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Flaming River (FR40037): Power Rack and Pinion for ’79-’93 Fox-Body Mustang

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The FR40037 replacement power rack and pinion from Flaming River is precision robot welded for superior strength, durability, and fit. Designed specifically for the 1979–1993 Fox-body Ford Mustang, this product features the same line position as OEM as well as adjustable pinion housing for easy installation.

Proudly made in the USA—and fluid/pressure tested and certified before leaving the Flaming River facility—this power rack and pinion is popular with many top chassis builders.

Features

  • For 1979–1993 Ford Mustang (Fox body, same line position)
  • All-new components: valve, piston, seals, bearings and bushings, and pinion and rack gears
  • Robotically welded for strength and durability
  • Stainless steel braided hoses
  • Full turning radius and 6” of travel
  • 12:1 ratio/2.5 turns lock-to-lock
  • Made in the USA
  • Lifetime serviceability
Flaming River Power Rack and Pinion for 79-93 Fox Body Mustang FR40037

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CarTech (SA456): “How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines”

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Want to get the most horsepower out of your small-block Chevy project? This all-new full-color CarTech guide by author Mike Mavrigian is your ticket to turbocharging SBC performance.

How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines (SA456) comprises 144 pages of major-component coverage, including blocks, camshafts, crankshafts, heads, ignition systems, intake and carburetion, the oiling system, rods, pistons, stroker packages, and the valvetrain. Readers will also learn about the latest street heads, which are still being made to satisfy the phenomenal response this 60-year-old design receives from knowledgeable enthusiasts.

The book even offers a complete road map to duplicate a sample build format, which achieved more than 700 hp from 422 cu in!

Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Illustrations: 400 photos

CarTech How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines SA456

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Belltech (26019): Leveling Strut for 2019 Silverado/Sierra

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Featuring an exclusive new adjustable “packer” design that lets you dial in proper bumpstop engagement, this patented leveling strut from Belltech adjusts the ride height of your 2019 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra up to a true 2” over stock in 1/2” increments.

The 26019 Belltech leveling strut is engineered to reduce body roll, dive under braking, and squat under acceleration. For all cabs and engines of the indicated applications.

Features

  • For 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (2/4WD)
  • Patented adjustable strut design with progressive-rate polymer bumpstops
  • New and exclusive adjustable “packer” design dials in proper bumpstop engagement.
  • Up to 2” adjustable ride height from OEM (in 0.5” increments)
  • Retains OEM droop travel (won’t overextend associated suspension components).
  • Vulcanized OEM-style lower bushing with an increased durometer
  • Performance sport ride and improved overall handling
  • Reduces body roll, dive under braking, and squat under acceleration.
Belltech Lowering Strut for 2019 Silverado Sierra 26019

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Top Street Performance (VL01): Velocity Angled Low-Profile Induction Kit for LS1/2/6

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If you’re swapping an LS into a muscle car, or upgrading the engine in your late-model ’vette, look no further than this Velocity angled low-profile induction kit from Top Street Performance. This all-in-one kit has everything you need to achieve elite performance via optimized air and fuel delivery.

The VL01 kit includes a fabricated-aluminum sheet metal intake manifold and billet-aluminum high-pressure fuel rails, with your choice of optional large-opening throttle bodies, high-flow fuel injectors, and three-bar MAP sensors.

Features

  • For LS1, LS2, and LS6 swaps
  • All-in-one kit with intake manifold and fuel rails
  • Optional throttle body, fuel injectors, and MAP sensors available.
Top Street Performance Velocity Angled Low Profile Induction Kit for LS1 LS2 LS6 VL01

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The NOCO Company (GCP1): AC Port Plug with 16” Extension Cord

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The GCP1 AC port plug with 16-inch extension cord from The NOCO Company offers optimal flexibility and ease of installation, mounting to the outside of any vehicle to make the charging port more accessible. Plug-and-play product requires no cable modification or hard wiring, with a sleek, ultra–low profile design that works seamlessly on any application and includes a snap-fit cap for a watertight seal. Perfect for engine block heaters, battery chargers, home improvement, and much more.

Rated for use at 15 amperes, 125 volts; UL certified design fits into any standard 2-inch hole.

Features

  • Facilitates use of engine block heaters, battery chargers, home improvement devices, and similar items
  • Rated at 15 amps, 125 volts for peak performance
  • Integrated charge inlet with a 16” extension cable
  • Requires no cable modification or hard wiring.
  • Full-sized AC prongs for maximum conductivity
  • Easy installation; requires a 2” diameter hole.
NOCO AC Port Plug with 16 Inch Extension Cord GCP1

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JBA (40-2647): Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust System for ’18-’19 Ford Mustang 5.0

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If you’re looking to add more power, sound, and quality to your 2018–2019 Ford Mustang 5.0, this JBA exhaust system delivers, specially tuned by the JBA experts to provide a robust exhaust tone that won’t overwhelm the interior of the vehicle. The 40-2647 kit replaces the restrictive factory exhaust system with free-flowing, mandrel-bent, stainless steel X-pipes and quality performance mufflers, finished off by polished, chrome-plated, double-wall 4” stainless steel tips that resist discoloration. Setup includes quality hardware and thorough instructions for a bolt-on installation.

Features

  • For 2018–2019 Ford Mustang 5.0
  • Increased horsepower/torque and improved throttle response
  • Powerful exhaust tone with terrific flow and durability
  • Large-diameter, stainless steel, mandrel-bent tube
  • High-flow stainless steel mufflers and polished chrome tips
  • Factory-style hangers and quality hardware (no extra parts needed)
JBA Stainless Steel Cat Back Exhaust System for 18-19 Mustang 5.0 40-2647

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CarTech (SA55): “Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual” Revised Edition

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Brought to you by CarTech and written by Ed Staffel, the revised version of Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual (SA55) is the end-all resource about parts interchangeability for the small-block Chevy. Casting and serial number identification guides help you through the myriad parts available in salvage yards, at swap meets, and on the Internet, while other sections teach you which parts to combine to create various displacements, which match well with others, and when factory parts are best.

Staffel covers cranks, rods, pistons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, ignitions, carburetors, and more. This revised edition updates a book that’s been an invaluable resource for more than six decades. Whether you’re building a Chevy small-block salvage-yard stroker engine, looking to make a numbers-matching engine, saving money on repurposing factory parts, or simply want to know which parts work together, this book is an easy addition to your library.

Pages: 144
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 270 color photos

CarTech Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual SA55

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Cloyes: Timing Chain Water Pump Kits Now Available

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Cloyes has added timing chain water pump kits to its growing timing system lineup, starting with two applications for GM Ecotec, covering nearly 4 million vehicles currently operating across North America:

  • 9-4201SWP: for GM Ecotec 2L
  • 9-4201SAWP: for GM Ecotec 2.4L

Similar to timing belt water pump kits, which have been successful in the aftermarket, timing chain water pump kits are necessary as the shift to OE chain-driven timing drives increases. Failing more frequently than timing chains, timing chain–driven water pumps should always be replaced at the same time as the timing chain to reduce warranties, customer comebacks, and preserve long-term system performance. Cloyes is actively developing other kits and will release them as they are complete.

Cloyes Timing Chain Water Pump Kits

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Flex-A-Lite (316061): Extruded-Core Radiator and Dual Electric Fans for ’68-’72 Chevelle

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Replacing multi-core radiators with its advanced new design, this extruded-core, direct-fit radiator bolts into 1968–1972 Chevy Chevelles and other GM A-body vehicles with an LS engine swap (no cutting or drilling required; radiator mounts using factory locations). For the 316061, Flex-A-Lite included a fully shrouded dual-fan system, which moves 4,600 cfm of airflow, and a variable speed controller.

Features

  • For 1968–1972 Chevy Chevelle and other GM A-body applications
  • Increased contact area between the coolant and aluminum tubes for better heat rejection
  • Louver patterns cut into the cooling fins to better direct airflow.
  • Wind-tunnel tested to show significant efficiency gains in cooling over standard tube radiators
  • 100-psi burst rating
  • Corner subhead reinforces the cooling tube–to–header connection (an area prone to cracking and leaking in other brands of aluminum radiators)
  • Warranty: 2 years (transferrable)
Flex-A-Lite Extruded Core Radiator and Dual Electric Fans for 68-72 Chevelle 316061

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Flaming River (FR40200): Microsteer Universal Electric Power Steering

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Offering universal electric power-assisted steering, the FR40200 Microsteer kit from Flaming River easily fits virtually any vehicle—without the need to change the steering rack or fit a hydraulic system in place of the existing manual system.

The unique Microsteer tuning box lets you adjust steering assistance by using a rotary potentiometer, or you can make the system speed-sensitive by connecting a wheel speed signal to the tuning box, which includes a mode-selection switch for toggling between the two.

Includes motor/gearbox (MGU), electronic control unit (ECU), tuning box, and wiring harness.

Features

  • Universal electric power steering conversion
  • Eliminates the need to change the steering rack or fit a hydraulic system.
  • Two adjustment methods: manual rotary dial and wheel speed signal
  • Hall Effect–type sensor recommended (and sold separately).
  • 11/16”-36 input/output shafts
Flaming River Microsteer Electric Power Steering FR40200

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