Talking Performance with Painless

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By John M. Arnaud

When the candy apple red Camaro pulled into our parking lot last week, we knew Painless Performance had arrived. Company President Adrian Murray and National Sales Manager Derek Love came into town to talk shop, marketing, and the promotion of their exciting new Trail Rocker product line.

This year Painless celebrated its 25th anniversary in the aftermarket industry. The company boasts the number-one-selling chassis harness in addition to a variety of fuel injection management systems and other electrical components. Long known for excellence in the classic car and truck sectors, the company is moving into new territory with the Trail Rocker for Jeep, an in-dash power center that allows off-road adventurers to control up to eight accessories from the safety of a waterproof housing.

Painless Performance Visits Parts Pro
Painless Performance Visits Parts Pro

This week of all weeks, Parts Pro is grateful to count Painless Performance as a valued partner. Thanks for coming down to see us…and here’s to an exciting 2016!

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Tags: painless performance, trail rocker, chassis harness, efi, off-road, fuel injection, classic car, classic truck

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Superchips: Flashpaq F5

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The all-new Flashpaq F5 performance tuner from Superchips uses an updated, easy-to-use graphic interface; a high-resolution color screen; scan features; and tuning levels to achieve more power per dollar than any other tuner on the market. Available for Ford (PN 1845), Chevy/GMC (PN 2845), Dodge/Ram/Chrysler (PN 3845), California Edition (PN 4845), and Jeep (1998-2014 JK: PN 3874 & 2015 JK: PN 3876).

Features:

  • High-definition, 2.8″ color screen
  • Redesigned graphic interface for improved user experience
  • Increased memory with faster processor for improved tuning and updating
  • Performance tuning for Economy, Towing, Daily Driving, and Extreme Tuning
  • Eliminates downshifting when climbing hills
  • Speedometer correction for changes in tire size and gear ratio
  • Adjusts speed and rev limiters
  • Tuning for shift points, shift firmness, and TQ management
  • Internet updatable with all-new software via USB
  • Active fuel-management control
  • Vehicle parameter-monitoring capabilities
  • Reads and clears diagnostic trouble codes
  • Compatible with other performance upgrades
  • 2-year powertrain warranty
    Superchips Flashpaq F5
    Superchips Flashpaq F5

    Superchips Flashpaq F5 Jeep
    Superchips Flashpaq F5 Jeep

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BBK (1818): 2015-2016 Mustang GT 5.0 Resonator Delete X-Pipe

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Get rid of your restrictive factory resonator box, free up additional horsepower, and add a more aggressive sound to your 2015 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT with a BBK Performance high-flow, CNC-mandrel bent resonator delete X-pipe.

Features:

  • CNC-mandrel bent tubing significantly improves exhaust flow for maximum horsepower and torque
  • Kit includes detailed instructions and all required hardware and clamps to complete installation
  • Special reducers allow installation on the factory exhaust, where applicable–just cut and clamp
  • Designed to increase performance and add a more aggressive sound over stock

    BBK 1818
    BBK 1818

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K&N (71-2545): Blackhawk Induction Air Intake System

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The K&N 71-2545 Blackhawk Induction Air Intake System for the 2011-2016 Challenger/Charger/300 6.4L is a free-flowing, mandrel-bent aluminum tube air intake system that is guaranteed to gain power. It replaces your vehicle’s restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. This low-restriction system allows your engine to inhale a larger amount of air than it would from the stock air intake. More air means more power and acceleration. This product comes with black components including a K&N high-flow air filter and heat shield. The tube features an attractive, textured, black powder-coated finish and an engraved K&N plate welded on–creating a clean, high-performance look under the hood. The intake tube accommodates the factory air temperature sensor and crank case vent hose. The oversized cone-shaped air filter is made from an oil-free synthetic filter medium that can be used for up to 100,000 miles before cleaning is needed, depending on driving conditions. This air intake is relatively easy to install, usually only 90 minutes or less using existing factory mounting points and commonly available tools.

Note: Cannot be sold in California and not legal for use in California or other states adopting California emission standards.

K&N 71-2545
K&N 71-2545

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PROFORM: Wedge-Lock Header Bolts

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Each PROFORM Class 12.9 (equiv. Grade 8) Header Bolt is permanently assembled with a pair of special wedge-locking washers. When the bolt is torqued to 28+ ft.-lb., the washers’ super-hardened external teeth bite into and grip the bottom of the bolt head and the top surface of the header. After being self-locked in this manner, any bolt-loosening rotation is blocked by a wedge-locking action created by the washers’ interfacing, matching cams. It’s an uphill climb: vibration that might ordinarily loosen the bolt actually increases the wedge-locking tension, securing the bolt even more. Because this design uses tension instead of friction, contact with oil actually facilitates the wedge-locking effect. When it comes time to change headers, PROFORM Header Bolts can be loosened with a normal wrench, lubricated, and reused.

Available in:

  • 0.984″ x 8 mm, 12 bolts (66754)
  • 1.181″ x 8 mm, 12 bolts (66755)
  • 1″ x 3/8″, 16 bolts (66756)
  • 3/4″ x 3/8″, 16 bolts (66752)
  • 3/4″ x 3/8″, 12 bolts (66751)
  • 1″ x 3/8″, 12 bolts (66753)

    PROFORM 66754
    PROFORM 66754

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Under the Hood with P&E

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By John M. Arnaud

Parts Pro regularly hosts marketing strategy meetings for manufacturers and distributors from throughout the country, but this week we welcomed three special visitors from just outside our own backyard: P&E Distributors.

P&E, which stands for performance and electronics (fun fact), operates out of Goodlettsville, TN, which is just northeast of Nashville. In the aftermarket business since the early 1960s, P&E remains a family-run organization committed to the growth and success of its jobbers. The two-time SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year maintains an extensive selection of both truck and performance accessories to fulfill needs for a diverse customer base.

The P&E contingent included Purchasing Manager Chris Eatherly, Warehouse Manager Josh Eatherly, and Marketing Director Scott Dobler. They made the 4.5-hour drive east out to see us for a two-day marketing intensive, which included business analyses, customer-focused discussions, and goal building.

P&E Distributors Visits Parts Pro
P&E Distributors Visits Parts Pro

The entire Parts Pro crew thanks P&E for making the trip out to see us—here’s to another great year, neighbor!

If you are a performance aftermarket jobber or retailer who would like to set up an account with P&E, visit their website to get started or call (800) 251-2034.

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Painless Performance (10102): 21-Circuit Classic Customizable Chassis Harness – Non-GM-Keyed Column

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This 21-circuit kit is Painless Performance’s most popular customizable chassis harness. You’ll find that it’s easily adaptable to almost any vehicle.

Included with this harness are a GM-engineered fuse block, Painless mounting bracket, GM turn signal connectors, and prewired headlight plugs and dimmer switch. Each wire is printed with circuit identification and uses GM color codes for easy installation.

Painless 10102
Painless 10102

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ACCEL (140032): SuperCoil for Ford 2 Valve 4.6/5.4/6.8L

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ACCEL SuperCoils feature advanced bobbin technology; highly specialized silicone magnetic steel cores; and optimized winding, resistance, and turns ratios to deliver up to 15% more energy than OEM coils. Specialized high-temperature epoxy resists shock and vibration while increasing thermal conductivity. These are direct high-performance replacements for OEM coils.

Accel 140032
Accel 140032

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CTEK (56-959): MUS 4.3 TEST & CHARGE

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The MUS 4.3 TEST & CHARGE (56-959) combines an advanced microprocessor-controlled battery charger with a battery/alternator test function to provide the ultimate in battery testing, charging, and maintenance.

This product provides excellent performance on batteries from 1.2 Ah up to 110 Ah. The charger solves a broad range of battery problems with features including a patented automatic desulphation program and special reconditioning function that will revive and restore deeply discharged and stratified batteries. Patented Float/Pulse maintenance makes the charger ideal for long-term maintenance. Recond and Snowflake modes operate individually or together in both 0.8A and 4.3A programs to provide great flexibility for the user.

Users will also enjoy three easy-to-use programs to test battery voltage, start power, and alternator performance. Taken together, these diagnostics provide a complete picture of battery and vehicle charging system health.

The MUS 4.3 TEST  & CHARGE is easy and safe to use, protects vehicle electronics, is spark- and short-circuit-free, and is reverse polarity protected. It is backed by a 5-year warranty.

CTEK 56-959
CTEK 56-959

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Demon Fuel Systems (1900): 625 CFM Street Demon® – Ball Burnished Aluminum

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WICKED POWER! The 625 cfm Street Demon® redefines the street carburetor with clean looks and ease of use! The Street Demon offers enthusiasts a straightforward carburetor designed to deliver a stable idle, amazingly crisp throttle response, and smooth performance. Its optimized calibration and dual mounting pattern make it Run-Ready™ for a large variety of engines and vehicles.

  • 625 cfm air flow is ideal for use on most stock to mildly modified V8s
  • Dual mounting bolt pattern fits most aftermarket spread/square bore intake manifolds without an adapter
  • Electric Choke Management means easy cold starts
  • Single fuel inlet for simple installation
  • One-piece air horn assembly

    Demon 1900
    Street Demon 1900

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