JL Blow-by Captor
Mishimoto has a direct-fit catch can for
the ’18 -to - current Jeep Wrangler JL with
the 3.6 L V- 6. It ’s said to defend the int ake
system and essential engine components
from oil blow-by, which helps maintain
proper f uel oc t ane levels to reduc e poten-
tially damaging engine detonation. The
included drain kit empties the 3-ounce
catch can in minutes through the fender-
well for easy, mess-free maintenance
without opening the hood. A 2.5mm-thick
steel bracket mounts the catch can out of
the way of other engine components and
isolates it from engine vibration. Each k it
includes direc t-f it hoses with pre - ins t alled
quick-disconnect CNC-machined alumi-
num barbed fittings. The filter and can
are fully serviceable and come with a
lifetime warranty. Information: Mishimoto,
877/GOMISHI, mishimoto.comSound and
Heat Killer
Heatshield Products created db Stealth
Armor. It’s said to block noise and heat
from a vehicle’s interior without the extra
weight of similar products. Heavy acous-
tic thermal barriers can create bulked-up
interior flooring and make for double the
installation work, too. The Heatshield
Produc t s db Stealth Armor is said to cut
ins t all labor time in half by per forming as
a single barrier against noise and heat.
The aluminum thickness is designed to
deaden sound without requiring a thick
layer of butyl, and at only 0.176 inch thick,
it helps eliminate fitment issues under
carpet and vinyl flooring. It features
adhesive backing for simple installation,
weighs only 0.65 pound per square foot,
and is made in the USA. Information:
Heatshield Products, 844/732-2665,
heatshieldproducts.com62 Jp jpmagazine.com NOVEMBER 2019
By John Cappa
[email protected]NEW PRODUCTS
Fender Whacking
Rugged Ridge introduces the new
Fender Chop Bracket set for all ’18-’19
Wrangler JL models. Each bracket is
made from high-strength steel plate and
is said to ac t as a s t able mounting suppor t
for trimmed factory front fender flares.
The brackets and trimmed fenders offer
improved approach angles by eliminating
the bulky marker light assemblies from
the leading edge of the fender flares. All
brackets are fully welded and treated to a
satin black powdercoat finish with a fine
texture. The included round LED lights are
mounted into the bracket, serving as turn
signals and side marker lights. All neces-
sary installation hardware is included.
Versions are available for Sport, Sahara,
and Rubicon models. Information: Rugged
Ridge, 770/614-6101, ruggedridge.com
Snappy Speedo Correction
AEV now offers the ProCal Snap
electronic calibration module for the Jeep
JL Wrangler and Gladiator truck. The ProCal
Snap is said to ac curately c orre c t your
speedometer after installing larger tires up
to 42 inches in diame ter and /or changing the
axle/transfer case gear ratio. After install-
ing the included programming harness, the
ProC al Snap simply plugs into your vehicle’s
OBD-II diagnostic port and interfaces with
the user through the audio system equal-
izer. After inputting the necessary numeri-
cal values for the tire size or gear ratio, the
settings are saved by pressing and holding
a combination of buttons on the steer-
ing wheel. ProC al Snap is also included
with AEV JL suspension systems and is
manufactured in the USA. Information: AEV,
248/926-0256, aev-conversions.comCorner Light
Pro Comp brings you the 3.8-inch
wide-angle combo LED cube lights.
The compact lighting package is said to
provide a 140-degree horizontal combined
beam pattern, offering users greater
visibility where lightbars or flood lights
are not possible. Each light features 15
LED s with an average life span of 5 0,0 0 0 -
plus hours, a 100 percent optically clear
polycarbonate lens, and a cast-aluminum
housing with a UV-resistant 3800 polyes-
ter powdercoat finish. The LEDs are said
to produce 3,200 raw lumens with an amp
draw of 1.6 9 amps at 12 V. T he light s are
shock resistant and have an IP67 water
and dust rating. Adjustable universal
mounting brackets, a wiring harness, and
mounting hardware are included with
each pair of light s. Information: Pro Comp,
800/776-0767, procompusa.com
Cooler Jeep
Summit Racing now offers Cold Case
direct-fit aluminum radiators with and
without an electric fan for popular Jeep
models. Most Cold Fit radiators weigh
in at about 4 0 perc ent les s than s toc k
copper-brass radiators. Each radiator is
TIG-welded and features an all-aluminum
c ore with over sized 1- inch to 1.5 - inch
tubing for better overall tube-to-fin
contact. The cores span the width of
the tank for improved cooling perfor-
mance, which helps eliminate hot spots
and temperature inconsistencies. Other
features include OEM-style stamped
t ank s, internally welde d f iller ne c k s, and an
OEM-style petcock. Summit Racing also
c arries C old C ase bille t aluminum radiator
caps, mounting insulators, and radiator
conversion kits. Information: Summit
Racing, 800/230-3030, summitracing.com