These Rapid Flow downpipes from Bully Dog are the perfect addition to your diesel’s exhaust system. They feature a larger diameter than your stock downpipes, improving the flow of your exhaust.

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The stiff steel springs in the factory suspension of your vehicle must be a compromise between a comfortable ride and load capacity. An Air Lift air spring system is adjustable and this means you can tune your suspension to suit all load and road conditions. Just add some air when towing or hauling a heavy load, and remove some air for a softer ride when unloaded. The “Air Lift 1000″ kit fits open coil springs on the front of a wide variety of vehicle applications and will eliminate sag, sway, and bottoming out. It is made of the most rugged and durable components on the market and can be installed easily with just basic hand tools. Check it out by clicking here.

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If you are doing a custom exhaust installation and you will not compromise on quality, choose FlowTech. Their standard length exhaust headers feature tuned length mandrel bent 16 gauge primary tubes for maximum street performance. The ports are sealed with sturdy leak tested O rings. They are engineered for a precision fit and an easy, trouble free installation. All of FlowTech’s products are made right here in the good old USA and gaskets and mounting hardware are included.

Primary tube size: 1.5″, Collector size: 3″
Black high temp paint

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The filter body is made from hand-poured urethane that will not crack or shrink in the harsh, high heat environment usually found under the hood.

Every one of Airaid’s filters is washable and reusable and will literally last for the life of your vehicle. And each one is covered by Airaid’s exclusive “no hassle” warranty.

Conical, 3.375″ long
9″ x 4.5″ top, 11.5″ x 5″ bottom
4.375″ diameter offset inlet

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To performance parts enthusiasts, cars are more than just ways to get from one place to another. They’re treasured investments, works of art, even loyal friends. The last thing they would want to do is deliberately wreck a vehicle. Yet there is an entire class of motor sports devoted to doing just that. It’s called demolition derby, and it’s as American as hot dogs, apple pie or a ’66 Mustang.

The glory days of the demolition derby were in the 1950s and 60s, when an abundance of heavy frame vehicles with massive engines made it a cheap pastime to get into. The all time champ of derby cars was the 1964-66 Chrysler Imperial. It’s considered so unbeatable that it’s banned from most events. The sport reached its height of popularity in the 1970s, and then began a slow decline caused largely by a dwindling supply of the sturdy, high powered machines that were the traditional vehicles of choice. It survives to this day, however, as a popular event at county fairs and festivals.

While it has a reputation as a dangerous activity, derby participants rarely suffer serious injuries. A number of safety measures help to protect them, including the removal of windows, windshields, headlights, trim, and plastic. Colliding with the driver’s side door is strictly prohibited, and in fact that door is usually painted white to set it apart as off-limits. Helmets and seat belts must be worn.

The vehicles are frequently modified in other ways. Radiators, batteries and gas tanks are moved to the back seat. Oftentimes roll bars and fire extinguishers are installed, doors are welded shut, rear coil springs are replaced with leaf springs, frames are notched, and rear bumpers are removed. Car numbers and driver names are spray painted in bright, gaudy colors that are easy to see.

The goal of the contest is simple: be the last car able to move. To reduce vehicle speed, derbies are usually held in dirt or grassy fields that are soaked in water, making the wheels partially bog down. As far as tactics go, there are basically two schools of thought among competitors. One stresses driving the vehicle backwards and aiming it at the competitor’s engine compartment. The other philosophy is much simpler: just drive forward as fast as possible, aim for any part of the other car that you can hit, and let the pieces and parts fall where they may. Both approaches have been used successfully by champion drivers.

There have been a few innovations to the sport in the last few decades. One has been the growing popularity of derbies using smaller, quicker cars with four cylinder engines and lighter frames. These events tend to be crowd pleasers, as wrecks occur at greater speeds and vehicles get shoved around more than in the old days. This of course entails a greater risk for the drivers. Another trend is to allow modified vehicles to join in, rather than only permitting machines with stock parts. These are known as “gladiator” or “outlaw” derbies. Cars that participate in these contests have usually been heavily reinforced.

As mentioned before, demolition derbies don’t draw in the crowds quite as much as they did back in the day. Nonetheless, there are still plenty of events across the country to thrill fans, especially in the summer and autumn months. A great web site with lots of information about the sport is www.wecrash.com. There you’ll find a schedule of derbies across the country, as well as tons of other information.

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Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation (SSBC) first pioneered the stainless steel sleeved caliper for classic Corvette and Mustangs back in 1975. They are the industry standard for high quality brake systems and components, offering a complete line of disc brake conversions and performance brake upgrades for classic muscle cars, late model performance vehicles, street rods and customs, trucks/SUVs and sport compacts. When you buy a Stainless Steel Brakes product, you’re getting the best that money
can buy, period. Order yours today.

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You have a car or truck that has seen its better days. When it was younger you drove it everywhere. Trusty and reliable, it never let you down. You came to love it. But now it’s belching smoke from the exhaust, it barely starts, and you wouldn’t drive it around the block.

Don’t send it off to the junkyard, and don’t let it turn to rust in your barn. Bring it back to life with one of our GM Performance Parts crate engines. They’re built to last as long as the OEM motor, and made with all new parts to precise tolerances by master mechanics.

So don’t say a tearful goodbye to your old friend. Bring it back to life with a quality crate engine from PerformanceParts.com. You can find the one you need by going here.

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*Gas and dust are vented away from the brakes. This prevents the dangerous problem of “cake-over” that can form a film on pad and rotor surfaces, making them slippery and reducing their effectiveness
*Heat is dispelled much quicker than with traditional rotors. This feature guards against burning and warping
*Brake pads make much better contact with the rotor surface, allowing you to stop quicker than with the competition’s components

The Stainless Steel Brake Company is the gold standard for superior quality brake products. For nearly 40 years they have led the way in developing cutting edge parts that give performance drivers greater control over their vehicles, keeping them and their treasured rides safe from harm. Order yours today.

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