RAM is now introducing a better pilot bushing for popular Ford and GM applications.  It is made of Kevlar.
   
Kevlar, with its long history for durability in industrial applications, is the ideal material. It is self-lubricating, offers low susceptibility to damage from heat, maintains dimensional stability, and reduces wear significantly when compared to bronze bushings and, especially, needle-roller bearings.  
   
These bushings are now available for small-block (including LS) and big-block Chevrolets using bronze bushings or needle-roller bearings. They also suit Ford applications using needle roller-bearings, such as late model 5.0L and 4.6L engines. Use Ram part number BU656K for Chevrolet engines and for Ford, part number BA50MK.

For further information, visit: www.ramclutches.com.

Need to lose a little weight? If you run a 396,427,454 or 502 Chevy big-bock, Professional Products’ new lightweight dampers can help you lose up to 4.8-pounds. The 80000 Series is 4.2-pounds lighter, while the 90000 Series (SFI-spec) is 4.8-pounds lighter than the Professional Products regular big-block dampers. A lighter damper produces quicker acceleration as well as weight savings.

Dampers #80036 ($94.00) and #90036 ($226.00) fit the 396/427, while the #80037 ($103.00) and #90037 ($235.00) fit the 454/502 engines. Both the #80000 Series and #90000 Series for the 454/502 engines are equipped with a bolt-on counterweight. Removal of the weight converts these dampers to a neutral balance style. To help accomplish this incredible weight reduction, the overall outside diameter (O.D.) is halfway between the standard 396/427 (7-inches) and the 454/502 (8-inch) diameters. This might require a custom timing pointer, although you should be able to use the stock 8-inch damper pointer. The Professional Products #90000 Series dampers are SFI approved. For more information on all their high-performance and racing products visit www.professional-products.com.

For additional information contact the performance specialists at Professional Products, visit www.professional-products.com.

Produced from 4130 chrome-molybdenum thick-wall tubes and developed as a one-piece, pre-formed, centerless ground pushrod, Trend Performance unveils the first premium 7/16 double-tapered pushrod at an affordable price.
   
Available from 6.000- to 13.000-inches long, and in increments of 0.025-inch, these new premium pushrods are now affordable because they are made in production quantities and available as shelf-stock items.
   
Case-hardened to Rockwell Rc60 and with multiple heat treatments for extra strength and rigidity, this new double-taper design provides additional clearance in the cylinder heads, in the lifters, and in the lifter bores.
   
In addition, Trend has introduced a helpful new policy for those who have ordered their pushrods in the incorrect length. Providing the pushrods in question are unused and in a resalable condition, Trend will exchange them for the correct length without penalty—avoiding re-stocking charges.

For further information, visit www.trendperform.com.

Noted chassis and suspension components manufacturer Art Morrison Enterprises has just released its new full-color catalog for 2010. The 68-page publication is loaded with information on the firm’s hugely popular GT-Sport chassis line; now offered for Tri-5 Chevys, First Gen Camaros, C1 Corvettes, 1949-54 Chevys and 1964-72 Chevelles.

In addition to the GT Sport chassis, which come fixture-welded with body mounts and other bracketry to facilitate a “bolt on” installation, Morrison offers a variety of “Max G” chasis that are custom CAD-engineered for a variety of popular applications. The company also manufactures mandrel-formed frames with 2x4, 4x4 and 2x6 main rails.

AME also manufactures no less than five different front suspensions (IFS, Sport IFS, Air Spring, Strut and C6 Corvette) as well as a half-dozen rear suspensions (4-bar, triangulated 4-bar, air spring, 4-link, 3-link and ladder bar).

Virtually every component required to build or upgrade a chassis can be found in the Morrison catalog. This includes a wide variety of brakes, steering systems, shock absorbers and driveline parts.

The catalog can be downloaded from Morrison’s information-packed website, www.artmorrison.com.

This special ignition control features the first style logo that was used on the original MSD 2 ignition (a stamped housing and anodized in gold). These were our first multiple sparking, capacitive discharge ignition controls that were just getting started in the performance and racing market. It wasn’t long before racers such as Bob Glidden gave them a shot on the track and kicked off MSD’s climb to the number one ignition manufacturer! A few years later, the ignition was updated with the red cast aluminum housing that we’re all familiar with. This is where the 6A, 6AL and the entire 6-Series line sprouted from.

The Anniversary Ignition Control features the same proven components and power of the 6AL Ignition along with the engine saving Soft Touch rev control. There are only 4,000 of these ignitions being built and when they’re gone, they are gone! Each unit is serialized and is supplied with a classic MSD decal, free t-shirt offer and best of all, a limited lifetime warranty!

The 40th Ignition Control can be used on 4, 6 or 8-cylinder ignitions and connects to most distributors. Vibration mounts and 3,000, 6,000, 7,000 and 8,000 rpm modules are supplied.

For more information, visit www.msdignition.com.

Flatout Gaskets is pleased to announce the release of their much anticipated new intake gasket technology, “All Season Intake Gaskets”.

Flatout has developed a reusable, molded, fluro-elastomer rubber/steel carrier gasket for performance and racing engines. The first engine chosen for the line-up is the big block Chevrolet. The design fits a majority of the aftermarket heads available in the marketplace today.

The design of this advanced product consists of injection molded FKM (Viton®) on a thin steel carrier. Aluminum compression limiters are installed at the bolt holes.  Dual, proud, rubber beads encapsulate both the intake and coolant ports to insure a bullet proof seal without the use of additional sealers. The product is so robust that it can be reused multiple times.

For more information, visit www.flatoutgroup.com.

Roush Yates Engines has unveiled new, two-piece valve covers for the Yates D3 cylinder heads. Designed with a lower profile and produced from billet aluminum, these new assemblies, comprising a base and a cover, have several interesting advantages.
 
First the two-piece design allows valve adjustments to be made without oil spill, as the covers can be removed while the bases remain attached to the heads. A flat gasket is used to seal the base to the cylinder head; a 0.135-inch O-ring is used to seal the valve cover to its base. Eight studs, which are common to both valve cover and base, are used to attach both items to the cylinder head. Each stud is equipped with double nuts.
   
Because valve springs can become perilously hot, these valve cover bases are equipped with tiny ports from which pressurized oil is sprayed onto the valve springs and valve train to aid cooling. The tiny ports are linked to a long, gun-drilled oil galley terminating in NPT threaded ends, which accept AN fittings. A 37-degree AN-4 flared fitting is installed in the front port; an AN-4 plug in the rear.
   
To monitor engine vacuum conveniently, threaded ports are offered as an option. These can be added to each end of the valve covers, allowing the driver to monitor engine condition from the cockpit.
   
Both base and cover are available in several anodized colors: black, gold, red, blue, or clear. And last but not least, these valve covers are available with the Roush Yates logo or in a plain finish without a logo or with a laser-engraved logo of your choice.  The kits are complete and available for $600 per set.

For more information email dmoore@roushyates.com or visit www.roushyatesparts.com

Lunati hits the tarmac in 2010 with a comprehensive line of 25 new Gen-III and IV LS1 Voodoo camshafts that are guaranteed “to meet or exceed all your lift needs.”
   
New Voodoo weaves several levels of engine evil as Lunati provides specific timing for the following combinations: LS3/L92, LS3/L92 High-Lift, LS1 High-Lift, LS1 with carburetor, LS1 Nitrous Oxide/Supercharger, LS1 Turbo, LS1 with L92 heads, and LS1/L92 High-lift. Camshaft values range from durations of 212/223 to 255/263 degrees (at 0.050-inch), lifts from 0.550 to 0.651-inch, and lobe separation angles from 112 to 116 degrees.
   
“We’ve generated more area under the lift curve and worked on improving valve acceleration rates. With our latest software we’ve been able to design lobes with quicker acceleration, resulting in faster valve openings and softer landings on the valve seats. This advantage is achieved partly by asymmetrical lobes [one side of the ramp is gently concaved],” said Lunati’s Jeff Sams. ”We would call them an aggressive roller profile, thus expanding our line of Voodoos.”
   
With the advent of emissions laws and the widespread use of computer systems, cam makers have developed modern single and dual profile pattern designs. A dual pattern camshaft is ground to enhance the duration of either the intake or exhaust lobe. For example, if an engine is restricted on the exhaust side as compared to the intake side, the camshaft designer would compensate by grinding in more lift and/or duration on the exhaust lobe, and vise-versa.
 
“To fit the application, we have a new line of link-bar lifters as well for better control and higher lobe lift than is possible with the OE plastic retainers, although some of the milder grinds can still take advantage of the OE retainer. When you add more lobe lift, the lifter travel in these engines becomes an issue, “noted Sams. “Further, these camshafts are rifle-drilled to eliminate power-robbing weight.”
 
 All OE LS applications are fitted with single valve springs that ultimately limit lift. The new Lunati dual valve spring kit (PN 73925K1LUN) enables a maximum lift capability beyond 0.600-inch. The kit is the perfect complement to the new and robust roster of LS Voodoo camshafts and is complete with dual valve springs, spring locators and steel retainers (both made from 4140 chrome molybdenum steel), locks and valve seals and represents a drop-in installation for many popular LS applications. These new Voodoo camshafts are in stock and ready to ship.
                                                
For more information, visit www.LunatiPower.com

Diamond Pistons has introduced a unique service “one piston, no problem.”
   
Suppose one or more of your pistons suffer from a faulty tune-up. Unless you have Diamond pistons in your motor, in most cases, you will have to replace half a set or perhaps a full set of pistons at a premium price. Diamond eliminates this practice by furnishing one or more pistons as single items at a most reasonable one-off price, be they off-the-shelf, custom-built, or prototype for a first-time design.
   
Diamond’s pistons are made of 4032 alloy for mild applications or 2618 alloy to withstand the presence of high-compression, particularly power-adders: supercharged and turbocharged applications, or those consuming nitrous oxide. Products include those for Ford, GM, and Mopar power plants.

Custom pistons ship in 2-3 weeks (at time of writing delivery is two weeks and under).                                                                     

For more information visit www.DiamondRacing.net

The K&N High-Flow Intake System for the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS 6.2L V8, (part no. 69-4519TP), increases horsepower by 18.12 hp at 5200 rpm over the stock configuration. To achieve more horsepower, K&N replaces the Camaro’s original intake assembly; including the air box, air filter and intake tube with an all-new intake design. The new system draws air through a K&N High-Flow Air Filter that increases airflow and never needs to be replaced. Protecting the chrome top cone-shaped air filter, and isolating it from engine heat, is a powder coated heat shield that replaces the stock air box. As it passes the filter, air travels through a larger diameter K&N mandrel bent aluminum tube that is formed and shaped, in the design phase, to drive a more laminar flow of air to the Camaro’s engine.    

The 69-4519TP is available where quality performance is sold and is backed by the same K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty® as all K&N OE Replacement Air Filters.    

For more information, visit www.knfilters.com.