PARTS BINInTheGarageMedia.com
1. Braking News
Strange Engineering introduces their ’93-02 Camaro manual brake conversion kit. This kit fits automatic and manual transmission pedal boxes. A new billet aluminum adapter plate bolts to the firewall in place of the vacuum booster and the kit also includes the 1.125-inch bore aluminum master cylinder, new pushrod, dust boot, rod end, banjo fittings, and all necessary mounting hardware.
For more information, contact Strange Engineering by calling (800) 646-6718 or visit strangeengineering.net.
2. Durable Damper Bolt
Factory harmonic damper bolts are an area of concern for racers and performance enthusiasts for two reasons: The bolt’s ability to sustain the necessary clamping force when subjected to high-rpm crankshaft flexing and twisting, and the extra abuse from rotating the crank manually when adjusting valve lash, setting timing, and so on. This often results in the bolt head getting “rounded off” to the point where wrenching is compromised. To address these problems ARP offers two solutions: a special 12-point bolt that’s designed to be used with a deep socket and a large hex-headed bolt that is forged to accommodate a standard ½-inch square drive breaker bar or ratchet wrench.
For additional information, contact ARP by calling (800) 826-3045 or visit arp-bolts.com.
3. Slim Tank
Detroit Speed’s stainless steel narrowed fuel tanks are designed specifically for ’62-67 Chevy II Novas that use their leaf spring mini-tub suspension. These are direct bolt-in using the original mounting location and the provided stainless steel fuel tank straps. They are available for fuel-injected or carbureted engines. All carbureted tanks have a ½-inch NPT fuel pick-up fitting compatible with either -8 AN or -10 AN fuel line. All tanks are baffled and pressure tested and for use with a Holley Retrofit Fuel Pump.
For more information, contact Detroit Speed by calling (704) 662-3272 or visit detroitspeed.com.
4. Forged Crankshafts
Non-twist forged from certified 4340 steel, Summit Racing crankshafts are heat-treated and nitride-hardened then stress-relieved and shot-peened for strength. Each journal is micro-polished and has a 0.125-inch radius to further increase strength. The rod journals have heavy fillets, so narrow rod bearings are required. These crankshafts are available for popular strokes for small- and big-block Chevy engines. Lightened and center-counterweighted versions of Summit Racing Pro LS crankshafts that can support LS engines making 1,400-plus horsepower are also available.
For more information, contact Summit Racing by calling (800) 230-3030 or visit summitracing.com.
5. Billet Hood Vents
All American Billet Hood Vents for the ’67-69 Camaros are a great way to make your hood stand out. Sold in pairs, they are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and include a mesh screen. They come in three finishes: machined, polished, and black anodized.
For more information, contact All American Billet by calling (844) 245-5381 or visit allamericanbillet.com.
6. Bolt-On Bezel
JJ’s Rods’ new steering column rubber boot seal and the trim bezel for ’67-69 Camaros is now available for stock or custom steering columns. Made of 304 high-polished stainless steel, it bolts to your firewall in factory holes with the provided polished button-head Allen bolts. Typical installation takes less than one hour and comes standard with a polished stainless steel glue-in insert. You can order the finned aluminum inserts in polished or satin to match your valve covers.
For more information, contact JJ’s Rods & E-Z Firewall Rubber Boots by calling (704) 681-1357 or visit jjsrods.com.