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Hooker (70401319-RHKR): Blackheart Axle-Back Dual Transverse Dual Mode Exhaust for ’16 Camaro 6.2L

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Based on the platform-designed Blackheart line—engineered to provide maximum exhaust velocity, ground clearance, style, performance, and quality—is Hooker’s new Axle-Back Dual Transverse Dual Mode Exhaust System with Quad Tips for manual 2016 Chevy Camaro SS with 6.2L V8. It offers max dyno gains of +15.88 hp and 17.71 ft.-lb. torque by eliminating the restrictive factory mid-pipe where the exhaust tube is crushed.

70401319-RHKR uses dual polished 304 stainless steel, high-flow, straight-through transverse mufflers and exhaust valves that provide a pleasant driving experience at cruising speeds when closed and an aggressive, race-inspired tone when open. The system uses factory mounting points for ease of installation, while 4” dual-wall, angle-cut, polished stainless steel quad tips with laser-etched Hooker Blackheart logo offer unmatched styling.

Features

  • Fits manual 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS V8 6.2L
  • Dyno gains of +15.88 hp and 17.7 ft.-lb. torque
  • Mandrel-bent 18-gauge polished stainless steel
  • Dual high-flow, straight-through transverse mufflers
  • 4” dual-wall, angle-cut quad tips
  • Built-in exhaust values emit different tones when open and closed
  • Eliminates restrictive factory mid-pipe
  • Quality welds for strength, longevity, and good looks
  • Uses factory mounting points for ease of installation and ground clearance
  • Backed by Hooker’s lifetime limited warranty
Hooker (70401319-RHKR): Blackheart Axle-Back Dual Transverse Dual Mode Exhaust for ’16 Camaro 6.2L
Hooker (70401319-RHKR): Blackheart Axle-Back Dual Transverse Dual Mode Exhaust for ’16 Camaro 6.2L

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Hays: SFI Flexplates for Chevy, Ford, and Pontiac

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Hays carries an extensive selection of heavy-duty flexplates for high-performance and competition Chevy, Ford, and Pontiac engines. Boasting a thicker-than-stock steel plate, these more robust flexplates can handle the force generated under higher torque and RPM conditions—which can crack the crankshaft hubs of factory stock plates.

Welded ring gears and dual bolt patterns add security and the flexibility to adapt to a variety of transmission-style torque converters. Hays flexplates are finished off with corrosion-resistant zinc-dichromate and are SFI certified under specification 29.1.

Features

  • SFI 29.1 certified
  • Available in externally and internally balanced options
  • Most feature a zinc dichromate finish for superior corrosion resistance and good looks
  • Heavy-duty design leverages thicker steel plate to withstand the stress of high-stall converters and high-RPM engines
  • Available for popular Chevy, Ford, GM LS, and Pontiac applications
Hays: SFI Flexplates for Chevy, Ford, and Pontiac
Hays: SFI Flexplates for Chevy, Ford, and Pontiac

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Edelbrock: Elite II Oval Air Cleaner

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Elite II Oval Air Cleaners from Edelbrock are a modern take on the company’s original Elite Series, which debuted in 1985. They’re made from heavy-gauge, die-cast aluminum and are finished off with a lustrous, show-quality polished finish. To achieve the definitive Elite Series look, Elite II Oval Air Cleaners feature a glossy black finish between the fins.

This product fits all popular 5-1/8″ diameter carburetors and comes with a black anodized knurled nut and a quality 2-1/2” pre-oiled, washable, and reusable Pro-Flo Universal filter with Pro-Charge™ clean strip for easy maintenance and excellent filtration. Including everything needed for complete installation, these kits fit Edelbrock single- and dual-quad applications and should clear HEI distributors and stock parts. Match these air cleaners with Elite II valve covers for a complete look under the hood.

The following part numbers are currently available:

  • 4272: Oval with 2.5” element for Edelbrock dual-quad carbs
  • 4273: Oval with 2.5” element for single 4-barrel carbs
  • 1226: Replacement Pro-Flo oval 2.5” element only

Features

 Fits all popular 5-1/8” diameter carbs

  • 2-1/2” pre-oiled and reusable Pro-Flo Universal filter included
  • Compatible with Edelbrock single- and dual-quad applications
  • Overall dimensions: 13-5/8” x 7-3/16”
  • Overall height: 3-1/2”
Edelbrock: Elite II Oval Air Cleaner
Edelbrock: Elite II Oval Air Cleaner

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2015 PRI Show – Painless Wiring

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Welcome to the 2015 PRI Show! In this video series, we will show you the exciting new products that you can expect to see in 2016. In this episode, Painless’ Wiring very own Derek Love goes over their new Trail Rocker, Track Rocker, and much more. Be on the lookout for more videos from this series over the coming weeks.

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Royal Purple: Purple Ice Cooling System Optimizer

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Purple Ice, the reformulated cooling system optimizer and conditioner from Royal Purple, is the most advanced product of its kind, reducing engine coolant temperatures by as much as 25°F and providing unmatched protection against harmful buildup and corrosion in the cooling systems of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and powersports equipment.

Racing, towing, and day-to-day driving can strain today’s cooling systems—a vital yet often neglected system that is prone to overheating. As a wetting agent, Purple Ice helps lower engine coolant temperatures by reducing the surface tension of the coolant. This allows a better interface between the engine’s coolant and hot metal components, which enables the coolant to better pull heat away from the engine, helping prevent overheating as well as the formation of damaging engine hot spots.

Royal Purple: Purple Ice Cooling System Optimizer
Royal Purple: Purple Ice Cooling System Optimizer

Purple Ice is especially beneficial for performance racing applications where the use of conventional glycol-based coolants is not permitted. When added to water, its glycol-free formulation provides racers with advanced corrosion protection, enhanced heat transfer capabilities, and compliance with racetrack rules.

Unlike other similar products, Purple Ice is 100 percent water soluble and leaves behind no film or buildup. Royal Purple has designed Purple Ice to be compatible with all OEM and stock replacement coolants, including extended-life antifreezes, and can also be used with straight water for maximum cooling benefit. Plus, it won’t harm sensitive rubber seals and hoses.

Available in 12-ounce bottles (01600) and 12-bottle cases (12600).

  • Reduces engine coolant temperatures by as much as 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Protects against harmful buildup and corrosion.
  • Ideal replacement for glycol-based coolants.
  • Won’t harm rubber seals and hoses.
  • Water-soluble formula leaves behind no film or buildup.
  • Compatible with all OEM and stock replacement coolants.
  • Available in 12-oz bottles and 12-bottle cases.

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CarTech (SA156): LS Swaps: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything

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CarTech (SA156): LS Swaps: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything
CarTech (SA156): LS Swaps: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything

Introduced in 1997, the GM LS engine has become the dominant V-8 engine in GM vehicles and a top-selling high-performance crate engine. GM has released a wide range of Gen III and IV LS engines that deliver spectacular efficiency and performance. These compact, lightweight, cutting-edge pushrod V-8 engines have become affordable and readily obtainable from a variety of sources. How do you select the best engine for an LS swap? By taking the expert advice presented in LS Swaps: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything by CarTech.

Veteran author and LS engine swap master Jefferson Bryant reveals all the criteria to consider when choosing an LS engine for a swap project. You are guided through selecting or fabricating motor mounts, positioning and packaging equipment, choosing a transmission crossmember, troubleshooting clearance issues, and adapting your computer-control system to the wiring harness and vehicle.

As an all-new edition of CarTech’s original top-selling title, SA156 LS Swaps: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything covers the right way to do a spectrum of swaps. So, pick up this guide, select your ride, and get started on your next exciting project!

  • Pages: 144
  • Size: 8.5” x 11”
  • Format: paperback
  • Author: Jefferson Bryant

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DiabloSport: Performance Tuning for ’15–’16 5.7L & 6.4L Challenger, Charger, and 300

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As the industry leader in Hemi tuning, DiabloSport gives you the best when it comes to your Mopar. Proven on the dyno and on the street, the company’s tunes for 93 octane make your car drive like a dream, with gains of 15 hp and 20 torque on stock vehicles! If you have modified your ride, DiabloSport’s inTune i2 and Trinity tuners let you adjust key vehicle parameters on your Hemi: calibrate the speedometer for larger tires and gears; adjust idle rpm; dial in your throttle response with “throttle booster technology”; even modify performance parameters like timing, fueling, and idle.

The Trinity and inTune i2 tuners from DiabloSport provide a massive power boost to your 2015–2016 5.7L or 6.4L Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, or Dodge Challenger…in less than an hour’s worth of your time!

Note: To unlock your car’s potential, you will need a Diablo-modified PCM that you can swap with your existing factory computer by just unscrewing a few bolts. You can purchase one of these PCMs from DiabloSport, or you can send in your PCM to the company for unlock service. Once you’ve installed the Diablo-modified PCM, you can tune your car for any combination of aftermarket performance mods or add power to your stock vehicle.

  • See gains of 15 horsepower and 20 torque on stock.
  • Performance tune your ’15–’16 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger or Challenger.
  • Requires a Diablo-modified PCM for tuning capability.
  • Tune with Trinity or inTune i2.
DiabloSport: Performance Tuning for ’15–’16 5.7L & 6.4L Challenger, Charger, and 300
DiabloSport: Performance Tuning for ’15–’16 5.7L & 6.4L Challenger, Charger, and 300

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2015 PRI Show – ACT

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Welcome to the 2015 PRI Show! In this video series, we will show you the exciting new products that you can expect to see in 2016. In this episode, ACT’s very own Chris Bernal goes over what gives them the cutting edge for making very specialized clutch equipment. Be on the lookout for more videos from this series over the coming weeks.

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2015 PRI Show – Royal Purple

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Welcome to the 2015 PRI Show! In this video series, we will show you the exciting new products that you can expect to see in 2016. In this episode, Royal Purple’s very own Chris Barker goes over their new products for 2016 and also some updated formulas to their existing oils. Be on the lookout for more videos from this series over the coming weeks.

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