SPEED PARTS
HEAT MANAGEMENT
What it is: Exhaust heat shield.
Why you care: Heat kills power and reliability when allowed to radiate uncontrolla-
bly under your hood. Heatshield Products’ Armor Pipe kit was engineered to reduce
heat from a vehicle’s exhaust system, which in turn, increases the power and effi-
ciency of the exhaust system. It can also be painted to color-match the engine or
engine bay. The Heatshield Armor Pipe Kit is specially formulated to withstand
1,800 degrees F direct heat and 2,200 degrees intermittent heat, and thanks to
high-temperature HP Tie Wire and HP Power Anchors, you can easily secure it to any
exhaust pipe. After the kit is installed, the exhaust pipe can still breathe without
exceeding its maximum-rated temperature. Kits are available in many sizes and can
be trimmed easily for a custom fit.
How much: $60.07 (PN 170001, 6 inches x 5 feet)
Learn more: Heatshield Products;
844/723-2665;
HeatshieldProducts.comLearn more: American Powertrain; 931/646-4836; AmericanPowertrain.comUNBOXING
What it is: Kershaw Launch 10 “The Claw.”
Why you care: Don’t wait another minute to cut open those UPS
boxes—in style! “The Claw” from Kershaw features an aggressive,
hawkbill-style blade with angular planes on both blade spine and han-
dle. The curved blade and positioning of the razor-sharp tip make it
especially handy when opening or breaking down boxes. Rope or cord-
ing is also easily mastered with the superb pull-cutting capabilities of
the Launch 10. The curved blade is made of CPM 154 steel with a
stonewashed finish. CPM 154 takes and holds an excellent edge, offers
good corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and toughness. And while
the claw-shaped blade curves downward, the handle—built of strong,
yet lightweight, anodized aluminum—sweeps up. This balances the
overall look of the knife and provides a secure grip.
How much: $149.99 MSRP
Learn more: Kershaw; KaiUSALtd.comGM G-BODY
What it is: Tach filter.
Why you care: Guys with ’80s cars
have paid their dues plenty over the
years by dumpster diving and
searching junkyards for parts the big
companies don’t think are important.
Dixie Restoration Depot hears you
and recently introduced a new tach
filter for G-body vehicles with
tachometer gauges. It’s a direct fit
for ’78–’88 Monte Carlo, Malibu, and
El Camino, but can also be used on
other G-body vehicles with a tach
gauge. “A faulty tach filter can cause
several different problems, the most
common of which is an erratic
tachometer,” Justin Cote, vice presi-
dent of Dixie Restoration Depot,
says. “This is the first direct-fit tach
filter to be offered to Monte, Malibu,
and El Camino G-body owners.” The
new tach filter is currently in stock
and ready for immediate shipping.
How much: $39.
Learn more: Dixie Restoration
Depot; 877/243-4943;
DixieRestorationDepot.comSQUARE-BODY SYNDICATE
What it is: Six-speed, manual trans kit.
Why you care: The “square-body” Chevy truck (’73–’87)
is growing in popularity, so American Powertrain introduced a pair
of Pro-Fit manual transmissions strong enough to take the
abuse. The company’s new Pro-Fit system features the
rock-solid Tremec TKO five-speed or Magnum six-speed
transmission with all the installation parts you need for a
complete installation. The Pro-Fit system includes American
Powertrain’s revolutionary shifter mechanism with an OE four-
speed shift position, an adjustable X-Factor crossmember, 3.5-
inch DOM driveshaft, speedometer hookup, reverse-light wiring,
and your choice of shifter knobs. Several different shifter handles
are available for bucket- and bench-seat applications. Transmis-
sions are compatible with the original bellhousing, flywheel,
clutch linkage, and most OE-spec clutches.
A hydraulic clutch upgrade is available.
How much: Starting at $3,995 (five-speed kit)12 CAR CRAFT NOVEMBER 2019