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Taylor Cable Products (661000): Ready-to-Run Vertex Distributor

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With its simple, three-wire connector, this ready-to-run Vertex distributor from Taylor Cable Products is ideal for street or track applications. The 661000 model features an adjustable vacuum that adds 10 degrees of advance, a machine-polished aluminum housing, solid brass terminals, a compact footprint that allows more clearance around the intake manifold, and a high performance circuit board for up to 9,000 RPM.

Features

  • For Chevy BB (396-454) and SB (262-400) engines
  • Potted aluminum housing with premium epoxy encase
  • Primary and secondary winding
  • Protects coil’s internal components
  • Alkyd tower and brass coil terminals
  • No carbon tracking
  • Spacing prevents arcing to ground
  • High performance circuit board for up to 9K RPM
Taylor Cable Products Ready to Run Vertex Distributor 661000

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PROFORM: Mopar Shaft-Mount Rocker Systems

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New for the Mopar crowd from PROFORM are these new shaft-mount rocker systems, which feature black-anodized aluminum emblazoned with the Mopar emblem. While you’re changing your valve covers over to a new Mopar look, these systems make sure you don’t forget to upgrade your valvetrain.

PROFORM currently has 1.5-ratio systems available for small-block LA (PN 440-869) and big-block B/RB (440-868) engines, with rockers, shafts, and spacers included. Of particular note are the bronze bushings, which work to reduce friction, and an internal oiling system, where the oil comes up through the shaft and onto the rockers. Fully adjustable pushrod stud with locking hex nut round out the major features.

Features

  • 1.5-ratio shaft-mount style
  • Aluminum with bronze bushings
  • Black-anodized finish with Mopar emblem
  • Hardened shafts and hardware
  • Sold as one set of 16 pieces
PROFORM Mopar Shaft-Mount Rocker Systems 440-869

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PROFORM (440-219): Omega “M” Emblem Timing Chain Cover for Mopar

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Add a little extra style to the front end of your Chrysler big block with this direct-replacement timing chain cover from PROFORM. The 440-219 is precision manufactured to exacting specifications and made from quality steel with thick gasket rails that help prevent leaks and optimize oil sealing. The Omega “M” emblem is recessed in striking blue with a Black Crinkle finish. This officially licensed Mopar product is sold individually.

Features

  • For Chrysler big block engines.
  • Replaces OEM-style timing chain covers.
  • High-quality steel.
  • Officially licensed Mopar product.
  • Black Crinkle finish with recessed blue Omega “M.”
  • Sold individually.
PROFORM Omega M Timing Chain Cover for Mopar

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SA Design (SA162): CarTech’s “Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Rebuild”

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In CarTech’s revised edition of How to Rebuild Big-Block Ford Engines, Ford expert Charlie Morris covers all the procedures, processes, and techniques for rebuilding your 385 Series big block. Step-by-step text provides details for determining whether your engine actually needs a rebuild, preparation and removal, disassembly, inspection, cleaning, machining and parts selection, reassembly, start-up, and tuning.

Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Rebuild (SA162) also includes some performance options to make your 429/460 even more powerful, plus a bonus chapter on the Ford 351 Cleveland—Ford’s little brother to the big block.

Pages: 144
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 609 color photos

CarTech Ford 429_460 Engines How to Rebuild SA162

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MSD Performance: Direct Ignition System (DIS) Kits

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Available for big block Chevy, small block Ford, and Cleveland Fords, the new Direct Ignition System (DIS) kits from MSD Performance make it easy to upgrade from a conventional distributor-type ignition to modern and efficient coil-per-plug technology. MSD DIS kits eliminate distributor-cap and rotor wear, reduce spark-energy losses from long wires, and optimize tuning parameters.

Users can program these kits through a mini-USB port to provide individual cylinder timing, while fully programmable 2D and 3D timing maps offer complete timing control; MSD’s easy-to-use proprietary software makes real-time configuration and tune-ups simple.

Finally, the smartly labeled wiring harness takes the guesswork out of conversion for a hassle-free installation.

Features

  • Easily convert to a coil-per-plug ignition system.
  • Preprogrammed timing maps.
  • Fully programmable 2D and 3D timing maps provide complete timing control.
  • Individual Cylinder Timing (ICT) allows precise tuning.
  • Built-in 2.5 bar Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor for boosted applications.
  • Optional temperature sensor input to control timing based on temperature.
  • On-board data acquisition.
  • Fully potted electronics and sealed connectors for maximum durability.
  • Easily programmable through a mini-USB communication port.
  • Programmable Max Rev and Launch RPM limiters provide engine protection.
  • Consistent holeshots thanks to a Programmable Launch Timing Retard.
  • Single Timing Step Retard ideal for pulling timing for nitrous applications.

MSD Performance Direct Ignition System Kits

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Mr. Gasket: Cast Aluminum Water Pumps for Small and Big Block Mopar

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Mr. Gasket performance cast aluminum water pumps are engineered to provide increased water flow, block pressure, and balanced delivery. These high output aluminum pumps provide improved cooling for street, high-performance, and even racing applications. How do they do it?

Equalized water-flow distribution and pressure-balanced water passages minimize internal engine hotspots. Each pump features low-pressure, as-cast, aluminum alloy pump bodies coupled with a cold-rolled carbon steel impeller with double-welded front and rear faceplates to maximize flow and reduce cavitation.

 Features

  • As-cast aluminum alloy housing.
  • Front and rear roller bearings minimize pump noise.
  • Cold-rolled carbon steel impeller with multi-van axial design.
  • Double-welded front and rear impeller faceplates maximize flow and minimize cavitation.
  • Applications approved for high-revving engines (above 7,000 RPM).
  • Available in Natural (as-cast) or Polished finish.

Mr. Gasket Cast Aluminum Water Pumps for SB and BB Mopar

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Quick Fuel Technology: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers

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Available for popular Small Block or Big Block Chevy, Ford, and Mopar engines, the new race-inspired fabricated aluminum valve covers from Quick Fuel Technology are available with or without 1.25” breather openings for use with vacuum pumps or dry sump engines. These lightweight, durable valve covers are made from TIG-welded 6061 T5 sheet aluminum, with a 1/4” mounting flange, laser-etched QFT logo, and heights that clear most popular rocker arm applications. Mounting hardware included; sold in pairs.

Two finishes available: Silver Anodized or Black Coated.

Features

  • Available for popular Small Block or Big Block Chevy, Ford, and Mopar
  • 100% TIG-welded 6061 T5 aluminum.
  • 1/4” one-piece billet aluminum mounting flange.
  • Available with or without 1.25” breather openings.
  • Clear many rocker arm combinations.
  • Race-inspired, laser-etched QFT
  • Includes mounting hardware for both valve covers.
  • Sold as a pair.

Quick Fuel Technology Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers

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MSD Performance (85801): Billet Distributor with Steel Gear for Ford 351C-460 Big Blocks

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MSD Performance’s Ford big block billet distributor* now comes with a steel gear installed for specific camshaft requirements.

The 85801 features stainless steel terminals and an easily adjustable mechanical advance assembly that has been fine blanked from chrome-moly steel, TIG welded for strength, and QPQ coated. Precision weights glide on nylon bushings for a smooth advancement, and stop bushings and springs allow for a variety of advance curves.

Guided by a long sintered bushing and sealed ball bearing, the advance/reluctor steel shaft has been coated with a friction-reducing agent, a combination that provides spark delivery at any RPM and stable timing signals. MSD’s maintenance-free and race-proven magnetic pick-up handles triggering chores.

Note: Must be used with an MSD ignition control.

*Will not clear some factory-style Shaker hood scoops.

Features

  • CNC-machined billet aluminum housing and DuPont Rynite base.
  • Preinstalled with quality steel gear.
  • Supplied Cap-A-Dapt and rotor (accepts MSD socket-style caps).
  • Mechanical advance assembly can be locked out for crank trigger systems.
  • Nylon pads ensure smooth advance weight operation.
  • Advance weight pins are staked and TIG welded to the plate.
  • Advance plate/weights are fine blanked from chrome-moly steel and QPQ coated for friction reduction.
  • Polished steel shaft is QPQ coated and guided by a sealed ball bearing.
  • Maintenance-free magnetic pickup and precision reluctor create stable trigger signals throughout RPM range.
  • Easy-to-adjust mechanical advance with supplied springs and stop bushings.

MSD Performance Billet Distributor with Steel Gear for Ford Big Block 85801

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Pertronix: Contour Starter

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Pertronix has entered the automotive rotating electrical market with a bang: its new Contour Starter covers applications including Chevy small and big block; GM LS; Ford small block, 351W, and 351C; Mopar small and big block, and Oldsmobile/Pontiac V8, with other applications to follow.

The Contour is a beautiful, functional product, with a sleek, fully enclosed aluminum body that protects interior components from damaging heat and the elements. Adjustable starter clocking allows for improved clearance around headers and other parts, while the powerful Nippondenso motor is married to a 4.4:1 gear ratio to produce 200 ft.-lb. of torque and dependable starting of high-compression engines.

Available in show-quality polished or black powdercoat.

  • Available for a variety of applications.
  • Fully enclosed aluminum body.
  • Adjustable starter clocking.
  • Nippondenso motor with 4.4:1 gear ratio.
  • Dependable starting of high-compression engines.
  • Available in bright polished or black powdercoat.

Pertronix: Contour Starter
Pertronix: Contour Starter

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Edelbrock (4276): BB Chrysler Elite II Valve Covers

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Big-block Chrysler valve covers have just been added to the Elite II line. The next generation of Elite Series accessories, the Elite II, is a modern take on the classic design. These covers are made from heavy-gauge, die-cast aluminum and are finished off with a show-quality polish, and they achieve a definitive Elite Series looks thanks to the contrasting glossy black finish between the raised fins.

Edelbrock 4276
Edelbrock 4276

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