Nitrous for Diesels
Gas and diesel nitrous systems are not the same. This is why TS Performance designed its Power Fool 2 nitrous system specifically for diesel engines. The system incorporates a computer-controlled command center and delivers the right amount of nitrous oxide to power up your diesel with up to 300 additional horsepower. The Power Fool 2 allows you to place the nitrous nozzles anywhere you want and comes with a plug-in harness, weather pack connectors and braided nylon nitrous lines and fittings. The Power Fool 2 can be easily installed without any wiring or solenoid mounting, and is activated from a Wide-Open Throttle Switch. The system also comes with a 10-pound nitrous oxide bottle and mounting bracket, two nitrous jets, and two nitrous nozzles. The kit fits all late-model Ford, Dodge, and GM diesel applications. Info: 270/746-9999, www.tsperformance.com
Trax 8 from American Racing
This new rugged one-piece forged wheel was designed specifically for today's lifted truck consumer who wants a large-diameter wheel in widths necessary to fit most 20- to 22-inch mud-terrain tires. With the correct backspacing available to fit most of today's lift kits, the Trax 8 is available in 17x9, 18x9.5, 20x10, and 22x11 sizes, and is available in High Polish (Series No. 9211) , coated with Teflon (22x11 only) and chrome-plated (Series No. 9210). The Trax is covered by a lifetime structural warranty. Info: www.americanracing.com
D.U.I. for Your Land Rover
This new compact, one-piece distributor from Performance Distributors is available for all '68-'95 Land Rover V-8s, Range Rover, Defender, 90, and Discovery. The weather- and vibration-proof distributor. comes complete with the 50,000-volt coil and high-output Dyna-Module. The coil and module work together to produce a longer-duration spark with a 0.055-inch plug gap, thus increasing power and spark-plug life. A heavy-duty cap and rotor are included, and caps are available in red, blue, black, yellow, and clear. Info: 901/396-5782, www.performancedistributors.com
Auburn Electric locker for Dana 30/35
This new Auburn Locker differential, which has long been available for Ford 8.8-inch, GM 10- and 12-bolt, and AMC Model 20 rearends, is now available for vehicles running Dana 30 and 35 axles. The ECTED technology in the Auburn Locker lets you go from smooth, limited-slip street action to full-performance locker action on the fly with the simple flip of a switch. Info: 260/925-3200, www.auburngear.com
Better Axles for FJ-40s
Poly Performance has just released its new 4340 forged axles for Toyota FJ-40/60 Land Cruisers. Designed to last a lifetime, these axles incorporate Poly Performance's tapered design for extreme torsional strength. For reduced material fatigue and maximum durability, all splines are cold rolled, not cut, and all axles are given a smooth finish to eliminate possible stress risers. These new axles are currently the only aftermarket performance axles available for FJ-40s and 60s. Info: 805/783-2060, www.polyperformance.com
Billet's Always Better
Fourtreks now offers a kit that allows you to mount your CB, ham, or whip antenna to your rollcage. It can be used as a permanent or removable mounting solution. This modular antenna-mounting kit includes a trick billet-aluminum clamp ring, a custom stainless steel antenna tab, an antenna-mount stud, and all the stainless steel hardware you need. The mount works best when mounted on a vertical tube, and yes, they are available in many popular rollbar diameters. Info: 818/517-6145, www.fourtreks.com