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| | Professional Products | | New Product Now Shipping Professional Products: Our SEMA Award Winning Powerfire Distributors are now shipping...three weeks ahead of our original promised March 15th date. Selected as the Best Engineered New Product at the 2008 SEMA Show, this distributor offers the unique feature of an adjustment knob that allows you to dial in your exact timing within 1/2-degree. Got a bad load of gas? No problem, just lift your hood and retard your timing a few degrees with a few clicks of the knob. Going racing? A few clicks will advance your timing 1/2-degree per click. It’s just that easy. Easy 3-wire install with no external spark box required; Patent pending positive lock manual advance and retard knob; Accurate super hot spark all the way to 10,000 RPM; POWERFIRE built-in module for drop in reliability from 50 to 10,000 RPM. (CI) |
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| | TRANSDAPT | New Products Now Shipping Ford Blue Accessories Join Popular Line of Chevy Orange Products. Trans-Dapt Performance Products of Whittier, Ca., announces the addition of FORD BLUE engine accessories to it's PerfectMatchTM line of powder coated engine products. Ford Blue valve covers, like the SB Ford set of shown , oil pans and waternecks, along with complementary black powder-coated pulleys and air cleaner sets compete the suite of Blue Oval engine bay components. The tough, baked-on powder coating matches the Dark Blue (Ford Corporate Blue) color used on Ford engines built after 1966. The PerfectMatchTM powder coated finish will look better, and last longer than any factory painted, or garage refinished component. These parts are ready to install, which saves time by not requiring any refurbishing or prep work, and fingerprints, oil and grime easily wipe-off the smooth, durable surface. Trans-Dapt's PerfectMatch line of powder-coated accessories continues to include it's highly popular Chevy Orange and Asphalt Black engine components to help out with your Bowtie build. (CI)
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| | PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS | New Products Now Shipping POWERFLOW™ EFI Fuel Pump. The Professional Products pumps are similar in physical size and appearance to Walbro or Airtex pumps with one very important difference. Our pumps have 1/4-NPT pipe threads on both the inlet and outlet port which allows users the flexibility of a wide range of fuel line connection fittings. If you want to connect to a 3/8" hose, use Professional Products fitting #10244. To connect to a -6AN hose end, use Professional Products adapter fitting #15242. See horsepower ratings to select the proper pump for your particular installation. All three pumps operate at 45 PSI of fuel pressure. They come with an extruded aluminum mounting clamp which also acts as a heat sink. The aluminum mounting clamps are anodized in the colors shown below and provide a quick visual identification. (BI)
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| | PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS | New Products Now Shipping Dampers from Professional Products. What’s important about these new dampers:
1. The addition of these new part numbers further expands our line and continues Professional Products’ leadership in offering the broadest range of high performance and racing dampers of any manufacturer.
2. Our new lightweight big block dampers, in both street performance and all out racing models are a direct response to customer requests for a lighter weight damper. Note that the same counterweights used in our regular dampers will also fit these new lightweight models.
3. The new Chrysler Hemi engines (both 5.7L and 6.1L) are becoming more and more popular and we are one of the few companies offering performance dampers for these engines. (BI)
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| | Jotto-Cargo Slide | New Products Now Shipping CARGO MANAGEMENT REDEFINED! Tired of what you need most rolling around your truck bed or SUV, having to climb in to get it? The Jotto-Cargo Slide provides easy access to cargo in a pickup truck on the job site, football field, or grocery store parking lot! LIVE, WORK, or PLAY! Constructed with 100% aircraft grade aluminum, our patent pending AlumaTrack System provides strength and precise performance. Visit us on the web at www.JottoCargoSlide.com (BI)
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| | Edelbrock | | E-Street, by EDELBROCK, is a new American Made brand that delivers quality and value. E-Street heads deliver proven performance without compromising quality. Details like hardened spring cups between the spring and csating and Heli-coil threaded inserts in the rocker stud bosses; these are the quality details that most low-cost, low-quality brands leave out. Made in the USA products. E-Street heads are available now for small-block Chevy and small-block Ford. Visit www.edelbrock.com (EI) |
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| | Mr. Gasket Company | ACCEL Eliminates Burnt Plug Boots Forever. ACCEL now offers the cure for burnt spark plug wire boots with Extreme 9000 Ceramic Wire kits. The 8mm Ferro-Spiral core wire now has ceramic boots on the spark plug end of the wires that will withstand up to 2,000° F. If you are running headers with close tolerances, an engine bay with little room, or an RV with boots that melt because of heat, these wire kits are the answer for burnt and melting boots. Ceramic spark plug boots cannot be burned – even if the headers glow red; Spiral wound wire core is safe for electronic ignitions; Improves engine performance, quicker throttle response and reduced emissions; Perfect for extreme use vehicles like hot rods, race cars, trucks and RV’s. (DI)
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| | Agri-Cover | ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.), manufacturer of the ACCESS®, LORADO™, LITERIDER®, and VANISH™ Roll-Up Covers, has expanded its dealer support team with the addition of Randy Siek. In his new role as Customer Care Specialist, Randy Siek will handle all dealer and consumer technical questions and warranty issues for ACI’s products. As part of ACI’s Customer Connect program, Siek will help ensure dealers and consumers receive personal attention and speedy answers to their questions. Prior to this new position, Siek worked in ACI’s roll-up tonneau cover production department and has an extensive knowledge of ACI’s products. (BI)
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| | FLAMING RIVER | Flaming River releases first PWA University lesson. Flaming River Industries, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket steering systems for street rods, muscle cars, classic trucks and motorsports has joined the growing number of leading performance aftermarket companies participating in the heralded PWA University program, a part of the Performance Warehouse Association. The PWA University program is designed to provide manufacturer supplied sales and technical training to employees of the PWA member warehouses and their affiliated jobbers. Flaming River’s first lesson focuses upon its broad line of all-new stainless steel steering columns (both tilt and non-tilt designs). It explains the range of product and the most common applications for each style, how the columns are made and the features and benefits to the customer. The lesson shows how to help the end user measure the column and ensure the correct length column is provided for the application. Additionally, the lesson explores the wide range of specific columns for popular muscle cars and classic trucks. Flaming River will be adding additional lessons on a regular basis to the PWA University course structure to provide a total knowledge base about the company’s products. www.flamingriver.com (FI)
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| | MONROE BRAKES | Monroe® ‘Saving Squirrels’ Ride Control Message To Reach Millions of Consumers This Year. Innovative Outdoor, Radio and Web Advertising Campaign Urges Motorists to ‘Stop Sooner’ by Replacing Worn Shocks and Struts at 50,000 Miles. The message “Stop Sooner – Replace Your Shocks at 50,000 Miles” will reach millions of vehicle owners this year as a result of an extensive outdoor, Web and radio advertising campaign to be launched this month by the Monroe shocks and struts brand of Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) – and to be delivered by a squirrel. The 2009 Monroe “Saving Squirrels” campaign builds on last year’s successful initiative to help consumers understand that worn shock absorbers and struts affect more than just their ride comfort. www.monroebrakes.com (EI) |
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| | EXTANG | | Extang and TruXedo Acquire Assets of BedRug from Wise Industries. THI, the parent company of Extang Corporation and TruXedo, Inc., has acquired the operating assets of BedRug from Wise Industries, Inc. THI is the leading manufacturer of soft tonneau covers for light duty trucks in North America and was created as an investment vehicle by Kinderhook Industries, a highly respected New York private equity firm, to pursue acquisition opportunities in the truck aftermarket. www.extang.com (EI) |
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| | EDGE PRODUCTS | | Rob Naughton and ReadyLift® Racing along with new partner EDGE Products set to regain Championship form in the 2009 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Naughton’s team returns to racing with continued support from loyal sponsors ReadyLift® Suspension, Maxxis Tires, Lucas Oil and KC Hilites, who have been a huge part of the team’s success over the past few seasons. Robert is excited to announce a new addition to the team partnerships with EDGE Products joining the team for the season. www.edgeproducts.com (EI) |
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| | K & N | | K&N Performance Oil Filters Add Value to Service Departments and Dealerships. K&N offers “Wrench Off” performance oil filters that are specially designed for use with today’s synthetic and synthetic blended motor oils. Many powersports dealerships and service departments use synthetic oils because of higher flow rates, long life and the viscosity which extends engine life. www.knfilters.com (EI) |
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| | DYNOMAX PERFORMANCE EXHAUST | | Dynomax® ‘Power Up’ Promotion Gives Enthusiasts Cashback for Cat-Back System Purchase. Consumers Shopping for a Performance Cat-Back System Can Save Through Spring Promotion from Leading Performance Exhaust Manufacturer. It’s spring, and if you’re looking for a performance exhaust system, don’t miss the exciting “Power Up” promotion from DynoMax® Performance Exhaust. Available May 1 through Aug. 31, 2009, the Power Up promotion rewards enthusiasts for the purchase of qualifying DynoMax exhaust systems – including the brand-new DynoMax stainless steel cat-back systems – with a $75 rebate check. The Power Up promotion from DynoMax is available at participating retailers nationwide. To find a dealer near you, please visit www.DynoMax.com. Qualifying systems and redemption forms will be available online after the program start date. For more information about the Power Up offer, please visit www.DynoMax.com or call 1-734-384-7806. (EI) |
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| | DYNOMAX PERFORMANCE EXHAUST | | Exciting Performance Exhaust Spring Sales Program Available From Dynomax®. Brand Offers Complete Package of Promotions, Point-of-Sale Materials to Any Performance Exhaust Retailer. DynoMax® Performance Exhaust, a leader in performance exhaust systems and mufflers for popular late-model vehicles, muscle cars and more, has recently launched a spring sales event that includes a complete DynoMax Spring Merchandising Kit for retailers and two exciting new promotions for consumers. The DynoMax Spring Merchandising Kit includes several eye-catching, point-of-sale materials to help promote DynoMax Performance exhaust products and the spring promotions. The kit includes: a promotion countermat, two-sided window cling, decals and bay banners. Starting May 1 and running until Aug. 31, 2009, consumers can earn up to a $75 rebate check on qualifying DynoMax Performance cat-back systems through the “Power Up” promotion or earn a $25 rebate check for the purchase of a qualifying DynoMax. For more information about the Power Up offer, please visit www.DynoMax.com or call 1-734-384-7806. (EI) |
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| | DYNOMAX PERFORMANCE EXHAUST | | Looking For a New Muffler? Don’t Miss the New (and rewarding) Spring Offer from Dynomax®. Purchase a DynoMax Ultra Flo™ Welded Stainless Steel Muffler & Receive a Valuable Rebate Check While Enhancing Vehicle Performance. After launching a full stainless steel Ultra Flo™ performance muffler series at last year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, DynoMax® Performance Exhaust will offer a special spring promotion – called “Steel Deal” – that will give enthusiasts a $25 rebate check for the purchase of qualifying stainless steel and standard series Ultra Flo welded mufflers. Proven through the recent consumer dyno competition and in-depth product testing, the stainless steel DynoMax Ultra Flo muffler series provides the ultimate combination of power, sound and looks. Starting May 1 and running until Aug. 31, 2009, consumers can earn a $25 mail-in rebate for the purchase of a qualifying DynoMax Ultra Flo Welded muffler through the “Steel Deal” promotion. The Steel Deal promotion from DynoMax is available at participating retailers nationwide. To find a dealer near you, please visit www.DynoMax.com. Qualifying mufflers and redemption forms will be available online after the program start date. (EI) |
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| | EDELBROCK | | Edelbrock Corporation Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Standard for Quality. Edelbrock Corporation is pleased to announce the achievement of ISO 9001:2008, an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. ISO 9001:2008 registration represents the company's dedication to producing quality products, providing total customer satisfaction and continually improving the effectiveness of the quality management system. This registration in quality management includes all production facilities located in Torrance, CA, which houses their manufacturing, warehousing and corporate offices, and San Jacinto, CA, that includes their sand and permanent mold metalcasting foundry facilities. For more information please visit www.edelbrock.com. (EI) |
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| | COMP CAMS | Quarter Master® Industries Inc. Joins COMP Performance Group™ Family. The COMP Performance Group™ announces the addition of Quarter Master® Industries Inc. to their family of high performance companies. Quarter Master® has enjoyed a long history of track-proven, race-winning results through their attention to detail, extensive field-testing and awareness of racer needs. Designed using the latest Auto CAD, 3D modeling and FEA technology, their clutch and ancillary products are built by an experienced staff at their modern facility in Lake Zurich, IL, a suburb of Chicago. www.compcams.com (EI) |
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| | RANCHO | | Rancho® Suspension and Dynomax® Performance Exhaust Join 2009 Jeep Jamboree USA as Corporate Sponsors. Rancho® Suspension and DynoMax® Performance Exhaust have become corporate sponsors of a leading off-road adventure program, Jeep Jamboree USA (JJUSA), for the 2009 adventure season. Rancho suspensions and shock absorbers and DynoMax Performance Exhaust products are manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN). For more than 50 years, JJUSA has created events across North America for Jeep enthusiasts. From Killington, Vt., to Amarillo, Tex., to Big Bear, Calif., JJUSA has become a leading off-road adventure travel organization for Jeep enthusiasts. More than 30 events are planned for 2009. To learn more about JJUSA or its events, please visit www.JeepJamboreeUSA.com. (EI) |
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| | STAGE 8 LOCKING FASTENERS | | STAGE 8 LOCKING FASTENERS has acquired a new 5000 square foot facility in San Rafael California. The facility at 4318 Redwood Highway will increase production capabilities making our operations much smoother and more efficient. Earlier this year Stage 8 rebuilt and revised the www.stage8.com web site. The layout of the site is patterned after the catalog. Specific applications guide the visitor to easy to find correct part numbers with retail pricing. In addition the site directs visitors wishing to source Stage 8 products to the PWA - Parlocator for purchasing. (EI) |
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| | EDELBROCK | Edelbrock Teams Up With the Center for Learning Unlimited To Present the 4th Annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz Charity Car Show. Edelbrock and the Center for Learning Unlimited have once again teamed up in support of helping children with learning disabilities to present the 4th Annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz VIP gala charity auction and car show, April 25-26, 2009. The weekend kicks off Saturday evening as a special gala dinner and charity auction at “Vic’s Garage” located within Edelbrock headquarters in Torrance, CA. Sunday Edelbrock hosts the Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz Car Show. All makes and models are welcome and interested participants can pre-register at www.revvedup4kidz.com. All event proceeds go to the Center for Learning Unlimited. For more information visit: www.edelbrock.com , www.revvedup4kidz.com , www.raceperformanceexpo.com. (DI)
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| | TCI AUTOMOTIVE | | TCI 6X SIX-SPEED Automatic Transmission. Using the latest developments in drivetrain technology, TCI® has recently developed an innovative automatic transmission for Pro Touring, street and all-out race vehicles. Designed for GM SBC, BBC and LS applications, the 4L80E-based TCI® 6x Six-Speed Automatic Transmission is a fully programmable transmission that gives you six forward gears (2.97, 2.31, 1.57, 1.18, 1.00, 0.75) for quicker acceleration and increased fuel economy at cruising speeds and is capable of handling up to 850 horsepower. Visit www.tciauto.com. (DI) |
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| | MACNEIL AUTOMOTIVE | | Sales for this year are slightly ahead of last year which was 20% up over 2007 which was a record year for MacNeil Automotive Products, LTD. A new 40,000 Sq ft Illinois Manufacturing plant is being “turned on” within the next couple of months. Hot Seller for MacNeil is the Extreme Duty Floor liner. It continues to post double digit percentage growth 4 and ½ years after its introduction at SEMA! MacNeil introduces a new In Store Merchandising Display. Visit www.mats.com. (DI) |
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| | FIDANZA | | Fidanza simplifies online ordering. Shopping on the web has changed the way today's auto enthusiasts research, find and buy the specific parts and products they need. Yet so many automotive specialty Web sites don't seem to have considered the usability of their site and of their ordering process, resulting in customer frustration, inaccurate orders and dissatisfaction. Fidanza, well-known for producing high-tech flywheels, clutches cam gears, flex plates, short throw shifters and CV shafts, is helping enthusiasts avoid those oft-found digital dilemmas with a number of enhancements to www.Fidanza.com. An updated search function now allows customers to locate products by entering a vehicle's year, make and model. Fidanza.com then provides the online shopper with every Fidanza product available for that specific vehicle application. The expanded Fidanza search engine also permits visitors to find products via the part number. Once Web shoppers identify the right product at Fidanza.com, a purchase can be made immediately through the site's secure order placement system. Orders are filled and shipped by select distributors. (DI) |
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| | WALKER EXHAUST | | Walker® Exhaust Offers Visa® Pre-Paid Debit Cards to Installers Through Spring Promotion. The Walker® exhaust brand of Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) is sponsoring a two-month trade promotion this spring, the “Great Exhaust Event! Rewards” promotion, that will award Visa pre-paid debit cards valued at up to $100 each to automotive service providers who complete qualifying sales of Walker emissions control products. Available to members of the Tenneco Expert Plus® dealer loyalty program, the Walker “Great Exhaust Event! Rewards” promotion will award $100 Visa pre-paid debit cards to participants who sell 40 qualifying Walker and DynoMax® emissions control products during the busy selling season of April 1 and May 31, 2009. Participants completing 10, 20 or 30 qualifying sales during the promotional period can receive Visa pre-paid debit cards of $25, $50 or $75, respectively. There is no limit to the rewards a shop owner, service writer or technician can earn through the promotion. Visit www.walkerproducts.com. (CI) |
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| | SUNPRO | | Actron and Sunpro Award ’69 Dodge Coronet R/T During Barrett-Jackson. Actron® and Sunpro® awarded their beautifully restored 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T “Muscle Car Sweepstakes” grand prize to Bob Hayes during the 2009 Barrett-Jackson collector car event in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Dodge Coronet R/T is armed with a 440 Magnum V8 and features a 1971 3-speed A727 Torqueflite Automatic Transmission, a real Air Grabber Hood and original 14” Magnum 500 wheels. Visit www.sunpro.com. (CI) |
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| | Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) | | Design Engineering, Inc. 2009 Sponsorship Program From Full Product Sponsorships to Product Discounts. Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) the leader in thermal tuning products and cryogenic intake systems is offering product sponsorships for any interested individuals participating in nationwide or local races and/or scheduled shows or events in 2009. This program is designed to help get vehicles equipped with DEI products in return for show and race exposure along with the valuable feedback used to continue designing award-winning products. DEI’s sponsorship program is open to vehicles of any type including cars, trucks, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, karts, boats and personal watercraft. DEI understands that not everyone can be on the national show/race circuit so we have outlined sponsorship programs to fit most commitment levels ranging from full sponsorship to product discounts and decals. Visit www.designengineering.com. (CI) |
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| | THERMO-TEC AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS | | Thermo-Tec Automotive Products Posts Three Lessons on the PWA University Website. Jim Henderson, the Director of Sales and Marketing for Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Inc., has announced the posting of three training lessons on the Performance Warehouse Association’s PWA University website. Thermo-Tec becomes the 33rd manufacturer to participate in the training program. Henderson says,. “We see the PWA University program as a wonderful opportunity to increase product sales, since the sales personnel will have the knowledge and confidence to sell the right product. At the same time, we feel it will reduce the potentials for returns due to sale of the incorrect item.” The lessons focus upon the three key product classifications of the Thermo-Tec line: Thermo-Tec Header Wrap and the related products, Thermal control products and Acoustic control products. Each lesson focuses on product features, benefits, applications and the related “add-on” sales. Thermo-Tec has been a pioneer in the development of thermal control products for motorsports applications as well as for the street enthusiast markets since 1987. Visit www.thermotec.com (CI) |
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| | Monroe Shocks & Struts | | Monroe® Shocks and Struts Installer Promotion Offers Visa® Pre-Paid Debit Card Rewards. The Monroe® shocks and struts brand of Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) will sponsor a spring trade promotion, the Monroe “Road to Rewards!” program, that will award Visa pre-paid debit cards to qualifying automotive service professionals. From April 1 to May 31, 2009, participants in the Monroe “Road to Rewards!” promotion will be able to earn a $100 Visa pre-paid debit card when they sell 40 pairs of qualifying Monroe ride control products. Participants who complete 10, 20 or 30 qualifying sales during the promotional period can earn Visa pre-paid debit cards of $25, $50 or $75, respectively. There is no limit to the rewards a shop owner, service writer or technician can earn through the promotion. The “Road to Rewards!” promotion is open to any automotive service location enrolled in the Tenneco Expert Plus® dealer loyalty program. All promotional scorecard entries must be postmarked by July 1, 2009. Visit www.monroebrakes.com. (CI) |
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| | WALKER EXHAUST | WALKER® Offers Motorists ‘The Great Exhaust Event’ Mail-In Rebate. Walker Exhaust will begin “The Great Exhaust Event” spring promotion this April, giving motorists a chance to earn a $40 mail-in rebate on popular Walker Quiet-Flow® replacement muffler and welded assembly products purchased between April 1 and May 31, 2009. Products included in the promotion are Walker Quiet-Flow® replacement muffler and welded assemblies. Quiet-Flow products – available for many popular passenger cars, vans, light trucks and sport utility vehicles – feature OE-style design for precise fit, fast installation and OE-style sound. The Walker Quiet-Flow mufflers also include internal partition baffles, spun-locked heads to help improve structural support, and OE-style rods and brackets. Walker Exhaust, a leader in exhaust solutions, is manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN), and all Walker products are backed by Tenneco’s exclusive Safe & Sound Guarantee™ 90-day consumer cash-back offer. (See www.walkerexhaust.com for details). (CI)
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| | DEI | | Design Engineering, Inc Acquires Ny-Trex™. The Future of Nitrous Joins Design Engineering. On November 14th Design Engineering, Inc. acquired Ny-Trex, LLC a nitrous oxide company founded in 2003. Ny-Trex offers a complete line of nitrous oxide kits and components utilizing 21st century engineering. “The fit between Ny-Trex and Design Engineering could not be ignored, even in the middle of a recession. Here is a company that has a truly innovative product line that could really enhance our offering through our fantastic network of warehouses and dealers”, stated David Markley, Design Engineering, Inc. President. Ny-Trex founder Ken Brahier has agreed to stay on as Ny-Trex Division Vice President where he will have the ability to see his vision realized. Markley commented, “We are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Ken. In the time we spent together on this deal it became obvious that he is brilliant at applying engineering from an ‘end user’ point of view”. Visit www.designengineering.com. (CI) |
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| | EDGE PRODUCTS | | Edge Products Announces Edge Racing and NADM Partnership. Edge Products proudly announces the launch of its new hardcore racing division - Edge Racing! The Edge Racing brand is dedicated to bringing to market new, race-only products designed to suit the needs of thousands of diesel motorsports enthusiasts that participate in sled pulls, drag racing, dyno competitions and other off-road events. While the Edge Products brand remains completely committed to offering street-legal products the Edge Racing branded products will be dedicated to helping enthusiasts win on the tracks and trails. Visit www.edgeproducts.com. (CI) |
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| | MONROE BRAKES | Need New Brakes This Spring? Don't Miss the MONROE® BRAKES Mail-In Rebate. Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) will offer up to a $30 mail-in rebate to motorists who replace their brakes this spring with Monroe Brakes®. The Monroe Brakes “Brake Check” promotion, available on qualifying purchases of Monroe Ceramics® and Monroe Dynamics® brake pads, will run from March 1 through May 31, 2009. To participate in the Monroe Brakes “Brake Check” promotion, motorists must purchase a set of qualifying brake pads from any participating automotive service location during program dates and submit a sales receipt with a completed redemption form to program headquarters. To qualify for a $30 mail-in rebate, consumers must purchase two sets of qualifying brake pads. To qualify for a $15 mail-in rebate, consumers must purchase one set of qualifying brake pads. All submissions must be postmarked by June 30, 2009. For more information regarding the Monroe Brakes “Brake Check” promotion, or “Brake Check” mail-in promotion forms, visit www.MonroeBrakes.com, or call program headquarters at 1-800-603-6834 (US). (CI)
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| | SUPERLIFT | Superlift Wins 2009 SEMA Global Media Award. The annual Global Media Awards celebrate international automotive-customizing excellence. For 2009, the international press selected Superlift Suspension Systems a winner for its Black Diamond Jeep Coil Correction Kit. This system for 1997-2006 TJ/LJ (TJ Unlimited) Wranglers relocates the forward-leaning rear coil springs. Once the OE spring mounts are removed, Superlift's frame brackets are welded in place. Five adjustment holes allow the upper coil seats to be aligned with the axle, even for wheelbase increases of up to two inches. Commenting on the award, Superlift president Bret Lovett said, "Our TJ Coil Correction Kit is a simple and effective way to regain lost ride height and spring rate by relocating the rear springs in an optimal up-right position. Superlift is honored to win this Global Media Award." Visit www.superlift.com. (CI)
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| | SPEEDWAY MOTORS | | Speedway Motors Joins Forces with AFCO. Speedway Motors, Inc. of Lincoln, Neb., America’s oldest speed shop and a trusted source for specialty street rod and racing products, has acquired A-FAB Corporation of Boonville, Ind. A-FAB Corporation engineers and manufactures premium shocks, springs and radiators through its AFCO brand, high-quality automotive brakes through its U.S. Brake brand, and premium exhaust systems through its Dynatech division. The combination unites two legendary family-owned companies. The combined companies will offer customers a wider selection of high-quality products with fast delivery and superior customer service. Clay Smith of Speedway Motors said combining the strengths of Speedway and AFCO creates a stronger company. Visit www.speedwaymotors.com. (CI) |
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| | RANCHO | Rancho® Announces Sponsorship of the Popular XRRA SERIES for Fifth Consecutive Season. Rancho® has announced its fifth year of sponsorship for the popular Xtreme Rock Racing Association (XRRA) circuit – an eminent series of off-road racing in the United States – and will continue as the “Official Suspension of Xtreme Rock Racing.” The XRRA is the industry-leading Xtreme Off-Road Racing Organization offering Xtreme Rock Racing, Arena Rock Racing and other exciting Xtreme Off-Road Race events throughout the globe. The XRRA offers an intense mix of off-road racing – from short-course, wide-open jumps and banked turns to technicial lines that can be unforgiving – to make for non-stop action from the starting line to the checkered flag. The 2009 XRRA includes six events (three West events and three East events) and one National Championship. The popular XRRA series season opener is on April 11, 2009, in Moab, Utah, in conjunction with “Big Saturday at the Red Rock Raceway” during the Red Rock 4-Wheelers, Inc. Jeep Easter Safari. For more details, please visit www.XORRacing.com. (CI)
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| | PROFORM | Win Win Performance for Dealers and Consumers from Specialty Auto Parts, Inc. Every performance enthusiast knows it’s cheaper to buy a GM small-block crate motor than to build one from scratch. SO, when you buy your GM Performance Parts crate engine, you can now get a CASH-BACK rebate to completely dress it out from Specialty Auto Parts, Inc. Specialty Auto is making this offer on select GM Licensed Parts manufactured by Specialty Auto Parts USA, Inc. The eligible parts and the rebate amounts are listed at www.proformparts.com. The www.gmperformanceparts.com website makes it easy to learn about the newest licensed engine dress-up parts and order them online. Simply click on the SHOP tab, click on the link below the GMPP/Proform graphic, and go directly to the Specialty Auto dress-up parts licensed at www.factoryperformanceparts.com. A manufacturers rebate mail-in form can be downloaded from the Specialty Auto website. (BI)
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| | SUNPRO | Actron and Sunpro Award ’69 Dodge Coronet R/T During Barrett-Jackson. Actron® and Sunpro® awarded their beautifully restored 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T “Muscle Car Sweepstakes” grand prize to Bob Hayes during the 2009 Barrett-Jackson collector car event in Scottsdale, Ariz. Handing over the keys to the Dodge Coronet R/T in the SPX booth at Barrett-Jackson are (from left to right) Tanvir Arfi, president, Service Solutions America; Lance Hayes; Bob Hayes, winner of Dodge Coronet R/T; Chris Kearney, SPX president, chairman and CEO; and David Kowalski, president, test and measurement. The Dodge Coronet R/T is armed with a 440 Magnum V8 and features a 1971 3-speed A727 Torqueflite Automatic Transmission, a real Air Grabber Hood and original 14” Magnum 500 wheels. Visit www.sunpro.com. (BI)
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| | COMP CAMS | | COMP Cams® Concludes Successful Year Of NHRA Pro Category Competition. COMP Cams®-equipped NHRA Pro Class race cars completed yet another year of successful competition with major event wins and significant performances. In terms of 2008 season highlights, Pro Stock racers running COMP components set the pace by winning 12 of the 24 NHRA national events – unheard of dominance in a category that continues to bring out the tightest field of competitors in drag racing. Pro Stock racer Greg Anderson pulled off six national event wins in 2008, including three in a row at mid-season. The 2008 NHRA season also marked the return of Clay Millican to the NHRA Top Fuel ranks while his successful two decade history of racing with COMP Cams® products was well documented in the record books. Visit www.compcams.com. (BI) |
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| | COMP CAMS | COMP Cams® UARA Engine Builder Of The Year Mid-Season Standings. RayVon Clark is the only repeat winner so far in hotly-contested Engine Builder standings. The money is up for grabs, and the competition is hot. Motivated by the certificates and cash available from COMP Cams® for the United Auto Racing Association (UARA) Pavement Late Model Series Engine Builder of the Year, engine builders are stretching it to the limit to put their race cars in the winner’s circle. So far this season, only RayVon Clark has successfully won three COMP Cams® Engine Builder awards and the accompanying payouts. Other award winners through the first eight races of the season include Billy Banks, Darrell Poe, Kevin Blanks, Don Kowalski and Charlie Long. The program is part of the continued support that COMP Cams® provides to America’s grassroots racing. At each of the sixteen 2008 UARA races, the Engine Builder of the Race winning car receives a certificate good for $200 in COMP Cams® products. At the season ending UARA awards banquet, the Engine Builder of the Year will receive a certificate for $500 in COMP Cams® products and an additional $500 in cash. Their major role in the UARA reinforces the COMP Cams® commitment to support a wide variety of racing efforts and to reward those engine builders who have helped to make COMP Cams® the absolute leader in valve train technology. Visit www.compcams.com. (BI)
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| | CORSA PERFORMANCE EXHAUSTS | | Corsa Performance Exhausts Committed to Inudstry, Customers and Premium Product. The new ownership at CORSA Performance Exhausts, a TMG Performance Products company, announces it is committed to the growth of the CORSA brand and its line of premium performance exhaust systems. “We believe strongly in the CORSA Performance Exhausts brand and are well capitalized to build the business as we start this exciting chapter in the company’s history,” said Craig R. Kohrs, VP Marketing and Sales, TMG Performance Products. “Our unwavering commitment to manufacturing and employees in northeast Ohio, as well as our valued customers, continues. We are confident that CORSA Performance Exhausts is positioned to deliver the premium exhaust systems and renowned acoustic styling the industry has become accustomed to experiencing.” TMG Performance Products, a division of The Mifsud Group in Wadsworth, Ohio, acquired the assets of JB Design, Inc., CORSA Performance Exhausts, in January 2009. Visit www.corsaperformance.com. (BI) |
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| | COMP CAMS | COMP Cams® Extends Long Term Relationship with NASCAR®. Historic Agreement Locks in COMP Cams® as an exclusive NASCAR Performance® Partner for Next Decade. It’s Official! COMP Cams® and NASCAR are officially Automotive Performance Partners for the next ten years. This status makes COMP Cams® an exclusive NASCAR Performance partner, arming them with the brand and marketing assets for its high performance products. “We are truly excited to have been able to renew our connection to NASCAR through the new Performance Partnership agreement,” stated Scooter Brothers, Co-Owner of the COMP Performance Group™. “This historic agreement, which will make us the only officially licensed camshaft of NASCAR for the next ten years, will benefit not only our companies, but the racers, race teams and fans. We are dedicated to building the highest quality camshafts and racing components and this agreement further cements that directive.” Visit www.compcams.com. (BI)
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| | aFe | aFe Releases a $25 Cash Card Rebate Consumer Promotion. advanced FLOW engineering (aFe), an industry leader in performance cold air intakes, filters and exhaust systems is pleased to announce the release of their $25 Cash Card Rebate Consumer Promotion. From 2-1-09 through 4-30-09, aFe will be rewarding it’s customers with a $25 cash card for every Stage 2 intake system, Mach Force XP or Large Bore HD exhaust system, Bladerunner Intake manifold or Bladerunner Intercooler purchased in the promotional period. All you have to do is send in the rebate form with a copy of your purchase receipt and aFe will send you a cash card worth $25 for each qualifying product. Set your truck up with an exhaust and an intake and earn $50 in cash cards from aFe. “aFe products are designed to increase efficiency and performance in your vehicle. In most cases aFe products increase horsepower and torque but also improve miles per gallon”. Says Jason Bruce, aFe’s Director of National Sales. “2009 marks aFe’s 10th anniversary and this program is designed to reward our customers for their continued support and loyalty”. Go to www.afepower.com for details and to get your rebate form. (BI)
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| | ACI | ACI Launches New Dealer Literature Ordering Website. ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.), manufacturer of the Access®, LiteRider®, Lorado™ and Vanish™ Roll-Up Covers, is excited to announce the launch of their new literature ordering website for dealers. As an innovator in the truck accessory industry, ACI created the new feature on their website to assist current and potential dealers with ordering product literature for their stores. ACI dealers representing all three product lines can utilize the website to order product literature for ACI tonneau covers, SnowSport® Utility Plows, and agricultural tarps. View ACI’s Literature Ordering website at www.agricover.com or call 1-800-233-4655 for more information. (BI)
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| | ACC PERFORMANCE | | ACC Performance Web-site Update! I'm excited to announce the new web site and online support. We hope to attract lots of visitors (and prospective customers for you to sell), so please visit the site now to learn more! Just click www.accperformance.com (BI) |
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| | PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS | Professional Products Wins 5 Awards at SEMA. Five awards were presented to Professional Products for three of its new products, including one for the Best Engineered New Product! The Powerfire™ Ready-To-Run electronic distributor won the Best Engineered New Product Award and a Global Media Award. The Powerjection III™ EFI System received the Runner Up Street Performance Award and a Global Media Award. The EFI Snorkel Assembly also received the Runner Up Street Performance Award at SEMA. Visit www.professional-products.com. (BI) |
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