MSD Timing Controller
What is it? MSD's Vari-Curve timing controller What does it fit? Works with MSD ignition components Features: The Vari-Curve (PN 8983) lets you select the rpm at which you want your timing curve to begin and end, along with the amount of retard or advance. All is adjusted with plug-in modules. For nitrous or turbo engines, there are also two separate retard modules that can be activated independently by solenoids, switches or an MSD rpm-activated switch. Claimed benefits: More power throughout the rpm range Contact: MSD Ignition, Dept. CC0600, 1490 Henry Brennan Dr., El Paso, TX 79936, 915/857-5200
Vibratech Damper
What is it? A Streetdampr harmonic balancer. What does it fit? Pre-'82 small-block Fords (289/302/351W, 351C, and 400) Features: PN 716540 has a 28-ounce counterweight for pre-'82 Ford engines. It controls torsional vibration using viscous fluid to control vibration at all engine speeds. It has a 61/4-inch diameter allowing the use of stock timing tabs. The unit also has two sets of timing marks from 10 degrees to 50 degrees in 2-degree increments. This damper is not for use with late-model 5.0L Fords, which require a 50-ounce counterweight. Contact: Vibratech, Dept. CC0600, 11980 Walden Ave., Alden, NY 14004, 716/937-3603
MSA-1
What is it? Chevy Small Block Factory Part & Casting Number Guide What does it fit? Includes info for '55-'99 Chevy small-blocks Features: The years used, the cubic inches, the horsepower, and more for blocks, heads, intakes, exhaust, water pumps, and part numbers--and all this info can fit into the pocket of your Levis Claimed benefits: You'll know how to ID Bow Tie mills Options: Sister books include casting numbers for Chevy big-blocks and factory trim codes for breaking down Chevy cowl tags Contact: MSA-1, Dept. CC0600, P.O. Box 427, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080, 800/600-MSA-1 (6721), 816/540-3247
Harmon's
What is it? Engine-mount frame brackets What does it fit? '62-'67 Chevy IIs Claimed benefits: They make it easier to drop in a V-8 Contact: Harmon's Inc., Dept. CC0600, P.O. Box 100, Geneva, IN 46740, 800/851-2433, 937/372-1331
Moroso Oil Pan
What is it? An oil pan What does it fit? This specialized pan is for '62-'67 Novas powered by '86-and-newer small-block Chevys with a one-piece rear main seal. Features: The shallow, nine-inch-deep sump has been relocated to the rear of the pan to keep oil contained in the pickup area during hard acceleration without restricting ground clearance. The sump is also notched to clear the Chevy II manual-steering linkage--this pan will not work with factory power steering. Oil pump and extended pickup combinations are also offered. Contact: Moroso Performance Products, Dept. CC0600, 80 Carter Dr., Guilford, CT 06437-0570, 203/453-6571, www. moroso.com
Mopar Intake
What is it? Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold for Mopars What does it fit? Small-block 340/360 Mopar engines Features: A dual-plane high-rise design (PN 7176), it's said to work best with Edelbrock's cam and lifter set (PN 7177) and a Performer Series 750-cfm carb Claimed benefits: The above combo on a 340 small-block with 9.7:1 compression made 392 hp on Edelbrock's dyno Contact: Edelbrock, Dept. CC0600, 2700 California St., Torrance, CA 90503, 800/FUN-TEAM, 310/782-2900 (tech)
SD Performance
What is it? Mega Brace lifter-bore reinforcement system What does it fit? Traditional Pontiac V-8s Features: Plates, epoxy, and Grade 8 fasteners Claimed benefits: Strength: The company says it can withstand extreme sideload pressures as well as reinforce more lifter-bore surface area than bolt-in-brace designs. Price: $219.95 Contact: SD Performance, Dept. CC0600, 2-1653 Salton Rd., Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7P2