Six-Speed Switch Out
You can now save time and money by switching out your Ford T5 transmission with Rockland Standard Gear's new T56 six-speed replacement. The trannys are designed for Ford 305, 351, and 4.6L engines, with minor adjustments to the driveshaft, crossmember, and exhaust for 302 applications. The T56 conversion allows you to gain a lower first gear ratio for better take offs and comes with closer gear spacing. You'll also see an improvement in gas mileage due to the higher overdrive ratios: 2.97, 2.07, 1.43, 1.00, 0.80, and 0.62. It also comes with a 10-spline output shaft and a 31-spline output shaft, and is available in three models: standard mechanical speedo, 4.6L mechanical speedo, and 4.6L electronic speedo. For more information, contact: Rockland Standard Gear, Dept. CCT, 150 Rte. 17, P.O. Box 13, Sloatsburg, NY 10974, (800) 227-1523, www.rsgear.com.
The Outlaw
Machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum, the Outlaw from Billet Specialties not only rolls your truck down the street, but to the front of any line. The mirror-like finish sets off the five-spoke design. Classic looks and modern design and technology combine to offer you an impressive looking wheel. The Outlaw comes in 15-, 16-, and 17-inch diameters. For more information, contact: Billet Specialties, Dept. CCT, 500 Shawmut Ave., La Grange, IL 60526, (800) 245-5382, www.billetspecialties.com.
Cool Custom Rotors
Custom-machined brake rotors in titanium, stainless or chrome-plated steel are now available from ZMI Brake Systems. The rotors can be used for Wilwood Hot Rod Brakes or can be customized to fit just about any brake system. The prices, which start at around $400 per rotor, can go up if you wish to include custom artwork on the rotor. ZMI can machine flames, an iron cross, logos, the vehicle's year, horsepower rating, or just about anything else you can come up with onto the rotor. This is ideal for owners who want to individualize their ride even more. For more information, contact: ZMI Brake Systems, Dept. CCT, 148 Cedar Pointe Dr., Ste. 102, Mooresville, NC 28117, (704) 662-7943, www.zmibrakes.com.
Don't Rebuild, Buy New
Having problems with a leaky rebuilt water pump on your early model Ford? Speedway Motors comes to the rescue with its collection of Flathead Water Pumps. The pumps, which were redesigned and manufactured by "Speedy" Bill Smith, the founder and owner of Speedway, are for use on '37-'53 Ford Flathead V-8 engines. The new pumps feature close tolerance modular impellers, severe duty roller and ball bearings, state-of-the-art ceramic seals on a 3/4-inch shaft (10 times strong than stock), and Hi-nickel iron casting. Visit its website to find these and many other products, including Stromberg 97 carburetor parts. For more information, contact: Speedway Motors, Dept. CCT, P.O. Box 81906, Lincoln, NE 68501, (402) 323-3200, www.speedwaymotors.com.
Polished Nostalgia For Your Radiator
Hoffman Radiator now offers a nostalgic-style top radiator hose designed for '47-'59 Chevy pickups. The mandrel-bent 1-1/2-inch stainless steel tube has been polished to shine as bright as any other of your pristine engine components, or it can be powdercoated any color to match the rest of your truck. The installation is made easier by the 3-inch hose ends and stainless steel hose clamps that come with the kit. These top hoses will dress up any engine and give a good seal at the same time. For more information, contact: Hoffman Radiator, Dept. CCT, 237 West Chapman, Orange, CA 92866, (714) 538-5514.