New Products

National Dragster, Feb 11, 2005

A Blaze Of Fuels VP Racing Fuels Inc. offers a new series of unleaded racing fuels specifically engineered for high-performance street cars, sport compacts in particular. StreetBlaze 100, well-suited for high-performance street cars, is oxygenated with ethanol. Environmentally friendly, it meets California Air Resource Board requirements and is street legal throughout the United States. At 100 octane, it generates substantial power increases over premium-grade 92 octane unleaded gasoline. StreetBlaze 100 works well in the latest generation of electronically controlled turbo engines, for example the Subaru WRX. StreetBlaze 101, a 101 octane fuel, works well in the same applications as StreetBlaze 100, with comparable power increases. Though street legal in many states, StreetBlaze 101 is not legal in those states that restrict the use of MTBE. Customers should check their local regulations to ensure compliance prior to use. StreetBlaze 103 is the highest octane unleaded street-legal fuel in the U.S. This 103 octane fuel provides power and protection equal to some leaded racing fuels. It typically allows turbo engines to raise the boost from the stock 8 to 10 pounds to 20 to 25 pounds. Although street legal in many states, StreetBlaze 103 is not legal in those states that restrict the use of MTBE. Customers should check local regulations prior to use.

Digital Spring Tester

The Rimac digital spring tester features a backlit LCD digital readout and gives quick, accurate.readings ranging from O to 1,200 pounds of seat pressure on 0.1-pound increments. In addition, height measurements can be taken to 0.1-inch amounts. This unit features a castaluminum housing with a base plate for bench-top mounting. Durable and reliable, the Rimac spring tester works on virtually any valve spring to ensure that springs are in top condition. For information, call (800) 872-7223; website, www.powerhouseproducts.com.

Tubular Control Arms

Global West Suspension now offers tubular control arms for 1973-77 GM ?-bodies. The upper arms are built with 1 1/4-inch-diameter dom tubing with a cross brace to reduce flex and maintain strength and features 5 1/2 degrees of positive caster built in for better straight-line stability and dramatically improved corner entry. The camber curve is changed, keeping the tire flatter on the pavement during high-speed maneuvering. Lower control arms maintain stock height and are built with 1 5/8-inch-diameter dom tubing with special sway bar connecting end links. A rotating coil spring cushion for proper spring indexing is standard. These tubular control arms are available with DEL-A-Lum bushings or polyurethane and require no frame modifications. For information, write to Global West Suspension Components, Dept. ND, 655 S. Lincoln Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92408, or call (877) 470-2975 or (909) 890-0759; website, www.globalwest.net or globalwestsuspension.com.

Show-quality Cowl Hoods

Harwood Industries' new Show Series bohVon six-inch cowl hoods for '67-69 Camaros and '68-74 Novas feature a finished underside and fully functional cowl-induction scoop. These cowl hoods combine ample engine compartment clearance with show-car quality. For information, write to Harwood Industries, Dept. ND, 17833 State Highway 31, Tyler, TX 75705, or call (800) 822-3392; website, www.eharwood.com.

5mm Spark-plug Wires

ACCEL's 5mm spark-plug wires are a radical departure from anything ever offered. With half the diameter of today's standard wires, ACCEL's 5mm wires are extremely flexible and offer extreme space and weight savings. With the performance of 150-ohmsper-foot Ferro-Spiral-wound alloy conductor, these wires deliver maximum energy to the spark plug and provide superior performance. Available in blue, red, black, or yellow in universal eight-cylinder wire sets, these wires feature finished 90-degree spark-plug ends; simply run the wire, cut off excess, and terminate the distributor end. For information, log on to www.accel-ignition.com.

Starter Drive Sprag Clutch

CSR's new starter drive sprag clutch was designed to surpass the performance of the ramp roller design. The sprag clutch design consists of 12 sprags that move freely throughout a double cage. The cage allows the sprags to have free and independent action but keeps the sprags in place to prevent misalignment due to vibration or other effects. When the engine is started, the sprags wedge between the inner and outer surfaces, synchronizing for maximum load sharing and resulting in greater torque capacity and extended performance and longevity on all start drive parts. For information, call (800) 226-1274; website, www.csr-performance.com.

Axle Systems For Mitsubishi Evo VIII

The Drive Shaft Shop introduces its new Level 2 and Level 5 axle systems for the 2003-05 Mitsubishi Evo VIII. The Level 2 axles are a direct fit for the rear, sporting a high-grade chromoly torsional center bar with an outer and inner center velocity made from proprietary material that will handle 400 horsepower at the wheels and comes with abs rings and high-durometer boots. The Level 5 axle/hub system can handle 800 horsepower at the wheels. This direct bolt-on system has a higher-grade chromoly torsional center bar with larger splines than the level 2 and 30 percent larger spline on the outer center velocity. For information, write to The Driveshaft Shop, Dept. ND, 210A Blydenburgh Road, Islandia, NY 11749, or call (631) 348-1818.