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3 SEMA Show Off-Road Builds You Won’t Want to Miss

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:03

By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA is gearing up for the 2019 Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition, set to take place during the SEMA Show, and the list of competitors keeps growing longer as November approaches. SEMA eNews will highlight several vehicles each week leading up to the Show. This week’s featured builds include: David Williams and his ’19 Jeep Gladiator, Ronnie Blain’s ’66 Ford Bronco and the ’65 Jeep M677 by Roy Wallace.

David Williams, ’19 Jeep Gladiator
Scheduled to Appear: Howards Cams #20761

David Williams and his wife worked on and completed the project together for BOTB. The ’19 Jeep Gladiator is one of the most highly anticipated aftermarket-friendly vehicles in recent years. The couple stretched out the vehicle to add an extra door on each side, making it a six-door vehicle. They also lifted the truck 10-in. and added a supercharger to the engine.

Ronnie Blain, ’66 Ford Bronco
Scheduled to Appear: Flat Out Autos #32303

Ronnie Blain enters this year’s BOTB with a ’66 Ford Bronco. He merged the body of a ’66 with a ’17 F-150. The powertrain, chassis, dash and console are all from the F-150. The vehicles sits on Toyo tires and features an EAG front bumper.

Roy Wallace, ’65 Jeep M677
Scheduled to Appear: Lund International #31031

Roy Wallace is a Jeep fanatic and long-time hobbyist. He enters this year’s BOTB with a ’65 Jeep M677. The build is powered by fuel-injected small-block Chevy 350 with TBI and a TH400 transmission. The profile features a modified Rampage armor and custom paint. The vehicle is a military forward-control quad cab recovery vehicle outfitted for long expeditions. It also includes a custom bed, toolboxes, drawer system, and rack to accept a roof-top tent.

3 SEMA Show Off-Road Builds You Won’t Want to Miss

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:03

By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA is gearing up for the 2019 Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition, set to take place during the SEMA Show, and the list of competitors keeps growing longer as November approaches. SEMA eNews will highlight several vehicles each week leading up to the Show. This week’s featured builds include: David Williams and his ’19 Jeep Gladiator, Ronnie Blain’s ’66 Ford Bronco and the ’65 Jeep M677 by Roy Wallace.

David Williams, ’19 Jeep Gladiator
Scheduled to Appear: Howards Cams #20761

David Williams and his wife worked on and completed the project together for BOTB. The ’19 Jeep Gladiator is one of the most highly anticipated aftermarket-friendly vehicles in recent years. The couple stretched out the vehicle to add an extra door on each side, making it a six-door vehicle. They also lifted the truck 10-in. and added a supercharger to the engine.

Ronnie Blain, ’66 Ford Bronco
Scheduled to Appear: Flat Out Autos #32303

Ronnie Blain enters this year’s BOTB with a ’66 Ford Bronco. He merged the body of a ’66 with a ’17 F-150. The powertrain, chassis, dash and console are all from the F-150. The vehicles sits on Toyo tires and features an EAG front bumper.

Roy Wallace, ’65 Jeep M677
Scheduled to Appear: Lund International #31031

Roy Wallace is a Jeep fanatic and long-time hobbyist. He enters this year’s BOTB with a ’65 Jeep M677. The build is powered by fuel-injected small-block Chevy 350 with TBI and a TH400 transmission. The profile features a modified Rampage armor and custom paint. The vehicle is a military forward-control quad cab recovery vehicle outfitted for long expeditions. It also includes a custom bed, toolboxes, drawer system, and rack to accept a roof-top tent.

3 SEMA Show Off-Road Builds You Won’t Want to Miss

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:03

By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA is gearing up for the 2019 Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition, set to take place during the SEMA Show, and the list of competitors keeps growing longer as November approaches. SEMA eNews will highlight several vehicles each week leading up to the Show. This week’s featured builds include: David Williams and his ’19 Jeep Gladiator, Ronnie Blain’s ’66 Ford Bronco and the ’65 Jeep M677 by Roy Wallace.

David Williams, ’19 Jeep Gladiator
Scheduled to Appear: Howards Cams #20761

David Williams and his wife worked on and completed the project together for BOTB. The ’19 Jeep Gladiator is one of the most highly anticipated aftermarket-friendly vehicles in recent years. The couple stretched out the vehicle to add an extra door on each side, making it a six-door vehicle. They also lifted the truck 10-in. and added a supercharger to the engine.

Ronnie Blain, ’66 Ford Bronco
Scheduled to Appear: Flat Out Autos #32303

Ronnie Blain enters this year’s BOTB with a ’66 Ford Bronco. He merged the body of a ’66 with a ’17 F-150. The powertrain, chassis, dash and console are all from the F-150. The vehicles sits on Toyo tires and features an EAG front bumper.

Roy Wallace, ’65 Jeep M677
Scheduled to Appear: Lund International #31031

Roy Wallace is a Jeep fanatic and long-time hobbyist. He enters this year’s BOTB with a ’65 Jeep M677. The build is powered by fuel-injected small-block Chevy 350 with TBI and a TH400 transmission. The profile features a modified Rampage armor and custom paint. The vehicle is a military forward-control quad cab recovery vehicle outfitted for long expeditions. It also includes a custom bed, toolboxes, drawer system, and rack to accept a roof-top tent.

New Products: Top End Kits, Intake Manifolds and More

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 09:45

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Performer RPM Top End Kit for ’97–’04 Chevy LS2 Engines

Edelbrock introduces its Performer RPM Top End Kit is designed for ’97–04 LS2 engines. The kit is engineered to deliver improved performance in street applications from 1,500- to 6,500-RPM range. This kit includes Performer RPM intake manifold, E-CNC cylinder heads, pushrods and Rollin’ Thunder Hydraulic Roller camshaft, complete bolt kits and an Edelbrock gasket set.

888-799-1135
www.edelbrock.com
PN 2083

RPM Dual-Quad Manifold and Carb Kit for ’57–’86 Small-Block Chevy

Edelbrock releases the RPM Dual-Quad manifold and carb kit. The kit is designed for ’57–’86 small-block Chevy applications. The kit includes an Edelbrock RPM or RPM Air-Gap Dual-Quad intake manifold and two 500-cfm Thunder Series AVS carburetors calibrated specifically for dual-quad applications (one manual choke, one electric choke). The kit also includes a progressive throttle linkage, Russell fuel inlet, Edelbrock intake gaskets, intake bolt set and carburetor stud kit. The manifold and Thunder Series carbs are available with a standard satin finish or with a bright EnduraShine chrome-like finish.

888-799-1135
www.edelbrock.com
PN: 2025

Sniper EFI MOPAR Gen-III Hemi Race Series Fabricated Intake Manifolds

Holley announces the release of its Sniper EFI MOPAR Gen-III Hemi Race Series Fabricated Intake Manifolds. The intake’s overall 5mm thickness and port runners welded both inside and out are designed to withstand moderate boost and power-adder increases. They are designed to stay strong through the 2,100- to 8,200-RPM range, come in your choice of a black or silver finish, and feature a 90mm throttle-body dual-mounting pattern, provisions for a MAP sensor, and 1.25-in. billet-aluminum flanges that eliminate sealing issues at the cylinder head.

866-464-6553
www.holley.com
PN 837261

New Products: Top End Kits, Intake Manifolds and More

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 09:45

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Performer RPM Top End Kit for ’97–’04 Chevy LS2 Engines

Edelbrock introduces its Performer RPM Top End Kit is designed for ’97–04 LS2 engines. The kit is engineered to deliver improved performance in street applications from 1,500- to 6,500-RPM range. This kit includes Performer RPM intake manifold, E-CNC cylinder heads, pushrods and Rollin’ Thunder Hydraulic Roller camshaft, complete bolt kits and an Edelbrock gasket set.

888-799-1135
www.edelbrock.com
PN 2083

RPM Dual-Quad Manifold and Carb Kit for ’57–’86 Small-Block Chevy

Edelbrock releases the RPM Dual-Quad manifold and carb kit. The kit is designed for ’57–’86 small-block Chevy applications. The kit includes an Edelbrock RPM or RPM Air-Gap Dual-Quad intake manifold and two 500-cfm Thunder Series AVS carburetors calibrated specifically for dual-quad applications (one manual choke, one electric choke). The kit also includes a progressive throttle linkage, Russell fuel inlet, Edelbrock intake gaskets, intake bolt set and carburetor stud kit. The manifold and Thunder Series carbs are available with a standard satin finish or with a bright EnduraShine chrome-like finish.

888-799-1135
www.edelbrock.com
PN: 2025

Sniper EFI MOPAR Gen-III Hemi Race Series Fabricated Intake Manifolds

Holley announces the release of its Sniper EFI MOPAR Gen-III Hemi Race Series Fabricated Intake Manifolds. The intake’s overall 5mm thickness and port runners welded both inside and out are designed to withstand moderate boost and power-adder increases. They are designed to stay strong through the 2,100- to 8,200-RPM range, come in your choice of a black or silver finish, and feature a 90mm throttle-body dual-mounting pattern, provisions for a MAP sensor, and 1.25-in. billet-aluminum flanges that eliminate sealing issues at the cylinder head.

866-464-6553
www.holley.com
PN 837261

Network With International Buyers Before the SEMA Show Begins

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 09:42

By Linda Spencer

Join SEMA Monday, November 4, for one or more roundtables designed to help attendees network with stakeholders in key markets even before the Show doors open.

Join SEMA Monday, November 4, for one or more roundtables designed to help attendees network with stakeholders in key markets even before the SEMA Show doors open. All three sessions will be held in the Las Vegas Convention Center Upper North Hall, Room N259.

Middle East: Opportunities to Connect With Middle East Buyers
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Meet with buyers from throughout the region who can let you know what their customers want! Learn how to cash in on this lucrative region with passionate consumers with disposable income. The United Arab Emirates and surrounding countries provide some of the best opportunities for U.S. specialty-parts manufacturers. Off-roading, classic-car collecting and motorsports are all strong markets throughout the region. Attendees will also learn about the details of the 2020 SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference. Register now!

Australia/New Zealand: Opportunities to Connect With Australian Buyers
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Meet for lunch and conversation with top buyers from Down Under. Learn the latest trends from distributors of off-road, styling, restoration and performance products and the opportunities in these countries of pickup (utes) and SUV customizing fanatics, V8 lovers and diehard hot-rod enthusiasts. Learn the challenges (such as the late arrival of the JL Wrangler and ’19 Mustang and, not to mention, it’s a right-hand-drive market). Find out how U.S. manufacturers and their Australian partners have overcome these hurdles and are getting product to their Australian and New Zealand customers. Register now!

Latin America: Opportunities to Connect With Buyers From Latin America
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Due to popular demand, this session is back for a second year! Trade buyers and media from Central and South America will discuss their respective markets and opportunities in this pickup and car-crazy region. Learn what’s hot and what’s not. Get insider tips into which vehicles are local customizers’ rides of choice and the top-selling products. Learn more about the opportunities and challenges U.S. manufacturers seeking to sell in Latin America face—from language issues, tariffs and small fragmented markets—and how they have overcome these challenges. Register now!