Two Performance Websites You Should See

There are plenty of websites out there to get new info. from. Here are 2  really good sites with info. on each topic.

Cold Air Kits and Air Filter Information - This site covers everything you might want to know about high performance air filters and air intake kits.

High Performance Wheels – This site reviews billet aluminum and chrome wheels as well as provides a good explanation about how to choose wheels.

New exhaust and header site

New exhaust site out there with good information on exhaust kits, exhaust headers, cat back kits and more.

Torque Converter

Torque Converter

The Torque Converter has been a mystery for many for along time. Sure it pumps fluid, but how does it really work to move a car or truck. JEGS has broken down the torque converter and explained how it multiplies torque from the engine to produce torque at the rear wheels. They have a lengthy, but informative article up here: Torque Converter Article

Fuel System Components

Fuel system components are one of the more often changed group of parts. Carburetor parts and related plumbing products often need changed as you tune a fuel system. Fuel filters, or at least their actual filter itself needs replaced on a regular basis. This is a great site to get fuel system components.

High Performance Pushrods

There are a few systems in your engine that are almost like a chain. Break one component and the system stops functioning. Pushrods are part of the valve train. Weak or mis-sized pushrods can lead to drivetrain failure. Bent pushrods are common problems in a V8. High RPM engines really have issues with keeping pushrods intact and functioning.

New site on Cold Air Intake Kits

There is a new website with some good info. on cold air intake kits. They discuss the different types of air intakes and how they effect performance.

GM speedometer gears

Changing rear end gear ratios or rear tire height probably means you’ll throw your speedo off. To correct, you’ll need to replace your speedometer gear with a different number of teeth. This page on Powerglide, TH350, 2004R, 700R4 and TH400 speedometer gears has a handy formula to tell you what speedometer gear you need.

Transmission Control Units

OEM transmission controllers don’t give the kind of performance that a TCI controller can. Electronically controlled transmissions can be tuned in a number of ways to match your driving needs. TCI Transmission Control Units load, gear, rpm and speed-based programming Transmission Control Units can be programmed from a Windows based laptop. Setting parameters like: Load, gear, rpm and speed-based programming and more can all be done easily.

Spectre Performance Air Filters $10 Rebate Offer

Spectre Performance is offering a $10 rebate on air cleaners for OEM applications. Spectre makes washable air cleaners so you don’t buy them anymore – just wash them up! Rebate expires on June 30th, 2010. Get more information on the Spectre website

Dynomax $25 “Pure Unadulterated Power” Muffler Rebate

Purchase any eligible Dynomax Ultra Flo or VT Muffler

Dynomax Ultra-Flo Welded Mufflers, Dynomax Ultra-Flo SS Mufflers, Dynomax Ultra-Flo X Mufflers, Dynomax VT Mufflers

Get a $25 Rebate – See mfr for more info. Dynomax – Offer ends August 31, 2010