Edelbrock’s high performance street fuel pumps are designed to work with Edelbrock carburetors in applications using Performer or Performer RPM manifolds and they have a unique valve design that is superior to conventional pumps. They produce 6 psi so a fuel pressure regulator is not necessary and they will still support up to 600 horsepower. They are CNC machined from 6061-T aluminum and feature a clockable lower housing for the best inlet/outlet alignment.
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Edelbrock Fuel Pumps
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Want to Get Smashed? Demolition Derbies Are For You
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.
GM Crate Engines Can Bring New Life to an Old Vehicle
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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Part # 16483 MagnaFlow Cat-Back System 2010 Camaro,
Magnaflow Exhaust system components are the finest on the market today – period. Magnaflow exhaust system components are crafted from high grade aircraft quality stainless steel components and feature stainless welds and clamps. All kits come complete for an easy bolt on installation that can be done in a driveway with simple hand tools. All of our products are backed by a Magnaflow Lifetime Warranty. Check out this system on our website today 
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The Edelbrock Story
by Bill Wilson
The Beginning
The year was 1938, and Vic Edelbrock was an unhappy man. He had just bought a 1932 Ford Roadster, and was let down by its lack of horsepower. His keen mind figured out the problem: a defect in the intake manifold’s design. His answer to the issue was to build his own manifold, which he nicknamed The Slingshot.
Not only did it improve performance, it allowed dual carburetors to be mounted on the engine, giving horsepower a giant boost. In fact, it increased it so much that Vic broke the standing speed record for the flying quarter mile with his ’32 Roadster in November of 1941. And so began the aftermarket auto parts industry.
At the time there were no aftermarket parts manufacturers to speak of, just independent hobbyists who built their own. But when word of Vic’s record breaking accomplishment got out, he was flooded with requests to build more Slingshots. Happy to accommodate his new fans, he ultimately made and sold over a hundred customized manifolds to eager buyers.
Then World War 2 came along, and Vic was occupied with building battle ships and airplane parts for the next four years. When peace came in 1945 he went back to constructing aftermarket parts, adding aluminum cylinder heads to his line. Demand for his products grew so much that in 1946 he and his buddy Pete Peterson put together his first catalog. It was an innovation that marked the end of his days as a garage mechanic and turned him into a full-time performance parts manufacturer.
Early Victories
By 1949 his company was making manifolds, cylinder heads and pistons out of a brand-new shop he had built just for that purpose. He led the way in new innovations, being one of the first manufacturers to use an engine dynamometer. By the 1950s he was still at the head of the pack, racing on dry lake beds as well as at the Bonneville Speedway, under the auspices of the newly formed California Roadster Association (CRA).
Always a pioneer, Vic expanded into midget car racing in the late 1940s, after buying a car built by Frank Kurtis. He loved the little vehicles so much that he began touring southern California’s dirt tracks with flathead engine guru Bobby Meeks, tuning their engines right there at the raceway.
As the 1950s went on, Vic kept setting the bar higher and higher for racing engines. At the time the cream of the crop in midget racing vehicles were those built by Fred Offenhauser. Fred got the crown knocked off his head, however, when Vic’s Kurtis Kraft V8-60 midget car outran an Offenhauser-powered vehicle at Gilmore Stadium, the Mecca of midget racing. At the time the win was regarded as a crazy fluke. Vic got the last laugh the following evening, though, when the same car again came out on top, this time at a track in San Bernadino.
A New Start
Vic passed away in 1962 after a battle with cancer. He was succeeded by his only son, Vic Edelbrock, Jr., who was 26 at the time. A graduate of USC with a degree in business, he took over as president and CEO.
He led the company into becoming a member of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association (SEMA) in the 60s and served as its president from 1971-74.
The 1970s saw the company go through a period of adjustments. The 1971 Clean Air Act and the OPEC embargo placed new challenges on the firm to develop cleaner, more efficient products. In response, it released its line of Streetmaster intake manifolds that boosted mileage as well as performance.
In 1987 the firm moved to new facilities in Torrance, CA where it remains to this day. The five-story corporate building occupies over 400,000 square feet. There’s also a 73,000 square foot foundry in San Jacinto.
In 1999 and 2000 Forbes magazine named Edelbrock one of the best 200 small companies in the United States. Today it’s an enterprise that manufactures over 8,000 different parts and has revenues in excess of $100 million a year, impressive results for a venture that began in 1938 with one man, a 1932 Roadster, and a commitment to being the best.
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Procomp Universal Wiring Harness
This kit is the perfect solution for those who need to rewire a pickup truck but are having trouble finding a matching kit. The Procomp Motorsports
Universal Automotive harness can be used in virtually any pickup. The wires are especially long, allowing them to be used in trucks with long beds and extra cabs. Available in 20 and 22 circuit harnesses. Also available in GM keyed steering columns.
The 20 and 22 circuit kits include air conditioning, heat, brake lights, electric fan, horn, coil, dash instruments, headlights, emergency flashers,
radio (constant and ignition hot), dome light, wipers, turn signals, third brake light, tail light, starting and charging.
The 22 circuit harness kit also has power door locks, power windows, electric fuel pump, accessory plug, power antenna, electric choke and cruise control.
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Superchips TIREPAQ 2816 Speedometer Correction Device For ‘96-’07 GM Trucks & SUVs
Superchips proudly introduces the Tirepaq (Superchips 2816) for 1996-2007 gas-powered GM V8 trucks and SUVs. Superchip’s Tirepaq corrects your vehicle’s speedometer readings electronically to compensate for non-factory wheels, tires and rear-end gear swaps. It also intuitively adjusts shift patterns to improve drivability when aftermarket wheels, tires and gears are installed. Superchips Tirepaq unit will never be out-of-date because you can update your Tirepaq on the internet!
Superchips Tirepaq programmer can also be used to retrieve and clear annoying “check engine” lights. The Tirepaq programmer can also be upgraded (at an additional cost) to become the Superchips Flashpaq performance programmer.
SUPERCHIPS TIREPAQ 2816 SPEEDOMETER CORRECTION DEVICE
For more information, including other Superchips products, visit the Superchips page at performanceparts.com.
New Dual Channel Wide Band O2 Kit 77063 From Accel/DFI
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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Add 11.62 HP to 6.0L Suburban & Yukon Engines With K&N’s 63-3063 AirCharger Intake
K&N Engineering has released an AirCharger Air Intake System (K&N 63-3063) for the 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500 6.0L V8 engine and the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 6.0L V8 engine.
“These are big cars with 6 liter engines,” said K&N Performance Kit Manager Bert Heck. “We wanted to build an intake kit that helps this engine with additional horsepower. Our dynamometer testing shows a horse power gain of 11.62 @ 5075 RPM.”
K&N’s 63-3063 rotationally molded polyethylene intake kit uses a large chrome top K&N Air Filter (K&N RF-1042). “Our K&N Air Intake System replaces the restrictive stock air filter. The included heat shield isolates the filter element from the heat of the engine,” said Heck. “This results in cooler air going into the engine resulting in more power.”
It takes less than 90 minutes to install most K&N air intakes with simple hand tools. K&N air intakes come with the famous K&N Million Mile Warranty.
K&N 63-3063 AIRCHARGER AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
For more information, including other K&N products, visit the K&N page at performanceparts.com.
Program Power With The Accel 79100 Ford Power Processor!
ACCEL/DFI announces the availability of an all-new Power Processor — a revolutionary, ultra-light, handheld Flash Tool which is pre-programmed with 3 tune files each for the most popular Ford models. Designed with the latest available technology for unparalleled high-performance tuning, this all-in-one OBD II Flash Tool/Power Processor is available for most 1996 to 2006 Ford cars and trucks, both gasoline and diesel applications.
The ACCEL/DFI Power Processor significantly increases horsepower and torque, improves fuel economy, and optimizes operation of the engine and transmission. It also allows easy reading, clearing, and diagnosis of DTC trouble codes/Check Engine Lights, and has a USB interface to ensure quick file transfer. Power up your vehicle in less than 10 minutes, no tools needed – just plug it in!
Tuning available for all grades of fuel including a performance tune for increased power and drivability. Features include the ability to adjust shift points, adjust shift firmness, raise the top speed and engine rev limiters, recalibrate speedometers for rear gear change, and read and clear diagnostic trouble codes. Accel 79100 Fits most Ford Applications:
• 2003 to 2006 6.0L Diesel Trucks
• 1999 to 2003 7.3L Diesel Trucks
• 1996 to 2006 Mustang/Cobra
• 1999 to 2004 Lightning/Harley Trucks
• 1996 to 2006 F-Series Trucks
• 1996 to 2006 SUV’s including Excursion, Expedition, and Explorer.
• 1999 to 2004 Ford Focus Zetec
• 2003 to 2004 SVT Focus
• 2003 to 2004 Marauder
• 2005 to 2006 Ford GT Supercar
• 1996 to 2006 Ford *Other gas cars including T-bird and Lincoln LS
ACCEL 79100 FORD POWER PROGRAMMER
For more information, including other Accel products, visit the Accel page at performanceparts.com.
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