We’re talking helmets, shoes, belts, and suits along with lots of other stuff for you and the car. So if you want to save some money while spending your tax return on something fun for the race season, check out the links below and see what you can save big on!

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Some folks skip chasing threads because they aren’t comfortable running a tap through them for fear of messing up the threads. And with good reason! This is NOT the right tool. A thread chaser is a tool specifically designed to run through the threads but without any cutting action. The flutes on the sides of them are there to remove any dirt and foreign material within the holes, but without causing any damage to the threads themselves and you can buy them at lots of tool stores. Not all thread chasers are the same however.

Higher quality tools, like those from ARP, have much more precise tolerances so they are much more effective at cleaning the threads. They also have much deeper threads than many of the others that are available and that cleans a lot more effectively. You need the threads to be clean so that you get accurate torque, stretch, or yield measurements when assembling engines. If there is dirt in those threads that keep your rod bolt from being tightened properly, it’s going to cause serious engine failure. And the same can be said for any critical fastener in your engine.

Do it. Clean them. Use the right tools.

Here’s all the info from ARP. They’ve got them in all the sizes.

Properly preparing engine blocks, cylinder heads and
other components for assembly should include thoroughly
cleaning all threaded apertures. Debris can severely
compromise accurately preloading a fastener, which is why
ARP offers specially designed “chaser” taps. They are not
designed to cut threads; only clean them.
ARP has expanded its tap offerings to include some
22 different sizes (SAE and metric), plus combination sets
that feature the most popular sizes.
Along with using “chaser” taps, engine builders can
rely on ARP Ultra-Torque® fastener lubricant to obtain
accurate fastener preloading. Extensive laboratory tests
show it to be far superior to oil, moly, EPL and other
substances in delivering 95-100% of the desired preload in
the first (and any subsequent) “pull” of the torque wrench.
For additional information visit www.ARP-bolts.
com. A printed copy of the new 2024 catalog (which shows
all tap sizes) is available upon request. Personalized tech
help is available by calling 800-826-3045.

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Here’s the info from Ridetech!

Jasper, In, Jan 23, 2024 — Ridetech is pleased to announce the launch of their Late Model Truck Suspension Sweepstakes. Enter for a chance to upgrade your late model truck and experience a more direct, connected suspension that handles on rails.

Ridetech recently added a full line-up of performance lowering systems for current generation Ram, F-150, and Silverado / Sierra to their product portfolio. To celebrate that release, they are giving away a complete performance lowering system to one lucky winner!

These systems provide the muscle truck stance, handling, and performance that allow drivers to harness the horsepower that modern truck engines have on tap!

Follow the link below to review sweepstakes info, rules, eligibility, etc. 

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Bacon is BACK. Just in time to lift your spirits for the holidays and get your project back into Overdrive.

American Powertrain Announces 2023 #BaconShift Promotion and ProFit Transmission Kit Sale

Cookeville, TN (December 1, 2023) – American Powertrain, the nation’s leading TREMEC^® distributor, announces the return of the company’s annual #BaconShift promotion that accompanies a Christmas sale of their ProFit 5 or 6-speed manual overdrive transmission kits. Now through Friday, January 5, American Powertrain is offering a $250 price reduction on the kits and pitching in two pounds of Benton’s Bacon from Madisonville, Tennessee. With the moniker “The Best Bacon on Earth,” American Powertrain’s annual BaconShift promotion has become a huge hit. Now in its fifth year and always near the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the #Baconshift promotion is one of the company’s most successful promotions for the year.

Graves says “If you have been thinking of buying a ProFit 5 or 6 speed manual transmission, now’s the time. We are selling at the lowest price for the year. We can help you Save the Stick and have a delicious breakfast all at the same time.”

To take advantage of the ProFit Transmission Kit sale and the BaconShift promotion, orders can only be made by calling American Powertrain direct at 931.646-4836.

World-renowned chefs use Benton’s Bacon and Country Hams and the bacon has been featured on the PBS show Mind of a Chef, in Garden & Gun magazine, as well as other major food programs and publications as it is largely considered the best bacon and country ham in the world.

American Powertrain’s Marketing and Sales Manager, Matt Graves, says, “Everyone loves this promotion and asks about it frequently. It garners a lot of attention online. This is a win-win opportunity for anyone that has a 5 or 6 speed overdrive transmission kit on their wish list.”

For more information about American Powertrain’s BaconShift promotion, visit americanpowertrain.com. To speak with one of American Powertrain’s highly qualified sales technicians, call 931-646-4836, or to request an online quote go to https://americanpowertrain.com/quote/.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LAKEVILLE, MN – 1/3/2024 – Today, QA1 announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of
Speed Tech Performance USA, dba Speedtech Performance USA, a leader in high performance chassis
and suspension solutions for the pro touring and resto mod markets. Speedtech Performance offers a wide
range of chassis and subframes for popular muscle cars and trucks, enabling enthusiasts to achieve optimal
handling and cornering on the track or street.
“We look forward to building on the innovation, products, and brand that has been created at Speedtech
Performance,” says Melissa Scoles, President and CEO of QA1. “We are excited to leverage their proven
expertise to expand full chassis solutions to our customers.”
Blake Foster and Roger Maniscalco co-founded Speedtech Performance USA in 2004, and brought the
company to St. George, Utah in 2012. With this acquisition, the Speedtech Performance brand will continue
operating out of its St. George, Utah facility with its existing team, ensuring continuity for employees and
customers. Roger Maniscalco will remain with the team and will lead the sales and marketing efforts for the
brand. “We are excited to team up with QA1, incorporating their engineering and manufacturing expertise to
enhance and fine-tune our product line,” he stated. “Our customers can anticipate an elevated level of
industry-leading performance and customer service from us in the future.”.
About QA1:
QA1 is a leading manufacturer of high-performance suspension components and accessories. With over 30
years of experience, they deliver innovative solutions that enhance vehicle performance, handling, and
control. Their product lineup includes shocks, springs, and tubular suspension, along with full-vehicle
suspension solutions. QA1 is passionate about engineering excellence and strives to exceed customer
expectations with superior quality, performance, and support.

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Happy Holley Days are here! The sale has started and you can save up to 20% off on the parts and accessories you want and need! Or buy your favorite hot rodder, racer, or off-roader the best Christmas gifts possible during this once a year sales event.

Holley has become the biggest company in the automotive aftermarket, representing the brands you know and trust and have wanted on your hot rod or race car forever. Thankfully they are big on the holidays and their annual Happy Holleydays event is starting in a few days! With big discounts on all kinds of parts and accessories from Holley and their other brands, along with specials that are good for just one day, you can save some real money on your winter projects or make the car junkie in your house extra happy when Christmas rolls around.

If you want to be notified of what is going to be on sale, including one-day-only specials, then you want to sign up to get your Happy Holley Days notifications and that’s easy.

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE SALE DEALS!

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As we all know, bolt stretch is an important factor in getting fasteners to work right. In fact, torque-specs are basically built around the idea of getting the bolt to stretch enough that it won’t come loose from the hole that it is in. There are many factors that go into making this torque process work accurately but reducing friction is one of the biggest. That’s the job of Ultra-Lube. Not just getting you there accurately but keeping thing happy once the wrench has clicked.

It’s really interesting to see what happens to the other lube methods when put to the test. Check this out!

Press play below to see this cool demo video showing off ARP Ultra-Torque lube

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In this video we see a review of the Mopar box as given not by some slick influencer but by a guy who ponied up and bought one himself. His reasons are logical and straightforward. Firstly in one fell swoop he’s going to be taking 16lbs off the nose of the car, which is awesome. Add to that the fact that this is a bolt in, add to that the fact that it is a far quicker ratio box than the one coming out of the car, and finally add to that the knowledge that it is a box made with fresh parts and not some rebuild of questionable innards.

If your old muscle car is sloppy and wandering down the road, it’s time to fix it by calling Borgeson!

Press play below to see this cool review of the Borgeson Mopar steering box –

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Video Description:

MSD’s popular 6AL ignition box has been completely redesigned and is now available in two powerful options: ULTRA 6AL and ULTRA 6AL PLUS! Don’t let the small size fool you! They both deliver a powerful spark of 135 to 150 millijoules every time it fires, from idle to redline RPM. This means you’ll get quicker throttle response and improved starting. Both the Ultra 6AL and Ultra 6AL Plus are laden with features that make it better than the Ultra 6A. These features include built-in start retard, 3 rev limiters, step retard, and an all-new MSD mobile app for configuring your ignition. The MSD app makes it easy to set up your MSD Ultra 6AL ignitions. You can set up cylinder selection, step retard values, launch, burnout, and max RPM values all from your touchscreen. Start retard and step retard values can also be adjusted through the MSD app. Find out more about MSD’s latest products at holley.com

Learn more:

https://www.holley.com/products/ignit…

https://www.holley.com/brands/msd/

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