Bare Essentials
Speedway Motors' new Traditional T-frame is a jig-welded perimeter frame crafted from 1-1/2 by 3-inch rectangular steel tubing with a 3-inch round tube front crossmember. It features an extra 6 inches of kick-up in the rear and a Model A-style rear crossmember that accepts Speedway's high-arch rear spring. The Traditional T frame is available bare or with front radius rod brackets and a Vega steering box mount installed.
Speedway Motors
(800) 979-0122
www.speedwaymotors.com
More Power
The Mast LS3 427 SS includes a pre-calibrated and dyno-tuned, fully sequential Mast M-90 drive-by-wire ECM with a plug-and-play wiring harness for $13,995 plus shipping. Nearly the same price as a GMPP Z06 427, Mast includes a pre-calibrated and tuned M-90 fuel injection system with plug-and-play wiring harness, wet sump oiling system, air filter, IAT sensor, a drive-by-wire foot pedal, starter, harmonic balancer, water pump, all necessary sensors and oil pan (your choice of F-body, Y-body or truck) and you save thousands.
The Mast LS3 427 produces 610 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 550 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm using 91 to 93 octane pump gasoline with no engine knock. Just add a front accessory drive, exhaust headers, fuel regulator with lines and fuel pump for 60 psi of fuel pressure and you are good to go.
Mast Motorsports
(936) 560-2218
www.MastMotorsports.com
Make It Shiny
The PowerCone is the versatile metal polishing tool from Mothers. The PowerCone uses a conical shape made of soft professional-grade foam to offer a wide range of possibilities, everything from radius polishing to the pinpoint accuracy needed for getting into tight, difficult-to-reach areas. Apply the appropriate Mothers polish to the cone, set your drill speed and torque on "low," and start polishing, it's washable and reusable.
Mothers
(714) 891-3364
www.mothers.com
It's A Gas
Holley Performance Products offers the Ultra Street Avenger and Ultra Double Pumper carburetors. Made from aluminum and 5 pounds lighter than their zinc predecessors, they come tumble polished but can easily be hand polished. They are available in a choice of Red, Blue or Black anodizing.
New is a built-in clear fuel level sight window that makes for easy float adjustments. They come with vacuum secondaries, and are available in 670 and 770 cfm. The Ultra Double Pumpers are available in 650 and 750 cfm and come with mechanical secondaries.
Holley Tech Service
(270) 781-9741
(800) HOLLEY-1
www.holley.com
Huggy For Caddy
Sanderson Headers has a compact block hugger for the classic Cadillac 390-429 engine. They offer clearance for the starter and spark plugs while improving exhaust flow and performance. Sanderson bends 1 5/8-inch outer tubes and a 1-7/8-inch center tube into a 2-1/2-inch collector. No gaskets are needed-a bead of Permatex Ultra Black on the mating surfaces provides a perfect seal.
CAD390's are available in plain steel or in Sanderson's polished hitemp ceramic-coated finish, and come with bolts and a weld-on flange for under chassis exhaust system hookup.
Sanderson Headers
(800) 669-2430
www.sandersonheaders.com
Belt Driven
Billet Specialties is offering a Tru Trac for the 348/409 'W' motor featuring modern performance and a compact profile.
Billet Specialties Inc.
(800) 245-5382
www.billetspecialties.com