PerTronix (T3001): Quick-Change Crimp Tool Kit

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The new T3001 crimp tool kit from PerTronix offers the convenience of quick-change dies—no separate tools required. This kit lets you crimp the five most common automotive solderless terminal types: noninsulated, insulated, D-sub, open barrel, and spark plug. The hardened die sets are made from zinc-plated chromoly for longer life, while the tool bodies are crafted from corrosion-resistant carbon steel with a black-oxide finish.

The tools in this set were designed with comfort and convenience in mind. The ratchet crimp mechanism makes precise, uniform crimps every time thanks to the ability to adjust the crimp amount. An ambidextrous design; ergonomic, nonslip rubber grip; and plastic storage case complete the package.

Features

  • Quick-change dies; no tools required.
  • Crimps noninsulated, insulated, D-sub, open barrel, and spark-plug terminals.
  • Zinc-plated chromoly hardened die sets.
  • Ratchet crimp mechanism makes uniform crimps every time.
  • Rugged carbon steel tool body with corrosion-resistant black oxide finish.
  • Ergonomic nonslip rubber grip.
  • Adjustable crimp amount.
  • Ambidextrous design.
  • Plastic storage case.

PerTronix Quick Change Crimp Tool Kit T3001

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Design Engineering Inc.: Flexible Heat Shields

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Introducing a new finish option, flexible heat shields from Design Engineering Inc. provide maximum cooling and protection against extreme heat (up to 1,350 degrees Fahrenheit) on any auto, marine, or powersports application. Heat shields are also ideal for protecting gas tanks, body panels, bumpers, and more.

Previously available in Brushed Stainless and Brushed ONYX, DEI flexible heat shields are now offered in an ONYX Double Black with Black Cerakote trim. All heat shields can be purchased in 3.5” x 6” and 4” x 8” sizes. All finishes leverage a dual-layer design. The outer layer is made from heat-treated glass fiber infused with molten aluminum and formed into a tight weave. Inside is a high-temperature fabric made from 89% silica. DEI flexible heat shields include an innovative pipe stand-off formed with two 3.5” clamps to create an air gap for additional cooling, heat dispersion, and a no-drill installation.

Features

  • Provide heat protection against temps up to 1350°
  • Three finish options, including new ONYX Double Black with Black Cerakote trim.
  • Two size options: 3.5” x 6” and 4” x 8”.
  • Dual-layer design.

DEI Flexible Heat Shields

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Hooker: Stainless Steel Shorty Headers for ’09-’15 Cadillac CTS-V

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Hooker has expanded its BlackHeart line of exhaust products with these 304 stainless steel shorty headers for 2009–2015 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles. They feature 1-7/8” primary tubes and are engineered to offer both premium fitment and maximum performance for your 6.2L engine.

Features

  • Max dyno gains of 18.85 HP and 20.49 ft. lb. torque.
  • True mitered merge collectors maximize exhaust velocity and scavenging while reducing unwanted turbulence.
  • 1-7/8” lightweight, 18-gauge, mandrel-bent, 304 stainless steel.
  • 3/8” thick, 304 stainless steel flanges for durability and an optimum sealing surface.
  • Retains factory O2 sensors and catalytic converters.
  • 100% hand-welded construction for strength, longevity, and good looks.
  • 100% bolt-on with no modifications necessary.
  • Tube geometry designed for a hassle-free installation.
  • All hardware included.
  • Warranty: limited lifetime.

Hooker Stainless Steel Shorty Headers for Cadillac CTS-V 70301316-RHKR

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NOS: Black Powershot and Super Pro Shot Solenoids

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NOS is now offering versions of its popular Powershot and Super Pro Shot solenoids with a black powder-coated housing. All the solenoids feature large orifice sizes for great flow. NOS’s nitrous solenoids use PTFE plunger puck material for durability, while the fuel solenoids have FKM rubber plunger pucks for durable sealing. These products include stainless steel bases with the NOS logo along with in/out stamped in to let you know they’re the real deal.

Features

  • New black powder-coated housing.
  • Large orifices for great flow.
  • Durable plunger pucks.
  • Stainless steel bases.
  • Stamped NOS logo and in/out text.
  • Two Powershot Nitrous part numbers: 18020BNOS (nitrous solenoid) and 18080BNOS (fuel solenoid).
  • One Super Pro Shot part number: 18045BNOS (nitrous solenoid).

NOS Black Powershot and Super Pro Shot Solenoids

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Driven Racing Oil: DI Synthetic Performance Racing Oils

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Direct injection and turbochargers are a powerful combination, but using available high torque at low speed can lead to abnormal combustion that not only degrades performance, but also causes damage. This low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) occurs when the mixture of air and fuel—injected directly into the combustion chamber instead of the intake port—ignites before the spark and as the piston is still moving upward, resulting in excessive cylinder pressure (or “knock” in mild cases).

Driven Racing Oil has conducted research confirming that an oil’s detergent chemistry can impact LSPI. To meet this problem head-on, Driven has developed the first line of motor oil formulated, tested, and proven to protect direct-injection engines better than API oils: the DI series of synthetic performance motor oils.

Available in 0W-20 (DI20 #18206), 5W-30 (DI30 #18306), 0W-40 (DI40 #18406), and 10W-60 (DI60 #18606), DI synthetic performance motor oils are ahead of curve when it comes to the new 2018 API SN+ engine oil spec, providing an immediate solution for direct-injection engines. They combat LSPI and contain additives to prevent soot-related wear and reduce intake valve deposits typically caused by volatile off-the-shelf engine oils.

Features

  • High-temp, high-shear protection.
  • Prevents deposits on intake valves.
  • Provides soot-related wear protection.
  • Combats abnormal combustion and knocking.
  • Available in 0W-20, 5W-30, 0W-40, and 10W-60.

Driven Racing Oil DI Series Synthetic Performance Motor Oil

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Holley (550-869): Sniper EFI Quadrajet Throttle Body System

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If you’re tired of rebuilding the 50+ year old Quadrajet on your classic Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Oldsmobile, or Pontiac, the Sniper EFI Quadrajet from Holley is your solution.

The 550-869 is the first bolt-on, spread-bore, electronic fuel injected throttle body system that does not require any additional adapters, sealing plates, or intake manifold swaps. This system retains the same great features as the 4150 Sniper EFI, including four 100 lb./hr. injectors, integrated timing control, and a 3.5” full-color touchscreen! The throttle body will support up to 500 horsepower naturally aspirated.

Holley’s patent-pending Sniper EFI Quadrajet will fit most stock air cleaners and offers multiple fuel inlet configurations.

Features

  • Throttle body–mounted ECU (no extra boxes to mount).
  • Supports up to 500 HP with four 100 lb./hr. injectors.
  • Only four wiring connections required (battery+, battery- , switched ignition & RPM).
  • Integrated ignition timing control.
  • Transmission provisions on throttle lever for TH350/TH400 and 200R4/700R4.
  • Brake booster adapter and universal throttle and transmission kickdown bracket included.
  • High-resolution, full-color touchscreen; simple calibration wizard; and self-tuning ECU—no laptop required.
  • Fits most stock Quadrajet air cleaners.
  • Genuine Bosch LSU 4.9 wideband oxygen sensor provides real-time fuel map learn.
  • Clamp-on oxygen sensor kit ensures a leak-free oxygen sensor installation.
  • OEM-style TPS/IAC and fuel pressure regulator.
  • Requires external fuel pressure regulator (e.g., Holley #12-886 or #12-879).

Holley Sniper EFI Quadrajet Throttle Body Kit 550-869

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“Digital Marketplace” Is Now “Aftermarket Websites!”

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The Digital Marketplace™, Parts Pro’s website-building service just for retailers and installers in the automotive aftermarket, has a new name: Aftermarket Websites™! But this change is about more than just a new name. It speaks to the fact that your store is a place where customers go not only to buy products, but also to fulfill the dreams they have about improving the look, functionality, and experience of their prized vehicles.

Your Aftermarket Websites™ site drives local traffic right to your door by ranking highly in online searches for the products, categories, and services you offer. If shoppers don’t know you exist, they can’t find you! Aftermarket Websites™ helps to present you as your area’s number-one option for aftermarket accessories to customers searching online. But Aftermarket Websites™ does much more than just play nicely with Google.

You’ll get to choose the look and feel of your site so it doesn’t look like everyone else’s. Plus, you get free product uploads, shopping cart functionality, analytics tools, mobile compatibility, free support and training, and more—all at an incredible value thanks to the manufacturers that support Parts Pro™. To learn more about the value of Aftermarket Websites™, visit upin15.com or call (888) 251-4252.

Features

  • Shoot to the top of Google search results to get found locally.
  • Choose your site’s look and feel for a custom presentation.
  • Quickly upload new products to save you time.
  • Enable shopping cart functionality to take online orders.
  • Enjoy free support and automatic updates.
  • And much more!

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Edelbrock: E-FORCE 122 Superchargers for SBC Back in Production

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The previously discontinued E-FORCE 122 supercharger for small-block Chevy is back by popular demand, and Edelbrock has engineered improvements that make it better than ever before. New features include an internal bypass valve that nearly eradicates parasitic loss under part throttle and deceleration, requiring less than one-third the horsepower at 60 MPH cruise. In addition, the self-contained oiling system enjoys a 100K mile service interval (no drilling or plumbing required), while the included manual walks you through the installation—no fabrication or special tools required.

Features

  • For 1957–1986 small-block Chevy with conventional heads (#1551) and 1996+ SBC with E-Tec or Vortec heads (#1552).
  • Positive displacement supercharger.
  • Produces up to 500+ HP.
  • Eaton H122 rotor assembly.
  • Compact design fits under most hoods.
  • Requires use of long-style water pump.
  • Not compatible with aftermarket serpentine pulley systems.
  • Carb not included (use 4150-style carb of your choice).

Edelbrock E-FORCE 122 Supercharger for SBC

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Advanced Clutch Technology: Twin-Disc Clutch Kits for ’07-’14 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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Newly released for 2007–2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 are these twin-disc clutch kits from Advanced Clutch Technology. The lineup offers a variety of street-friendly to race-ready options with torque capacities ranging from 890–1,495 ft. lb. The two-disc configuration provides nearly twice the disc surface area of single-disc products, producing better wear characteristics, higher heat capacity, and longer life. These kits also include ACT’s proprietary Positive Lift Floater system, which automatically compensates for disc wear, and a CNC-machined, dynamically balanced chromoly flywheel.

Users can choose from three different clamp designs, and every kit is completely serviceable: just send back to ACT for resurfacing, component replacements, and rebalancing at a fraction of the cost. Backed by 1-year warranty against manufacturer defects.

Features

  • For 2007–2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
  • Torque range: 890–1,495 ft. lb.
  • Nearly twice the disc surface area of conventional clutches.
  • Automatically compensates for disc wear.
  • Chromoly flywheel.
  • Returnable to ACT for complete servicing.
  • Warranty: 1 year against manufacturer defects.

Advanced Clutch Technology Twin Disc Clutch Kit for Mustang Shelby GT500

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RaceQuip: VESTA15 America Helmet

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Scheduled to hit the track October 1, the RaceQuip America helmet is based on the outstanding VESTA15 SA2015 platform, except it features an American flag graphic treatment. These helmets are hydro-dipped and then clear-coated for a durable, shiny finish. VESTA15 highlights include:

Features

  • Exceeds Snell SA2015 rating (sticker inside).
  • Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) shell.
  • HANS / HNR M6 threaded inserts in shell.
  • Expanded polystyrene (EPS) liner.
  • Comfort-fit blended Nomex interior.
  • HANS anchor posts bolt right on (not included).
  • Distortion-free 3mm polycarbonate shield.
  • Aluminum pivot kit with adjustable friction lock.
  • Tear-off posts hand-ratchet to eight positions.
  • Silicone eyeport gasket seals out dirt.
  • Kevlar chin strap and great peripheral vision.
  • Fire-retardant paint and interior.
  • Aerodynamic profile with chin spoiler.
  • Available in sizes S to 2XL.

RaceQuip VESTA15 America Helmet

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