Engine Control
What it is: Self-learning EFI system.
Why you care: Edelbrock’s Pro-Flo 4 EFI does not require laptop tuning. The key to this user-friendly system is Edelbrock’s exclusive E-Tuner 4 application, which uses self-learning capability to continually adjust the calibration to get the maximum performance out of your engine. A Bluetooth wireless connection communicates with the ECU, giving you the ability to monitor engine vitals and adjust both fuel and spark from the E-Tuner 4 app. Complete control of air/fuel ratios, ignition curve, idle speed, acceleration fuel, coolant fans, rev-limiter, and more is programmable through a 7-inch Android tablet with the E-Tuner 4 app preinstalled. For users with an existing Android-based smartphone or tablet, the E-Tuner 4 app can be downloaded for free in the Google Play store. Pro-Flo 4 EFI is available for popular Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, and Pontiac applications with several configurations to meet horsepower needs.
How much: $1,795
Learn more: Edelbrock; 800/416-8628 (tech); www.edelbrock.com
Rolling in Style
What it is: Chevy-inspired wheels.
Why you care: Sometimes you want a classic-looking wheel with the fit that can accommodate today’s performance brakes and sticky tires. Forgeline’s new JO3C five-spoke wheel was inspired by the vintage Chevrolet SS designs of the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was originally developed as a custom design for country singer James Otto’s personal Pro Touring Chevelle, but now you can score them without the rock-star status in 18-, 19-, or 20-inch sizes. Like other Forgeline wheels in the Heritage Series (which features Magnum 500, Shelby, and Pontiac styles, among others), they’re available in many different backspacing and color options, ensuring a tailored fit and appearance for any vehicle.
How much: Starting at $1,310 (each)
Learn more: Forgeline Motorsports; 800/866-0093; www.forgeline.com
Drivetrain
What it is: Half-shafts for IRS.
Why you care: Jesse Powell of GForce Engineering says it best: “In today’s climate, we have to provide customers a better product for their money—one that can handle power levels never conceived of even 10 years ago, and we need to do this while ensuring a fair price point,” said Jesse Powell, GForce president. “This is the first step in elevating our offerings.” The popular flagship product in the GForce line is the Outlaw axle, which has received a significant upgrade for 2019, with polished CVs inside and out, an internal alloy upgrade for increased strength, and the inclusion of ARP fasteners. The improvements make the new Outlaw axle the strongest CV possible in a bolt-in application. In addition to the Outlaw upgrades, GForce has replaced its 850HP (L2) axles with the more capable Renegade axle line, offering similar specs and benefits of the high-end Outlaw line, but at a lower price. GForce axles are available for many late-model performance vehicles from Dodge, Ford, Chevy, and Pontiac.
How much: $1,599 (pair, Renegade)
Learn more: GForce Engineering; 316/260-8433; www.GForce1320.com
Fabrication Shop
What it is: Millermatic 255 and Multimatic 255.
Why you care: Miller Electric’s Millermatic 255 and Multimatic 255 inverter welders each weigh only 84 pounds, 50 percent less than the Millermatic 252 MIG welder. Because these machines are smaller than most others in their class, there is more room to weld. The simple user interface on both provides a 7-inch color LCD screen and straightforward controls with Auto-Set Elite technology, which allows the operator to set the weld parameters by selecting wire and gas type, wire diameter, and material thickness. Changing tasks is fast and easy with programmable memory settings, while Auto-Line technology allows for any single-phase input voltage hookup (208–240 volts for the Millermatic 255 and 208–575 volts for the Multimatic 255) with no manual linking. The Millermatic 255 MIG welder is built for professionals in the light manufacturing or fabrication segments who are looking for a smaller, more versatile machine (metals up to 1/2-inch thick with an output rating of 230 amps and 25.5 volts at a 60 percent duty cycle). The Multimatic 255 multi-process welder delivers MIG, but adds stick, DC Lift-Arc TIG, pulsed MIG, and higher voltage capability.
How much: Starting at $2,745 (Millermatic 255)
Learn more: Miller Electric; MillerWelds.com
Chassis & Handling
What it is: Street-Trac traction bars.
Why you care: If we face the facts, Detroit muscle cars were for low cost and ease of manufacturing, not maximum traction. That’s why Classic Performance Parts has engineered some of the nicest traction bars we’ve seen. CPP’s new Street-Trac traction bars complement your overworked leaf springs by firmly planting the tire at launch, eliminating wheel hop, and lowering your e.t. The front mount features additional ground clearance and a forward-slanted approach angle. In the event it does hit something, the angled approach will act as a skidplate and help lift the car over the obstacle. The portion of the linkage that contacts the spring is a wider, flat surface, which reduces the stress on the top of the leaf spring. The pivot positions are relocated to optimize weight transfer while reducing the spring load. Street-Trac bars are available for 1955–1957 fullsize Chevy, 1962–1974 Nova, 1967–1981 Camaro, and 1964–1973 Ford Mustang.
How much: Starting at $299
Learn more: Classic Performance Products; 833/710-8791; www.ClassicPerform.com
Mopar Meters
What it is: AutoMeter gauges.
Why you care: No Mopar owner wants a generic-looking set of dials for his or her classic Chrysler, Dodge, or Plymouth muscle car, so AutoMeter has licensed the Mopar logo for the company’s Mopar Classic line. These matching gauges will maintain a proper period-correct look with chrome bezels and easy-to-read black dials emblazoned with the red, white, and blue Mopar heritage logo. Offerings include gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, water temp, and voltage in 2-1/16-inch diameter; others are a programmable speedometer and in-dash and pedestal-mount tachs in a 3-3/8-inch size. All instruments include high-visibility fluorescent red needles for at-a-glance readings and aircraft-inspired perimeter incandescent illumination with red and green bulb covers for a custom look that’s easy on your night vision.
How much: About $245 (short-sweep tach)
Learn more: AutoMeter; 886/248-6356; AutoMeter.com
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