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Centerforce (838264042): TRIAD XDS Triple-Disc Clutch for Chevy Camaro/Corvette & Pontiac Firebird/GTO

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The Centerforce TRIAD XDS Triple-Disc Clutch has been developed for vehicles requiring a holding capacity of 500 to 1,100 foot-pounds of torque at the crank. The billet pressure plate features Centerforce’s patented centrifugal weight system for superior clamp load over stock and Centerforce’s patented ball-bearing actuated pressure plate for light pedal effort. The solid-hub disc pack is equipped with full-facing friction material made of aramid fiber providing increased holding capacity. TRIAD XDS clutches are equipped with lightened billet steel flywheel providing low inertia, resulting in quicker RPM’s. Due to the aggressive nature of this race-inspired clutch, vehicles may experience some floater noise and/or chatter during operation. TRIAD XDS clutches are match balanced and ready for installation using the included ARP fasteners. Components are designed, machined, and assembled in the USA.

Features:

  • Fits `98-`02 & `10-`15 Chevy Camaro & `97-`13 Chevy Corvette
  • Fits `98-`02 Pontiac Firebird & `04-`06 Pontiac GTO
  • Patented ball-bearing actuated pressure plate
  • Patented centrifugal weight system
  • Holds 600 – 1,100 ft-lb of torque
  • Low-inertia billet-steel flywheel
  • Match balanced assembly
  • Includes:
    • Pressure plate
    • Metallic floating disc
    • Metallic disc pack
    • Billet steel floaters
    • Billet steel flywheels
    • Pilot bearings
    • ARP fasteners
    • Alignment tool

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Racing Power Company (R4607): High-Performance V8 Spark Plug Wire Set (8mm, 90°)

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The High-Performance 8mm Spark Plug Wire Set delivers exceptional performance at an unbelievably affordable price. This set is designed to deliver greater spark energy while improving power, idle, and fuel efficiency. It also works in conjunction with most ignition systems, on-board computers, and electronic components.


This Spark Plug Wire Set features a helically Spiro-wound core conductor with a 500 Ω/ft resistance that suppresses Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). The core conductor is made with Dupont™ Kevlar® aramid fiber. Each wire is wrapped in a durable, synthetic-silicone, double-layer jacketing that resists heat, oil, and abrasion. This set also includes pre-installed, 90° black silicone boots to protect against high exhaust temperatures up to 600°F. The double-locking spring terminals provide secure, vibration-proof connections.

Features:

  • Universal for V8 engines
  • 8mm double-layer synthetic-silicone jacket
  • 90° silicone boots
  • Helically, Spiro-wound core conductor
  • 500 Ω/ft core conductor resistance
  • Suppresses EMI & RFI
  • Withstands up to 600°F
  • Double-lock spring terminals
  • Includes coil wire
  • Assembly required

DuPont™ and Kevlar® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

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PowerTrax (LK109028 – LK902141): GRIP LOK™ Traction System

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If you’re looking for the ultimate in traction, the POWERTRAX® GRIP LOK™ can handle the torque of engines producing up to 550 HP. It combines the fully automatic locking action of the traditional PowerTrax locker with the strength of a fully machined case. Using the PowerTrax automatic locking technology, the GRIP LOK™ delivers automatic, mechanically actuated traction. Each GRIP LOK™ is housed in a fully machined, forged-steel case and comes fully assembled with no special lubrications or friction modifiers needed. This 100% automatic locking differential is maintenance free and automatically operates in both drive and reverse. This system has an application-specific design for differential models such as Ford® 9-inch, GM® 10.5-inch, DANA® 35, DANA® 40, DANA® 60, DANA® DS381 – 401, DANA® D/T 403 – D/S 404, EATON® 19060S – DS344, and MERITOR® RT40 – 145. It is compatible in both front and rear applications, as well as both strip and off-road driving applications.

Features:

  • Application specific designs for Ford®, GM®, DANA®, EATON®, & MERITOR® differentials
  • Automatic 100% locking differential
  • Traction adding differential technology
  • Front & rear axle applications
  • Provides maximum traction to both wheels
  • Automatic operation in drive & reverse
  • Works even with one wheel off the ground
  • Handles engine torque up to 550 HP
  • Full-machined, forged-steel case
  • No special lubricants or friction modifiers needed
  • Fully assembled & maintenance free out of package
  • 2-year (or 100,000-mile) warranty

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AutoMeter Products (9109): Fuel Bridge — Fuel Signal Adapter for AutoMeter Gauges

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The AutoMeter Fuel Bridge is designed to wire in between the fuel gauge and the sending unit and allows the use of any AutoMeter fuel-level gauge with any stock or aftermarket sending unit. It features an LED display and three push buttons, allowing for an easy set up. A low fuel level warning is available at 10% and off at 15%, with the ability to trigger LED or relay. It is pre-programmed with eight resistance ranges: 240-33Ω, 0-90Ω, 0-30Ω, 16-158Ω, 73-10Ω (linear & non-linear), 10-180Ω, & 40-250Ω. It also features a configurable option with linear adjustments at five points (F, ¾, ½, ¼, & E) anywhere in between 0-1,000Ω or 1,000-0Ω.

Features:

  • Adapter allows use of AutoMeter Fuel-Level Gauge with any fuel-level sending unit
  • (8) pre-programmed resistance ranges for popular fuel-level sending units:
    • 240-33Ω
    • 0-90Ω
    • 0-30Ω
    • 16-158Ω
    • 73-10Ω (linear & non-linear)
    • 10-180Ω
    • 40-250Ω
  • (3) push buttons with LED display for easy set up
  • Low fuel level warning at 10% and off at 15%
  • Ability to trigger LED or relay
  • Configurable with linear adjustments at 5 points (F, ¾, ½, ¼, & E) between 0-1000Ω/1000-0Ω
  • Compact size measures 3″ x 2-½” x ¾”

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LEED Brakes (VP001B): Black Bandit Series Electric Vacuum Pump Kit

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The Bandit Series Vacuum Pump Kit by LEED Brakes provides an efficient, quiet, and vibration-free solution for your brake vacuum-assist needs. This kit includes a rotary vane style vacuum pump, which is 60% quieter than the noisy piston-style pumps. Combine that with the 30% more efficient Bandit Series design and you get all the vacuum you require in less time with less noise, extending the life of your pump and making your ride more enjoyable. The Bandit Series Black Pumps are concealed in a patent-pending canister with the pump assembly pre-wired and mounted to a bracket inside the canister. This allows you to simply remove the pump assembly from the canister as one unit, turning your pump into a Naked Bandit for mounting in tight spaces. Installation is a breeze with the 2-wire power hookup and baseplate mounting template. Plus, each brake vacuum booster is tested on the assembly line to assure a trouble-free installation.

Features:

  • Rotary style electric vacuum pump
  • Improves pedal feel
  • Increases braking action
  • 60% less noise
  • 30% more efficient
  • Housing shaped as old vacuum canister
  • Pump easily removes from canister
  • Easily mounts in tight spaces
  • Pre-wired pump assembly
  • Baseplate mounting template
  • 2-wire power hookup
  • Simple installation

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Design Engineering, Inc. (050085): Boom Mat Decoupling Material – 4” x 6” Sheet

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This cut-to-shape Boom Mat Decoupling Material is made from viscoelastic elastomers designed to reduce noise and vibration between metal parts. The high-quality construction boasts a tensile strength of 2,400 pounds of force per square inch, so it is strong enough to withstand high frequencies. This durable design prevents fatigue and dissipates vibrations, resonances, and impacts on a variety of applications like gas tanks, bodies, fenders, etc.

Features:

  • Acts as a barrier between hardware
  • Reduces vibration & fatigue
  • Customizable, cut-to-shape design
  • PSI 2400 tensile strength
  • Only .050” thick for hard-to-reach areas
  • Operating temperature of -20°F – 200°F

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PROFORM (440-834): MOPAR® Emblem Slant-Edge Air Cleaner Kit

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Completely dress-up your engine look with the Slant-Edge Air Cleaner Kit by PROFORM. This patented-design air cleaner has a black crinkle finish and features an over-sized MOPAR® emblem with blue inlaid paint, which is perfect for taking your engine bay to the next level, especially if you have black valve covers. Each kit is supplied with a genuine 3-inch GM air filter element (GM PN: 6421746, AC Delco PN: A212CW) for maximum air flow and includes all required mounting hardware.

Features:

  • Fits 5-1/8” & 4-7/32” carburetor necks
  • 14-inch diameter
  • Slant-edge style air cleaner
  • Die-cast aluminum construction
  • Black, crinkle finish
  • Includes GM (AC Delco) Air Filter & mounting hardware
  • Officially licensed MOPAR® product

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Cloyes Supplies Crankshaft Sprocket for 2020 Chevrolet Corvette

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Cloyes’ near 100-year experience engineering and manufacturing timing drive systems recognized by Chevrolet

At the 155,000 ft.2 Cloyes manufacturing plant in Paris, Ark., highly skilled craftsman manufacture machined powertrain gears, sprockets, and idler assemblies for an array of applications: OE manufacturer, automotive aftermarket, marine, and high-performance applications to name a few. On May 14th Cloyes had the honor of manufacturing an LT2 Crankshaft Sprocket, an essential engine component, for one of the most sought-after vehicles: the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8.

Often referred to as the “mid-engine Corvette”, the 2020 model delivers 495 HP with 470 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful production Stingray ever made, according to General Motors (GM). Cloyes’ contribution to the newly redesigned Corvette is an LT2 Crankshaft Sprocket manufactured from SAE billet steel with induction-hardened teeth for durability. The 22-tooth design is cut to the ISO-606 Roller Sprocket specification and features a custom 6-tooth involute spline on the front hub to drive the oil pump impeller.

All Cloyes products are extensively tested and verified to ensure they meet OE specifications. With a deep-seated commitment to customer success, Cloyes drives innovation and manufactures products that enhance engine performance and provide peace of mind to manufacturers, drivers, and professional technicians. “The receipt of this business reconfirms the level of quality, reliability, and capability that Cloyes offers its global automotive OE and aftermarket customers”, said Steve Fairbanks, Vice President of Manufacturing for Cloyes.

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SCT Livewire Vision™ Performance Monitor

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The Livewire Vision™ Performance Monitor puts your vehicle’s vital stats on display. The virtual gauges and monitoring displayed on screen are intuitive and customizable. This easy-to-use monitoring device includes the latest data logging capabilities to precisely measure each drive and uncover your vehicle’s power potential. Review your vehicle’s data and performance tests from a computer with SCT’s free software, LiveLink. SCT’s Updater app allows you to update your device’s Firmware, as well as make tune revisions or load custom tunes onto your device. You can also extend your performance possibilities with additional inputs for analog sensors and a backup camera.

Features:

  • Monitor displays vital vehicle stats
  • Customizable, virtual gauges
  • Touchscreen display
  • Monitor real-time performance data (0 to 60, ¼ mile, brake times, etc.)
  • Data log engine functions
  • Additional inputs for analog sensors & backup camera
  • Playback functions from computer using SCT’s free LiveLink software
  • Update device firmware & revise/customize tunes from Updater app
  • OS requirements: Windows Vista/7/8/10

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K&N (VF2052) Washable Cabin Air Filter

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K&N’s Washable Cabin Air Filters are engineered to fit directly into the factory air box, offering excellent protection from environmental contaminants and odor-causing particles. The thermally-bonded, high-flow, synthetic material acts as a physical barrier to help trap dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, fungi, and other pollutants. It is uniquely engineered with pleats to increase the contaminant-capturing surface area for even more protection. Each filter is created for an easy installation into your factory cabin air box and can be easily washed and reinstalled whenever necessary.  Each filter is pre-treated, ready to install, and engineered to last the lifetime of your vehicle. This model is specifically designed for `11-`19 Ford Ranger 2.2L L4 / 3.2L L5 Diesel, `19 Ford Ranger 2.0L L4 Diesel / 2.3L L4 Gas, `15-`18 Ford Everest 3.2L L5 Diesel, and `12-`17 Mazda BT50 3.2L L5 Diesel vehicles.

Features:

  • Application-specific design
  • Filters out mold, mildew, pollen, fungi, dust, germs, bacteria, pollutants, etc.
  • Washable & reusable design is eco-friendly
  • Electrostatically charged to capture mold & other spores
  • Special treatment specifically traps odor particles
  • Filter media is pleated to add surface area
  • Fits directly into factory cabin air box
  • Pre-treated & ready to install
  • Backed by 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty™
  • Cleaning Care Kit sold separately

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