Posts Tagged ‘ Rod Shop ’

Kaase Introduces New Boss Nine Engine with Stack Injection

By Ashley Smissen , January 12, 2011 in Engine & Drivetrain, Products

John Kaase Racing Engines has released its latest Boss Nine engine design that features a new intake manifold with a hidden plenum below and stack injection above.

The new stack-injected Boss Nine engine’s hidden plenum helps to equalize the pressures in all induction tracts and provides the engine with a clean, consistent idle, better part-throttle performance and instantaneous throttle response, according to the company. The plenum also provides for brake vacuum and empowers the MAP sensor, which has a major influence in the metering of the fuel.

New 1955-1959 Chevy Truck Instrumentation Released by Dakota Digital

By Ashley Smissen , January 10, 2011 in Electrical, Products

Dakota Digital has introduced a new application in its VHX Series of Instrumentation for 1955-1959 Chevy trucks. The instruments feature lighted needles, backlit faces and a full character message center for all displays.

The VHX Series utilizes solid-state sensors and precision stepper motors to help to increase accuracy, according to the company. The VHX-55C-PU uses either a stock or aftermarket wiring harness, and either a stock, aftermarket, modified or late-model drivetrain.

American Autowire Introduces Wiring Update Kit for 1960s GTOs

By Ashley Smissen , January 10, 2011 in Electrical, Products

A new Classic Update Kit has been added to American Autowire‘s series of wiring kits. The 1964-1967 Pontiac GTO Classic Update Kit is designed specifically for that make, model and year of car and is a complete wiring system with 13 features, including a replaceable headlight switch with internal 30-amp circuit breaker, retention collar nut, adjustable length shaft and custom knob.

A standard turn signal and hazard flashers are mounted onto the fuse panel and a new horn relay is mounted onto the main dash harness. The kit’s fuse box is designed to fit in the original location. The ATO fuse panels allows for easy fuse and circuit breaker accessibility, according to the company.

Custom Autosound Introduces New Classic-Style Radio for Cars With Cut Dashes

By Ashley Smissen , January 8, 2011 in Electrical, Products

The new USA-4DIN CD Radio from Custom Autosound is designed for use on classic cars that have a cut dash. The radio looks like a classic shaft-style radio but has a compact disc player behind the fold-down face. It will give cars that have had their dash cut for a modern CD radio a more classic look, and will fit in the existing opening, according to the company.

American Powertrain Releases New Aluminum Transmission Cross Members Supports

By Ashley Smissen , January 3, 2011 in Engine & Drivetrain, Products

American Powertrain has teamed up with Brooks Specialty Products to create a new line of 1,000-horsepower-tested X-Factor aluminum transmission supports to revolutionize the transmission crossmember.

The X-Factor crossmembers are designed to be lightweight and have increased clearance to accommodate oversize exhaust systems, said the company. Made from high-grade welded aluminum alloy, the X-Factor crossmembers are about half the weight of a stock steel cross member.

New Chevy Rear Internal Drum Brake Kit Released by Wilwood

By Ashley Smissen , January 3, 2011 in Brakes, Products

Wilwood Engineering has introduced new 11- and 12.9-inch Internal Drum E-Brake Rear Kits for 1959-1964 Chevys. The new kits can be used on original classic cars, street rods, classic trucks, street machines and other specialty vehicles that use the classic Chevy differential assembly. They are designed to complement Wilwood’s front brake kits.

ididit Introduces new 1967-1972 Ford Truck Steering Columns

By Ashley Smissen , January 3, 2011 in Interior, Products

ididit has introduced the newest addition to its Ford Truck Retrofit Made-to-Fit line of steering columns. The Made-to-Fit Ford Steering Columns are especially made for 1967-1972 Ford trucks. The all new floor shift, Ford top shaft and Ford wire plug steering columns are ready to be installed and are a direct bolt-in application that will connect to a stock box or rack.

The new columns are 100-percent American-made and feature an eight-position tilt and a Ford top shaft to enable the user to attach it to a stock Ford steering wheel on top. They feature a Ford wire plug and era-specific knobs and handles to match the originals.

Scotchman Introduces New Portable Measuring System for Metal Fabricators

By Ashley Smissen , December 28, 2010 in Products, Tech & Tools

Scotchman Industries has added the new Scotchman SawGear to its line of Advanced Feed & Stop Systems. The SawGear is a portable automated-length measuring system that streamlines the fabrication process, according to the company. It was developed to increase productivity and accuracy.

O’Brien Truckers Introduces New Nostalgic Disc Brake Conversion Kit

By Ashley Smissen , December 28, 2010 in Brakes, Products

O’Brien Truckers has released a new front disc brake kit designed for rodders who are want a nostalgic, classic look. The kit uses a traditional-looking front backing plate with a fully functional cooling scoop and a Buick-style finned brake drum.

New LED Third Brakelight Released by Juliano’s

By Ashley Smissen , December 20, 2010 in Brakes, Electrical, Products

Juliano’s has just released a new LED third brakelight that is divided into two sections so it can serve as a brakelight or a signal light. The two section design also works great for any car with a split rear window, according to the company.

The new light comes in two versions. For split-window cars, the one with the adjustable bracket allows it to be mounted right on the window divider. The housing is 8 inches wide and is machined from aluminum so it can be polished, plated or painted to match the car’s interior theme.

Juliano’s also offers a retrofit kit to upgrade the filament bulbs in the first version of this product to LEDs.

The new brakelight comes with complete instructions and mounting hardware.

For more information, go to www.julianos.com.

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