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1. ’78-88 Chevy G-Body Direct-Fit Gauge Cluster, 2. Lokar & Speartech Combine for Tap-Shift Shifter, 3. PerTronix Expands Specialty Billet Distributor Applications, and 4. LS 6 Bolt to TREMEC Magnum SST Engine Fit Kit
1. ’78-88 Chevy G-Body Direct-Fit Gauge Cluster
Classic Instruments now offers a ’78-88 Chevy G-body direct-fit package. It is an all-electric cluster featuring a speedometer, tachometer, clock, and fuel, oil, temp, and volt gauges in an OE style, available either with or without overdrive. Hybrid LED lighting offers the feel of the original perimeter lighting and the visual benefits of backlighting: even illumination and clear nighttime readability. Turn signals and high beam indicators are in the original locations and the kit includes new check engine and high beam sockets with LED bulbs.

The kit also includes a wiring harness, push-button speedometer calibration for ease of setup, a new acrylic lens, and built-in ECM signal filter switch. The fuel gauge is programmable for many ohm ranges with a selector switch on the back of the cluster, meaning the fuel gauge will work with the stock sending unit, any other factory sending units, or any Classic Instruments fuel sending unit.

All other necessary sending units are included in a Classic Instruments GM sending unit kit. It is installed using the customer’s existing diffuser. Complete list of fitment includes ’82-87 Chevrolet El Camino, ’82-83 Chevrolet Malibu, ’82-88 and ’78-81 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and ’82-87 GMC Caballero.

For more info, check out Classic Instruments by calling (800) 575-0461 or visit classicinstruments.com.

2. Lokar & Speartech Combine for Tap-Shift Shifter

A complete Lokar Tap-Shift Shifter Assembly is available for your Lokar 6L80E or 8L90 shifter. The shifter has Speartech’s Tap-Shift wiring module to tie into the Lokar shifter’s microswitches. The shifter also has the proper detents for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, and Sport. Tap-Shift on GM transmissions is traditionally done in the Sport position, one gear below drive. Speartech provides the proper Lokar shifter with Sport detent, unlike most retailers that have the Lokar shifter only going down to the Drive position.

Speartech is working with Lokar to have a shifter that is complete for the end user. Others require you to call Speartech after you purchase the shifter and purchase the Speartech Tap-Shift Switch Box to integrate with the shifter. Then you must ship the shifter back to Lokar to get the Sport position added. We decided it was time to stock the shifter and provide an easy solution for our clients by working with Lokar directly.

For more info, check out Speartech by calling (765) 378-4908 or visit speartech.com.

3. PerTronix Expands Specialty Billet Distributor Applications

PerTronix has expanded their Flame Thrower Billet Distributor line to include specialty, niche applications for the discerning automotive enthusiast. From Ford Flathead to AMC/Jeep, Cadillac to Corvair, and more you can count on these performance-proven systems. Equipped with PerTronix Ignitor II technology, you will never have to replace your points again.

These specialty distributors include CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum housing with a polished billet housing. Also, upper ball bearings and lower bushings are provided, and fully adjustable mechanical advance spring and limiters are provided along with a vacuum advance with black female-style cap.

Latest applications include Ford Flathead 239-255 ci, Ford Y-block, AMC Jeep L6, GM L6, Toyota F, Chevy Corvair, Cadillac 331-390 ci, Cadillac 472-500 ci, Chrysler Hemi 392 ci, Chrysler Hemi 331-354 ci, Buick Nailhead V-8, Studebaker V-8, and Holden V-8.

For more info, check out PerTronix by calling (909) 599-5955 or visit pertronixbrands.com.

4. LS 6 Bolt to TREMEC Magnum SST Engine Fit Kit
This Engine Fit Kit (PN 121-661) has everything you need to bolt up your LS 6 engine to a TREMEC Magnum six-speed trans.

Included is the Silver Sport system is the McLeod aluminum bellhousing and steel flywheel with all necessary hardware. Next the McLeod StreetPro Clutch Kit with its hardware, alignment tool, pilot bearing, and McLeod Hydraulic Bearing are all part of the SST Engine Fit Kit.

For more info, check out SST by calling (865) 609-8187 or visit shiftsst.com.

5. AFR Big-Block Intake, 6. FiTech Drop Base Air Cleaner, and 7. Early ’Bird Catches the Cool Breeze
5. AFR Big-Block Intake

Air Flow Research (AFR) now offers the Magnum intake manifold for your big-block Chevy V-8. This manifold will unlock a new level of performance for your street vehicle. Designed to seamlessly integrate with the acclaimed AFR Magnum Oval port cylinder heads, this manifold promises a hassle-free enhancement to your engine’s capabilities.

Say goodbye to the painstaking task of port matching, as it is a direct bolt-on solution for our select cylinder heads. It is the best fit for AFR Magnum Oval Port 265cc, 290cc, and 300cc cylinder heads. (May require porting to match other cylinder heads.) The Magnum intake manifold utilizes a dual-plane design, featuring runners that are custom-tailored for high-horsepower applications thriving in the 1,800- to 6,200-rpm range.

For more info, check out AFR by calling (661) 257-8124 or visit airflowresearch.com.

6. FiTech Drop Base Air Cleaner

Upgrade both looks and performance with a FiTech Drop Base Air Cleaner. The 14-inch-diameter cleaners have a 1-1/2-inch drop base design to maximize airflow and hood clearance. The high-capacity, high-flow black synthetic filter element captures and filters out dust, dirt, and other contaminants while still allowing the engine to draw in copious amounts of air.

FiTech Drop Base Air Cleaners are available with your choice of carbon fiber, matte black, or chrome-plated lids with 2- or 3-inch-tall filters. When installing one of these air cleaners on a FiTech Fuel Injection System, it is recommended that you use FiTech Go Fuel Adapter Fittings. They allow the air cleaners to fit cleanly on FiTech throttle bodies while also making it easier to route the fuel lines. The aluminum fittings have a shiny black anodized finish.

For more info, check out Summit Racing Equipment by calling (800) 230-3030 or visit summitracing.com.

7. Early ’Bird Catches the Cool Breeze

Vintage Air now has a new underdash air conditioning system for the ’55-57 Ford Thunderbird. It is available as either a complete kit or an evaporator kit and is designed to install with minimal modifications to the original dash and underhood firewall. Vintage Air’s ’55-57 Thunderbird Complete Kit makes it simple to add modern comfort and convenience to your T-bird where nothing existed from the factory.

The complete kit uses a Thunderbird-specific, precision-engineered Y-block compressor bracket and a crimped refrigerant hose kit to ensure a direct fit. Also included is a bolt-on condenser kit with a binary safety switch. Inside the car, Vintage Air’s compact Heritage Series underdash evaporator features an engine-turned aluminum face to blend in with the T-bird’s artful trim and allows retention of the OEM heater and defroster. The injection molded Heritage evaporator measures just 16-1/4 inches in width, 5-1/4 inches tall, and 12 inches deep.

For more info, check out Vintage Air by calling (800) 862-6658 or visit vintageair.com.

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VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 41 • 2024