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Flex-a-lite Offers $50 Fan Rebate

February 20, 2015February 20, 2015 David Ayers Leave a comment

If you’ve been thinking about adding a Diesel Fan or Radiator/Fan combination product* from Flex-a-lite to your truck, now’s the time.

You can mail away for a $50 rebate if you purchase a Flex-a-lite Diesel Fan or Radiator/Fan combo between February 1 and March 31, 2015. (This offer is good for consumers only; distributors and dealers are not eligible.)

We’ve included a PDF version of the form and all details here, but here’s the scoop:

Purchase an eligible Diesel Fan or Radiator/Fan product between February 1 and March 31, 2015.
Complete the rebate form and submit it along with a clear copy of the original receipt and the original UPC symbol from the product packaging.
Get your rebate check within 6–8 weeks—that’s it!

*Eligible Part Numbers: 262, 264, 272, 274, 275, 284, 59074, 59274, and 59275

Stop into your local Performance Corner retailer to grab your eligible Flex-a-lite fan and get cranking on your rebate. Or find your closest affiliated store using our dealer locator.

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Get Into Gear with Centerforce’s New Diesel Twin Clutch Assembly

February 18, 2015February 18, 2015 David Ayers Leave a comment

Yet again, Centerforce has come through in the clutch—and this time, Dodge Ram gets to feel the love. The next level in high-performance, multi-disc clutch systems, Centerforce recently introduced a Diesel Twin Clutch Assembly (04026651) for 2005.5–2013 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 5.9L, and 6.7L six-cylinder Cummins Turbo Diesel.

The new Centerforce Diesel Twin Clutch Assembly has been developed for truck owners pushing power levels up to 1,700 ft-lbs. Drivers will enjoy the smooth engagement and quiet operation this unique clutch set offers, thanks to Centerforce’s patent-pending anti-rattle design, which quiets traditional floater noise.

The twin discs offer superior strength while dampening the drive train against the vibration and pulses characteristic of diesel engines. All components arrive match balanced and ready for installation using ARP fasteners. Some highlights:

Light pedal effort
High clamp load ball-bearing pressure plate
New centrifugal weight system
Dual-stage dampened disc
Slotted floater and heavy-duty pilot bearing
Pre-bled hydraulic master and slave cylinders
Easy setup: no adjustment required!

Stop into your local Performance Corner retailer to pick up the new Diesel Twin Clutch Assembly Combo Pack, or find a local affiliated store using our dealer locator.

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K&N Gives Corvette C7 a Blast of Fresh, Cold Air

February 11, 2015February 11, 2015 David Ayers Leave a comment

The 2014-2015 Chevy Corvette is a pretty remarkable machine fresh out of the factory: a 460-horsepower engine, capable of getting you up to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds, still manages to get you a respectable-for-the-pop 29 highway miles per gallon. Despite those impressive specs, K&N has managed to help you get even more out of it.

With its cold air intake for the new 6.2L Corvette, K&N guarantees more horsepower and torque by replacing the restrictive factory air filter box and accordion hose with a free-flowing, high-density polyethylene air intake tube that minimizes restriction and increases airflow to the engine.

Dyno tests showed 12.51 more horses on average at 4,998 RPM and an extra 16.63 lb-ft of torque at 4,004 RPM. Merge it, pass it, punch it: you’ll enjoy a boost across your Vette’s entire RPM range.

The 63-3081 is married to one of K&N’s high-flow carbon-fiber air filters, which is washable and reusable and capable of going as far as 100K miles between cleanings (depending on driving conditions).

Also Features:

Quick installation time of 90 minutes or less with standard hand tools
Maintains all factory connections and does not require additional modifications
K&N’s Million Mile Limited Warranty

Stop into your local Performance Corner retailer to pick up K&N’s new cold air intake for the Corvette C7 yourself, or find a local affiliated store using our dealer locator.

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New 7” HALO Series Headlights Brighten Race Sport’s Catalog

February 5, 2015February 5, 2015 David Ayers Leave a comment

Aftermarket lighting rock star Race Sport announced a new addition to its projector-style, sealed-beam lineup: 7”, 80-watt LED conversion light kits with HALO rings in two colors: orange/white and blue/white:

These plug-and-play HALO lights are compatible with most 7” applications. Kits include a pair of lights, each with four 10-watt LED bulbs set in recessed focus opticals. Race Sport pulled no punches with these sealed-beam conversion kits, which come with H4 connectors and include the following features:

Distinctive white HALO ring turns orange or blue (depending on kit) when signaling
Projector LEDs are capable of both low and high beam settings
Long life expectancy
1-year warranty

Stop into your local Performance Corner retailer to check out Race Sport’s new HALO headlights for yourself, or find a local affiliated store using our dealer locator.

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Matte Is the New Black: AVS Debuts Low-Profile Combo Pack

January 30, 2015January 30, 2015 David Ayers Leave a comment

AVS, producer of the iconic Ventvisor™ and Aeroskin™ products, has struck again with a Combo Pack sure to please fans of matte-finish black accessories.

These new Ventvisors™ and Aeroskins™, now meaner and leaner than ever, add low-profile stealth and style to your pickup. They coordinate with OE black trim and aftermarket flat black wheels. Sold as a Combo Pack under one part number, these accessories feature AVS’s durable, UV-protected Tri-Flex ™ ABS thermoplastic and a limited lifetime warranty, so you’ll be enjoying them for years to come.

The AVS Matte Finish Ventvisor™/Aeroskin™ Combo Pack is available for many different applications from 2007 and up, including Dodge Ram; Chevy Silverado; GMC Sierra; Ford F-150, -250, and -350; Toyota Tundra, FJ Cruiser, and Tacoma; Jeep Wrangler; and Nissan Frontier.

Stop into your local Performance Corner retailer to check out AVS’s new Combo Pack for yourself, or find a local affiliated store using our dealer locator.

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Getting the Most out of Royal Purple’s Royal Flush Cleaner

January 26, 2015January 26, 2015 David Ayers Leave a comment

Royal Purple’s Royal Flush is a safe, effective, and inexpensive product for cleaning sludge and varnish from oil circulation systems while in service. This corrosion inhibitor and lubricant is available in two viscosities and can be used in three main ways:

Added to existing oil to clean varnish and sludge before draining existing oil.
As a temporary oil fill to clean varnish and sludge from equipment before refilling with new Royal Purple oil.
As a temporary oil fill for cleaning and flushing a polyglycol oil that is incompatible with the new oil to be used.

Though Royal Flush is accompanied by thorough use instructions, Performance Corner got the following four pro tips straight from Royal Purple headquarters:

It is best to first drain the existing engine coolant, then pour in a bottle or two of Royal Flush and fill with water. Existing coolant should be drained into containers and disposed of properly (it is not suitable for release into the environment).
Once the mix is in-system, the engine should be started and allowed to run for at least 5 minutes after the thermostat has opened (about 15–20 minutes for most vehicles)—the longer the better. Particularly contaminated systems may benefit from running all day with this mix. Assuming no freeze/boilover protection is required, the system can safely drive for a day on the mix.
Concerning the removal of stop-leak products: Effectiveness will depend on the type of stop-leak used, how long it has been in the system, and how it was dosed. Royal Flush will not remove inorganic stop-leak products (those containing silicon, aluminum, copper, etc.).
Royal Flush will not harm your system—no matter how much you use. Though the formula also poses very low risk to the user, we nonetheless recommend that it be treated with respect and handled as little as possible.

Stop into your local Performance Corner retailer to check out the new Royal Flush oil circulation system cleaner from Royal Purple today!

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DEI Goes Boom with New Jeep Header Wraps and Sound-Dampening Mat

January 19, 2015January 19, 2015 David Ayers Leave a comment

Design Engineering, Inc., recently released two new products—a Jeep Header Wrap Kit and additional thicknesses for the company’s Boom Mat—sure to please performance enthusiasts looking for the best finishing touches for their rides.

First up, DEI’s Jeep Header Wrap Kit, is designed to prevent plug wire and boot melting when installing shorty headers on your 2007–2011 Jeep JK V6. The kit has everything you need for a typical set of shorty headers:

Two 25’ rolls of Titanium Exhaust Wrap
Eight 9” stainless positive locking ties
Four 14” stainless positive locking ties
Six 8” Titanium Spark Plug Boots

The American-made components withstand temperatures up to 1,350 degrees and resist many hazards of the engine bay, including solvents, oils, fuel, acids, and chemical spills.

Next are two new thicknesses for DEI’s Boom Mat, which dampens sound on the most extreme commercial and sound-competition applications. The new 2mm (33% thicker) and 4mm (166% thicker) versions combine aluminum-stiffened top skins with asphalt-free, pure-butyl, noise-constraining layers to control noise generated by vibrating interior panels—including in the most high-temperature situations.

Stop into your local Performance Corner retailer to check out the new Jeep Wrap Header Kit and Boom Mat products from Design Engineering, Inc., today!

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Universal Wheel Chocks from Trimax Designed to Slow Your Roll

January 14, 2015January 14, 2015 David Ayers Leave a comment

Lock It & Chock It™: Trimax recently introduced two sizes of Universal Wheel Chock, made from rugged, heavy-gauge, powder-coated steel. These patent-pending wheel chocks are designed to work with a wide variety of trailers and vehicles, including cars, trucks, boats, ATVs, construction equipment, and more!

Trimax engineered its wheel chocks to be truly deluxe, with a quick-and-easy installation backed by some of the best features in the industry:

A pick-resistant lock
Dual-action Lock It & Chock It™ mechanism
Rubber-coated arms that protect wheel finish
Lifetime warranty

If you need a stay-put solution for your vehicle or trailer, stop into your local Performance Corner retailer and pick up Trimax’s Deluxe Wheel Chock for your application!

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Edge Products’ Evolution CS/CTS Get Welcome Feature Update for Chevy/GMC Gas Vehicles

January 7, 2015January 19, 2015 David Ayers Leave a comment

For Evolution CS and CTS users who have been asking for an option to disable their units’ Active Fuel Management/Displacement on Demand (AFM/DOD) feature, your time has come.

AFM/DOD, which appears on Evolution models PN 85150 and PN 85250 (covers 2007–2013 5.3L and 6.2L Chevy/GMC trucks and SUVs as well as 6.0L 2007–2010 1500 Chevy/GMC trucks) has been known to cause shuddering, dropped cylinders, and excessive oil consumption.

Reacting to these issues, Edge Products has released a fix that allows you to toggle off AFM/DOD directly from the Evolution screen. Users simply go online to download the quick, easy, and free patch.