Every year in the performance industry, two major conventions are held on opposite ends of the country to showcase companies and their latest offerings. The SEMA show is held in November, located in Las Vegas, NV. The next event is the PRI show in December, located in Orlando, FL. Your faithful scribes and editing staff here at GM High Tech Performance make these journeys to cover what is hot, and bring you the latest information on products coming down the pipeline. These 2008 shows proved that the industry still has plenty of irons left in the fire, as several new products have been developed for our gearhead readers. Let us take a look at the best offerings for the upcoming 2009 calendar--perhaps you will find something to put in your own hot rod!
Quick Time Performance - LS2/LS3 Corvette"Screamer" Catback System
QTP unveils its newest catback system for the C6 Corvette. This system utilizes the popular QTP electric cutout servos to allow the driver to control the volume of his exhaust system. With the flip of the switch on this 304 stainless system, the bypass valves open and will make your Corvette roar to life.
Quick Time Performance, 23 Birch St Bldg A, Midland Park, NJ 07432; (201) 444-0998; www.quicktimeperformance.com
Royal Purple - Engine Break-in Oil
Our friends over at Royal Purple have formulated a new specialty oil for the purpose of protecting a freshly built engine during those first few critical moments that it is started for the first time. This new break-in oil was designed to promote piston ring seal and protect all bearing and camshaft surfaces.
Royal Purple Ltd., One Royal Purple Lane, Porter, TX 77365; (281) 354-8600; www.royalpurple.com
Harrop Engineering - "Hurricane"Individual Runner Intake Manifold
The Hurricane intake manifold is designed to work with all generations of the LS-series engine. Uniquely machined adapter plates were created to match up with the various intake port shapes and locations found on the LS1, LS3, and LS7 cylinder heads. The standard throttle body diameter on each runner is 52 mm, but for larger displacement engines a 55 mm sizing can be specified.
Harrop Engineering Australia, 96 Bell St, Preston, Melbourne, Victoria, 3072, Australia; +61.3.9474-0900; www.harrop.com.au
Abaco Performance - DBX Mass Air Flow Meters
Abaco Performance has released a series of digital processor mass air flow sensors, which have a built-in electronic filtering feature to reduce electronic noise typically associated with MAF meters. The DBX series is universal to all makes and models, easily adapted using vehicle-specific wiring harnesses. The calibrations can also be altered using free downloads found on their website.
Abaco Performance, 1001 State RT10 West, Clinton, IL 61727; (217) 935-3269; www.abacoperformance.com