E3, a leading U.S. manufacturer of performance spark plugs and DiamondFIRE ignition racing products, unveiled today at the 2019 SEMA Show the company's plans to launch a line of high-performance lithium batteries designed for street and track. The E3 Lithium line of high-performance, 12-volt batteries sets a new performance standard for batteries of all classifications. By utilizing advanced ch...

The beloved Tru-Boost Gauge has been put to pasture, and is replaced with the new X-Series Tru-BoostX Boost Controller Gauge (PN 30-0352). The Tru-BoostX Boost Controller Gauge delivers all of the features you loved about the original only now with AEMnet for data logging and a big, fat internal MAP sensor that can handle boost pressures up to 80 PSI of boost. The King is dead, long live the King!...

Time for action! The RPM Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate for the current session of Congress. The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2019 (RPM Act) protects Americans right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles, along with industry's right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete. You may be one of the thousands of supporters who cont...

System 1 has introduced a new canister-style oil filter with an easily removable stainless steel mesh element. This facilitates prompt inspection of the lubricant for engine-damaging debris, and eliminates messy filter bisections. Engineered to fit virtually any engine block or remote mount, the housing is CNC machined from billet aluminum and black anodized. A 45-micron element is standard, bu...

Stroud Safety has designed and is producing a SFI 4.1 rated Ballistic Blanket for the increasingly popular Ford 6R80 transmission. This blanket features seamless ballistic nylon construction, high-strength straps, and hardware to fit most applications. The 6R80 transmission is found in 2011+ Mustangs and is popular in the swapped engine classes. It's extremely strong from the factory and ready ...

Get the latest NMRA swag in the form of the all-new Mustang Comin' At You T-shirt. It's manufactured from black 100 percent cotton and pre-shrunk for the perfect fit. Retail price is $25.00 and it is available in Mens Sizes Small through 3XL. To order, visit www.powermall.com.

Holley is pleased to announce the release of the MSD PRO 600 CDI, an innovative eight-channel capacitive-discharge ignition developed specifically for high-horsepower applications with extreme cylinder pressure and coil-near-plug engine-management systems. Compatible with Holley EFI, GM LS platforms, and virtually any EFI setup (both 5v and 12v drivers), it's perfect for the high cylinder pressure...

Written by Phillip Thomas Photography courtesy of Haltech When you're looking at big-power mechanical injection or carburetion, it sometimes feels like being a boulder sitting on the banks of a river as the march of technology flows around you. While we've seen a rapid growth of EFI products and their capabilities, management systems that are tailored for mechanical injection and carburetion...

The driveline is often the last thing considered when jacking up power to extreme levels but a failure at the track is not the time to learn your slip yoke is the weak link. The new TH400 roller bearing slip yoke from Sonnax takes that worry completely off the table. Proven indestructible in track and street runs plus torture testing in the lab, you can confidently run colossal power from transmis...

DeatschWerks has expanded its fuel rail product category to include the popular Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote engine platform. The Coyote rails have a starting retail price of $259. These rails are available immediately for order from DW dealers and distributors around the world. The DW fuel rails are CNC'd from billet T6061 aluminum with integrated brackets to increase stiffness and precision. Af...

By Greg Acosta Photos Courtesy of Power by the Hour In our world of high-performance, there are some things that don't get the recognition they deserve. Generally, safety equipment isn't flashy; it doesn't make the car faster, and is something that can hinder the cars drivability on the street. Unfortunately, that means that the first time some people think about safety equipment is when the...

By Jason Reiss Photos Courtesy of Manufacturers and FSC Archives The wastegate is a simple device. Its main function is to regulate boost pressure by venting excess exhaust gases into the atmosphere. It provides excellent boost control on turbocharged vehicles, and is a critical piece of the puzzle to achieving maximum power output regardless of engine combination or turbocharger size. Ov...

In 1994, Steve Matusek, the son of immigrants from Eastern Europe, started Aeromotive, Inc on the strength of his vision, dedication to excellence and a commitment to developing the pinnacle of performance products. A quarter-century later, the company he founded has become an all-American success story worth celebrating and that's the plan when Aeromotive hosts its 25th anniversary celebration. ...

AEM has released a stainless steel Water/Methanol Injection Solenoid (PN 30-3326) that eliminates any chance of water/methanol flow into the inlet when the WMI system is not engaged. This affordable water/methanol injection accessory features high flow capability (3,600cc/min) and an impressively low current draw of only 0.75A that does not require the use of an additional relay. The valve body fe...

Today's drag race vehicle interiors are getting more complicated as safety continues to evolve as cars get quicker and faster. Any serious small-tire or Pro Modified racecar features either an SFI style cage design, which includes a funny car hoop with accompanying bars to create a cocoon around the driver for maximum protection in a roll-over situation. Racetech has been a standard seat in many h...

GP-1 from DRIVEN Racing Oil features a high zinc content specifically engineered and tested to deliver Increased horsepower along with more than 30 percent better engine wear protection, compared to the competition. The new oil has been uniquely compounded from Pennsylvania Grade Petroleum. If you've ever studied high performance lubricants you've probably heard that Pennsylvania Grade sourced ...

   

Stroud Safety's new Non-SFI Engine Diaper provides the Sportsman competitor with an economical and effective solution for oil and debris containment in the event of catastrophic engine failure. These diapers are constructed with the same ballistic nylon used on the company's SFI approved diapers. They also feature 4,000-pound strapping and the highest quality lugs and fitments unlike the inferior ...

This year was the 103rd running of The Indy 500 and it produced a remarkable display of tenacity from 15th qualifier young Aussie James Davison. Driving the SAFE Antifreeze | Coolant sponsored entry of Jonathan Byrd Racing, Davison made it up to 4th spot before he was spun nearly 180 degrees near his pit box by Penske driver former winner Helio Castroneves. Fortunately, no one was injured or equip...

  As we inch closer to the summer months VMP Performance turned up the heat in the boosted market with the release of the Gen3R supercharger. The new, more efficient Roots-supercharger will certainly have enough oats to feed the hungriest horsepower junkies. In addition to the new supercharger head unit, the Florida-based manufacturer also announced a new strategic partnership ...

The Bottle Rocket Series of torque converters is here! TCT (Torque Converter Techniques), the converter division of Dynamic Racing Transmissions, has'developed two levels of converters tailored to make your Street Rod or Street Machine the KING of the boulevard! The Bottle Rocket level is perfect for the street rod and street machine with a mild cam, performance intake, small tube headers and p...

Race Star Wheels will now offer its popular 32 Mirage, 92 Drag Star Bracket Racer and 95 Recluse wheels in bronze starting this June. We received really great feedback on the new bronze finish and I'm excited to see them on more cars in the very near future, said Race Star owner L.B. Davis. Race Star Wheels are designed for performance street and drag strip use. All Race Star wheels include ...

If turning corners is your passion...we have a tee just for you! Wear this iconic tee as the Screaming Cone boldly declares Don't Tread On Me on the back. The front of this 100% cotton charcoal tee has the NMCA WEST Auto-X logo as well. Autocrossers unite! Tread on over and get your Screaming Cone tee today at POWERMALLSTORE.COM! Available in men's sizes S - 3X. It's a killer tee with a killer d...

By Steve Turner Photos by Fastest Street Car and Aeromotive Editor's Note Aeromotive is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019 and the company is still actively supporting racers in the NMRA and NMCA series with a robust contingency program. Visit NMRA and NMCA event pages for the extensive list of products eligible for the all-cash contingency rewards. Aeromotive's Jeff Stacy told RPD/FSC...

Imagine racing a Ford with an automatic that can go head-to-head with the durability of a Powerglide, 400 or 4L80. Confidently running big power through AODE, 4R70W series transmissions is now a reality. Sonnax the most trusted name in transmission innovation is proud to announce the innovative new Smart-Tech direct clutch drum and shaft kit. Proven to handle even the most extreme torque and ...

Keep your pistons free of dings, dirt, and grit in the pits or at the shop. Made from durable ballistic nylon, these stylish covers from Stroud Safety protect your pistons so they are ready to go during engine rebuilds! Stroud Safety has been supplying competitive drivers with drag chutes and launchers, seat belts, window nets, ballistic blankets and diapers, fire suits, safety apparel, fire su...

Strange Engineering continues to improve and expand its superior line of products with the introduction of the new Quick Release Steering Coupler for Sparco steering wheels (Part #Q1200SPAR). Strange Engineering is proud to offer the SFI certified quick release steering coupler for the Sparco steering wheels. This new addition is made with the same high quality materials and tolerances as the e...

The Nitto Tire brand entrenched itself in the hot late-model Mustang scene over two decades ago and since then, the company has grown by leaps and bounds and can be seen on any brand of late-model muscle car, as well as restored and restomodded classics, and more. The Nitto NT555 tire that started it all has been supremely successful, and helped launch a number of other Nitto Tire models, includin...

Racers who require a removable steering wheel can now be assured of perfect wheel centering every time, thanks to the IDIDIT Performance Quick-Release Steering Hub, which now comes standard with a Centering Pin. IDIDIT Performance has upgraded all of its 5- and 6-bolt steering hubs to include a centering pin as part of the quick-release hub that allows the steering wheel to be smoothly engaged ...

Apart from fixing known bugs Haltech has added a host of additional features and functions to the Elite series ECUs. And like most software and firmware updates from EFI manufacturers, the update is free! For those unaware, the difference between firmware and software is that firmware updates the ECU while software updates relate to the computer program on your laptop. In order to update your E...

The NMRA Ford Nationals is proud to welcome Advanced Fuel Dynamics to the most popular all-Ford motorsport event series as the sponsor of Limited Street. In its second year of competition, the Advanced Fuel Dynamics Limited Street eliminator is one of the most popular heads-up categories in NMRA. The diverse engine combinations in Limited Street deliver high 8/low 9-second performances, which reso...

With over 10 years of brushless fuel pump innovation, FUELAB has your needs in mind with every new product release. Building on the highly successful 474 Series external brushless twin screw pumps, we are proud to offer our 484 Series in-tank brushless twin screw pumps for the most demanding applications. The new in-tank version has all the great features of our brushless twin screw design ex...

Billet Specialties is a multi-faceted manufacturer. The company offers complete lines of all sorts of cool parts like steering wheels, front-engine dress components, and accessories for the interior and exterior parts of the cars we all know and love. While that stuff is all well and good, the company's line of wheels interests us the most. More specifically, its Win Lite line is what's also go...

Adjustability is the name of the game for Aeromotive's latest additions to its popular Brushless Fuel Pump Series. Based on customer feedback from the 2018 PRI Show, the fuel delivery experts at Aeromotive Inc. went to work creating all-new, adjustable-height, in-tank configurations of the company's Brushless Fuel Pump Series. The Brushless A1000 (#18368), Brushless Eliminator (#18369), Brus...

Owners of 2003-2007 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks with the 6.0L Power Stroke turbodiesel engine can now benefit from significantly better engine cooling with a Flex-A-Lite Direct-Fit Extruded Tube Core radiator. This new radiator application is available both with (part number 315360) and without (part number 315300) a Flex-A-Lite dual-electric fan. The electric fan system replaces the factory be...

The FAST E7 Programmable Ignition delivers the power and precision required when dealing with the high compression, screaming RPM and power adders used in today's racing engines. And it's now paired in a kit with the FAST E93 Coil for the best spark output. The capacitive discharge ignition provides up to 160mJ of energy and +- degree of timing accuracy. The powerful spark is matched to a m...

Written by Stephanie Davies Photography by the Author In the ongoing saga of Mike Washington's Pure Evil Fox Mustang racer, progress is continuous in preparation for the 2019 NMRA season. The Limited Street machine spent quite a bit of time at EB Custom Works in Ronkonkoma, New York, for a list of much-needed upgrades including Team Z torque boxes, a Strange rear-end, TBM brakes, and most re...

AEM has released flat panel versions of its popular CD-5 and CD-7 Carbon Digital Dash Displays that make them perfect for flush mount installation or in dash enclosures with tight tolerances. The new CD Carbon Flat Panel displays include all of the robust features found in the original CD-5 and CD-7 Carbon Dashes, but do not have buttons or an LED shade hood built into the enclosure. Ei...

AEM has released Ram Mounts Adapter Brackets for CD Carbon Digital Dashes (PNs 30-5545 for CD-5 Carbon and 30-5546 for CD-7 Carbon). These brackets allow you to easily install a CD-5 or CD-7 Carbon Digital Dash Display through suction, hard mount, or roll cage/bar mount using Ram Mounts innovative mounting solutions! It's the perfect accessory for quickly installing a CD Carbon dash, for ...

A few years ago Vortech revamped its racing supercharger line-up, slapping the V-30 moniker on the racing-oriented gear case, and then stacking a variety of impellers and compressor covers on the backside of it. On the surface, the group simplified the identification process but in reality it was a complete reset on the racing program and the biggest of the bunch is the behemoth on these page...

By Pat Bateman Bolting a vacuum pump to a race engine is an age-old way to improve ring seal, reduce windage, and reduce parasitic losses. In the quest to squeeze every last drop of performance out of a combination, racers are always seeking a bit more. That's why Aerospace Components offers an upgrade to improve its vacuum pumps and extend their lives in the harshest of environment...

Flex-A-Lite has now incorporated its Flex-Wave electric-fan blade into the LoBoy 16-inch fan to create a new, class-leading fan assembly. Making use of the aerodynamic efficiencies in the patent-pending Flex-Wave fan blade, the LoBoy electric fan produces alcass-leading 3,000 cfm of airflow. In our testing, the LoBoy Flex-Wave electric fan had 33 percent more airflow than the leading c...

Get that attention getting look from Performance Distributors new Go-Fast Green Live Wire plug wires.  Approximately 1/2 in diameter, the Go-Fast Green Live Wires perform as good as they look.  The low resistance Green wires delivers maximum spark energy to your plugs.  Performance Distributors LIVE WIRES is a revolutionary type of spark plug wire.  The wire com...

By Derek Putnam Photos by FSC Magazine The Nitto Tire NMRA Spring Break Shootout has become an institution in the drag racing world as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2019. The event has created memories for tens of the thousands of enthusiasts over the years and one of the few who has been to all them is Tallahassee, Florida, resident Tony Whetstone. His convertible M...

Eaton's new ring and pinion sets are ideal for the performance enthusiast with an assortment of gear ratios available for over a dozen different rear axle styles. Whether used for street or off-road applications, or for competing on the track, they are an ideal addition to pair with Eaton's broad portfolio of performance differentials. These ring and pinion sets build on Eaton's l...

By Mary Lendzion Bob Cook has accomplished a lot since he began competing in NMRA Edelbrock Renegade nearly nineteen years ago. He earned a championship while campaigning the Sutton High Performance 2004 Mustang in 2008, and he has wheeled to many wins in his own 1990 Mustang, which most recently was motivated by an 8.2 deck 314 cubic-inch small-block Ford which he built before topping with...

[ap_tagline_box tag_box_style="ap-top-border-box"]By Jason Reiss Photography Courtesy of Total Seal[/ap_tagline_box] Over the years, engine builders have devised many ways to maximize ring seal, from gapless rings to drilling small holes (gas ports) in the piston tops to allow combustion pressure to get behind the ring's inner diameter inside the ring land and push it outward to seal its fac...

Safety has been the backbone of organized drag racing since the 1950s and that notion is very much part of the NMRA/NMCA, the leaders in street-legal drag racing. Proving the sanctioning body's commitment to safety has been through its actions by bringing safety response in-house with its own Safety Team. TNT Rescue has been named the Official Safety Equipment of NMRA/NMCA with exclusive use of...

VMP Performance is submerged in Mustang performance all day and everyday, so it is no surprise that when they release a new product it is geared to satisfy a hole in the market. In this case, their new Twinjet 69mm throttle body is a direct bolt-on to the 2015-2017 Mustang GT that is equipped with any of the OEM intake manifolds (including Cobra Jet) and VMP Gen2, Gen2R, and Gen3 TVS superchargers...