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KSport Press Release – New Kontrol Pro Coilovers for 2010

KSport Kontrol Pro Coilovers

After a year of record-setting sales for KSport’s popular Kontrol Pro coilover suspension systems, KSport is proud to announce a revamped Kontrol Pro coilover system for 2010 that comes as a result of hundreds of hours in research and development, as well as customer feedback and industry technology improvements.  In addition, many specific applications for the Kontrol Pro feature KSport’s patent-pending new flagship upper pillowball mountings system, the ProStreet pillowball.  Available on the market after August 1 2009, all new Kontrol Pro coilover systems will feature the new design upgrades.

Starting with the most obvious visual change, the electro-plated steel shock and strut bodies on the Kontrol Pro will benefit from an all new plating technology that not only has proven to give stronger protection from the elements, but also changes the trademark silver body appearance, to a more subtle black color.  Along with this new plating process and color change, comes improved protection and durability for harsh environments such as snow, salt and dust, as well as protection from fluids and debris often seen in racing environments.

KSport Pillowball Advanced

All Kontrol Pro coilover strut applications will receive two major upgrades:  an increased strut body diameter and the ProStreet upper pillow ball mount.  The 8% increase in strut body diameter comes directly from KSport’s racing development program and will provide extra strength for the high demand situations often seen with strut suspensions.  Responding to customer feedback and KSport’s own research, the patent-pending ProStreet upper pillow ball mount featured on all new Kontrol Pro strut applications utilizes a special design in which the upper spherical bearing is housed inside a poly-rubber housing for increased ride comfort, without a sacrifice to performance.  Of course, all strut applications utilizing camber adjustment will retain that ability with the ProStreet mount. As with all KSport coilover systems, the warranty period has been extended from 12-months to 18-months, giving the Kontrol Pro coilover system the best warranty in the business.

DBA Press Release – Porsche Boxster and Cayman Rotors

DBA Street-4000 Series

The Porsche Boxster and Cayman have proven that performance from Stuttgart doesn’t have to be in the form of a 911 or come with a six-figure price tag.  These machines have both shown themselves to be reliable on the street and performers on the track.

Disc Brake Australia is now showing that every great performer can use a boost.  Street Series and 4000 Series Rotors add an extra edge to any vehicle and are offered either slotted or cross drilled applications.  For the Boxster and Cayman, massive 318mm rotors provide that extra ‘umphh’ that might come in handy when entering that last S-turn.

Cosworth Press Release – 2008+ STI Dual AVCS Camshafts

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After extensive dyno testing, Cosworth is pleased to release the S2D camshaft set for the 2008 and newer Subaru STI. These camshafts are ground on new billets specifically for the EJ257B Dual AVCS engine.

Cosworth camshafts are designed for maximum usable power and excellent boost and throttle response. The Cosworth S2 camshaft profile has been proven in many high power race cars and is compatible with stock or ported cylinder heads.

Supertech Press Release – Valve Spring/Retainer Kit for CL/TL/Accord V6

SPRK-H1003S-J32You asked, Supertech delivered! Supertech Performance has just introduce a new line of Valve Springs for the Honda/Acura Accord, CL & TL J30 & J32 engines. This is a Single Spring and also available in a Supertech Spring/Retainer Kit.

* 71lbs @ 39.9mm Seat Pressure
* Coil bind @ 27.60mm
* Max Net Lift of 12.3mm
* SPRK-H1003S-J32 Kit includes Retainers and Seat Bases

Eibach Press Release – 2010 Camaro Pro Kit Springs

Pro Kit Springs

Eibach Pro-Kit is the perfect answer for most frequently-driven street cars. It´s Eibach’s legendary spring system that dramatically improves both a vehicle´s performance and appearance.

Pro-Kit lowers your Camaro’s center of gravity, reducing squat during acceleration, body roll in corners and excessive nose-dive under braking. When combined with Plus-1 or Plus-2 wheels and tires, the Eibach Pro-Kit is the finishing touch to a winning recipe for performance. Pro-Kit also reduces excessive  fender-well clearance, making your car look just as hot as it performs.

Camaro Before-After

Every Eibach Pro-Kit is designed and tested by our suspension engineers and performance driving professionals, to deliver aggressive good looks and high performance handling, without ever compromising safety or ride quality. By using our proprietary, progressive spring design, Pro-Kit provides the ultimate balance to take your passion for driving to a whole new level.

* High Performance Handling and Aggressive Good Looks
* Lower Center of Gravity — Lowers Camaro 1.0” Front and 1.0” Rear
* Stop Quicker, Corner Faster and get Better MPG
* Progressive Spring Design for Excellent Ride Quality
* Million Mile Warranty

GTSPEC Press Release – External Wastegate UpPipes and Manifolds for Subaru WRX/STI

GTSPEC GTS-PER-1371

Performance increases on the turbocharger Subaru Impreza WRX/STI is found in a number of places: solid tuning, upping the boost and providing a free-er flowing exhaust.  The GTSPEC UpPipe with External 44mm Wastegate Setup helps in all those departments.  The new line of GTSPEC UpPipes and Manifolds provide beautifully constructed provisions for External 44mm Wategates (not included) while replacing restrictive catalytic converters and increasing exhaust flow to and from the turbocharger.

  • GTS-PER-1371 – SS UpPipe w/ EGT Bung and 44mm External Wastegate Setup (2Bolt)
  • GTS-PER-1372 – SS UpPipe w/ EGT Bung and 44mm External Wastegate Setup (3Bolt)
  • GTS-PER-1373 – SS GEN II Racing Exhaust Manifold w/ 44mm External Wastegate Setup
  • GTS-PER-1374 – SS Equal Length Exhaust Manifold w/ 44mm External Wastegate Setup

Turbosmart Press Release – HyperGate45 Wastegate Now Available!

Turbosmart Hyper-Gate 45

Turbosmart’s new HyperGate 45mm external wastegate for performance turbo applications. Class-leading flow path and temperature resistance give the HyperGate45 a performance edge over similarly sized wastegates. Shielded diaphragm housing ensures excellent heat handling capabilities while a one-piece high-temp stainless steel valve provides strength and reliability.

Application
Suitable for most high performance turbocharged vehicles with an external wastegate turbo system.

Key Features

  • Light, compact body, only 1mm taller than Ultra-Gate38
  • Optimal flow path through the body
  • Excellent heat handling characteristics
  • One-piece, coated, stainless steel valve
  • Spring combination up to 28psi
  • Suits 1.75” outside diameter pipe
  • Available in Black or Blue

Supplied With

  • 7psi middle spring (fitted)
  • Inlet flange / Outlet flange
  • Valve seat
  • Inlet V-Band clamp / Outlet V-Band clamp
  • 2 × 1/8 NPT vacuum nipples

AEM Press Release – Series 2 EMS for Honda and Acura Race Cars

Honda AEM Series 2 EMS

AEM INTRODUCES SERIES 2 EMS FOR  4 CYL HONDA AND ACURA RACE CARS!

INCLUDES NEW AEMTUNER SOFTWARE FOR IMPROVED EASE OF TUNING

AEM Performance Electronics is pleased to introduce its Series 2 Plug and Play Standalone Engine Management System for 4-cylinder Honda and Acura race cars (part #’s 30-6040, 30-6050, 30-6052, and 30-6060).  The Series 2 EMS for Honda, which replaces AEM’s first generation EMS, represents a complete hardware redesign with greatly enhanced features, including a USB data port, 1MB of internal data logging, and 6 coil outputs.  In addition, all Series 2 EMS systems feature the company’s new AEMTUNER software which replaces AEMPRO. AEMTUNER is only available on Series 2 systems.

“At AEM Performance Electronics we strive to continually evolve and improve our products”, stated Director of Product Development John Romero.  “The Series 2 EMS represents significant improvements over our first generation systems in the areas of both hardware and software.  If you liked the first EMS, you’ll love Series 2 and AEMTUNER”.

AEMTUNER SOFTWARE
AEM’s new AEMTUNER software is a complete software redesign and replaces AEMPRO.  It includes many new features including a context sensitive tuning support system which significantly increases ease of tuning even for tuners who have never used AEM software.  Visit www.aempower.com for more details and overview videos.

MORE APPLICATIONS COMING SOON!
All popular EMS applications will be converted to Series 2 over the coming months.  Visit www.aempower.com for an up to date list of releases.

SERIES 2 KEY FEATURES (4CYL HONDA AND ACURA APPLICATIONS)

AEM Series 2 EMS Details

  • Plugs directly into the factory harness.  No rewiring necessary.
  • Maps can be password protected by the tuner to prevent unauthorized usage or sharing.
  • Tune using new USB communication port or serial port.
  • Compact enclosure for convenient mounting.
  • 1MB of internal data logging.
  • 6 coil outputs.
  • Includes start up calibrations.
  • Works with all AEM gauges.

AEMTUNER SOFTWARE FEATURES

AEM EMS Series 2 Screenshots

  • Support Pane gives tuners context sensitive help and uses tuners’ actual calibrations to describe each function.
  • Internal conflict detection notifies tuner if obvious errors exist in assignment of inputs/outputs.
  • Compare Calibrations allows tuners to graphically compare tables and maps for easy analysis.
  • Workspaces are easily customizable and configurable.
  • Colored tables and maps.
  • Auto-Conversion feature allows tuners to easily convert existing maps from Series 1 to Series 2 systems

ACT Press Release – Clutch Kit for 07-08 Nissan 350Z & G35 (VQ35HR)

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Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a new high performance clutch kit and components for the 07-08 Nissan 350Z and the 07-08 Infiniti G35 (VQ35HR).

ACT’s new clutch kit for the 350Z and the G35 feature a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate that incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 52% increase in clamp force over the stock unit.

The ACT Street Clutch Kit combines the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate and a Performance Organic Street Disc, a disc that features special performance organic friction materials to withstand increased heat and abuse, steel backed linings for high burst strength and modifications engineered for quicker shifting. The ACT Street Clutch Kit provides a moderate and consistent pedal feel, smooth engagement, significantly improved durability and increases the torque capacity to 435 ft. lbs.

ACT Race Clutch Kits will hold 550 ft. lbs. of torque. Metallic Ceramic Xtreme Discs are available in 6 puck sprung and un-sprung hub designs and are very durable while allowing for quick shifting. The Xtreme Discs are for high power engines and recommended for track use only.

DESCRIPTION PART # TQ CAPACITY CLAMP LOAD
ACT STREET CLUTCH KIT NZ2-HDSS 435ft/lbs 52%
ACT RACE CLUTCH KIT NZ2-HDR6 550ft/lbs 52%
ACT RACE CLUTCH KIT (6PUCK SPRUNG) NZ2-HDG6 550ft/lbs 52%

All ACT Pressure Plates and discs for the Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35 are SFI certified.

Injen Press Release – Mitsubishi Evo X Intercooler Piping

SES1837ICPLooking for some quick bolt-on power?  The all new SES1837ICP is guaranteed to deliver all the speed you need on demand!  This eye catching upper intercooler piping will pack on an additional 8HP and 8Ft/Lbs of Torque to the wheels.  Go with Injen Technology the only intake company that tunes with the patented MR Technology step-down process.