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In the Garage™ with Parts Pro™: AutoMeter Air Drive Wireless Gauge System

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Come inside the Parts Pro™ garage as we take you through the installation of some of today’s hottest performance accessories In this episode, we welcome Joseph Mills from AutoMeter and install their AirDrive Wireless Gauge System on a 2015 Ford F-150

Parts used in this video:

AirDrive Wifi OBD-II Module (9110)
2-1/16″ AirDrive Boost Gauge (9160-T)
2-1/16″ AirDrive Wideband Gauge (9178-T)

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Royal Purple Max-Blast Fuel Intake Cleaner

Royal Purple: Max-Blast Intake Valve Cleaner

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With its concentrated PEA detergents, Max-Blast high-performance engine intake system cleaner from Royal Purple removes harmful intake valve deposits to restore engine performance and fuel economy. Max-Blast can be used with any type of fuel injection—gasoline and diesel—and is ideal for direct injection. Available in 12 oz. cans.

Features

  • Remove deposits from intake valves.
  • Concentrated PEA detergents.
  • Provides immediate clean-up.
  • Ideal for direct injection.
  • For gas or diesel injected engines.

Royal Purple Max-Blast Fuel Intake Cleaner

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ACCEL (170036): 300+ Professional Crimp Tool

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The 170036 300+ Professional Crimping Tool from ACCEL is the best way to make custom wire sets or wiring. It boasts a hardened steel frame with non-slip molded hand grips, an adjustable ratchet mechanism for consistent factory-style crimps, and three removable stripping and crimping die jaws: one for primary wire terminals and one for pre-insulated terminals.

Features

  • Makes a factory crimp.
  • Comes with 3 sets of crimping jaws.
  • Adjustable ratchet mechanism.
  • Easy to use.

ACCEL Professional Crimping Tool 170036

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Quick Fuel Technology (36-E87QFT): EChecker E85 Fuel Test Tube

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The 36-E87QFT EChecker test tube from Quick Fuel Technology simply and accurately checks the percentage of ethanol content in your E85 pump gas. Just add water to the line, fill the rest of the way with the fuel you want to test, and shake it up! In just a few minutes, a line of separation will appear, telling you the true percentage of your fuel. Includes protective sleeve and instructions.

Features

  • Accurately checks the ethanol percentage of your E85 fuel.
  • Works in just a few minutes.
  • Just add water and fuel.
  • Includes protective sleeve and instructions.

Quick Fuel Technology EChecker E85 Fuel Test Tube 36-e85qft

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Flowmaster FlowFX Cat Back Exhaust for Mustang 4.6 and 5.4L

Flowmaster (717460): FlowFX Axle-Back Exhaust System for ’05-’10 Mustang 4.6 & 5.4L

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FlowFX axle-back exhaust systems provide moderately aggressive exterior and interior sound levels with all of the performance benefits you’ve come to expect from Flowmaster. The 717460 system, designed for 4.6 and 5.4L Mustang, features new, bright, and mandrel-bent 2.5” 409 stainless steel tubing; Flowmaster’s new FlowFX straight-through mufflers with large 3” inch core; and polished 4” stainless steel tips embossed with the Flowmaster logo. Designed for easy installation, this system includes all necessary parts, hardware, and detailed instructions. Manufactured in the USA.

For 2005–2010 Ford Mustang GT, GT500, California Special, coupes and convertibles with 4.6L or 5.4L V8 engine.

Features

  • Dyno-tuned for maximum performance.
  • Bright, mandrel-bent stainless steel.
  • Moderately aggressive sound.
  • Made in the USA.

Flowmaster FlowFX Cat Back Exhaust for Mustang 4.6 and 5.4L

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Flex-a-lite: Dual 12-1/8” Low-Profile S-Blade Electric Fan with Variable Speed Controller

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Boasting a low profile with minimal 2-5/8” depth, this dual 12-1/8” S-blade electric fan with variable speed controller and full shroud from Flex-a-lite moves 2,500 CFM of air, improving fuel economy and recovering horsepower when used to replace your stock clutch fan assembly.

Features

  • Two 12-1/8” S-blade electric fans.
  • Full shroud measures 26-1/4” x 15-1/2”.
  • Low-profile design.
  • 2,500 CFM airflow.
  • Variable speed controller.

Flex-a-lite Dual Lo-Profile S-Blade Electric Fan with VSC

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Centerforce (8614842): DYAD XDS Clutch and Flywheel Kit for Corvette, Camaro & Firebird

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The DYAD eXtreme Drive System (XDS) multi-disc clutch from Centerforce is designed to meet the needs of modern extreme-street vehicles. With modern technology pushing engines to 1,600 ft./lb. torque, drivers need a clutch that offers drivability, quiet operation, a light pedal, and extreme holding capacity. The DYAD XDS hits all of these marks, with a patented combination of a multi-disc floating disc and drive disc that offers the best of street and track.

Features

  • Patented dual multi-disc floating disc and drive disc design.
  • Fully dampened clutch system for vehicles with extreme power levels.
  • Holds up to 1,600 ft./lb. of torque at the flywheel.
  • Race-proven paddle-style discs and patented ball bearing pressure plate.
  • Great drivability, light pedal effort, and excellent driver control.
  • Quiet, positive drive floater.
  • No complicated setup or adjustments required.
  • Precision balanced with greater longevity.
  • Preassembled and includes specification card.

Centerforce DYAD XDS Clutch and Flywheel Kit 8614842

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Belltech (2514): Drop Spindle Set

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The Belltech 2514 drop spindle set lowers your vehicle 2” or 3”, depending on application, while improving handling and factory ride quality. This product fits 2016+ Chevy Silverado 1500, plus a variety of other applications, including but not limited to certain years of Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon.

Features

  • Lowers 2” or 3”, depending on application.
  • Improves handling and factory ride quality.

Belltech Drop Spindle Set 2514

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ARP: Pro Series Head Stud Kits for Big Block Chrysler

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Manufactured from premium-grade 8740 chrome-moly and available with either hex or 12-point nuts, the new BBC head stud kits from ARP feature centerless-ground Pro Series studs heat-treated before thread rolling and nominally rated at 200,000 PSI tensile strength. Kits includes a 0.5 oz. pack of ARP Ultra-Torque fastener assembly lubricant and are available for immediate delivery.

Two part numbers available:

  • 145-4014: Big block Chrysler 383-440 with Edelbrock Victor 77919 or 77920 heads hex.
  • 145-4301: Big block Chrysler 383-440 with Edelbrock Victor 77919 or 77929 heads 12-point.

Features

  • Choose from hex nuts or 12-point nuts.
  • Made from premium-grade 8740 chrome-moly.
  • Centerless ground and heat treated.
  • Rated at 200,000 PSI tensile strength.
  • Includes 1/2-ounce pack of ARP Ultra-Torque fastener assembly lubricant.
  • Available for immediate delivery.

ARP Pro Series Stud Kits for Big Block Chrysler

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Program Email: Read It, Know It, Sell It

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Parts Pro™ creates two types of emails designed to keep you on the leading edge of important happenings and products in our industry.

The first, Newswire™, is packed with industry news, new products, educational articles, rebates and offers, and videos to make you the most knowledgeable retailer or installer in your local area. Newswire™ emails are delivered right to your inbox to read when you have time—and they are easy to view on phones when you’re on the go.

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Click here to sign up for Newswire™ today! To also sign up for Pulse™, check the fourth box at the bottom of the form on that page (“I’m a retailer and would like to receive exclusive email communication.”) and we’ll get you on that list too.

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  • Industry news straight to your inbox.
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  • Stay connected and beat the competition!

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