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2010 SEMA New Stuff - Web Exclusive!The Best New Stuff For Your Mopar (& Your Shop) From the November, 2010 issue of Mopar Muscle By Scott Ross Photography by Randy Bolig
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Yes, Mopar folks, it's that "early Christmas" time that happens each year...when new products are unveiled at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Here's what's new--and what's hot--for Mopars, starting with late model (LX-Body 300, Charger, Magnum and Challenger) stuff:  Energy Suspension
Energy...  Energy Suspension
Energy Suspension's Hyper-Flex Polyurethane front and rear control arm bushings and sway bar bushings improve your handling while doing away with the OEM rubber bushing's mushiness. (Find out more at www.energysuspension.com.)  Sprint Booster
Not just...  Sprint Booster
Not just a dress-up go-pedal, but some high-tech hardware....Sprint Booster's new electronic technology for drive-by wire vehicles that significantly improves throttle response by increasing pedal input sensitivity, delivering shifting improvement throughout the power band, making acceleration and merging a new driving experience. (Get more info at www.sprintboosterusa.com.)  ACT Xtreme twin-disc clutch...  ACT Xtreme twin-disc clutch
Got lots of torque under your New Challenger's hood? You need a clutch that's stronger than the OEM clutch...like ACT's Xtreme twin-disc kit. It offers Dodge Challenger enthusiasts a street-friendly clutch kit with torque capacities from 850 foot-pounds of torque. (More info: www2.advancedclutch.com/home.aspx)  Drake Challenger fuel door...  Drake Challenger fuel door
Dress up your '08-later Challenger with these two goodies from Drake Automotive Group, starting with their satin-finish aluminum fuel door, that's made from billet aluminum and die-cast with stainless faux fasteners. Features include a plunger for positive opening and closing, a printed carbon fiber emblem embossed with "Fuel," a plastic inner housing and fuel fill system.  Drake Challenger strut brace...  Drake Challenger strut brace cover
And, for under the hood, if you're running Drake's strut tower brace, you need these--their strut tower brace covers.These machined stainless steel nuts and strut covers are a must have! (www.drakemusclecars.com for more info on both of these items.)  PRW rockers
Here's two items...  PRW rockers
Here's two items from PRW for you 2005-10 Hemi builders: PRW's Performance Quotient Stainless Steel Shaft Mount Rocker Arm System. This 1.6 ratio kit includes 16 stainless steel rockers with silicone bronze trunion bushings), hardened shafts, hold downs, spacers, shims and pushrod length checkers.  PRW harmonic damper
Also...  PRW harmonic damper
Also new from PRW: their Performance Quotient SFI Rated Steel Harmonic Damper. This black-finished damper is internally balanced, with laser etched timing marks, including 90*, 180* & 270*. (More info at: www.PRW-USA.com)  K-1 Technologies stroker crank...  K-1 Technologies stroker crank
Racers and high-power street engine builders wanted it-- and K-1 Technologies delivers it. A 3.975-inch stroker crank for suipercharged late-model Hemis. (Find out more at www.k1technologies.com.)  Proform 850
There's plenty...  Proform 850
There's plenty of new stuff at SEMA for vintage Mopars, too....like Proform's new 850 cfm carburetor, an addition to their All-Aluminum Replacement Upgrade series. And, for maximum performance, check out Proform's Black Billet Street Series for a fully loaded carb at an untouchable value. (Do it at www.ProformParts.com.)  Mr. Gasket 105gph fuel pump...  Mr. Gasket 105gph fuel pump
Got a race engine that needs a big flow of fuel? (We're talking blown engines here.) Mr. Gasket's new 105 gph high performance electric fuel pump is quieter than the competition, and it also includes a return style fuel pressure regulator. (See more at www.mrgasket.com.)  Holley AL 4160 carb
Speaking...  Holley AL 4160 carb
Speaking of race engines, you know what a Holley 4150 four-barrel means to a big-inch Mopar on the strip? (HINT: "Win" light.) Holley's upgraded the 4150 with larger capacity fuel bowls, a redesigned main body and billet componentry--and they made it five pounds lighter! (Don't believe us? Visit www.holley.com for more info.)  TCI 6x 6-Speed
TCI brought...  TCI 6x 6-Speed
TCI brought two goodies for you Mopar folks to SEMA. Their 6X Six Speed Transmission Package lets you manually shift through six gears, or enjoy automatic cruising, while it delivers improved performance, enhanced fuel efficiency and a superior driving experience.  TCI FAST-GATE shifter
TCI...  TCI FAST-GATE shifter
TCI also took the wraps off their affordable Fast-Gate Performance Shifter at SEMA. It combines high performance, reliability and easy installation in a universal design that fits virtually any 3- or 4-speed application. (www.tciauto.com has more info on both!)  Milodon oil pan
Attention...  Milodon oil pan
Attention road racers and canyon carvers: Want an oil pan that keeps your engine filled with oil while you handle the hardest of corners? Look no further than Milodon's Smallblock Chrysler Street and Road Race Oil Pan. For LA-powered (318/340/360) A, B, or E bodies with stock chassis, its multiple trap doors provides 100% oil control. And for you AMC guys, Milodon also has one for the 290-401 inch AMC V8 that fits all AMC chassis! (Get more info at www. milodon.com.)  AIRAID Concept II
Let's...  AIRAID Concept II
Let's move topside...with AIRAID's "Concept II" custom air cleaner. Available in 3-inch, 4"-inch and 5-inch heights, it features AIRAID's SynthaMax "oil free" 100% synthetic washable and re-usable media. It also includes a standard 5 1/8-inch base plate, and a unique "customizable" lid that can be finished as you desire. The lid also includes billet hold down and key fob billet wrench for easy install & removal. (More info: www.airaid.com.)  Zoops
Want to give your...  Zoops
Want to give your B/RB engine high a tech look and function? Add Zoop's new Big Block Mopar Serpentine Kit. Zoop's underdrive serpentine "Posi-Trak" system for 383-440 engines also works with the Hemi, and its 5/8-inch thick plate eliminates flex. (Find out more at www.zoops.cxom.)  Legendary
What's new from...  Legendary
What's new from Legendary Auto Interiors? Something to keep you Dodge boys (and girls) happy: their new Super Bee floor mats. Licensed by Ma Mopar, their patented sure-grip anti-skid backing holds them in place, while the logo is the perfect dressup item--evspecially if your Bee came from Lynch Road with the bone-stock taxicab-level interior. (See more at www.legendaryautointeriors.com.)  Intro-Tech GP chair
There's...  Intro-Tech GP chair
There's plenty of new stuff at SEMA for your shop or home....starting with two from Intro Tech Automotive. Their Grand Prix Chair is a racing-inspired item for your home office (or wherever you're reading this at), and its features include Leatherette fabric; a tire-embossed armrest; billet aluminum shift knob with four settings; racing suspension spring; brake caliper kit; five 22-inch- style racing wheels; an extra-wide 26-inch aluminum base. Designed and assembled in the U.S.A., ti also comes with a lifetime warranty.  Intro-Tech Pitstop furniture...  Intro-Tech Pitstop furniture
While we're at it, check out Intro Tech's "Pitstop" furniture. Made from tubular metal, features include a 57 x 27-inch tempered glass working area, an inbox racing style spoiler tray, dual 13-inch chrome metal racing shocks, a 51-inch metal alloy tower strut bar, stainless steel braided hoses with tension rod inside for lateral control, 22-inch-style lockable racing wheels, a pull-out tray for a computer key board and a computer stand...plus a lifetime warranty. (www.intro-techautomotive.com has lots more info.)  Phoenix Petro Pump
How about...  Phoenix Petro Pump
How about some stuff for the shop? We'll start with Phoenix Systems' "Petro Pump." It's a hand pump to flush, bleed, vacuum, pressurize and test automotive components using petroleum fluids such as gas, oil, power steering fluid, aircraft hydraulic fluid, etc. (Find out more at www.brakebleeder.com.)  Soft Sanders
Make your next...  Soft Sanders
Make your next sanding job easier with Soft-Sanders by Style-Line Corporation International. This 11-inch set of Soft-Sanders (6 blocks in 3 densities) comes with 3 pieces of Super-Flex sandpaper, plus a tips-and-techniques DVD. (For more info, log onto www.softsanders.com.)  Creepex Body Guard creeper...  Creepex Body Guard creeper
Tired of that old flat creeper? Check out the BodyGuard from Creepex. It's the only creeper with built-in frame protection, and it provides the ultimate body protection while allowing unrestricted arm movements. It's engineered to withstand a 30,000-pound. load. (And www.creepex.com is where you'll find out more.)  SPC spring compressor
Removing...  SPC spring compressor
Removing and installing coil-over shocks can be a pain sometimes--but not when you use the universal spring compressor from SPC Performance/Light Racing. This two-piece, internally threaded spring compressor is a great option for removing and installing MacPherson strut, coilover, and other accessible springs. (Want to know more? Log on to www.spcalignment.com.)  Metal Rescue
And, for you...  Metal Rescue
And, for you restorers and folks building a vintage Mopar looking to de-rust a lot of small parts, here's Metal Rescue's Rust Remover bath. This one-gallon bottle contains a water-based, no-acid rust remover that is safe on everything but rust. Just soak, check and rinse! (Visit www.metalrescue.com for more info.)
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