Step On Up
Mini-Vip Step-Up Regulator
A good hot spark is critical to making horsepower, which is the idea behind Performance Distributors' new Mini-VIP (Voltage Intensive Power) step-up regulator. It's made to work with any 12-volt battery, with or without an alternator. The Mini-VIP sends 18 volts to your vehicle's ignition system, allowing plug gaps to be set at 0.070-0.075 inch. According to Performance Distributors, this allows you to run a richer fuel mixture, burn it more completely, and make more horsepower. It also prevents the voltage drops that occur as a battery discharges, resulting in optimal performance throughout a race. The Mini-VIP uses a simple three-wire hook-up, mounts anywhere, and is built to be both moisture- and vibration-proof.
Price: $249
Performance Distributors
Memphis, TN
901.396.5782
performancedistributors.com
So Cool
'62-67 Chevy Ii/Nova Radiators
You know the deal: We gotta keep our musclecars cool to keep 'em running right. To that end, Alumintech Reproductions has introduced its newest aluminum performance radiator, made for the always-popular '62-67 Chevy II/Nova. These new, all-aluminum radiators feature a two-row, 1-inch tube configuration that is substantially lighter than the GM original's. More importantly, they offer a 30-percent-more-efficient cooling capacity than the old brass-copper designs. Alumitech's down-flow Nova radiators are designed to be a bolt-in replacement for the stock piece, and they're available for automatic and manual-trans X-bodies. Fan kits and cross-flow radiator conversions are also available.
Price: $620
Alumitech Reproductions
Pinckney, MI
517.404.6262
alumitechreproductions.com
Smooth Spinning
Rattler Torsional Vibration Absorber for LS-X
The Rattler line of balancers-using TCI's patented pendulum absorber technology to eliminate engine dynamic vibration and crankshaft twist-is now available for LS1, LS2, and LS6 Corvette-spec small-blocks, with a '98-02 F-body version on the way. According to TCI, the Rattler is designed to be lighter in weight than similarly sized conventional balancers and features a 10-percent underdrive ratio. This allows an increase in rear-wheel horsepower by reducing engine accessory loads, without affecting operating efficiency. The new Rattler features an OEM-compatible crankshaft-pulley bolt pattern and is SFI approved and legal with all race sanctioning bodies.
Price: $415
TCI Automotive
Ashland, MS
888.776.9824
tciauto.com