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GM Crate Engines Can Bring New Life to an Old Vehicle

January 27, 2012 / billw / No comments

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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Category: New Engines / Tags: engine, General, general motors, gm, horsepower, New Performance Parts, performance, performance enthusiast, performance parts

New Dual Channel Wide Band O2 Kit 77063 From Accel/DFI

April 20, 2007 / Ashley Martin / No comments

The new Accel/DFI O2 Control Kit is the fast and easy way to tune a carbureted or fuel injected engine for the most power and fuel efficiency!

Accel’s 77063 O2 Kit Operates either Bosch or NTK style linear sensor for added versatility. Every module of this all-new design is hand calibrated at the factory to ensure top-notch precision, repeatability, and reliability at an affordable price. It is also great for tuning Nitrous, Supercharged, or Turbocharged engines. Without knowing what the Air/Fuel ratio is, your chances of damaging your engine while tuning are greater.

DataMap software can monitor or record air/fuel ratio in one or two engine banks (depending on the model), engine RPM, and vehicle speed for EFI or carburetor stand alone applications — also includes two digital gauge outputs for remote A/F monitoring.

Accel 77063 Dual Channel Wide Band O2 Kit

For more information, including other Accel/DFI products, visit the Accel page at performanceparts.com.

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Category: New Performance Parts, New Programmers and Chips / Tags: accel, accel/dfi, Air and Fuel, engine, horsepower, how to, New Performance Parts, New programmers and chips, performance, performance enthusiast, performance parts, performanceparts, programmer, programmers and chips, race applications

Raw Power For Big-Block Chevys With Edelbrock’s New 20654 RPM Dual-Quad Air-Gap Intake Manifold

April 9, 2007 / Ashley Martin / No comments

Featuring the all-new RPM Air-Gap Dual-Quad intake manifold from Edelbrock – welcome to more horsepower and torque for your big-block Chevy!

Now, it’s easier than ever to update your vehicle’s induction system to a dual quad set-up with these manifold and carburetor kits from Edelbrock. No more choosing different parts, hoping the’ll work together. You get a perfectly matched combination of carburetor and manifold packed into one box. They sparkle in Edelbrock’s ultra-bright “Endurashine” finish. Every kit is complete and bolt-on ready, including two Edelbrock 500cfm Thunder Series AVS carburetors (one manual choke, one electric choke), an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap dual quad intake manifold, Edelbrock’s high tech progressive linkage, a Russell fuel line, a high quality Edelbrock gasket set, and a carburetor stud kit.

EDELBROCK 20654 RPM AIR GAP INTAKE MANIFOLD

For more information, including other Edelbrock products, visit the Edelbrock page at performanceparts.com.

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Category: New Air Intake Systems, New Carburetor Service Parts, New Performance Parts / Tags: Air and Fuel, auto parts, carburetor, Chevy, chevy big block, edelbrock, edelbrock intake manifold, engine, horsepower, how to, intake manifold, Intake Manifolds, New Air Intake Systems, New Carburetors, New manifold, New Performance Parts, performance, performance enthusiast, performance parts, performanceparts, torque

Crane Cams Introduces Their “Super Premium” LS1/LS6 144833-16 Valve Spring

April 4, 2007 / Ashley Martin / No comments

Crane Cams is proud to announce the release of a new, “super premium” LS1/LS6 spring for high-performance applications. Made of “super clean,” extra-high tensile chrome-silicon wire, the 144833-16 dual valve spring features a higher spring rate and improved harmonics in the 6000-7200 RPM range. The Crane Cams “super-premium” material assures very long life even with high-lift, high-RPM applications.

With dimensions very similar to Crame Cams’ 144832-16 spring, the 144833-16 spring does not replace the former, but compliments it. The new spring is intended for serious high-performance applications where maximum reliability is required.

CRANE CAMS 144833-16 DUAL VALVE SPRING

For more information, including other Crane Cams products, visit the Crane Cams page at performanceparts.com.

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Category: New Performance Parts, New Valve Springs / Tags: Chevy, crane cams, engine, gm, mechanic, New Performance Parts, New Valve Springs, performance, performance enthusiast, performance parts, performanceparts, valve, valve spring, Valve Springs, Valvetrain

Muscle Car Sound & Performance For Your 1955-1957 Chevy With The Flowmaster 17172 Delta Force Exhaust System!

April 2, 2007 / Ashley Martin / No comments

Flowmaster announces its new dual 3-inch Delta Force® race system (P/N 17172) for the classic 1955-56-57 Chevrolet with any V-8 engine. This dual high performance header-back system is designed to fit two or four door models, excluding the convertible & wagon. The head-pipe assembly is a flexible design allowing installation with factory-style down pipes or headers.
Flowmaster’s mandrel bent system features an H-pipe assembly, two Flowmaster Super 40™ Series mufflers and tailpipes and is finished off with a pair of Flowmaster-embossed stainless steel exhaust tips. All the necessary instructions, clamps and hangers are included for a trouble-free installation. This Flowmaster Delta Force® race system produces an aggressive muscle car tone, while opening your engine up to increased horsepower and torque!

FLOWMASTER 17172 DELTA FORCE EXHAUST SYSTEM

For more information, including other Flowmaster products, visit the Flowmaster page at performanceparts.com.

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Category: New Exhaust, New Performance Parts / Tags: Air and Fuel, Chevy, chevy big block, chevy small block, engine, Exhaust, exhaust systems, flowmaster, New exhaust, New Performance Parts, performance, performance enthusiast, performance parts, performanceparts

2006 Corvette Z06 Makes 27.22 More Horsepower With K&N Air Intake System 63-3060!

March 9, 2007 / Ashley Martin / No comments

K&N 63-3060 Air Intake System The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 that served as the Daytona 500 pace car is mechanically identical to those available at dealerships. It is also the fastest vehicle ever offered by Chevrolet and General Motors. Drivers can go from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds with its 7.0 liter all aluminum racing inspired 505 horsepower engine. The Corvette’s top speed is 198 mph.

K&N Engineering, Inc. developed a 63 Series Air Charger Intake System (63-3060) for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 7.0 liter V8 engine.

K&N dynamometer tests show a horsepower gain of 27.22 horsepower @ 5600 RPM on this super car. A Z06 is the closest experience many will have to the experience of sitting in a race car. The 63-3060’s aerodynamically engineered tube allows for more air to flow into the engine.

“The design of the K&N Air Charger Intake System had to meet and exceed the demands of a motor that makes 500 horsepower,” said K&N Performance Kit Manager Bert Heck. “In order to do this the K&N Air Filter included in this intake system is made from carbon fiber and very large. We also put an air foil in the large intake tube to provide extra strength and to help streamline the incoming air once it passes through the K&N Air Filter. Our K&N Air Intake System provides less restriction which results in more power.”

It takes less than 90 minutes to install most K&N Air Intake Systems with common tools.

K&N 63-3060 AIR INTAKE SYSTEM

For more information, including other K&N products, visit the K&N page at performanceparts.com.

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Category: New Air Intake Systems, New Performance Parts / Tags: Air and Fuel, Chevy, circle track racing, corvette, engine, general motors, gm, horsepower, how to, k&n, New Air Intake Systems, New Performance Parts, performance, performance enthusiast, performance parts, performanceparts, racing

New Centerforce DFX 01935023 Clutch Assembly For Your 2001-2004 Dodge Ram 5.9L Turbo Diesel

February 28, 2007 / Ashley Martin / No comments

Centerforce DFX 01935023 Clutch Assembly Centerforce proudly introduces this DFX clutch assembly for the 2001 to 2004 Dodge Ram 5.9L Turbo Diesel. This new DFX line is the latest series of extreme performance clutches from Centerforce designed as a direct bolt-in for perfect fit and function. Centerforce DFX scores big, not only with holding-capacity and strength, but also provides some of the best drivability for your high torque application.

Centerforce DFX performance clutch systems utilize a patented Centrifugal Weight System for increased holding capacity with RPM. Centerforce also includes nodular iron pressure plate rings and reinforcements designed to help prevent drive strap breakage and increase safety. The metallic button style disc has been through constant testing of different friction materials and hub designs to bring the best possible combination available to you.

CENTERFORCE DFX 01935023 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FOR 2001-2004 DODGE RAM 5.9L TURBO DIESEL

For more information, including other Centerforce products, visit the Centerforce page at performanceparts.com.

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Category: New Clutches, New Performance Parts / Tags: centerforce, clutch, clutch assembly, clutch systems, diesel, dodge, dodge trucks, engine, New Clutches, New Performance Parts, performance, performance clutch, performance clutches, performance enthusiast, performance parts, performanceparts

MSD 6LS-2 Ignition Controller 6012 For Carbureted LS2 Engines

February 26, 2007 / Ashley Martin / No comments

MSD 6012 6LS-2 Ignition Controller Putting a carburetor on a GM Gen-III V-8 is a great option for those wanting the advantages of the aluminum small block without the headaches of wiring a modern EFI system. The MSD 6LS-2 Controller allows you to map a timing advance curve with MSD’s easy-to-use Pro-Data+ software. Other programmable features include a two-step rev limiter, a vacuum advance curve for cruising economy and even a step retard in case you want to add a little nitrous to the mix.

The MSD 6LS-2 is designed specifically for the LS2 and its 58-tooth wheel, which can be easily recognized by its gray harness connector. This compact ignition controller is fit with matching factory connectors for a direct installation. Only a handful of connections are required; the coils, crank sensor, MAP sensor and the cam sensor. You’ll have your “carbed” LS2 running in no time!

MSD 6012 6LS-2 IGNITION CONTROLLER FOR CARBURETED LS2/LS7 ENGINES

For more information, including other MSD products, visit the MSD page at performanceparts.com.

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Category: New Ignition Controller, New Performance Parts / Tags: carburetor, Chevy, chevy small block, engine, LS2, LS7, msd, msd ignition, New Ignition Controller, New Performance Parts, performance, performance enthusiast, performance parts, performanceparts