Drag Illustrated Issue 149, October 2019 | Page 84
2019 BUYER’S GUIDE
less fuel dropping out of the intake charge, which
results in better throttle response and virtually
no low end torque loss normally associated with
typical single-plane intake designs. With its air
gap design, cool air is able to circulate around the
intake runners reducing intake air temperature
and improving power. It’s dyno proven to make
25+HP over dual-plane intakes. This manifold
features two additional water ports for gauges
or electric fans and fuel injector bungs.
well as popular GM, Ford and Chrysler 2-, 3- and
4-speed transmissions. Each shifter comes with
a cable and all hardware needed for installation
in a specific application.
EXPRESS SLEEVES
THERMO-TEC
419-962-4556
www.thermotec.com
The Track Meter includes simple-to-use Data
Tracking software to store your measurements
and aid in track surface analytics. You’ll be able
to store traction measurements at key points of
the racetrack’s surface, along with current air
temperature, time of day and lane side. These
measurements data points can be collected and
stored for multiple runs during qualifying and
eliminations. Data Tracking software allows you
to build a library of data for multiple racetracks
over multiple runs for years of comparison data
to aid in car set-up and tuning.
OUTLAW-X™ SHIFTERS
TCI®
888-776-9824
www.tciauto.com
T C I ® h a s ta k e n i t s m o s t p o p u l a r
shifter and incorporated a slimmer design and
new internals to create the Outlaw-X™ Shifter.
The shifter is the most compact that TCI® offers
for street and race use, measuring just over 2.1
inches wide by 10.3 inches long. It features a
powder-coated cover with quick-release pins and
a pistol-grip handle that is available with option-
al integrated buttons for controlling transbrake,
line lock or nitrous activation. The buttons also
enable electronic shifting when used with a TCI®
EZ-TCU™. A Park/Neutral safety switch and
provisions for a reverse-light system remain from
the original TCI® Outlaw™ Shifter design, while
new patented gate plate technology borrowed
from the TCI® Diablo™ Shifter complies with
NHRA/IHRA reverse lock-out regulations. For
hands-free automated shifting with the Outlaw-
X™ Shifter, TCI® has developed a solenoid kit
that can easily be removed for competition in
different racing classes. Available in standard or
Blackout version, the TCI® Outlaw-X™ Shifter
is designed for GM Powerglide and TCI 6x Six-
Speed™ and 4x Four-Speed™ transmissions, as
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Ex p r e s s S l e e v e s a r e e x a c t ly w h at
Thermo-Tec’s customers have been looking for.
The easy-to-use sleeving is a combination of
a high temperature insulation material to a
highly reflective Mylar foil with a hook-and-
loop closure. The sleeving is designed to provide
maximum protection for wires, hoses, and cables
from the very damaging effect of radiant heat
with an easy application. Simply pull apart the
material, wrap around the wire, and re-close
the sleeving. Express Sleeves reflect over 90%
of radiant heat up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
It is also fireproof, fire resistant, and just looks
good. Express Sleeves come in two sizes: 1/2” to
1” and 1” to 1 1/2” in diameter and in 3’, 12’, and
50’ lengths. Express Sleeve is also available in
custom widths and lengths for special applica-
tions. Express Sleeves are made in the USA.
TRACK METER
TRACKMETER
312-617-1823
www.trackmeteronline.com
GARRETT GEN2 GTX5533R
SERIES TURBOCHARGERS
TURBOS DIRECT
623-376-2562
www.turbosdirect.com
Garrett Gen2 GTX5533R Series tur-
bochargers are designed specifically for the hard-
core enthusiast who wants optimal performance.
The forged fully-machined billet aluminum com-
pressor wheels feature next-generation aerody-
namics that provide a larger horsepower range
and maximize boost response. Ported shroud
compressor housings increase surge resistance
and provide reliable, continuous power through-
out the power band. A dual ceramic ball bearing
cartridge prolongs the lifespan and improves
shaft balance. The water-cooled CHRA keeps
housing temperatures to a minimum. The tur-
bine wheel is constructed from Inconel, a Super
Alloy that maintains strength during prolonged
exposure to high exhaust gas temperatures. This
series includes 85mm, 88mm, 91mm, 94mm,
and 98mm turbos.
The Track Meter is a simple-to-use tool
that when used correctly provides consistently
accurate measurements of the racetrack’s sur-
face. By standing on the Track Meter’s machined
aluminum foot tabs, an internal spring applies
a determined amount of pressure to the Track
Meter’s bottom rubber pad. This rubber pad has
a durometer hardness similar to most drag rac-
ing tires. The user then turns the Track Meter’s
included torque wrench attachment to a specified
number of degrees. It’s recommended to mea-
sure several key spots along the tracks surface.
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