air intake tube that easily connects to your vehicle’s factory air box/throttle body. The air filter can be used for up to 50,000 miles before servicing (depending on driving conditions).

Note: Street legal in all 50 states; installs with commonly available tools; CARB EO# D-269-80

Features

  • For 2016–2020 Chevrolet Camaro and Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6
  • Simple and cost-effective horsepower upgrade
  • Improves throttle response and engine sound
  • Free-flowing, high-density polyethylene tube
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube
  • Washable and reusable air filter
  • Street legal in all 50 states
  • Warranty: K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty
K&N 57 SEries FIPK GII Air Intake System for Camaro Cadillac CTS 57-3094

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