H.E.I. (High Energy Ignition) is a wonderful thing, but how do you runyour early Vette's mechanical tach? Now it's as simple as installing MidAmerica Motorworks' new mechanical tach-drive H.E.I. distributor. Thisunit is a direct replacement for the stock distributor, but gives ahotter spark and better performance you can only get with ahigh-performance module and 50,000-volt internal coil. There's even astandard connection for your mechanical tach. This distributor includesa built-in performance advance curve, plus additional weights andsprings so you can power tune to meet your requirements. It comes with ahigh-performance cap and rotor with solid brass terminals for maximumconductivity and must be used with the later-style '75-'81 H.E.I.-typespark plug wires. Only $499.99. Ask for PN 618-578 ('62-'74 distributor,H.E.I. with cross-gear 50,000-volt coil). To order, call (800) 500-1500or visit www.mamotorworks.com
Ever find you need to add oil to your Vette but can't locate the funnelin your garage, or worse, the gas station is out of them? It happens.With Fast Funnel, you're spared the mess. Just tear off, pop open, andpour. Keep it wherever you like for spill-free pouring tasks. Soundinteresting? Visit www.fastfunnel.com formore information. Not for use with caustic or hot liquids.
CP Pistons has just released a new piston design for the LS1.Constructed from 2618 aluminum "X-style" forgings, these pistons have alow-friction skirt design and will reportedly clear the reluctor wheel.Engineered for a 10:1 compression ratio, they can be used for bothstreet and strip. For more information, contact CP Pistons at (949)567-9000 or visit www.cppistons.com
Brey-Krause has designed a mount that allows you to free your fireextinguisher within seconds, using only one hand. The R-9520 QuickRelease Fire Extinguisher Bracket is CNC machined from 6160 billetaluminum and clear anodized for durability. The bracket attaches to allexisting mounts with supplied stainless steel hardware. Visit www.bkauto.com for moreinformation and a demonstration, or call (610) 867-1401.
Zex Puts More On Its Plate
ZEX now offers its Dominator Perimeter Plate as a retrofit kit for all"squeezed" machines employing spray-bar technology. According to ZEX,the plate's multiple injection points provide better, more balancedatomization than do older spray-bar-type systems. ZEX further claimsthat the plate acts as a heat sink, to cool your carburetor, and that itinjects nitrous at an optimized angle, low and toward the center of theintake plenum. The retrofit kit includes the ZEX Perimeter Plate andappropriate gaskets. For more information, contact ZEX at (888) 817-1008or online at www.zex.com
Reading Your Rocket's Ratios
Do you own a FAST XFI wideband oxygen sensor? If so, FAST has madereading your results that much easier by offering this air/fuel ratiogauge. Designed to connect directly to the preexisting sensor, this unitshows ratios from 10:1 through 18:1, displayed through a full range ofindicator-needle motion. No laptop is required for tuning. The gaugefeatures a white, 25/8-inch-diameter backlit face with a bright orangeneedle. For more information on this or any other FAST product, call(901) 260-3278 or visit www.fuelairspark.com
SpeedDirect has new aluminum upper-control arms for '63-'82 Corvettes.This kit reportedly provides increased positive caster for greaterstability and improved bumpsteer. Additionally, it relocates the frontroll center for significantly improved handling and even offers an8-pound weight savings over stock. This bolt-on kit is available innatural and polished-aluminum finishes and comes complete withinstructions, bushings, cross-shafts, and ball joints. Contact SpeedDirect at www.speeddirect.comor (888) 253-9680. For technical questions, call (940) 769-3804.
Having a clearance problem with your engine swap? Looking to increasepower in your stock motor? This new Proform Bowtie High-PerformanceElectric Water Pump can help in either case. It's officially licensed byGM and can add up to 15 hp by reducing weight and drag, according to themanufacturer. Available for popular GM small-blocks, this pump cancirculate up to 35 gpm and comes in several finishes. For moreinformation or to order a full-color catalog, contact Proform at (586)774-2500 or visit www.proformparts.com