Performance Parts - Technical - Turbo Magazine

For Your 240Nissan L-series builders used the popular Nissan Competition "Euro" damper for years but now that it's no longer available, Professional Products has come to the rescue. The new PowerForce and PowerForce+Plus dampers for the Nissan L-series have the same dimensions as the "Euro" dampers but use a higher-grade metal for improved performance. PowerForce dampers are manufactured from nodular iron for incredible durability and value. SFI-spec racing approved PowerForce+Plus dampers are made from 1045 steel, and feature a tough elastomer for superior damping characteristics.Professional Products / 323.779.2020

Pressures OnBDL Industries' new XL-151R billet remote-mount fuel pressure regulator stands out with its revolutionary CNC billet design. Developed for high horsepower and EFI applications, it's adjustable from 25 psi to maximum fuel pump capacity. The fabric reinforced diaphragm, has an A+ rating with gasoline and alcohol, with a burst rate of approximately 300 psi. It has a 1/8" port for vacuum or boost for turbo applications, and fuel pressure is referenced at a 1:1 ratio. It's available in three sizes: Street, Pro Street and Drag.BDL Industries / 714.685.3331

Control That Boost, BoyThe Cravenspeed Boost Controller is brand spanking new. It's unique in that it's easily adjustable and doesn't twist the hoses when it's being adjusted. The fine threads on the adjusting screw make very small adjustments easy. It also has a lightweight ceramic ball for fast reaction time. The universal Boost Controller retails for $89.98.Cravenspeed / 888.493.7262

WRX Clutch HoldClutch Masters introduces their new kits for the '02-'05 2.0L Subaru WRX. The upgraded clutch is 242mm in diameter compared to 228mm at the OEM diameter. They've increased clamp load by 85 percent - almost twice the OEM unit - to 2,600 pounds. The new oversized kit comes complete with a new Billet Aluminum Flywheel that brings the unit weight down to 27 pounds, 25-percent lighter than the OEM unit. Three stages are available to choose from with a torque capacity of 360 lb-ft to 500 lb-ft.Clutch Masters / 909.877.6800

I Need SpaceIchiba USA wheel spacers are made from aluminum/magnesium alloy and are incredibly strong and very lightweight. These hubcentirc spacers are specifically made for each vehicle and fit onto your vehicle's original hub perfectly without any gaps. Wheel spacers move the wheel out from the hub, effectively widening the stance of the vehicle and lowering its roll center. This simple modification increases lateral stability, which in turn provides improved handling and greater safety.Ichiba USA / 626.330.8675

Evos Hang ToughThe Full Blown dual Walbro pump hanger was designed to house two pumps since a lot of Evo guys max out their single pumps. It comes complete with everything you need to install two Walbro in-tank pumps into the Mitsubishi Evo 8 and 9's without hacking the stock unit. It features a billet top design and is made out of CNC aluminum. It's available in raw aluminum or purple anodized, which helps protect it from ethanol [E85], since ethanol corrodes aluminum. This setup is enough to fuel an Evo up to 1,000 hp.Full Blown Motorsports / 952.830.1399

Hot In HereDesign Engineering Inc.'s new Heater Hotter is a performance radiator additive specially formulated to rapidly absorb heat from the engine and transfer it to the cooling system without raising engine temperatures. This means a 50-percent faster warm-up to help the engine reach normal operating temperature. This ensures that hot air is available for interior heat on command, even in sub-zero temperatures. Heater Hotter also has a corrosion inhibitor and is compatible with all anti-freeze mixtures, safe with all alloys, 100-percent biodegradable, water soluble, and non-toxic.DEI / 800.264.9472

Exhaustive ListGReddy Racing TiC cat-back exhausts combine the design, look and flow of their Full Racing Titanium systems with the durability, deep sound, value and large application list of their other stainless steel street systems. The fusion of aggressive styling and practical construction makes this the logical choice for both race and street enthusiasts. It improves high and mid-range performance while still allowing for suitable sound levels when used with the included tuned Tri-Mounted Silencer (most applications below 92db, with all under 94db). The large list of applications includes 70-80mm piping for turbo applications and 50-60-70mm for naturally aspirated vehicles.GReddy / 949.588.8300

Unleash The PowerThe PowerCard TC2 lets you add fuel wherever your engine needs for maximum performance throughout the power band. With a wide range of adjustment at your fingertips you can add fuel on the fly in real time with no laptop required. PowerCard works with your factory ECU. Installation is a snap with one wire for each fuel injector plus a power and ground wire.Moss Motors / 888.235.6955

Touch Of I.C.E.Kenwood added a new single-DIN in-dash touchscreen receiver to their line of car electronic components. The new model, the KVT-617DVD has a 7-inch wide Color TFT Active Matrix Display with a motorized, fully automatic open/close function that includes screen slide and angle adjustments. The touchscreen function also permits direct control of the DVD menus. The receiver includes six attractive wallpaper patterns for video images when an audio only source is playing. The unit is compatible with DVDR/RW discs and CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG files on disc.Kenwood / 800.536.9663

Lock And LoadThe Jirah Company just released the Lampstand, the "hands free," self-locking, adjustable flashlight tripod. It lets you work unencumbered while it holds your flashlight steady on the problem area. Simply load your full-sized flashlight through the locking plate, point and place. No clamps or fasteners of any kind are required. Adjustment is infinite from nearly horizontal to nearly vertical. It folds flat for convenient storage in your toolbox, backpack or glove compartment. The all-aluminum construction won't rust and can't be magnetized. It accommodates nearly all full-sized D-cell flashlights.Jirah / 909.986.1193

Hose OffToday's demand for high performance vehicles means a greater demand for engine components. Samco Sport is meeting these demands with their new universal SamcoXtreme hoses. The challenge: To develop a hose giving high temperature (up to 250 degrees) and high-pressure ratings while still maintaining a lightweight and flexible hose. The solution: SamcoXtreme, Xtreme temperature, Xtreme strength and Xtreme performance.Samco Sport / www.samcosport.com

Water For Your Cars SoulTop Fuel's Power NEO Waterline is an epoch-making product. By installing the Power NEO Waterline the properties of the cooling water are changed, augmenting electrolysis-material photoconduction properties. Moreover, the grounding effect is improved with the magnetic processing water that flows in the water jacket of the engine. As a result, complete combustion is promoted and the fuel consumption is improved. The end result is that the exhaust emission is cleaned.Top Fuel / 626.935.8881

Tear The TarmacToyo Tires introduces the new Proxes R888 D.O.T.-legal competition tire. A wide center block delivers excellent traction and directional control for dry braking. Large, interlocked shoulder blocks maintain a large surface area during cornering for immediate steering response and ultimate dry traction. The tires maintain contact pressure distribution during cornering, braking and acceleration. The tires also have a rounded shoulder to maintain contact during suspension geometry changes in hard turns. A unidirectional angled-groove tread features a 61/432" tread depth to eject water and avoid hydroplaning in wet weather conditions. The Proxes R888 incorporates a high-modulus filler located in the center of the tire bead structure to help reduce tire wall deflection under hard cornering.Toyo Tires / West Coast 800.442.8696 / East Coast 888.444.8696

Speeding Away Speedways are quickly becoming one of Sparco's best selling shoes. FIA and SFI homologated, Speedways have a mid-top design for excellent ankle support and superior flexibility. The shoes feature a soft suede upper and a Nomex inner liner. The sole is designed for maximum pedal feel and control and features a "carbon look" wear panel for heel and toe downshifting. Speedways are available in four color combinations and are valued at $169.Sparco / 949.797.1750

Controlled SprayingVenovus Engineering released the first full-featured dash-mounted nitrous controller. The NCM-2 Nitrous Control Module works with both wet and dry nitrous systems and features an integrated enable/disable switch, purge switch, throttle angle display and user programmable time delay. It monitors the vehicle's existing throttle position sensor and automatically activates the nitrous at the throttle angle the user programs. The display features automatic dimming during night operation. It can interface directly with the Venovus VRM-1 Nitrous Solenoid Driver. The VRM-1 includes dual-integrated relays for the nitrous/fuel solenoid as well as a purge solenoid.Venovus / 406.599.2305