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FiTech (30001): Go EFI 4 Self-Tuning Fuel Injection System

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Suitable for engines from 250 to 600 horsepower, the 30001 Go EFI 4 self-tuning fuel injection system from FiTech is perfect for a variety of vehicles, from bracket racers and weekend street machines to everyday drivers.

The Go EFI 4 fits any 4-bbl intake manifold and is the most self-contained and full-featured unit of this type. For example, it boasts wet flow annual discharge; timing control; and the fastest, most accurate self-learning on the market. In addition, FiTech mounted the ECU on the throttle body to greatly facilitate installation: no unsightly harness draped across your engine or hole in your firewall. Plus, it’s the only computer-mounted throttle body that offers spark control without the need for a special distributor or external spark box. Finally, the touch-screen handheld controller ensures a quick and easy setup*.

Timing Notes: Will work with CDI box (but not required to control timing). Use of ignition timing control is optional and not required. Ignition timing control does not learn; requires synchronizing distributor to engine with a timing light.

*Self-tuning technology: after startup, the ECU takes over to produce an optimal tune!

Features

  • 4 Hi-Flow 600 HP injectors.
  • Simple touch screen selections get you up and running in minutes.
  • Basic install can be done with just 4 wires and 2 sensors.
  • Uses a Bosch 4.2 wideband O2 sensor (all other sensors are easily replaceable GM-style parts).
  • The ECU is mounted on the throttle body.
  • Throttle bodies have a completely universal base to fit any 4-bbl manifold.
  • Throttle linkage suits most transmissions.
  • Choice of three fuel inlet connections.
  • Voltage control fuel pump control reduces the voltage to the pump under low load conditions.
  • Wet flow technology and Swirl Spray annular discharge ensure complete atomization.
  • Ignition timing and air/fuel ratio can be adjusted on the fly from your touch screen controller.
  • 1 adjustable fan control switch.
  • Built-in fuel pressure regulator (no extra regulator to mount on your firewall).

FiTech Go EFI 4 30001

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2016 Parts Pro™ Vendor Showcase presents: Taylor Cable

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Welcome to the 2016 Parts Pro™ Vendor Showcase! In this video series, we will take you booth by booth with our manufacturers showing their latest products In this episode, Justin Askren goes over several of the new products for Taylor.

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ACCEL (61212): SuperBox Capacitive-Discharge Ignition System

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ACCEL’s SuperBox capacitive-discharge ignition (CDI) system is the perfect choice for performance fans on a budget. When the engine is running at low RPM, this modern upgrade fires a series of sparks that lasts for 20 degrees of crankshaft rotation—ensuring better air/fuel combustion and creating instant throttle response and a smoother idle. The ACCEL 61212 SuperBox CDI features a durable cast-aluminum housing; can be set for four-, six-, or eight-cylinder applications; and easily connects to points, amplifiers, and magnetic-pickup distributors. An adjustable rev-limiter protects the engine in the event of driveline failure or the occasional missed shift, and adjusts in 100-RPM increments via rotary dial.

Features

  • Multiple sparks for improved starting, idle, and throttle response.
  • Full power output at high RPM.
  • Easily connects to points, amplifiers, and magnetic-pickup distributors.
  • Adjustable rev-limiter for over-rev protection.
  • Compatible with 4-, 6-, and 8-cylinder applications.
  • Available plug-and-play accessory harness (for most applications).

ACCEL SuperBox CD Ignition System

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K&N Orion Universal Air Intake System 54-5000

K&N (54-5000): Orion Universal Air Intake System

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The universal Orion air intake system from K&N is engineered to increase volumetric efficiency and engine horsepower. The Orion uses K&N’s famous removable cotton gauze air filter and offers the benefits of an open-cone filter and standard air box in one unit. In addition, the plastic injection-molded housing acts as a heat shield to prevent power loss. Assembly designs were flow tested for many hours to achieve Orion’s final shape.

K&N 54-5000 includes a template to cut your own vinyl wrap to customize the housing, a 76mm air filter base flange, and a 100mm housing intake. The filter base has a 1/4” NPT threaded fitting to accommodate an optional vent adapter.

Available separately: mounting hardware, vent adapters, and cold air hose.

Features

  • High filtered air flow increases HP and acceleration.
  • Injection-molded filter housing.
  • Washable and reusable lifetime air filter with molded velocity stack.
  • Flow-tested assembly for optimized air flow and reduced pressure loss.
  • Warranty: Million Mile Limited

K&N Orion Universal Air Intake System 54-5000

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Flowtech: 1-7/8” Shorty Headers for ’11-’14 Mustang 3.7L V6

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If you’re using a cold air intake, cat-back exhaust, or tuner on your 2011–2014 Mustang 3.7L, these 1-7/8” shorty headers from Flowtech are the upgrade you need to take your ride to the next level.

Providing a terrific combination of quality and value, these headers offer consistent tubing diameters, smooth flow, and increased exhaust velocity thanks to mandrel-bent 409 stainless steel (or 304 SS) set in heavy-duty, 16-gauge tubing. In addition, the 1-7/8” diameter primary tubes offer improved throttle response. Premium aluminum gasket headers are included, and three finishes are available: Natural (12140FLT; 409 SS), Polished (12141FLT; 304 SS), and Silver Ceramic (32141FLT; 409 SS).

Features

  • Mandrel-bent 409 stainless steel (12140FLT & 32141FLT) or 304 stainless steel (12141FLT).
  • Consistent tubing diameters for smooth flow and increased exhaust velocity.
  • Heavy-duty 16-gauge tubing for increased strength and durability.
  • Smooth-transition, 1-7/8” diameter primary tubes offer increased exhaust flow, enhanced performance, and improved throttle response.
  • OE-style 2-1/2” collector connects to factory exhaust head pipe without cutting or welding.
  • TIG-welded, machined 3/8” header flange for a leak-free seal.
  • Three finishes: Natural, Polished, and Silver Ceramic Coated.
  • Premium aluminum header gaskets included.

Flowtech Shorty Headers for 11-14 Mustang 3.7L

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MSD Performance (85801): Billet Distributor with Steel Gear for Ford 351C-460 Big Blocks

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MSD Performance’s Ford big block billet distributor* now comes with a steel gear installed for specific camshaft requirements.

The 85801 features stainless steel terminals and an easily adjustable mechanical advance assembly that has been fine blanked from chrome-moly steel, TIG welded for strength, and QPQ coated. Precision weights glide on nylon bushings for a smooth advancement, and stop bushings and springs allow for a variety of advance curves.

Guided by a long sintered bushing and sealed ball bearing, the advance/reluctor steel shaft has been coated with a friction-reducing agent, a combination that provides spark delivery at any RPM and stable timing signals. MSD’s maintenance-free and race-proven magnetic pick-up handles triggering chores.

Note: Must be used with an MSD ignition control.

*Will not clear some factory-style Shaker hood scoops.

Features

  • CNC-machined billet aluminum housing and DuPont Rynite base.
  • Preinstalled with quality steel gear.
  • Supplied Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket-style caps).
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems.
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth advance weight operation.
  • Advance weight pins are staked and TIG welded to the plate.
  • Advance plate/weights are fine blanked from chrome-moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction.
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing.
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout RPM range.
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings.

MSD Performance Billet Distributor with Steel Gear for Ford Big Block 85801

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In the Garage™ with Parts Pro™: Hooker Blackheart Axle-Back Exhaust Kit

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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 install the Blackheart Axle-Back Exhaust Kit from Hooker on a 2014 Chevy Camaro V6

Parts used in this video:

Blackheart Axle-Back Exhaust Kit (70401309-RHKR)

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Driven Racing Oil Tech Bulletin: CK-4 Diesel Oil Wear Warning

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Editor’s Note: Our friends over at Driven Racing Oil produced this technical bulletin alerting consumers to the possibility of increased wear issues related to the new CK-4 diesel oil formulation. To find Driven Racing Oil products at your nearest Parts Pro™ affiliate, see our Store Locator.

Driven Racing Oil CK-4 Diesel Oil Update

Diesel engine oil makers recently changed from the decade-old CJ-4 formulation to the new CK-4 formulation. While intended to be an upgrade, the new CK-4 formulation has been met with resistance and even an outright “do not use” warning from Ford Motor Company.

Just before the new CK-4 specification went into effect in December 2016, Ford Motor Company issued a service bulletin stating that Ford 6.7L diesel engines should not use the new oil, citing identified wear issues. In fact, Ford also issued a new oil specification closely aligned with the previous CJ-4 formulation and called for its use in Ford 6.7L diesel engines. So what’s going on here?

Previous API diesel oil specifications, like CJ-4, had to pass the ASTM Sequence IIIG valve train wear and oxidation test, which measures flat tappet cam and lifter wear as well as other parameters. This is not true of the new CK-4 specification.

Diesel engine oils have historically contained higher levels of the anti-wear additive ZDDP. With more oil marketers wishing to supply “universal” oils that meet both API SN requirements for gasoline engines and API CK-4 requirements for diesel engines, the levels of ZDDP have dropped in some CK-4 oils. Without the Sequence IIIG flat tappet cam wear test, it appears that some of these lower-ZDDP diesel oils are causing increased wear in diesel engines. This should serve as a word of caution for all users of diesel engine oil—regardless of whether you own a 6.7L Ford.

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AEM CD-7 Digital Racing Dash Display

AEM: CD-7/CD-7L Digital Racing Dash Displays

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CAN Dash 7” (CD-7) and CAN Dash 7” Logging (CD-7L) color digital displays from AEM are now available! Their ultra-bright, high-contrast displays are readable in sunlight thanks to an integrated glare diffuser and shade hood. Designed to accept channels from CAN bus connections (analog input not supported), these units feature two CAN bus channels in order to receive and collect data from AEMnet-enabled devices such as the Infinity ECU, Series 2 EMS or EMS-4, and 3rd party devices such as PDMs, CAN sensor modules, and programmable engine management systems.

Seven ultra-bright LEDs span the top of the display housing for RPM and shift-light indication; these are programmable to ascend in specific increments based on RPM range, then flash when it is time to shift. Two large physical buttons allow easy page browsing and memory resetting even with driving gloves on. These button functions are also duplicated on the rear connector, giving users the option to mount remote buttons on the steering wheel. AEM also included two additional programmable LEDs above the toggle buttons on the sides of the housing.

Four units available: 30-5500 (CD-7, non-logging display), 30-5501 (CD-7L, logging display), 30-5502 (CD-7 with VDM), and 30-5503 (CD-7L with VDM).

Note: Third-party systems will require download of third-party DBC CAN bus protocol files for proper operation if they are not included in AEM setup software.

Features

  • 7” full-color screen (800 x 480 resolution).
  • Sunlight friendly: 1,000cd/m2 brightness and anti-glare filter.
  • IP66 water resistance.
  • Accepts channels from two separate user-programmable CAN bus connections.
  • Works with AEMnet-enabled devices and third-party devices side by side.
  • Available with or without 200Mb internal logging (up to 100Hz/channel).
  • 7 programmable pages.
  • Dedicated user-defined Alarm page.
  • On-Change page identifies map switching for boost, traction, lap times, etc.
  • Preset page templates or create your own.
  • Free DashDesign graphics editor software.
  • 7 LED RPM/shift-light indicators (programmable and dimmable).
  • 2 programmable LEDs above toggle buttons.
  • Available with VDM to add GPS.
  • Odometer function.
  • 200+ fully programmable warning icons (user expandable).
  • Headlight-In connection dims dash and LEDs at night.
  • 2 extra switch inputs display user-triggered events (blinkers, high beams, etc.).
  • Convert CAN bus channel values to user-defined text.

AEM CD-7 Digital Racing Dash Display

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