Pontiac Performance Parts - Product Preview

Round-Port Headers From Doug - Looking for a set of round-port headers for your Pontiac? Doug's Headers has the answer to your exhausting search. Doug's new D567 four-tube round port under chasssis headers are designed to fit your '64-'72 GTO, LeMans, or Tempest. They can be used with Edelbrock, Ram-Air II or IV, Super Duty, or H.O. heads. Built with 31/48-inch-thick machined flanges, these headers are made from 16-gauge tubing with 1.875-inch primaries and 3.5-inch collectors, and are metallic ceramic coated for lasting luster. Each set is delivered with with reducers, heat resistant gaskets, and all installation hardware. Price is $817 per pair.Doug's Headers (through Pertronix), Dept. HPP, 440 E. Arrow Hwy., San Dimas, CA 91773 (909) 599-5955; www.pertronix .com or www.dougsheaders.com

Trans Engagement - Now you can protect your transmission against the number-one reason for its failure-heat-with TCI's Electric Transmission Temperature Gauge. Its illuminated face has a temperature range of 150-320 degrees F and can warn you of potential problems before they ruin your transmission. The gauge comes with all the parts required for installation, fits in standard 2-inch gauge panels, and retails for $57.40.TCI Automotive, Dept. HPP, 151 Industrial Dr., Ashland, MS 38603; (662) 224-8972; www.tciauto.com

Got You Covered Strelka Built - custom aluminum valve covers are now available for your Pure Pontiac engine. Hand-made in the United States, these valve covers will add some flash under your hood. They provide superior sealing qualities with a 31/48-inch-thick, CNC-machined billet flange to eliminate oil and/or vacuum leaks. The company offers customization, with breather holes and grommets supplied to your specifications; even custom engraving is available. Strelka Built aluminum valve covers will not interfere with high-port or supercharger manifolds either. Stain-less steel socket head cap screws secure them. Cost is $275 per pair for unpolished and $390 for a mirror finish. Endorsed by Arnie "The Farmer" Beswick.Strelka Built, Dept. HPP, 1215 Airport Dr., Presque Isle, ME 04769; (800) 958-3552; www.strelkabuilt.com

Power Plugs For Late-Model Engines - The latest spark plug technology from Zex claims to produce more power via greater spark energy and detonation resistance than platinum or iridium plugs in your late-model, high-performance V-8 engine. Zex Igniter Core technology employs a copper electrode surrounded by a nickel shell. The company says it con-ducts electricity and heat more than five times better than platinum and nearly three times better than iridium. If that's not enough, the plugs are self-cleaning to resist fouling. Clean Fire technology uses the spark from three additional ground straps to super-clean the center electrode and burn off excess carbon. The Power Tune plug is specified for LS1s and LT1s with bolt-ons and computer tuning up to 400 hp. For LS1s and LT1s with nitrous, blowers, or turbos, the Power Racer plug can handle up to 700 hp. Each plug costs $8.32.Zex, Dept. HPP, 3418 Democrat Rd., Memphis, TN 38118; (888) 817-1008; www.zex.co

Tight SpacesTired of wrestling with sockets in tight places? Proform can help with its patented Socket Assist (PN 67575), which has a 12-point end for easy gripping with your fingers. When the leverage of a ratchet is required, the Socket Assist allows use of one that's not larger, but rather equal to or smaller than the socket drive size by offering sizes of 11/44 x 11/44, 11/44 x 31/48, and 31/48 x 31/48. The 11/44 or 31/48 square drive end that fits into the socket features a spring-loaded detent ball to secure it. The kit includes three different Socket Assists in the aforementioned sizes at a suggested retail price of $9.99. Proform, Dept. HPP, Specialty Auto Parts, P.O. Box 306, Roseville, MI 48066; (586) 774-2500; www.proformparts.com