Mo-Power for Cummins Owners
TST Products offers the new PowerMaxCR with exhaust gas temp limiter, boost limiter, and turbo cool-down control for the '03-'06 Dodge Diesel common rail. The PowerMaxCR is fully adjustable and is said to be able to add up to 200 additional horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels. Mileage gains of up to 15 percent are claimed when the system is used as recommended. Info: 812/342-6741, www.tstproducts.com.
Ram-Air Intake Systemfor All Big 3 Diesels
This new intake system from Gale Banks Engineering will fit all 6.6L Duramax LLY and LB7 trucks, 5.9L Cummins-powered Dodges, and soon, all 6.0L Ford Power Strokes. The system consists of a high-flow 360-degree eight-layer filter element that has a large 7 1/2-inch outlet; a shielded cold-air box; 4 1/2-inch bellows to accommodate engine movement; and a streamlined intake path with a wide-open inlet that is said to eliminate any intake restriction. The system is said offer 42 percent better airflow than stock, and is fully isolated from the engine compartment to keep hot, underhood air out of the intake. Info: 800/278-0208, www.bankspower.com.
'05 Frontier Headers
JBA offers these new smog-legal headers for '05 Nissan Frontier pickups with 4.0L V-6 engines. This header system features thick 409 stainless steel tubing and 3/8-inch one-piece laser-cut flanges. A high-temperature ceramic coating is also available. Said to increase torque and horsepower throughout the entire rpm band, these headers are 50-state emissions-legal and are covered by a limited lifetime warranty. Info: 800/830-3377, www.jbaheaders.com.
Wolverine Wheels
The Wolverine is a part of Center Line's very popular Wilderness Series, and fits most Chevy, Ford, and Dodge truck applications. It features one-piece, rotary-forged construction and is available in 16- through 22-inch configurations. This wheel features a three-year luster/polish warranty, as well as free curb scrape repair. It is also available in a chrome finish. Info: www.centerlinewheels.com.
2nd Generation Ram Turbo
Edge Products offers this new turbocharger for all '94-'05 Dodge diesels. Dubbed the Jammer BB Turbo, this unit is said to offer lightning-fast spool-up times and increased airflow to help keep EGTs down, especially while towing. Compared to conventional bronze thrust bearings, the Jammer BB's ceramic ball bearings have 50 times greater thrust capacity, spool up 25 percent faster, and are more resilient under high-temperature shutoffs. Edge backs the turbo with an unconditional one-year free-replacement guarantee on parts. The Jammer BB is available in a polished finish with a gold anodized backing plate. Designed as a direct-replacement system, the Jammer BB includes all the necessary hardware for an easy bolt-on installation. Info: 888/360-3343, www.edgeproducts.com.
New Recovery Bag from ARB
ARB launched a new line of recovery bags to help organize all those trail necessities. This new line of bags is made from heavy-duty 100 percent cotton canvas impregnated with a polyurethane coating for maximum water resistance and durability. ARB offers both large and compact models to suit all your travel needs. The user-friendly design allows for easy top-loading access and has been constructed so each item has a designated place or pocket. Info: 425/264-1391, www.arbusa.com.
Supertop for Pickups
Bestop now offers the Supertop cargo bed soft top to owners of ever-popular '05-'06 Toyota Tacomas. This top is completely collapsible when the bed is needed for hauling large items. Available in black or khaki, this top is sure to fit into your active on-the-go lifestyle. Info: 303/464-2509, www.bestop.com.
Chevy/GMC 1/2-Ton 6-inch Knuckle-Style Lift
This new kit from Superlift for '99-and-up Chevy/GMC 1/2-ton trucks clears 35x12.50 tires on 8-inch-wide wheels having 4.625 inches of backspacing. This kit comes with a pair of cast ductile-iron steering knuckles for optimal wheel alignment, which equates to zero camber and toe-angle change throughout the entire suspension travel cycle. This knuckle was designed to minimize possible CV-axle disengagement and will accept a factory-style spare tire/wheel. The kit's brackets are laser-cut from 1/2-inch-thick steel and lower the front differential 4 inches to reduce CV wear. All Superlift components are covered by a limited lifetime warranty. Info: 800/551-4955, www.superlift.com.
Cam and Power Programmer kits for Trucks and SUVs
This kit from Comp Cams features the Tri-Power Xtreme camshaft that works in tandem with their Fast-Flash Power Programmer for optimized electronic tuning of power, torque, and fuel efficiency. Currently, these kits are available for Chevrolet/GMC Vortec 4.8-, 5.0-, 5.3-, 5.7-, and 6.0L small-blocks, Vortec 7.4L big-block, Gen III 8.1L, and Duramax Diesel 6.6L engines. Applications for Ford 4.6L SOHC and Chrysler Hemi 5.7L engines are coming soon. Info: 800/999-0853, www.compcams.com.
Fabricator's Delight
Mad 4WD now offers these useful rollbar tubing clamps to aid in cage construction and custom fabrication. Available in 1.5-, 1.75-, 2-, and 2.25-inch inside diameters, these clamps are perfect for adding a removable brace or stinger to existing cage tubing. Custom sizes are also available in quantities. The clamps are constructed from 1020, 1/2-inch wall, American cold-drawn seamless tubing. They are fully CNC-machined and are completely interchangeable within same-bore ID sizes. They are bolted together with six 5/16-inch Grade 8 machine cap screws. Info: 330/549-9082, www.mad4wd.com.
Charge Remote-Reservoir Shocks on the Go
The portable N2 nitrogen kit from Poly Performance comes with the essential tools to accurately adjust and recharge rebuildable shocks, air shocks, and hydraulic bumpstops. For easy and compact travel, the heavy-duty storage case with molded foam compartments holds a 20cf nitrogen bottle (available in steel or aluminum), a 450psi regulator, and a high-pressure hydraulic hose. Also included is a small parts container that is great for keeping track of extra valve cores, and a 0- to 35cc syringe, to precisely add or subtract the oil level in air shocks and bumpstops. Info: 805/783-2060, www.polyperformance.com.
A New Slim HID Light
Baja proven, these new HID lights are exactly what you want for those late-night voyages on the trail. Vision X offers these lights in two different sizes, both with an amazing mounting depth of only 3.4 inches. A tough die-cast aluminum housing ensures effective cooling for the internal ballasts, and with only two wires to hook up, installation is simple. Adjustment is a snap thanks to two aluminum knurled adjustment knobs on each side of the housing. Vision X also offers 12mil clear rock covers by 3M to protect the lens while out on the trail. Info: 800/994-4460, www.visionxoffroad.com