Banks Engineering Redefines Exhaust Braking

Introducing Banks SpeedBrake, a revolutionary all-electronic plug-and-play braking system with patented Speed Control technology for Chevy/GMC diesel trucks. The SpeedBrake increases the stopping power of your truck and extends the service life of your brakes. Imagine setting your “comfort zone” and cutting downhill speed by nearly 80% without even touching the brake pedal, keeping your brakes cool and ready for emergencies should they arise. The SpeedBrake is an all-electronic mastermind of braking technology. Plug-in connection makes for a clean, simple installation without cutting or tapping into vital wire harnesses. There’s no crawling under the truck to cut

Alpine’s Media Station Offers iPod and iPhone Integration for Your Car

Alpine Electronics has announced the iXA-W404, its first 2-DIN touch-screen Digital Media Station. The unit offers an enhanced iPod experience in the car with new ways for consumers to navigate their iPod/iPhone music and video content. The iXA-W404 is a high-performance iPod controller that uses either the double-action encoder knob or the vibrant 4.3-inch QVGA color touch-screen. The unit has an AM/FM tuner and a high-speed USB connection for the best iPod/iPhone sound, plus connectivity to any USB-based portable music player or memory device. Any iPod with a 30-PIN dock connector is compatible with the iXA-W404, and

Performance Suspension for 1967-1972 GM C10 Trucks

In the mid 1960’s, engineers at Chevrolet designed a new coil spring and trailing arm suspension system for the C10 that provided work truck capability by day and a comfortable ride for nights and weekends. Four decades later the 1967-72 C10 is an incredibly popular platform for sport truck enthusiasts, thanks to cool lines and muscle car style suspension. After receiving hundreds of requests for easy-to-install, bolt-on handling hardware for this popular pickup, the muscle car suspension experts at Hotchkis Performance have developed an all-new Sport Sway Bar System for the 1967-72 Chevy C10. The tubular front

Concept One Introduces Ford 351 Cleveland Pulley Systems

Concept One has extended its line of pulley systems to include a new, compact and stylish series for the venerable Ford Cleveland 351. Providing a choice of four pulley systems for the 351 Cleveland, they range from a basic alternator-only pulley kit up to a full-option solution with alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering mechanism. These kits comprise all associated pulleys and brackets, belts, and chrome hardware. In addition, a polished compressor and alternator, and an aluminum power-steering pump are supplied together with Concept One’s exclusive power-steering reservoir to complete the package. Made of 6061-T6 aircraft-grade

Ram Clutches’ Entry-Level Clutch Kit for GM LS, Ford and More

Ram Clutches’ new Force 9.5 dual-disc clutch-flywheel assembly transmits up to 800lb ft of torque, transmits it quietly, and suits all GM LS engines – including the 2010 Camaro as well as 4.6 and 5.4L Fords.  In fact, this new 9.5in entry-level clutch-flywheel assembly can be installed on any engine for which Ram makes a twin-plate clutch. In addition to doubling the torque capacity, the Force 9.5 is small and light—very light—weighing approximately 35lb compared with the standard LS arrangement, which weighs around 57lb and measures 11.750in. This combination of compact size and light weight results in

GM LS3, L92 and LS7 Intake Manifold Upgrade from FAST

By now, the LS community is well versed about the LSX Intake Manifold from FAST.  Testing has shown proven horsepower gains with the LSX manifold, however, this intake only fit LS1-style, cathedral-port heads leaving LS3/LS92-style, rectangle-port heads without an intake upgrade solution. Until now… The engineers at FAST teamed up with the airflow specialists at RHS to develop a three-piece, polymer intake manifold for rectangular port GM LS3/L92 engines. Testing on a stock LS3 engine with a Big Mouth 102mm Throttle Body™ produced gains of 14+ horsepower and 11ft/lbs of torque at the flywheel over the stock

Review: Rockford Fosgate IBeam Tactile Transducer

Factory car audio systems are no doubt getting more complicated.  The evolution of OEM audio systems has come a long way over the years – integrating navigation, voice control, Bluetooth capability and more.  Adding aftermarket components is increasingly difficult since they typically have to be integrated into the complex, factory system. One thing nearly every OEM system can benefit from is added bass, but fitting a large subwoofer into your vehicle might not be feasible.  Rockford Fosgate believes they have the solution with their new IBeam. Announced at the 2009 CES show, the Rockford Fosgate IBeam is

Evo X 525HP Turbo Upgrade from Garrett

Garrett is ready to take your Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X to the next level with their new Evo X Turbo Upgrade. The Garrett Evo X Turbo Upgrade allows you to push your AWD, rally-bred monster up to an estimated 475 HP with the Garrett GT3071R or a tire smoking estimated 525 HP with the Garrett GT3076R. Each turbo has been meticulously designed to be a bolt-on upgrade with no fabrication, cutting or welding required. The Garrett Evo X Turbo Upgrade features a specially designed twin-scroll turbine housing that mates up directly to the Evo X’s stock exhaust