Modern Rodding NEW PRODUCTS

By Brian Brennan

New Products
1. Keep Heat Under Wraps
Design Engineering’s (DEI) proven line of exhaust and pipe wraps are designed to contain heat inside of headers. This assists with increasing exhaust velocity through the exhaust system, while wrapping headers helps reduce underhood temperatures, protecting components while increasing performance.

There are three distinct wrap categories:

Glass Fiber Exhaust Wrap: Offered in various-sized rolls for shorter pipes, headers, turbo downpipes and powersports exhausts, the wrap withstands 1,200 degrees F (649 degrees C) direct/2,000 degrees F (1,093 degreees C) radiant heat. Available in both black and tan.

TITANIUM Exhaust Wrap: Made from pulverized lava rock, stranded into a fiber material, and then woven into a proprietary weave is the original and ultimate high heat-rated wrap. Engineered to be stronger and more durable than most wraps, it withstands heat up to 1,800 degrees F (982 degrees C) direct/2,500 degrees F (1,371 degrees C) intermittent heat. Available in original titanium and a black carbon-fiber look.

EXO Series Exhaust & Pipe Wrap: Designed for extreme environment use, including powersports applications, the EXO Series features a dual-layer design, using a combination of hi-temp glass fiber covered with a 304-grade stainless steel exoskeleton for superior heat, abrasion, and impact protection. Offered in black and tan.

For more info, check out DEI by visiting designengineering.com.

2. The Force Be With You
FiTech now offers its new Force Fuel Mini to assist with the demand for a more easily packaged underhood Force Fuel Sump System. The Mini is fed through a low-pressure mechanical (or electric) pump, saving the need to modify the entire fuel system. The reservoir of the Mini is equipped with an efficient 255-lph pump and internal regulator to provide a consistent 58 psi of fuel pressure for your EFI system. The Mini can support up to 600hp gasoline motors.

The Force Fuel Mini is supplied with high-pressure fuel hose, AN fittings, a liquid-filled gauge, 10-micron filter, and a return line bung to complete the installation. Available as PN 50006 or included in FiTech’s Master EFI kits for a variety of applications.

For more info, check out FiTech by calling (951) 340-2624 or visit fitechefi.com.

3. Perfectly Adapted
Flaming River is now offering a billet aluminum six-bolt wheel adapter that fits the original steering wheel of the ’69-82 C3 Corvette to the Flaming River FR30005 Series Corvette steering column ignition key on column. The mounting hole pattern fits this original vintage wheel and provides a convenient hole for horn contact grounding. The adapter is designed to be at only 1-3/4 inches tall for enhanced clearance and fits seamlessly within the C3. Each wheel adapter is available in a satin finish, black powdercoat, or polished aluminum finish.

For more info, check out Flaming River by calling (800) 648-8022 or visit flamingriver.com.

4. Smooth as can Be
Schwartz Performance now offers a G-Machine chassis (heavy-duty mandrel bent rectangular steel main framerails) to update the ’73-77 GM A-body, such as the Chevy Laguna, Pontiac Can Am, Buick Skylark, and Olds Cutlass running any of the popular Chevy drivetrains. No major floor modifications are required unless you plan to mini-tub the rearend.

The updated front suspension includes needle bearing supported A-arms for smooth bind-free movement along with separate caster and camber adjustments. Extra-long coilovers have been positioned at each corner to improve the handling while providing modern, luxury ride quality. A power rack and splined sway bars with billet arms are also provided as standard equipment.

The rear suspension consists of a triangulated four-bar system with bind-free, Teflon-lined spherical rod ends coupled to a full-floating Moser 9-inch rearend complete with your choice of gears and a Truetrac. The long list of standard equipment for the G-Machine chassis includes adjustable Ridetech coilovers, a power rack-and-pinion, splined sway bars, and a Baer brake system (6P/SS4+).

For more info, check out Schwartz Performance by calling (815) 206-2230 or visit schwartzperformance.com.

Modern Rodding

VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 35 • 2023