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AutoMeter Products: Buy Temp Gauge and Save Up to $250 on Entire Qualifying Purchase

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Via mail-in form. Offer good February 1–28. Click image for printable form and complete details!

AutoMeter Cool Temps Hot Savings Rebate

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Design Engineering, Inc. (050510): Under Hood Thermal Acoustic Lining

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Straight from the innovators at Design Engineering, Inc., Under Hood Thermal Acoustic Lining greatly reduces heat and noise generated in the automotive engine compartments of today’s modern modified vehicles. Installing via a simple peel-and-stick 5 ml acrylic adhesive that produces a permanent bond, the 3/4” thick, marine-grade acoustical foam is reinforced with a reflective aluminum skin. This material not only insulates the underside of the hood, but it also protects your vehicle’s paint finish. In addition, DEI’s Under Hood Thermal Acoustic Lining can be used as a noise-control solution on generator boxes, industrial HVAC scenarios, and similar applications.

Features

  • Insulate from heat while reducing noise and vibration.
  • Peel-and-stick self-adhesive creates a permanent bond.
  • Protects paint finishes.
  • 3/4” thick and 32” x 54” (12 sq. ft.).
  • Temp range: -45° F to 275° F.
DEI Under Hood Thermal Acoustic Lining 2

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AIRAID (252-381): MCAD Air Intake System for ’16-’19 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2L

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All-black components, a black powder-coated aluminum intake tube, and an oil-free SYNTHAMAX synthetic filter give your Camaro SS a boost with increased torque and horsepower (up to 21.7 on the dyno). The AIRAID MCAD intake system removes the stock intake track on your vehicle and adds an open-element air inlet protected by cold air dam panels, protecting the filter from hot under-hood air. The innovative filter design of layered, low-restriction 3D dry synthetic media offers increased airflow and outstanding protection from contaminants that can cause engine damage; it’s also washable and reusable.

The 252-381 AIRAID MCAD intake system mounts in your Camaro’s factory location with no drilling required; in fact, installation typically clocks in at less than 90 minutes using standard hand tools.

Note: Not legal for sale or use in California.

Features

  • Increases horsepower and torque.
  • Replaces stock air box, air filter, and intake tubing.
  • Durable powder-coated finish.
  • Low-restriction aluminum intake tube.
  • Easy to install using standard tools.
  • Easy-to-clean, oil-free, reusable synthetic air filter.
  • Warranty: “NO-Hassle” lifetime limited.
AIRAID MCAD Air Intake System for Chevy Camaro SS 252-381

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Royal Purple Max Gear High Performance Gear Oil

Royal Purple: Max Gear High Performance Synthetic Gear Oil

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Recommended for use in truck and automotive front or rear differentials, manual transmissions, and lower-gear units of marine engines that use API GL-5 or GL-4 fluid, Max Gear high performance synthetic gear oil from Royal Purple is specially designed to extend gear and bearing life. It won’t corrode soft yellow metals, is synchronizer safe, and provides superior protection over competing conventional and synthetic gear oils.

Max Gear fulfills this function while maximizing power throughout the drivetrain, making gears run smoother, quieter, cooler, and longer without overhaul. A direct benefit is an increase in fuel efficiency for trucks and other four-wheel-drive vehicles. With its integrated friction modifier additive, Max Gear requires no additives to function optimally.

Royal Purple makes Max Gear in the following viscosities: 75W-90, 75W-140, 80W-90, 85W-140, and SAE 90.

Features

  • Maximizes horsepower and extends gear/bearing life.
  • Reduces operating temperature and offers severe service performance.
  • Lower coefficient of friction and superior corrosion protection.
  • Formulated for limited-slip differential use.
  • Separates rapidly from water and meets warranty requirements.
  • Environmentally responsible formulation.
Royal Purple Max Gear High Performance Gear Oil

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Belltech (1011SP): Lowering Kit with Street Performance Shocks for ’16.5-’18 GM Trucks

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The 1011SP Belltech lowering kit helps you lower your 2016.5–2018 Silverado or Sierra (all cabs, 2WD, 2F/4R) right the first time, as it includes all the parts and pieces you need to get the look, alignment, performance, and safety you’re looking for. This all-in-one solution includes Street Performance shocks.

Note: Must have alumi/stanped control.

Features

  • For 2016.5–2018 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra (all cabs, 2WD, 2F/4R).
  • Complete kit includes Street Performance shocks.
  • Lower your truck correctly the first time with the right look, alignment, performance, and safety.
Belltech Lowering Kit with Street Performance Shocks for Sierra Silverado 1011SP

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Flaming River (FR20302): VDOG Variable Angle Gear

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Winner of the Best New Street Rod Product and Best Engineered New Product awards at SEMA 2018, the aluminum-constructed VDOG variable angle gear from Flaming River features an output shaft (3/4” by 36 spline) that is compatible with universal joints. Gear driven without any chains or sprockets, the FR20302 can be mounted horizontally or vertically—flexibility that is ideal for cab-over vehicles, T-buckets, and specialty builds with big motors and tight firewall clearance. Made in the USA!

Features

  • 90-degree gear box with a 35-degree variable angle shaft.
  • All gear drive—no chains or sprockets.
  • Articulating ball for maximum adjustability.
  • 1:1 ratio maintains rack and pinion or steering box gear ratio.
  • Can be mounted vertically or horizontally.
  • Made in the USA.
Flaming River VDOG Variable Angle Gear FR20302

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AutoMeter Products: Elite Digital Gauges

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Elite Digital gauges from AutoMeter are now available in the company’s most popular series: Ultra-Lite, Sport-Comp, Phantom, and Cobalt. Thanks to their dual radial LED and digital readout combination, these gauges allow enthusiasts to display independent parameters on each dial, view the difference between them, or view the same parameter on both displays. Pro-Control output gives these gauges the ability to activate fans, relays, switches, and more—letting drivers focus on the task at hand.

Other features include user-programmable warnings, peak recall function, imperial or metric scaling, 0–5 volt analog output, and push buttons that eliminate the need for computer integration.

Features

  • Dual radial LED and digital readouts.
  • Pro-Control output activates fans, relays, switches, and more.
  • Push buttons eliminate the need for computer integration.
  • User-programmable warnings and peak recall function.
  • Imperial or metric scaling.
  • 0–5 volt analog output lets gauges provide information to data loggers, ECUs, etc.
  • Stand alone or can be mixed and matched with other products in AutoMeter’s Ultra-Lite, Sport-Comp, Phantom, and Cobalt lines.
AutoMeter Elite Digital Series Gauges

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FiTech (40015): Hy-Fuel Tight-Fit In-Tank Retrofit Kit

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FiTech’s Hy-Fuel tight-fit in-tank retrofit kit is a sleek miniature assembly that lets you fit a high-volume fuel system into almost any tank. 40015 is perfect for original or aftermarket fuel tanks, fuel cells with limited space, or a Tanks, Inc. EFI tank.

Designed with clearance considerations top of mind, this FiTech system packs a 1-1/8” tall top (including gasket) for maximum clearance under the rear floor pan. The 40015 module comes with a 255 l/h pump able to handle up to 600 hp naturally aspirated. It is also depth adjustable for tanks from 6” to 12”.

  • Fuel pump system for limited-space applications.
  • Designed to be retrofitted into an existing tank.
  • Single high-quality 255 l/h fuel pump for engines up to 600 hp.
  • Installs in almost any tank with a depth of 6–12”.
  • Low-profile design for maximum clearance from floor pan of vehicle.
  • Billet aluminum construction with precision-machined components.
  • Unique O-ring 360° mounting flange permits easy removal for servicing and reuse ( -06 AN fittings).
  • 35 sq. in. filter and 11-5/8 sq. in. filter.
  • Compatible with E-85 gasoline and alcohol- or methanol-based fuels.
FiTech Hy-Fuel Tight-Fit In-Tank Retrofit Kit 40015

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PROFORM (440-219): Omega “M” Emblem Timing Chain Cover for Mopar

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Add a little extra style to the front end of your Chrysler big block with this direct-replacement timing chain cover from PROFORM. The 440-219 is precision manufactured to exacting specifications and made from quality steel with thick gasket rails that help prevent leaks and optimize oil sealing. The Omega “M” emblem is recessed in striking blue with a Black Crinkle finish. This officially licensed Mopar product is sold individually.

Features

  • For Chrysler big block engines.
  • Replaces OEM-style timing chain covers.
  • High-quality steel.
  • Officially licensed Mopar product.
  • Black Crinkle finish with recessed blue Omega “M.”
  • Sold individually.
PROFORM Omega M Timing Chain Cover for Mopar

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Flex-A-Lite (700021): Remote-Mount Stacked-Plate 21-Row Engine Oil Cooler with Electric Fan and AN Fittings

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Bringing performance cooling to demanding engine applications—when engine coolant alone just isn’t enough to guard against wear and failure—the 700021 engine oil cooler from Flex-A-Lite provides four times the heat rejection of typical low-cost coolers thanks to turbulized and louvered fins that transmit more heat into the air. Acting in tandem is the 1.75” thick core, which minimizes oil pressure drop while maximizing heat transfer.

Flex-A-Lite engineered the 21-row, stacked-plate 700021 cooler to be mounted remotely and included a 6.5” electric fan and -8, -10, and -12 interchangeable AN fittings with O-rings.

Models

  • Performance cooling for demanding engine applications.
  • Mounts remotely and includes a 6.5” electric fan.
  • Four times the heat rejection of typical low-cost coolers.
  • Advanced fins and core in a 21-row, stacked-plate design.
  • Interchangeable -8, -10, and -12 AN fittings with O-rings included.
  • Measures 11” x 7.5” x 4.25”.
Flex-A-Lite Remote Mount Stacked Plate 21 Row Engine Oil Cooler with Electric Fan

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