Cherry Amore
For decades Cherry Bomb has been known best for its Glasspack mufflers. Now the company has all-new header mufflers that offer the distinctive Cherry Bomb sound in a compact size, and bolts directly to the headers. Each muffler features a true 3-inch straight-through core for maximum exhaust gas flow. They're available in four sizes: 20-inches long with a 3-inch inlet and outlet, 26-inches long with a 3-inch inlet and outlet, 27.5-inches long with a 3.375-inch inlet and 2-inch outlet, and 36-inch long sidepipes with a 3-inch side outlet. The price ranges from $48 to $95 per muffler and up to $106 for the sidepipes. Cherry Bomb;
(866) 869-9704;
www.cherrybomb.com. Steering In The Right Direction
Performance Online (POL) has released its new Power Steering Conversion Kits for '64-'72 Pontiac GTO and LeMans. They come with all of the major components you need to convert your vintage Pontiac A-body to power steering, including a power-steering gearbox, a power-steering pump, hoses, a pump-bracket kit, a pitman arm, a rag joint, and power-steering fluid. (Some vehicles may require additional parts, call the company for details.) The price is $480 and the kits come with a limited lifetime warranty. Performance Online Inc.;
(800) 638-1703;
www.performanceonline.com.
Fill'er Up High-Test
VP Racing Fuels, a leading manufacturer of racing fuels and performance products, has expanded its product line to include something more street-friendlly with VP100, its new 100-octane fuel specifically engineered for high-performance street cars, musclecars, street rods, and vehicles requiring premium fuels in excess of 91 and 93 octane. It's oxygenated with ethanol and contains no metal compounds, making it safe to use in cars with catalytic converters. The price is market and regional dependent. VP Racing Fuels;
(210) 635-7744;
www.vpracingfuels.com.
Digital Pressure
Pontiac racers will be pleased to hear about Proform Parts' new digital valvespring pressure tester. It allows you to check the pressure of your valvesprings with the springs still attached to the head, saving you the time and expense of having to disassemble your top end.
Each tool is made from billet aluminum with a knurled handle area for a positive grip, features a digital readout, and can measure from 0 to 600 pounds of pressure. Its base can be adjusted to fit all common aluminum rocker lengths and offsets. The digital gauge displays pressure in 5-pound increments with peak hold and backlighting features. Black-anodizing protects the surface, and the bright readout is powered by a single 9-volt battery. The price is $290 for PN PSCK6467 and PSCK6872. Proform Parts;
(586) 774-2500;
www.proformparts.com.
Shocking Adjustments
QA1's Remote Adjust System allows users to select from 12 levels of adjustment per channel for your shocks. This means 144 possible combinations for a two-channel system and over 20,000 possible combinations for a four-channel system., giving you the ability to tune your ride for your application and preferences.
This system is compatible with all QA1 single-adjustable, double-adjustable, and drag race R-series shocks manufactured after March 2010. Earlier-built QA shocks can be retrofitted (by the factory and authorized rebuilders) to the system, also. The kit's wireless controller may be handheld or mounted in the vehicle. The price is $450 for the two-channel system and $550 for the four-channel system. Shocks and struts are sold separately. QA1 Precision Products Inc.;
(952) 985-5675;
www.qa1.net.