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PROFORM: Black Crinkle Alternators for Ford 10SI and GM CS130 Cases

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Just in time for summer is the power upgrade hungry hot rods need to feed electric fuel pumps, A/C, power windows, and amped-up stereo systems. Featuring a hot Black Crinkle finish, these PROFORM alternators add a powerful look under your hood, too. Designed for Ford 10SI (PN 66430.16BK) and GM CS130 (PN 66448.1F) cases, these alternators keep power flowing in low-RPM situations. Chrome used to be the hot dress-up ticket under the hood, but now PROFORM’s Black Crinkle finish dominates the bay.

Features

  • For Ford 10SI and GM CS130 cases
  • Keep power flowing in low-RPM situations
  • Perfect for power-hungry hot rods
  • Hot Black Crinkle finish dresses things up under the hood
PROFORM Black Crinkle Alternators for Ford 10SI and GM CS130 Cases

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FiTech (4100): Cone-Style 6” Air Filter

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Top off your 92 mm throttle body with this cone-style, high-flow air filter (PN 41000) from FiTech. The 6” open design lets the engine pull air from inside the cone and outside the perimeter, nearly doubling the element area to capture more contaminant particles and ensuring only the cleanest air makes it into your system. Show-quality chrome caps both ends, with a 4” inlet, rubber coupler, and heavy-duty clamp for a tight, secure seal.

Inside, the cotton-based filter material is preoiled and ready to mount. An outstanding value, FiTech designed this air filter to be washed and reused for many miles and years.

Features

  • Fits most 92 mm throttle bodies
  • Cone-shaped design nearly doubles the element area to capture more particles.
  • Ensures cleaner air into your intake
  • 4” inlet
  • Rubber coupler and heavy-duty clamp create a tight, secure seal.
  • Preoiled, cotton-based filter can be rewashed and reused for many miles/years.
FiTech Cone Style 6 Inch Air Cleaner Filter 4100

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Hypertech (730129): In-Line Speedometer Calibrator Module for 2021 GM Trucks

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Compatible with many 2021 year trucks, eight new speedometer calibration products have just rolled out from Hypertech. The 730129 in-line module, designed for 2021 GM 1500/2500/3500 and Colorado/Canyon, corrects speedometer readings with larger tires installed (up to 54”). This fully plug-and-play product easily connects above the driver’s kick panel in less than 5 minutes, and the module can be tucked out of the way while remaining accessible for recalibration down the road.

Other Hypertech modules are available for the following 2021 trucks: Ford F-150/-250/-350 (PN 730125), Ford Ranger (PN 3300), Toyota Tacoma (PN 730123), Toyota Tundra (PN 730119), Nissan Titan (PN 730126), Ram 1500/2500/3500 (PN 730133), and Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator (PN 3400).

Features

  • For 2021 GM 1500/2500/3500 and Colorado/Canyon
  • Corrects speedometer readings with up to 54” tires installed
  • Plug-and-play installation above driver’s kick panel
  • Installs in less than 5 minutes
  • Remains accessible for later recalibration
  • Other modules available for Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Ram, and Jeep

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Energy Suspension (2.4114R): Body Mount Set for ’18–’20 Jeep Wrangler JL

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When it comes to your vehicle’s body mounts, it’s hard to find a good middle ground. Original rubber mounts can crack, distort, and crush until they literally fall off. Aluminum mounts can be too harsh for street use and can break/cause other components to break as well. Energy Suspension solved this issue with its Hyper-Flex™ polyurethane cab and body mounts, which are soft enough for a smooth ride yet rugged enough for demanding roads, trails, and tracks. These body mounts help to maintain your vehicle’s body alignment.

The 2.4114R Energy Suspension set fits 2018–2020 Jeep Wrangler JL.

Features

  • For 2018–2020 Jeep Wrangler JL
  • Hyper-Flex™ polyurethane is soft, flexible, and rugged
  • Replaces distorted and worn-out original mounts
  • Helps maintain car body and truck cab-to-bed alignment
Energy Suspension Body Mount Set for Jeep JL 2.4114R

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HushMat: Silencer Megabond™ Noise-Insulating Foam

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To bring recording studio quiet to the inside of your vehicle, turn to Silencer Megabond™ foam from HushMat. Made from synthetic rubber, its proven variable cell structure breaks up and traps sound waves to create a quiet bubble for drivers and passengers. Minimize disruptive exhaust drone, road noise, tire whine, and engine and transmission noise. Listen for yourself in the video above!

Three thickness options:

  • 1/2” for floor pans and sleeper walls
  • 1/4” for back of door panels and headliners
  • 1/8” for use as an anti-rattle gasket on trim panels, console trays, and glove boxes

Three surface area options:

  • 11.5 sq/ft kit
  • 20 sq/ft shop rolls
  • 100 sq/ft bulk rolls

Features

  • Insulates vehicle interiors against disruptive sound
  • Synthetic rubber breaks up and traps sound waves
  • Minimizes exhaust drone, road noise, tire whine, and engine and transmission noise
  • Available in several thickness and surface area options
HushMat Silencer Megabond Foam 20300

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Centerforce: SST Twin Disc Clutch for Select ’97–’13 Corvette, Camaro, Trans Am, and GTO

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The new Centerforce SST twin-disc clutch system uses 10.4” solid-hub discs to reduce rotational weight on the input shaft to produce quick, clean shifts. The 412235718 set was designed specifically for 5.7L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L LS engines in 1997–2013 Corvette, Camaro, Trans Am, and GTO. The high-quality friction materials ensure smooth engagement and longevity, while the lightened billet steel flywheel and anti-rattle system offer low inertia, quicker RPMs, and reduced floating rattle/noise. Perfect for everyday use and track sprints, this system requires no complicated setup or adjustments: just bolt it in and “Get a Grip!”

Centerforce SST twin-disc clutch systems include a billet-steel flywheel, two discs, floater and pressure plates, pilot bearing, alignment tool, and APR hardware.

Features

  • For 1997–2013 Corvette, Camaro, Trans Am, and GTO ( 5.7L, 6.0L, 6.2L & 7.0L LS engines)
  • Quick, clean shifts and excellent driver control
  • Low inertia and quicker RPMs
  • Holds 400–925 ft/lb of torque at the flywheel
  • High-quality friction materials for smooth engagement and longevity
  • Quiet, positive drive floater
  • No complicated setup or adjustments
  • ARP fasteners included
Centerforce SST Solid Street Twin Clutch System Camaro, Corvette, Trans Am, GTO 412235718

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Flex-A-Lite (114213): Remote-Mount, Stacked-Plate, 29-Row Transmission Cooler with Electric Fan

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With their advanced dimpled plate and fin design, the newest line of Flex-A-Lite transmission coolers offers class-leading cooling in tough environments like racing and towing while minimizing transmission oil–pressure drop. Flex-A-Lite manufactures them entirely from aluminum to ensure lightweight yet extremely strong and durable performance.

The 114213 stacked-plate, 29-row transmission cooler is designed to be mounted remotely and comes with a 6.5” electric fan. It measures 11” x 9.641” x 3.25” and includes 3/8” barbed fittings. This Flex-A-Lite cooler is perfect for heavy-duty car applications (like racing) and towing pickups.

Features

  • Class-leading cooling for your transmission
  • Great for heavy-duty car applications, racing, and truck towing
  • Minimizes drop in transmission oil pressure
  • Includes mounted 6.5” electric fan
  • Aluminum body is lightweight yet strong and durable
  • Advanced dimpled plate and fin design
  • 29 stacked-plate rows
  • 3/8” barbed fittings
  • Measures 11” x 9 41/64” x 3 1/4”
Flex-A-Lite Remote Mount Stacked Plate 29 Row Transmission Cooler with Electric Fan 114213

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Belltech (26020): 3” Front Leveling Struts for ’19-’20 Ram 1500

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The new 26020 kit from Belltech simply and easily levels the front of your 2019–2020 Ram 1500. Featuring high-end shock technology, these leveling struts lift your truck’s front ride height up to 3” (in half-inch increments) to provide improved performance, better suspension control, and spirited drives without sacrificing comfort for everyday commutes. It’s also a great way to install upsized wheels and tires.

Features

  • For 2019–2020 Ram 1500
  • Levels front of truck up to 3” (in one-half increments)
  • Allows installation of upsized wheels and tires
  • Improves performance and suspension control
  • Retains comfort for everyday driving
Belltech 26020 3 Inch Front Leveling Struts for 19-20 Ram 1500

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FiTech (30003): Go Street EFI 400 HP System

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For enthusiasts who want to add the advantages of EFI to their street or mild performance engine, the 30003 Go Street EFI from FiTech is the throttle body system to pick.

This ready-to-run system sticks to the basics, putting aside programmable features and concentrating on the functions necessary to help you get the best performance and economy out of your engine (150–400 HP, four-barrel intake manifold). Ditch that old carb and get into the wonders of EFI! FiTech engineered the Go Street EFI to use the same size air cleaner as your previous configuration.

Features

  • For engines with a four-barrel manifold making 150–400 HP
  • 1 BAR internal MAP sensor
  • 4 flow-matched injectors
  • 1 fan control and AC input
  • Integrated pressure regulator
  • Attractive cast finish
FiTech Go Street EFI 400 HP System 30003

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PROFORM (66838): Camshaft Checking Tool with Dial Indicator

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Supplied with two followers (flat tappet/hydraulic and roller), this camshaft checking tool from PROFORM accurately measures lobe lift and base circle runout using the 0”–1.000” dial indicator. O-rings on each end ensure secure positioning, as the units slides down into the lifter bore and sits atop the camshaft. Designed for GM (0.842”) and Ford (0.875”) lift bores.

Features

  • For GM (0.842”) and Ford (0.875”) lift bores
  • Dial indicator measures 0”–1.000” in 0.001” increments
  • 1” stud length and O-ring secured bore mounting
  • Includes flat tappet/hydraulic and roller followers
PROFORM Camshaft Checking Tool with Dial Indicator 66838

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