Performance Parts News

PerTronix has announced a new addition to their line up of Flame-Thrower coils. Their new HV (high voltage) E-Core design yields an incredible 60,000 volts and operates with no degradation throughout temperature ranges that surpass military specifications. The special heat sink design made from aircraft 6063 T5 aluminum efficiently transfers heat optimizing energy output for street/strip and off road applications. The housing is black anodized for increased corrosion resistance. Coils are vacuum potted resulting in better reliability and longer life.

Brass primary terminals provide greater current conductivity and allow direct mounting without special connectors or harnesses. Standard thread connections and mounting hardware is provided with each coil. The high tension male terminal is precision machined to ensure a snug fit for the coil wire. The heat sink extrusion is designed for ease of installation and allows alternate routing of wires.

HV coils are available in three primary resistances, 3.0 ohm, 1.5 ohm and 0.45 ohm, making them compatible with most points type and electronic ignition systems including the popular Ignitor and Ignitor II ignitions for 4, 6 and 8 cylinder applications. All three coils are compatible with PerTronix Second Strike Ignition and most capacitive discharge boxes. HV coils are 50 states legal.

Lakewood’s new Drive Shaft Safety Loop for the 2005/2006 Ford Mustang is required and approved by all major racing sanctioning bodies. Made from 1/4″ thick zinc-plated steel, this Safety Loop features easy bolt-on installation without modifications, and is both NHRA and IHRA legal. Comes complete with mounting hardware and instructions. Part#18005

This upgrade is a must for anyone already using an Upper Strut Tower Brace! Designed specifically for the 2005/2006 Mustang, this K-Member Lower Support Brace was engineered to prevent the lower Control Arms from spreading and flexing, keeping the front suspension planted firmly to the ground. It supports the Mustang K-Member to prevent flex and movement, keeping your suspension rigid and stiff for improved cornering and road handling - especially in turns. This brace is ideal when already using an Upper Strut Tower Brace of any kind. Part #20205

For racers and performance enthusiasts who want high quality plumbing that is lighter and easier to assemble than traditional braided steel hose, new Russell ProClassic Hose is the perfect choice. It features a lightweight nylon fiber outer braid over a durable rubber core with a maximum pressure rating of 350 psi. It is capable of handling nearly every plumbing task on your car and is safe to use with fuel, oil, or antifreeze. A choice of matching black anodized aluminum hose ends and adapters is available to allow connection to most fuel pumps, carburetors, cooling system and oil lines. Lightweight nylon fiber covered hose is rated up to 350 psi

Rated to perform from -40° F to 300° F

Performs up to 27″ HG

Easy to cut and assemble

Accepts Full Flow Swivel Hose Ends

Matches Full Flow Black Adapters for many applications

Compatible with Qwik Release Fittings

Despite what your might have heard, straightness does matter, particularly when it comes to your engines push rods. Using bent rods can cause expensive and extensive damage to both lifters and rockers. Just a few thousands bend can cause valve spring problems, and that can’t be good. If severely off straight, the valves might not open or close completely, robbing fuel economy and horsepower. Either way, your engine will be very unhappy!PROFORM® has added this compact and precise ROD STRAIGHTNESS MEASURING TOOL (#66789) to their box full of inexpensive engine building tools. Simply insert your push rod between the spring-loaded holders, set the re-positionable gauge on the rod and slowly turn the rod and watch the gauge. Any bends along the shaft will be discovered instantly.

Flowmaster’s new bolt-on American Thunder® system for the 2004-2006 Chevy/GMC C/K 1500 Trucks (Non-Heavy Duty) half-ton, crew-cab/short bed trucks with 4.8L and 5.3L engines. The kit features a new left-side tailpipe arrangement with a two-piece pipe engineered to clear the brake line bracket on top of the rear end housing. This kit features a unique side or rear exit configuration in one kit, and is finished off with a pair of embossed rolled edge 3.0” stainless tips. Part #: 17436

Features • Side or Rear exit • All Mandrel Bent Tubing • Mild Performance Tone • Flowmaster Polished Tip • Bolt-on System • Complete Installation Hardware

Edelbrock has added some nice instructional videos to their web site, specifically on carburetor installation.

1. Vic’s Intro
2. Before You Start Part I, II
3. Removal
4. Installation Part I, II, III, IV
5. Additional Tuning Part I, II
6. Troubleshooting
   > Idling/Mixture Screws don’t work
   > Fast Idle Adjustment
   > Vacuum Leaks/Erratic Idle
   > Runs Poor Under Load
   > Seeing or Smelling Gas
   > Erratic Idle and Pinging
   > Excessive High Idle
   > Automatic Transmission Not Shifting
   > Poor Performance after Several Days
   > Hesitation and Stumbling
   > Off-Idle Surging

Source: Edelbrock Tech Page