Full Tilt
Full Tilt Street Rods has added these new coil spring-style tubular lower control arms for the Mustang II IFS to its product line. The control arms are constructed of 1-inch-diameter, 3/16-inch-wall DOM steel, and they also feature Full Tilt's unique aircraft aluminum spring risers. The new lower control arms fit all aftermarket Mustang II crossmembers, and Full Tilt's strutless design means you don't need additional strut rods. The Full Tilt coil spring-style tubular lower control arm kit comes complete with new screw-in-type ball joints for Mustang II spindles, 1018-tool-steel spacers, 3/16-inch gussets, polyurethane bushings, and all hardware and instructions for complete installation. Also available for airbag installation. For more information, contact Full Tilt Street Rods at 970-255-8890, www.fulltiltstreetrods.com.
Adaptation
With the FAST LSX 90mm throttle body Hemi adapter plate kit, you can bolt up this high-flow throttle body to any 5.7/6.1-liter late-model Hemi engine. Just add a high-performance ECU such as the FAST XFI fuel injection, and you have the perfect high-performance induction system. The FAST 90mm throttle body Hemi adapter plate is made of high-quality 6061 T-6 aluminum, making it a simple and easy installation that greatly improves the performance appearance of your overall induction system. Each kit includes the Hemi adapter plate and gasket and the required adapter plate screws. FAST oxygen (O2) and idle air control (IAC) sensors are also required and sold separately. For more information, contact FAST at 877-334-8355, www.fuelairspark.com.
Showing In 3D
New from Billet3D are billet inserts for '55-59 Chevy trucks. The new inserts come highly polished and feature recessed gauges for the speedo, oil, temp, volt, and fuel gauges. The insert also features turn signals and high-beam LED lighting. The inserts are available in 3 1/8-inch and 3 3/8-inch Auto Meter sizes. The inserts come ready to install right out of the box, and all necessary hardware is included. For more information, contact Billet3D at 951-283-6608 or www.billet3d.com/.
Hose 'em Down
Anyone who has worked with braided-steel hose lines knows how frustrating installing hose ends can be. Sure, braided hoses may look great when fitted to your engine, but fighting with even slightly frayed braided-steel hoses can cause you to wish for simple neoprene hoses instead. To the rescue are the new Powerhouse Products braided hose and fitting assembly toolkits, which quickly and neatly install hose ends without any of the hassle. Two kits are available, each designed to work with three different hose sizes: small (-4, -6, and -8 AN) and large (-10, -12, and -16 AN). To use the Powerhouse Products braided hose and fitting assembly toolkit, the tool is first separated into its two halves, lubricated, then fitted with the appropriate-size hose end. Mount the tool in a vise to keep it steady, feed the end of the braided-steel hose into the opening in the tool, and twist it until it stops-completing the installation. Simply remove the tool from the vise to reveal your freshly installed hose end. For more information, contact Powerhouse at 800-872-7223, www.powerhouseproducts.com.
Get In Gear
Looking to bump up the horsepower on your '92-and-newer two- and four-valve Modular Ford engines? Ford's 4.6/5.4L two- and four-valve engines have the capacity to make huge horsepower. But with the factory timing gear set up, you can't "tune" your camshaft timing, a critical adjustment that affects engine performance. Now that's all changed with the introduction of the new COMP Cams Ford 4.6/5.4L SOHC and DOHC adjustable cam gear set, which provides up to 12 degrees of camshaft advance or retard for a 24-degree total window of adjustability. The ability to adjust the camshaft timing is particularly important when performance engine modifications are completed, such as when decking the block or milling the heads, procedures that can change camshaft-to-crankshaft centerline positioning and alter cam timing. The new COMP Cams Ford 4.6/5.4L SOHC and DOHC adjustable cam gear sets install in exactly the same way as the original factory gears, come equipped with a cam gear sensor, and work with the Ford OE timing chains. Each gear features a billet aluminum hub and steel outer gear for outstanding durability and light weight. For more information, contact COMP Cams at 800-999-0853, www.compcams.com.
Combo Up
New from Summit are these fan/fan shroud combo kits. Available exclusively at Summit Racing Equipment, this combo brings a low-profile aluminum shroud and a thin-style electric fan together in one space-saving package. The fan shroud is made in the USA from thicker aluminum than similar shrouds for better fan protection. They have a rubber mounting seal and mount easily to Summit Racing Universal Radiators. The kits are available with single 14- or 16-inch fans, or with dual 10- or 12-inch fans. The complete kit includes the shroud, puller-style electric fan, and all the necessary mounting hardware. For more product and pricing information, including exact shroud dimensions, call 800-230-3030, or go to www.SummitRacing.com.
Cut And Paste
Now available from the original Doug's Headers are electric exhaust cutouts. Doug's Headers has announced the availability of their all-stainless steel construction electric exhaust cutouts in 2 1/2-, 3-, and 3 1/2-inch diameters. These cutouts feature a rugged Dayton gear-reduction 12-volt DC motor and a rack-and-gear-style drive. A self-cleaning knife edge seats for a leakproof seal every time the cutout is opened and closed, and a pre-wired harness with a rocker switch is supplied for easy installation. Uncork your exhaust with the flip of a switch from your dash. The cutouts are ideal for racetracks that don't require mufflers, or just straight-up intimidation! For more info, contact Doug's Headers at 909-599-5955, www.dougsheaders.com.
Open The Gate
MAR-K now makes tailgates for '54 GMC Stepside trucks. The tailgates have the correct-gauge thickness, welded construction like the originals, and accurate bends and dimensions. They are available with the original embossment and GMC lettering in the center area, and include the tailgate ends with a chain latch for securing the tailgate to the truck. The tailgate is made of electrogalvanized steel, and chains and trunnions are sold separately. For further information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts at 405-721-7945, www.mar-k.com. CCT
It Puts The Lotion On The Skin
Skin MD Natural is not your typical hand or body lotion. It is, in fact, a completely new category of product that looks like a lotion, but acts very differently on the skin. Most lotions only attempt to artificially add moisture to the skin. Shielding lotions instead are designed to create an invisible, protective barrier that helps keep harmful chemicals out and keep natural moisture in, letting Mother Nature provide the necessary healing to repair skin at its deepest levels. Skin MD Natural shielding lotion helps stop harmful chemicals such as petroleum products, paints, solvents, and even soaps from absorbing into and irritating your skin. It also makes cleanup easier after working on your vehicle. It lasts for hours, is fragrance-free, and is non-greasy. As well as protecting your skin, it's also very healing; one of its main ingredients is aloe. For more info, call 800-540-4790, or visit www.SkinMDNatural.com.
Arsenal Of Choices
Katech Performance has unleashed its LS7 Arsenal, a complete line of attack engines built for battle in any truck arena. The LS7 cache is stocked with four exciting offerings, including the Sneak Attack, Street Attack, Track Attack, and Air Attack packages. Each handbuilt engine is completely disassembled, blueprinted, and enhanced for outputs from 575 to well beyond 600 horsepower by the same technicians who produce championship-winning engines for all Katech race programs. The Katech Performance LS7 Arsenal includes a Sneak Attack LS7 5.7L (KAT-A4725) with an 800-rpm redline, ideal for the sleeper ride. The package includes a Katech sleeved LS2 case, Katech forged piston-rod assembly, forged crankshaft, LS7 cylinder heads, and an LS7-derived valvetrain coupled with a Katech-specified camshaft. The Street Attack LS7 7.0L (KAT-A4730) is a top-tier LS7 performance ideal for high-power, daily-driven street vehicles. It features Katech 11:1 compression-forged pistons, solid small-end rod bushings, a street-optimized camshaft, and valvetrain enhancements. F-car and Y-car applications are available. The Track Attack LS7 7.0L (KAT-A4735) is the ultimate normally aspirated LS7 crate engine for off-road and track use. Drawing from more than two decades of experience with championship-winning pushrod V-8s, this package is race-ready. It features Katech 12:1 or 14:1 compression-forged pistons, solid small-end rod bushings, a high-output camshaft, and valvetrain enhancements. An electronic or mechanical throttle control is available. The Air Attack LS7 7.0L (KAT-A4740) is extreme forced induction performance. This package includes Katech forged low-compression pistons, forged steel connecting rods, an upgraded camshaft, and an upgraded valvetrain. For more information, call 866-KATECH1, www.katechengines.com.
When it Gets Bad, Bolt
Professional Products now offers stainless steel 12-point engine bolt kits for small-block Fords, big-block Chevys, and small-block Chevys. Each kit includes applicable bolts and washers for your timing cover, oil pan, fuel pump, motor mounts, intake manifold, water pump, thermostat housing, coil bracket, valve covers, alternator bracket, exhaust headers, and distributor hold-down. In addition to offering a stout 12-point socket pattern, each bolt head is polished to a mirrorlike finish. Every kit is sealed in plastic and includes an application guide with recommended torque specifications based on bolt size. For more info, contact Professional Products at 323-779-2020.