SEMA News - September 2009
 | Advantage Truck Accessories Inc. Advantage Truck Accessories announced tonneau cover applications for the new 2009 Dodge RamBox pickup models. The unique, segment-exclusive cargo management system that features lengthwise storage bins on the outside of the cargo area maintains functionality with the tonneau covers installed. Advantage folding cover models, both the soft TorzaTop and the solid HardHat, may be used in their partial and fully closed positions. Shown is the Advantage TorzaTop installed on the new Dodge Crew Cab with its unique RamBox side storage bins. Advantage Truck Accessories Inc. |
 | Automotive Performance Systems Bill Neumann is the founder and CEO of Automotive Performance Systems and Neumann Distributing. You Can Do It! is the inspirational story of how Bill accomplished his goals and realized his dreams. Automotive Performance Systems |
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 | CarTech Auto Books & Manuals How to Build Max-Performance Hemi Engines details how to extract more horsepower from second-generation Hemi engines. All of the block options are presented, including street versus race, new versus old and iron versus aluminum. Author Richard Nedbal explores major head types, rocker-arm systems, head machining and prep, valves, springs, seats, porting quench control and more. The book also examines in detail how to install and set up power adders such as nitrous oxide, superchargers and turbochargers. CarTech Auto Books & Manuals |
 | Classic Industries Newest Chevrolet/GMC Truck Catalog Classic Industries’ newest catalog offers restoration and performance parts and accessories for all 1947-2008 Chevrolet and GMC truck models. At 900 pages, this full-color catalog is the most complete offering of new products for the truck owner and restorer. Notable items in this edition include interior components, upholstery, body components, apparel and accessories for the complete Chevrolet/GMC lifestyle. Classic Industries |
 | Emhart Teknologies Emhart Teknologies has just expanded its line of Pop Nut blind rivet nuts and tools with the addition of two new tool kits — featuring the PNT110 manual tool. The PNT110 is ergonomically designed to fit the user’s hand with contoured grips for comfort. The tool’s quick-change mandrel and nose piece design allow the user the flexibility of setting different size nuts. Emhart Teknologies |
 | Hurst Performance Hurst Performance Vehicles has announced that it has teamed up with newly appointed Hurst Director Emeritus “Doc” Watson to build two new special edition Hurst/Pontiacs—a 2010 Hurst/Pontiac H.O. version of the G8 and a G6 convertible. These numbered cars will feature Hurst’s iconic white/gold and black/gold colors along with forged-alloy Hurst wheels, an exclusive Hurst shifter, a supercharged engine, suspension mods and a specially trimmed interior. |
 | K&N Engineering According to the company, the K&N high-flow air filter for the 2010 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8 (part no. 33-2431) is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration. The simple drop-in design makes it an easy performance Mustang add-on. K&N high-flow replacement filters are installed in minutes and comply with factory warranties. K&N filters can be easily cleaned with the Recharger maintenance kit and will last the life of the vehicle. K&N Engineering |
 | Speedway Motors According to Speedway Motors, what sets these batwings apart from the rest are the fully reinforced ½-inch-20 threaded bosses available for attaching a Panhard bar or shock mount. Investment cast from high-quality stainless steel, these beautiful batwings provide a strong and stylish means for attaching a four-bar suspension to your street rod’s front axle. Speedway Motors |
 | Meguiar’s Meguiar’s unveiled its Ultimate Quik Detailer with hydrophobic polymer technology one year ago. Now the company has done it again with Meguiar’s Ultimate Quik Wax, featuring the same relentless water-beading properties with the added protection of a high-tech, easy-to-apply spray wax. According to Meguiar’s, when Quik Detailer becomes slow to wipe off, its time for a coat of Ultimate Quik Wax. Meguiar’s |
 | Metro Moulded Parts Inc. Seal up the vent-wing window on 1963-64 Ford or Mercury fullsize cars with these premium-quality Gold Series vent window seals from Metro Moulded Rubber Parts. According to the company, these faithful reproductions are manufactured by Metro in the U.S. to the highest quality standards so that they will look correct and function exactly as designed by the OEM back in the day. Part number WR 3363 fits fullsize Ford and Mercury two-door and four-door sedans and station wagon models. Metro Moulded Parts Inc. |
 | Mr. Norm’s Garage Mr. Norm’s Garage is proud to announce that it is now offering a comprehensive line of easy-to-install rear suspension systems for 1960s and 1970s Mopar A-, B- and E-body musclecars. Designed to fit 1967 thru 1976 A bodies, 1968 thru 1970 and 1971 thru 1974 B bodies and 1970 thru 1974 E bodies, these rear suspension systems by Mr. Norm’s Garage are available in both weld-in and bolt-in styles. Mr. Norm’s Garage |
 | TMI Products TMI has just released a collection of beautifully crafted center consoles designed specifically for 1965 through 1973 Mustangs. According to TMI, these new centerpieces are a fashionable and extremely convenient addition to any Mustang interior. And you can dress it up or blend the console in by choosing from a wide selection of TMI’s stock style materials and colors or exclusive custom fabrics and tones. Quick and simple to install using hook-and-loop straps, TMI consoles fit directly over the transmission tunnel or OEM factory console. TMI Products |
 | Zex According to Zex, the new specially designed wet nitrous system delivers 75 to 175 additional horsepower to 2008-current Dodge Hemi Challengers. The Dodge 5.7L and 6.1L EFI Hemi engines are the perfect platform for nitrous injection upgrades. The Zex nitrous system for the new Dodge Hemi Challenger was extensively engineered for a simple plug-and-play installation and includes custom-designed brackets and a special fuel line adapter that helps finish the installation in only two to three hours. |
 | Wiley X According to Wiley X, one pair of high-performance Wiley X sunglasses is all any consumer needs, whether driving to work, cruising on the open water, working at a job site or factory or cutting loose on the weekend. The ballistic qualities and fashion-forward designs of Wiley X Eyewear provide comprehensive eye protection with stylish good looks. Wiley X |
 | Scosche Scosche Industries is now shipping its new “custom kit, factory fit” Kia Amanti installation kit. The KA2095B is designed specifically for 2007 and up Kia Amanti vehicles. The KA2095B will accommodate either an ISO single-DIN mount with pocket or an ISO double-DIN mount. Scosche |
 | Omni Lubricants Green Grease is now available in 55-gallon drums, 16-gallon kegs and 5-gallon pails. This multipurpose synthetic polymer grease is a professional-grade, high-performance grease developed for a multitude of applications. According to Omni, Green Grease really is waterproof, which is better than “water resistant.” The synthetic polymers in Green Grease create a seal that sticks to the metal, protecting bearings (U-joints, tie-rods, etc.) from contaminants, such as dust, sand, grit and dirt. Omni Lubricants |
 | PML PML is now shipping tall big-block Chevrolet valve covers with classic Corvette script. According to the company, these tall valve covers feature strong sand-cast aluminum construction, raised Corvette script and fins, and cast-in baffles to prevent oil leaks. These new valve covers are taller than stock to accommodate roller rockers. PML Inc. |
 | Accel (A Div. of Prestolite Performance) Accel now offers the cure for burned sparkplug-wire boots with Extreme 9000 ceramic wire kits. The 8mm ferro-spiral core wire now has ceramic boots that will withstand up to 2,000° F on the sparkplug end of the wires. Accel |
 | RHS According to RHS, its new SBC 228cc-runner heads provide maximum airflow for circle-track and drag-racing classes that require the use of cast-iron cylinder heads. The precision, accuracy and durability of the RHS heads are derived not only from the precision CNC-porting of the intake and exhaust runners, but the CNC-ported combustion chamber as well. RHS |
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