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Hawk NEW Quiet Slot Brake Rotors

Hawk Performance is proud to announce their brand new line of Quiet Slot Rotors. Hawk Performance Quiet Slot Rotors provide the most complete and quietest brake rotors on the market. Without sacrificing one ounce of performance, Hawk Performance Quiet Slot Rotors are the new standard in racing brakes.

METALLURGY: Quiet Slot rotors are cast from a proprietary formulation of premium alloys producing a superior performance street product.
•Noise dampening steel formulation.
•Long grain carbon iron for maximum thermal stability.
•Molybdenum additive for high temperature strength and thermal crack resistance.
•Unique alloy blend provides exceptional rotor life and durability.

DESIGN: Quiet Slot rotors combines the look, feel and durability of a true performance rotor with the fitment and convenience of OE design.
•Performance design – Direct OE replacement.
•Unidirectional vanes eliminate the need for left and right side rotors.
•Optimal rotor vane and wall thickness improves structural strength, noise dampening and heat capacity.
•OE style vane design combined with increased heat capacity dramatically improves brake pad and rotor life.

QUIET SLOTS: Hawk Performance Quiet Slot rotors feature a unique slot design specifically engineered to improve your car’s braking performance and driver comfort.
•Increases initial bite.
•Improves wet weather brake performance.
•Effectively removes gas and wear debris.
•When the brakes are not engaged, the Quiet Slot rotor vane and surface slot design effectively cuts through the surrounding air flow virtually eliminating the “whirling” noise typically encountered with cross drilled or heavily slotted rotors.
•Visual wear indicator. Rotors should be replaced when slots are worn down and no longer visible.
•Optimizes overall brake performance.

QUALITY: All Quiet Slot rotors are meticulously checked for proper balance, thickness, flatness and runout. All rotors are manufactured in ISO certified facilities.

SURFACE FINISH:
•Swirl ground surface for improved brake pad bed-in and “green” out of the box performance.
•Specific RMS finish accelerates the creation of a proper transfer film when run with Hawk Performance® brand brake pads.
•All rotors are finished with a GEOMET® coating that protects both the internal and external surfaces from rust and corrosion.

WHAT IS GEOMET?

GEOMET is a proprietary water-based coating dispersion containing metal oxides, metallic zinc and aluminum flakes. The zinc and aluminum platelets align in multiple layers forming a metallic silver-gray coating. Applied as a liquid, the coating becomes totally inorganic after curing at 575-600° F (300-315°C).

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

CHROMIUM-FREE- Does not contain any chromium (NO HEXAVALENT and NO TRIVALENT). GEOMET® meets the following regulations:
•Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
•Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
•DaimlerChrysler CS-9003
•General Motors GMW 3059
•Ford WSS-M99P9999-A1 (Hex 9)
•EU Directive on End of Life Vehicles

NO TOXIC METALS: Free from nickel, cadmium, lead, barium, and mercury.

 

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K&N Go Faster With New Filter For Lexus IS F!

Lexus set out to turn the sport sedan market upside down with the introduction of its IS F model in 2008. With a 5.0L V8 engine, eight-speed transmission and track-ready suspension the usual class leaders from Germany must have taken notice.

K&N High-Flow Air Filter™ part number 33-2453 is designed to increase performance in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Lexus IS F models equipped with a 5.0L V8 engine. Made from cotton instead of paper this air filter never needs to be replaced. It can go for up to 50,000 miles before servicing is needed under normal highway driving conditions. The 33-2453 air filter will provide outstanding engine protection for the life of your Lexus and since it never needs to be replaced it will help to reduce waste.

K&N air filters provide less restriction than typical paper air filters, which can increase the efficiency of the combustion process. Allowing your engine to breathe easier can give your car extra horsepower and extra acceleration that can come in handy, even during every day driving. The simple drop in design makes a K&N replacement air filter an easy, and ecological performance add-on.

K&N stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty® and will be the last air filter your Lexus IS F will ever need.

 

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Injen More Muscle For 07-10 V8 Tundras!

Experience the power of a true Cold Air Intake by Injen! The all new race inspired PF2020 was designed to draw in cool air resulting in denser air which translates into greater horsepower. The patented MR step down process and Air Fusion are guaranteed to deliver up to 18 h/p and 16 ft/lbs of torque. Injen’s new addition to the lineup is the first top-loading filter developed with web nano-fiber technology: the dry filter that stops contaminants on the surface while accelerating air flow.

Key Features:
•MR Technology – Tunes intakes to factory air/fuel ratios
•Air Fusion – Controls short/long term fuel trim levels
•Web Nano-Fiber Performance Dry Filter With Inverted Cone
•Strategically Located Bracket
•Mandrel-Bent Prime Aluminum Alloy

 

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Autometer 2010 Mustang and 2010 Camaro Gauge Pillars

You read right. Autometer has just announced Full Pillar Replacement Gauge Pods for the 2010+ Ford Mustang and 2010+ Chevrolet Camaro. Made from high quality ABS Plastic and molded to replace your factory A-Pilar to exact OEM specs, these Gauge Pillars are the only way to mount your Autometer Gauges.

With cutouts to hold standard 2-1/16″ gauges and offered in both Dual and Triple configurations, you can be sure to count on Autometer for all your gauge mounting needs.

…and no, sorry, gauges not included.

 

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JDM Evolution X 5 Point Strut Bar

The Password:JDM 5-Point FRONT Strut Bar for the 2008+ Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X are designed to strengthen the chassis of the EVO by joining the two shock towers together along with a third chassis reinforcement on the firewall. Improve the road feel and handling characteristics of your Lancer Evolution during spirited street or track performance driving.

Password:JDM Strut Bars and Braces are handcrafted and developed right here in the states from T6061 aircraft grade aluminum. We’re proud to deliver the strongest and best looking aluminum bars in the market, exceeding the competition in both form and function. FACT: One of the biggest problems with most unibody construction cars that stay BONE STOCK from the factory is shock tower flex, a condition in which the shock/strut towers will flex under hard cornering, resulting in sloppy, unpredictable suspension feel.

Say ‘NO!’ to Shock Tower Flex with the strongest, best looking Strut Bars and Braces on the market – form, function and longevity!

 

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GReddy New Evolution X Front Mount Intercooler

GReddy has just finished up the final testing of the new GReddy CZ4A Type-33F Intercooler Upgrade Kit for the USA spec Evo X and should be releasing it any day now.

The new combination of a larger, thicker core with larger betting flowing, heavy-duty end-tanks are a great addition to 4B11 engine.

 

GReddy IC Detail

 

In addition to pure size and cooling differences over the stock unit, the new Type 33F core and specialized divided end-tanks maximize the flow and cooling efficiency across the whole core. The GReddy CZ4A Type-33F Intercooler Upgrade Kit has also shown good increase in torque and HP over 3200RPM.

 

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Mishimoto 04-08 Nissan Maxima Gets Cooler!

Mishimoto has just released a performance aluminum radiator for the 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima. The Mishimoto 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima radiator is designed and engineered to maximize cooling efficiency, boost engine functions, and protect your car from overheating. The Mishimoto aluminum radiator features a lightweight dual core, 100% brazed aluminum, and polished end tanks, enhancing the overall performance of your engine. With no cutting or modification required for a direct OEM fit, installing the Mishimoto 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima raditaor is effortless.

 

 

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ACT Twins Are More Fun For DSM Clutches!

The ACT Race twin-disc kit offers DSM enthusiasts a true race-ready complete direct bolt in clutch kit that requires absolutely no modifications. The ACT Race twin disc kit utilizes sintered iron discs for maximum holding capacity (770 lbs/ft of torque) and quick shifting while also offering twice the surface area for high heat capacity and long life. Each kit has an overall weight of 16 lbs as compared to the 29 lb stock kit (a 45% decrease in weight) and results in a very low moment of inertia. With ACT’s ability to design and manufacture our own diaphragm springs, we were able to keep the pedal load to a minimal 20% increase over the stock pedal load.

All ACT Race twin-disc kits are dynamically balanced in house as an assembly for trouble free use.

 

 

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Mishimoto 93-95 RX-7 w/ LSx Swap Is Even Cooler Than Before!

Mishimoto has just unveiled an aluminum radiator designed to fit the LS-swapped 1993-1995 Mazda RX-7. For those with LS-swapped 1993-1995 Mazda RX-7′s looking to enhance the overall performance and lifetime of their engine, the Mishimoto performance aluminum radiator is the ideal cooling system upgrade. With no cutting or modification required for a direct drop-in fitment, installation is easy and effortless. All Mishimoto radiators are designed and engineered to maximize cooling efficiency and most importantly, protect your car from overheating.

Purchase of the radiator includes a high pressure 1.3 bar Mishimoto radiator cap, a magnetic drain plug, and every component is backed by an excellent lifetime warranty.

 

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Edelbrock Get Moar Slippy Motors With New Performance Lubricants!

For over 73 years, Edelbrock has been committed to manufacturing the highest quality performance parts, and our new line of lubricants is no exception. This exciting new line of lubricants is aimed at delivering key additives to all of the critical engine components – offering you the ultimate in protection for your street rod, muscle car and late-model domestic or import vehicle.

Edelbrock has teamed up with Torco Advanced Lubricants to provide a premium line of lubricants that exceed the strict standards for Edelbrock high performance crate engines, valvetrain components, cylinder heads and supercharged engines. Since 1950, Torco has formulated and produced cutting-edge lubricant technologies for the high performance race industry. These engineered lubricants have extra additives and deliver thermal protection for maximum engine stability under high RPM and operating temperatures. They also provide the best combination formula to minimize frictional loss and protect critical valvetrain components for longer engine life. We know you have invested a lot of time and hard earned money in your project car or daily driver, so protect your investment with the name you can trust – Edelbrock!

 

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