2016 BUYER’ S GUIDE
POWERLITE LITHIUM 12- AND 16-VOLT BATTERIES
ALTRONICS, INC.
847-923-0002 www. altronicsinc. com
Altronics new PowerLite Lithium 12- and 16-volt batteries are now available with an industry-leading four-year warranty. A new battery control system provides unmatched reliability, safety and minimal interference, while still delivering extreme power and lightweight performance. A complete range of PowerLite Lithium batteries are available to suit numerous applications.
POWERQUEST SWITCH PANEL
ALTRONICS, INC.
847-923-0002 www. altronicsinc. com
The new PowerQuest Switch Panel from Altronics is a complete system that replaces primitive mechanical“ rocker” switches with state-of-the-art touchscreen and solid-state digital switching technology. PowerQuest allows racers to press a single button to start their car, then turn on other switches automatically via programmed time delay or sensor input. The solid-state fuse allows for presets ranging from 1 to 30 amps( no more replacing blown fuses). Switch limit features include the ability to turn on water pump based on engine temperate, while the switch soft-start feature eliminates in-rush current when load is first turned on. Switches can be either momentary or toggle, and the 7” touchscreen works with gloves.
FLIP BENCH TRAY ARROW COMPONENTS
763-712-0020 www. arrowcomp. com
Arrow Component’ s newly redesigned Flip Bench with tray has all the same features as their highly popular original design, but with a slew of added conveniences. Now, the tray will accommodate small tools and aerosol cans. The extra clean look features clear anodized machined aluminum parts and a 200-pound weight capacity. Fold it up to use as a workbench and fold it down for transport or when not in use. The Flip Bench is available with three different mounting solutions, whether it be for sheet-andpost trailer, FRP trailer or with garage bars for mounting on a sheet rock wall.
SWING OUT BAR KITS W / CLEVIS MOUNT
APPLIED RACING TECHNOLOGY
800.571.3023 www. appliedracing. com
These kits from Applied Racing Technology enable the sidebar pivot points to be located in the door opening area. The male clevis welds to a short length of tubing that attaches to the main hoop on one end, and the cage side at the other end. The swing out bar with female clevises on each end attach to the male clevises using a ½” Grade 8 bolt at one end and a ½” detent pin at the other. Available for 1 5 / 8” x. 083, 1 5 / 8” x. 134 and 1 ¾ x. 134 tubing. $ 129.95 per kit.
BOLT-TOGETHER LOCK-UP OUTLAW CONVERTER
ATI RACING
877.298.4781 www. outlawconverters. com
ATI’ s Bolt-Together Lock-Up Outlaw Converter will produce zero-percent slip even at 4,500-horsepower. Featuring a five-axis billet aluminum back cover, dual o-ring sealing, as many as six large frictions and bronze pilot, this converter is the ultimate high-horsepower solution and delivers easy serviceability at the drag strip. This converter also houses up to six large clutches, and will have very good life with soft and progressive lock-up applications.
LCD COMPETITION DASH AUTOMETER
866.248.6356 www. autometer. com
The AutoMeter Competition Dash is the next evolution of driver communication and data acquisition. The carbon composite housing is IP65 sealed against water and dust intrusion and will easily withstand 20g of continuous vibration and 50g of shock. The 7” LCD panel ensures easy visibility under all circumstances with a retinalevel pixel density, unmatched brightness and an optically bonded lens for extreme glare suppression. The display layout is fully configurable to your individual specifications. Record up to 128 channels with a sample rate up to 1,000Hz per channel. Fully unlocked out of the box. No pin codes needed. MSRP $ 2,499.95
STREETABLE ALUMINUM ROD
BILL MILLER ENGINEERING
775.887.1290 www. bmeltd. com
Urban legends abound in the gearhead community. Amongst the most popular: aluminum connecting rods don’ t work in street engines. Prior to the mid-‘ 70s, that might have been true, however, the introduction of the Bill Miller Engineering Forged Aluminum Connecting Rod discredited that myth. The BME Rod has great durability in high-end, high-power, street / strip or hot street engines because it is dieforged, rather than cut out of a plate. Bill Miller Engineering’ s unique, aluminum alloy further
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