Flex-A-Lite: Direct-Fit Radiators for LS Engine Swaps

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Flex-A-Lite is bringing us a new line of performance aluminum radiators designed just for LS engine swaps. These dual-pass, direct-fit radiators were engineered so that the 1.25” inlet and 1.5” outlet are on the passenger-side tank, which includes a 0.25” NPT bung for the steam port tube.

Flex-A-Lite gave these performance radiators a unique Extruded Tube Core technology, which increases contact area between coolant and the extruded tubes and provides a flat surface to braze the cooling fins to; combined, these characteristics allow for better heat rejection and cooling. Wind tunnel testing has shown that this Extruded Tube Core offers significant cooling efficiency over standard tube radiators.

Extruded Tube Core Features

  • Replaces multi-core radiators with an advanced design.
  • Increases contact area between coolant and the extruded tubes.
  • Provides a flat surface to braze the cooling fins to, maximizing contact between the tubes and fins.
  • Louver patterns better direct airflow.
  • Significantly stronger (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).
  • Direct-fit applications bolt in without any drilling or cutting.
  • Available with and without a Flex-A-Lite electric fan installed at the factory.
  • Warranty: 2 years (transferable).

Flex-A-Lite Extruded Core Radiator for LS Swaps

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Cloyes: Race Billet True Roller Speed Sets

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Race-ready Race Billet True roller speed sets feature sprockets machined from premium billet steel on Cloyes’ state-of-the-art CNC equipment, then induction hardened and oil-quenched using the company’s in-house, multi-stage heat-treat process. Premium True Roller chains boast superior strength and full roller action, while the side plates are cut and shaved from high-strength steel and heat-treated for maximum fatigue resistance.

All Race Billet True sets are hand matched at the Cloyes facility by the company’s trained techs to qualify center distance and control runout. Available with 3 or 9 keyway crank sprocket.

Note: Chevrolet applications include the Cloyes patented “cheater” sprocket tooth profile, which offers exacting center distance and improved load distribution.

Features

  • Induction heat-treated, billet steel sprockets.
  • 3 or 9 keyway billet steel crank sprocket (+/- 8°, 2° increments).
  • Premium True Roller chain with 0.250 diameter rollers.
  • Hand matched to qualify center distance and control runout.
  • Many applications available in 0.005” and 0.010” undersize.
  • Some applications available with Z-Chain.

Cloyes Race Billet True Roller Speed Sets

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Auburn Gear: MAX Lock Locker Locking Differential

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For high-traction results on the street, strip, track, or on- or off-road, the MAX Lock Locker locking differential from Auburn Gear is up to the task. Automatic MAX Lock Lockers provide optimized traction for both two- and four-wheel drive applications—even under the most unforgiving conditions. Enjoy enhanced power transfer to the wheels, rapid reaction to road-condition changes, and the elimination of wheel-spin with MAX Lock Locker locking differentials.

Features

  • For demanding street, strip, track, and on-, and off-road applications.
  • Use where high-traction results are desired.
  • Enhanced power transfer to wheels.
  • React rapidly to changing road conditions.
  • Eliminate wheel spin.

Auburn Gear MAX Lock Locker Locking Differential

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DiabloSport: Trinity 2 Tuner Gets Features and Applications Upgrade with 2.0 Version

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DiabloSport’s breakout hit, the Trinity 2 tuner, has just gotten better. The company has expanded features in a version 2.0 update, plus added compatibility with the following applications:

  • 2018 F-150 2.7L and 5.0L.
  • 2017–2018 F-150 3.5L Ecoboost.
  • 2019 Corvette Grand Sport, Stingray, and Z06.
  • 2019 Sierra/Silverado 5.3L (Legacy/Limited).
  • 2018 Ram 1500 5.7L.
  • 2018 Dodge Demon and Hellcat
  • 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk.
  • 2018 Dodge Challenger/Charger 392.

New feature enhancements include:

  • Additional SAE and calculated PIDs now available for both EX and MX Trinity 2.
  • New data parameter (PID) group now available in “Miscellaneous” menu selection.
  • 350 PID options (e.g., turbo boost, fuel pressure, trip calculation, etc.).
  • New descriptive messages while loading tunes, selecting advanced options, or troubleshooting.
  • Manually adjust refresh rate of gauges.
  • Updated track ticket functionality.
  • Expanded upload and delete options for custom tuning via the settings menu.

Trinity T2 Tuner Update

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SA Design (SA439): CarTech’s “New Hemi Engines 2003-Present: How to Rebuild”

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Properly rebuilding a Gen III Hemi is a detailed process, so CarTech has brought you the guide you need to get it right. Releasing in January 2019 and authored by seasoned Mopar engineer Larry Shepherd, New Hemi Engines 2003–Present: How to Rebuild delivers thorough instructions for each crucial step, including assessing the health of the engine before tear-down. Shepherd follows with disassembly and inspection advice, selecting parts, machining processes, cylinder head assembly, and comprehensive component assemblage. Step-by-step instructions cover 5.7L, 6.1L, 6.2L supercharged, and 6.4L Gen III Hemi engines.

Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Photos/Charts: 450

CarTech New Hemi Engines 2003 to Present How to Rebuild

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Hooker BlackHeart: Cat-Back Exhaust with Mufflers for ’15-’16 Challenger R/T 5.7L

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The 70502327-RHKR 3” cat-back exhaust system with mufflers offers premium fitment and maximum performance for your 2015–2016 Dodge Challenger R/T’s 5.7L engine. This Hooker BlackHeart kit makes max dyno gains of 13.1 HP and 14.9 ft. lb. of torque.

This 3” system is constructed from lightweight, 18-gauge, mandrel-bent 304 stainless steel that offers up to a 39% weight savings (29 lb.) over the R/T’s OE exhaust. Includes straight-through mufflers, calibrated H-pipe design for reduced resonance and a deep muscle car sound, hand-welded details, and all necessary hardware. Retains factory tips and mounting points for a clean OE appearance and factory-like fitment.

Features

  • For 2015–2016 Dodge Challenger R/T with 5.7L engine.
  • Max dyno gains of 13.1 HP and 14.9 ft. lb. torque.
  • Up to 39% weight savings over OE exhaust (~29 lb.).
  • 3” lightweight, 18-gauge, mandrel bent, 304 stainless steel.
  • Dual high-flow, straight-through, 304 stainless steel mufflers.
  • Uses factory tips for a clean OEM appearance.
  • Calibrated H-pipe design for reduced interior resonance and a deep muscle car sound.
  • 100% hand-welded construction for strength, longevity, and good looks.
  • Uses OEM mounting points for factory-like fitment.
  • Tube geometry designed for maximum clearance and hassle-free installation.
  • All hardware included.
  • Warranty: limited lifetime.

Hooker BlackHeart Cat Back Exhaust System with Mufflers for Dodge Challenger RT

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Energy Suspension: Rock-Flex Suspension Systems for 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL

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Though the Wrangler JL offers many advances over the JK, including a well-designed suspension featuring better geometry, the engineers at Energy Suspension believe strongly in that old saying: “There’s always room for improvement.”

The new Rock-Flex suspension system from Energy Suspension captures that adventurous spirit. Using Hyperflex performance polyurethane, Rock-Flex systems create a ride height–adjustable suspension that gives your JL the articulation, control, and off-road performance of a much more expensive off-road suspension while simultaneously enhancing on-road handling. Rock-Flex is less a replacement suspension and more a series of parts that augment the factory suspension (and overcomes the shortcomings of OE rubber components).

This innovative product addresses all the issues associated with lifting a coil sprung Jeep, correcting sway bar geometry and caster without additional modification—allowing the suspension to function properly through its entire range of motion while improving the JL’s already impressive street manners.

If you’ll be at SEMA, stop by the Energy Suspension booth (#23267) to learn more about this exciting new product.

Features

  • For 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL.
  • Creates a ride height–adjustable suspension.
  • Increased articulation, control, and off- and on-road performance.
  • Corrects sway bar geometry and caster without additional modification.
  • Visit the Energy Suspension booth (#23265) at SEMA to learn more!

Energy Suspension Rock-Flex Suspension System for Jeep Wrangler JL

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Mishimoto: Transmission Cooler for ’03-’09 Ram with 5.9/6.7L Cummins

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When the biggest enemy of your transmission is heat, you can have no greater ally than Mishimoto’s direct-fit transmission cooler. Designed for 2003–2009 Ram pickups with 5.9 or 6.7L Cummins engine, the MMTC-RAM-03SL cooler uses a stacked-plate core for 212% more core volume and a 244% increase in fluid capacity over stock.

Offering greater reliability in addition to increased size, this patent-pending transmission cooler solves the stock thermostat’s issue of failing closed, which causes hot fluid to be returned to the transmission. The Mishimoto thermostat is fully serviceable and easily bypassed for constant cooling—no more replacing the entire cooler if just the thermostat fails. In fact, owners in warm climates can bypass the thermostat completely by replacing it with the supplied stainless steel plug.

Note: Kit requires cutting of stock transmission cooler lines to remove the quick-disconnect fittings. Hose barb fittings included to splice the supplied transmission cooler line with the stock soft lines.

Features

  • For 2003–2009 Ram 5.9L & 6.7L Cummins.
  • 212% increase in core volume.
  • 244% increase in fluid capacity.
  • Fully serviceable thermostat for fast warm-up in cold climates and thermostat bypass for constant cooling in hot climates.
  • Stacked-plate design for tough and reliable cooling.
  • Eliminates corrosion-prone quick-disconnect fittings.
  • Warranty: limited lifetime.

Mishimoto Transmission Cooler for Dodge Ram Cummins MMTC-RAM-03SL

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Edelbrock: Get a Free Performer or AVS2 Carb with Any New Total Power Package Top End Kit Purchase

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Via mail-in form. Offer good October 1 to December 31. Click image for printable form and complete details!

 

Edelbrock Top It Off Promotion 2018

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Edelbrock (46125): E-Force Supercharged Gen III 426 Crate Engine

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With a dyno-tested 808 HP and 762 ft. lb. of torque, the new complete Edelbrock E-Force Gen III 426 crate engine is one of the most potent engines in the E-Force lineup. It comes fully assembled and ready to drop into the engine bay of your current project car or truck.

Each E-Force Gen III 426 crate engine is built by Edelbrock in the United States using a Mopar 392 iron block with a 4.090” bore and 4.050” stroke to displace 426 cubic inches. The rotating assembling consists of a forged and balanced Manley stroker crankshaft, Manley H-beam connecting rods, and forged aluminum pistons with a 9.9:1 compression ratio—allowing you to run safely on 91-octane pump gas for reliable daily driving on the street.

The Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger features Eaton’s latest TVS R2650 rotors, which provide unparalleled efficiency, whisper-quiet operation, and OEM reliability. The 46125 engine runs a Comp Cams 274 camshaft with Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder heads and comes complete with all essential supercharger kit components, including an electric intercooler water pump; intercooler recovery tank and plumbing; and fuel rails, fuel injectors, coils, mass air flow sensor (MAFS) housing, and reusable air filter.

Features

  • Streetable and reliable for daily driving.
  • Runs on 91-octane pump gas.
  • Fully assembled engine includes ECU with tune and wiring harness.
  • Seamless bolt-in swap into multiple platforms.
  • Warranty: 2 years, unlimited mileage.

Edelbrock E-Force Supercharged Gen III 426 Crate Engine

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