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Sealed Power Performance Piston Ring Sets
Sealed Power Performance piston rings are made from ductile iron, and compression rings are available with moly, chrome, and plasma-moly facings for extra durability. These OE-quality sets will seal mild- to high-compression engines and help protect against oil blowby. They feature standard ring end gaps for easy installation. Find the bore dimension and ring thicknesses needed for your application.
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Red Line GL-5 Gear Oil
Red Line GL-5 gear oil has been engineered to provide the highest degree of protection and improvement of your differential efficiency. Formerly Lightweight gear oil, this new formula contains additional friction modifiers for suitability with clutch-type limited slip differentials, and for most, no additional friction modifiers would be required. This gear oil offers excellent lubrication, a high viscosity index, and the ability to lower operating temperatures, as well as exceeding API GL-5 specifications. Reduce friction for better performance--add the improved formula of Red Line GL-5 gear oil.
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Sealed Power Cast Piston Rings
Sealed Power cast piston rings are part of the comprehensive line of Sealed Power engine components that provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials, and utilize ISO and QS certified manufacturing to deliver top-quality products that meet the rigorous demands of both classic and today's modern engines. Features of and benefits of Sealed Power cast piston rings include: * Variety of top ring and top ring facing materials * Decreased friction * Very resistant to scuffing * Exacting tolerances * Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Red Line Synthetic Gear Oil
Red Line synthetic gear oil is designed to provide excellent gear protection at higher temperatures. Designed to be more stable than petroleum-based oils, they reduce your differential temperatures 10 to 70 degrees F by reducing friction and wear. They're available for both street and race applications in a variety of weights.
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Summit Racing™ Fuel Filters
Summit Racing™ fuel filter assemblies are excellent reproductions, featuring glass bowls and the top is AC stamped, just like the originals. These vintage-style fuel filters provide classic looks for your classic vehicle.
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Edelmann Elite Power Steering Filters
Edelmann Elite power steering filters solves the shortcomings of P/S filters that came before them. They raise the bar on filtering performance to protect the power steering system from contaminates while providing coverage for over 99 percent of vehicles with hydraulic power steering. Incorporating materials such as aircraft-grade anodized aluminum, these universal power steering filters encapsulate Edelmann's Elite philosophy of delivering first-class quality problem-solving products. Connectors and hose clamps are included. Features and benefits: * High capacity stainless steel mesh filter * Larger, more powerful magnet captures additional metal fragments * Dual filtration technology captures metal and non-metallic debris * Built-in safety bypass ensure flow is not inhibited * Aircraft-grade, anodized aluminum body * Serviceable body for a lifetime of use * Easy to clean * Engineered to fight against premature power steering pump and rack failure * Works great in automatic transmission cooler lines, tool * Interchangeable connectors for 3/8 in., 1/2 in., and 5/8 in. hoses
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Hastings Piston Ring Sets
Whether it's a car, truck, motorcycle, marine, or performance racing—properly sealing the piston to the engine block is a requirement. Hastings Piston ring sets do just that, while being offered in many different options to fit virtually any piston out there. If the engine your working on is blowing smoke, using excessive oil, or at a loss for power, it may be time for new rings. Hasting piston ring sets are great for rebuilds or new builds. Hastings has been manufacturing piston rings since 1915 and they have not spent a second developing anything but piston rings. Trust the professionals at Hastings and use them on your next job.
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ACDelco Ignition Coils
Failure or poor performance from a coil can result in a misfire, a rough-running, hard-starting engine, and excessive emissions. ACDelco ignition coils provide the performance needed to help keep vehicles running the way that they were designed. These coils have corrosion-protected laminations to guard them from the harsh operating environment. Primary and secondary coil windings often feature molded plastic protection. Order the replacement model designed for your vehicle and engine application.
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Metro Moulded Spring Insulators
New rubber for your springs! Metro Moulded spring insulators are formulated in the USA to be high-quality OE replacements. Rubber is rubber, right? Wrong. Metro uses their years of expertise and knowledge to create dense, jet black rubber that accurately suits the function of spring insulators. They'll quiet your ride, support and protect your springs, and renew the performance of your vehicle. Reproduction rubber detailed for the right fit, function, and appearance--Metro Moulded spring insulators.
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National Bearing Pilot Bearings
National Bearing pilot bearings provide you with a job done right. Their quality bearings will replace your worn-out pilot bearings with an OE fit and confidence. National anti-friction bearings are precision-made to keep your transmission and clutch aligned for trouble-free operation. Bearings wear out--replace them with National pilot bearings.
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Summit Racing™ Ignition Switches
Summit Racing™ offers ignition switches for a wide range of vehicles, including many Chevrolet and GMC cars and trucks from the 1950s and '60s. These stock replacements are made of high-quality plastic according to factory specs to ensure fit, performance, and dependability. If you're looking to finish your project car and need a new ignition switch, Summit Racing™ has the correct parts at the right price.
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Edelbrock High Performance Thermostats
Edelbrock high performance thermostats are designed to ensure consistent cooling in high performance applications. Edelbrock thermostats feature brass and copper valve assemblies with stainless steel bodies for durability. They are bolt-on OE-style replacements and are available to fit many popular domestic and import applications. They are available with160, 180, and 190 degree F ratings.
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Monroe Air Shock Adapter Kits
Monroe Air Shock adapter kits have the hardware that you need to fit your air adjustable shocks. The kits are available in different styles--and typically include T-fittings, O-rings, hose, hose clips, and shock air fittings to install your Max-Air shocks.
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Standard Motor Spark Plug Wire Sets
Standard Motor spark plug wire sets will provide your ignition system with new life. They're high-quality, direct-fit OEM replacement wires that are tailor-made to restore efficiency and performance. These sets are manufactured to factory specifications and are pre-terminated, so they can be installed with no modifications. Order the spark plug wires designed for your vehicle application.
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TRICO Classic Wiper Blades
Trico classic wiper blades feature a silver finish to resemble the Original Equipment blades on many of the classic American cars manufactured during the 1940s through the 1960s. If you're trying to restore a classic car, Trico classic wiper blades can give you that finishing touch you're looking for!
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Gabriel Classic Shocks
Whether your ride is from the 1940s, '50s, '60s, '70s—or a limited registration—you can restore the handling and stability of your vehicle with Gabriel Classic shocks. They feature a gas-charged design that resists compression and improves rebound to keep your tires in contact with the road, while also reducing the fluid foaming that may degrade damping and lead to fade. The shocks have a 1 3/16 in. piston bore to give you a step up in performance and handling. Gabriel Classic shocks are created for fit and application-tuned to meet the specific needs of your vehicle, ensuring excellent handling, stability, and control without compromising driving comfort.
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Standard Motor Ballast Resistors
Are you looking for extra protection? Standard Motor has you covered with their ballast resistors. They are perfect for protecting your points-style ignition system. They also allow you to install aftermarket coils without worrying about frying your ignition.
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ACDelco Gold Ignition Coil Resistors
ACDelco Gold ignition coil resistors are high-quality aftermarket replacement components offering the proper fit, form, and function to manage your vehicle's voltage. These premium ballast resistors replace faulty units in one or more vehicle systems: Cooling, HVAC, ignition, starting and charging, body electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management.
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Hastings Premium Ductile Ring Sets
Whether it's a car, truck, motorcycle, marine, or performance racing application—properly sealing the piston to the engine block is a requirement. Hastings premium ductile ring sets do just that, and they're offered in many different options to fit virtually any piston. If the engine you're working on is blowing smoke, using excessive oil, or at a loss for power, it may be time for new rings. These premium ductile piston ring sets are great for rebuilds or new builds, daily drivers or performance vehicles. Order the sizes needed for your project.
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Continental OE Technology Series V-belts
When oil, heat, and abrasion combine to weaken most standard accessory belts, Continental OE Technology Series V-belts will still be going strong. Continental V-belts have inherited tough construction characteristics: EPDM rubber compounds, high-strength Vytacord tension members, fiber reinforced helical cogs, and high-traction rubber edges. These features provide higher heat and abrasion resistance, no-slip contact with pulley grooves, a great fit, and improved flexibility—to deliver consistent, efficient performance, mile after mile. Belts wear and need replaced; get more for your buck with longer-lasting Continental OE Technology Series V-belts, available for a wide range of vehicle-specific applications.
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Summit Racing™ Power Brake Booster Mounting Brackets
The best way to mount your Summit Racing™ power brake booster is with our power brake booster mounting brackets. These chrome plated or black steel brackets are available in multiple styles to fit many popular applications.
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Standard Motor Headlight High Beam Dimmer Switches
Don't take chances with old, questionable, or faulty headlight high beam dimmer switches that can be a danger to you and others. Standard Motor replacement dimmer switches are designed to exceed OEM specifications for dependable, accurate, maintenance-free operation. They're available in a variety of actuation styles, such as rotary, pull, push-button, and spring-loaded lever. Order the model designed for your vehicle application.
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Standard Motor Distributor Caps
Is it time for a tuneup? Replace your distributor's worn-out cap with a new one from Standard Motor Products. Why take chances with old, questionable, or faulty ignition components that can leave you stranded? Standard Motor replacement distributor caps are designed to exceed OEM specifications for dependable, maintenance-free operation. Order the model designed for your specific vehicle application.
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Moroso Adjustable Vacuum Advance Kits
Dial in spark advance with Moroso adjustable vacuum advance kits. They allow you to change the amount of ignition vacuum advance for maximum part-throttle performance while preventing harmful effects of detonation--spark knock. These kits can be adjusted as conditions permit; add more for improved throttle response and fuel economy under light loads or less for high loads and high compression engines to eliminate knock. Vacuum advance kits have a built-in stop to prevent the adjustment screw from "backing out" and include Allen wrench and easy-to-follow instructions for a no-hassle install. Get dialed-in for a better run with Moroso adjustable vacuum advance kits.
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