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Holley: GM-Licensed Vintage Series Valve Covers and Air Cleaners

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Holley is partnering with GM to offer additions to the company’s Vintage Series air cleaner and valve cover lineups. These die-cast aluminum engine dress-up accessories feature classically inspired fins and high-definition retro branding; plus, you can get them in several finishes to match your particular build.

Valve Cover Features

  • “Chevrolet” script logo and wrap-around finned design.
  • Fits all 1958–1986 small block Chevy engines with a perimeter bolt pattern.
  • Die-cast aluminum enables high-quality details and reduces valve cover flange warping and oil leaks.
  • 5” tall with a solid body for non-emissions applications or custom-crankcase ventilation setups.
  • Available in Natural Cast Aluminum, Polished, Satin Black with machined fins/logo, or Factory Orange with machined fins/logo.

Air Cleaner Features

  • 14” die-cast aluminum construction with finned design and iconic Chevy “Bowtie” logo.
  • Available with replacement paper filter or reusable cotton gauze (red) air filter element.
  • Stamped-steel, color-matched SureFlo base with knock-out provisions for fresh air adapter.

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Holley (550-443): Terminator Stealth EFI Kit with GM Transmission Control

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Have you resisted switching to EFI because you like the traditional look of a carburetor? Do you have a GM 4L60/80E transmission in your hotrod? Stop worrying! Holley’s recently released Terminator Stealth throttle body fuel injection system gives you all of the benefits of EFI with the traditional carburetor look you love.

The 550-443 Terminator Stealth EFI system possesses the same great self-tuning features of Holley’s original Terminator EFI in a stealthy new configuration. Holley has made this new system easy to install, with no computer experience required and an included hand-held tuner with multiple-choice setup wizard to get you up and running quickly. Even better, the system self-tunes while you drive, and you can upgrade to complete laptop control without buying another ECU. Available in Polished and Hard Core Gray finishes.

Features

  • Carburetor looks with the drivability of EFI.
  • Trouble-free performance eliminates vapor lock and fuel varnish problems.
  • Fits V8 engines from 250 to 600 horsepower.
  • Fully self-tuning: no laptop required.
  • Full-color, 3.5” LCD touch screen for basic and advanced tuning options.
  • Timing control option for GM Small Cap HEI and Ford TFI distributors.
  • Connections for Ford, GM, TH350, 700R4, and other transmission linkages.
  • Harness for GM electronic 4L60/4L80E transmissions.
  • Optional free software upgrade for full laptop control.
  • Plug-and-play harness with minimal connections.
  • Virtually maintenance free—keeps your vehicle reliable and ready to drive.
Holley (550-443): Terminator Stealth EFI Kit with GM Transmission Control
Holley (550-443): Terminator Stealth EFI Kit with GM Transmission Control

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Holley: Finned and Trussed Valley Covers for GM LS Engines

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Holley continues to expand its GM LS engine lineup with new aluminum valley pan covers for LS1/LS6 and LS2/LS3/LS7/LSX GM LS engines. Available in either the classic finned design to match Holley’s popular finned line of valve covers or a new trussed design for a race-inspired look.

These covers are either die-cast or billet aluminum to ensure a high-quality, high-detail part. Provisions for factory oil pressure sender are cast or marked on the bottom of the cover. Five different finish options available!

Finish Options

  • Natural Cast (ready for custom paint)
  • Polished
  • Satin Black (with light texture)
  • Factory Orange
  • Gloss Red

Features

  • Aluminum valley pan covers fit LS1/2/3/6/7/X GM LS engines.
  • Available in finned or trussed design.
  • Made from die-cast or billet aluminum.
  • Marked/cast with provisions for factory oil pressure senders.
  • Available October 30, 2016!

 

Holley: Finned and Trussed Valley Covers for GM LS Engines
Holley: Finned and Trussed Valley Covers for GM LS Engines

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Holley: Sniper EFI “Low Profile” Fabricated Intake Manifold for GM LS1/2/3/6/7 Engines

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Shipping in mid-October, the new Sniper EFI “Low Profile” Fabricated Intake Manifold from Holley looks great and performs well, making it an extremely good value for a performance sheet-metal–style intake manifold for the popular GM LS engine family.

Each manifold, ready to bolt on out of the box, is made to accept Holley’s high-flow Sniper throttle bodies. This updated design, which includes a high-flow fuel rail kit, was specifically created to fit under a stock hood. Precision fixtured and welded for a perfect fit and maximum structural integrity.

Available with throttle body opening sizes of 92 or 102 mm.

 Features

  • Low-profile design: 1.875” shorter height goes under low-clearance stock hoods.
  • Shortened runners allow for compact design.
  • 3 mm (1/8″) thick T6061 sheet aluminum stands up to high-horsepower and boosted conditions.
  • Available in 92 mm and 102 mm bore throttle body openings.
  • 100% TIG welded, with laser-engraved Sniper logo.
  • Includes 3/8″ fuel rail kits with -8AN fittings and crossover braided line able to support 750+ hp.
Holley: Sniper EFI “Low Profile” Fabricated Intake Manifold for GM LS1/2/3/6/7 Engines
Holley: Sniper EFI “Low Profile” Fabricated Intake Manifold for GM LS1/2/3/6/7 Engines

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Mr. Gasket: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers

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The new fabricated aluminum valve covers from Mr. Gasket are a strong, lightweight choice at an affordable price. Perfect for street, off-road, or racing machines, these valve covers are crafted from 6061 T5 sheet aluminum and precision TIG-welded for a great fit. Mr. Gasket offers two finishes to suit you—natural anodized or black coated—along with various heights to clear most popular rocker arm combinations. All of these covers include mounting hardware for quick and simple installation.

Features

  • Quality TIG-welded 6061 T5 sheet aluminum.
  • 1/8” or 1/4” one-piece CNC billet flange for superior sealing.
  • Your choice of natural anodized or black-coated finish.
  • Covers for most popular GM, Ford, and Chrysler applications.
  • Available with or without breather openings.
  • Tall height available for additional valve train clearance.
  • Includes mounting hardware.
  • Sold as a pair.
Mr. Gasket: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers
Mr. Gasket: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers

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Auto Meter: Direct-Fit American Muscle Dash Kits

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Upgrade your classic 60s, 70s, or early-80s muscle car or truck with an Auto Meter Direct-Fit American Muscle Dash Kit. Each easy-to-install kit includes a durable replacement dash panel, six iconic American Muscle gauges, a universal wiring harness, sending units, LED lighting dimmer, and all necessary mounting hardware. LED through-dial lighting ensures optimal visibility during low-light conditions while Auto Meter‘s easy, no-fab installation allows you to preserve the original interior of your classic ride.

More than a dozen models are available, including those for Camaro, Firebird, Nova, Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo, Malibu, Challenger, Suburban, GM E-body and A-body, and more!

Features

  •  Simplicity: Takes the guesswork out of deciding what gauges to use—included pieces satisfy functionality and nostalgia.
  • Clean installation: Uses factory mounting locations and hardware—no cutting, drilling, or dash modification required.
  • Precision-molded, durable, and UV-protected ABS plastic replacement dash panel.
  • Six all-electric American Muscle gauges: tachometer, speedometer, water temperature, oil pressure, voltmeter, and OE-specific fuel level.
  • Universal 6-gauge wiring harness.
  • All necessary sending units and mounting hardware.
  • LED dimmer and installation instructions.
  • Made in the USA!
Auto Meter: Direct-Fit American Muscle Dash Kits
Auto Meter: Direct-Fit American Muscle Dash Kits

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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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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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