If you've been reading automotive magazines for a while, then you've probably heard of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. This is where manufactures of all things automotive come together with their new applications, or unveil a new part altogether. The show is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the perfect place for gearheads to come and cut loose, have some drinks, lose some money, then drool over all the cool parts. The show is not open to the public, but still brings in a boatload of people, us included.
We love going to SEMA because we get a first-hand look at the newest products. We get to talk to the manufacturers and ask detailed questions on how a particular component works or what the benefits are. The staff here at Sport Truck went and walked the convention center more times than we'd like to remember so that you, the reader, could sit in the comfort of your own home, bathroom, or garage and see the bitchin' parts for this year. The following 110 products are just a taste of the coolest stuff we saw for the truck market. For more information on this year's SEMA show, contact SEMA at (909) 396-0289 or www.sema.org.
Advanced Flow Engineering
Magnum Force Intake Kit for '02-'03 Hummer H2's
This intake kit replaces the factory airbox on the H2 to increase airflow and horsepower. It kit features a reusable filter and stainless-steel housing.
For more information, contact:
Advanced Flow Engineering
Dept. ST
191 Granite St.
Corona, CA 92879
(909) 279-4050 * www.afefilter.com
Airaid Premium Filters
PowerAid throttle-body spacer with PowerPorts
These new throttle-body spacers have threaded bungs (PowerPorts) that allow easy installation of nitrous nozzles or instrumentation sensors.
For more information, contact:
Airaid Premium Filters
Dept. ST
14840 N. 74th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 443-3333 * www.airaid.com
Nitrous Express Inc.
N Xtreme Throttle Body
The N Xtreme is an all-new (non-OEM) 6.0L throttle body, whittled from billet 6061 aluminum with integral vortex generators to create more flow.
For more information, contact:
Nitrous Express Inc.
Dept. ST
1808 Southwest Pkwy.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 767-7694 * www.nitrousexpress.com
Airaid Premium Filters
'04 Ford F-150 5.4L Intake System
Airaid's intake system replaces the restrictive factory intake and filter for improved performance of new Ford F-150s.
For more information, contact:
Airaid Premium Filters
Dept. ST
14840 N. 74th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 443-3333 * www.airaid.com
Crane Cams Inc.
Crane Cams Quick-Flow Power Spacer
This easily installed, computer-designed throttle venturi spacer induces a tumbling effect for airflow to increase horsepower, torque, and throttle response.
For more information, contact:
Crane Cams Inc.
Dept. ST
530 Fentress Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 252-1151 * www.cranecams.com
K&N Engineering Inc
Performance Metal Intake
New from K&N is this mandrel-bent, polished-aluminum intake tube with a high-flow filter and heatshield. It's designed to add horsepower and style to domestic trucks and SUVs.
For more information, contact:
K&N Engineering Inc.
Dept. ST
1455 Citrus Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(909) 826-4000 * www.knfilters.com
Powerdyne Automotive Products Inc.
PowerPlate Throttle-Body Spacer
These intake spacers easily install between the EFI and the intake. They feature a CNC-machined helix bore that spins the incoming air charge. This turbulence increases the atomization of the air/fuel for more efficient combustion.
For more information, contact:
Powerdyne Automotive
Products Inc.
Dept. ST
104-C E. Ave.
K-4 Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 723-2800 * www.powerdyne.com
Redline Weber/WorldPac
R-Series Fuel-Injection Conversion Kit
Using its own unique programmable fuel management, ECU, and software, Redline has created complete kits to replace your truck's carburetor. The kits give you all the necessary parts for the swap, such as the ECU and injectors, right down to the fittings in the fuel tank.
For more information, contact:
Redline Weber/WorldPac
Dept. ST
19630 Pacific Gateway Dr.
Torrance, CA 90502
(800) 733-2277 * www.redlineweber.com
BBK
Aluminum Cold-Air Induction System
The unique cast-aluminum inlets with a chrome-plated induction tube and 100 percent cotton high-flow filter gives truck and SUV owners a new standard of design and value in the cold-air induction marketplace.
For more information, contact:
BBK
Dept. ST
1871 Delilah St.
Corona, CA 92879
(909) 735-2400 * www.bbkperformance.com
Mooneyes USA Inc
Moonjection
The company's fuel-injection system has the nostalgic look of Stromberg carbs with the latest fuel-injection technology stuffed inside. It's simple to install and tune, comes with all the necessary hardware to complete the job, and no laptop is required for tuning.
For more information, contact:
Mooneyes USA Inc.
Dept. ST
10820 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 946-1849 * www.mooneyes.com
FAST (Fuel Air Spark Technology)
LSX Polymer 6.0L Intake Manifold
This space-age-polymer, Amodel-designed intake manifold provides a 15-20 hp increase on GM 6.0L engines with no loss of driveability or torque.
For more information, contact:
Fuel Air Spark Technology
Dept. ST
151 Industrial Dr.
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-3495 * www.fuelairspark.com
Holley Performance Products
NOS Ntimidator LED Purge Kit
A unique purge kit that uses a bright LED to illuminate the plume of nitrous from the purge nozzle.
For more information, contact:
Holley Performance Products
Dept. ST
1801 Russellville Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2900 * www.holley.com
ZEX
Four-Barrel Plate
Nitrous System
The ZEX four-barrel plate nitrous system is a complete kit that guarantees even distribution by injecting a 360-degree ring of nitrous and fuel into the intake.
For more information, contact:
ZEX
Dept. ST
3406 Democrat Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 795-2400 * www.zex.com
ProCharger
Hummer H2 ProCharger System
A 100 percent complete intercooled supercharger system that the company claims produces a 50-75 percent increase in horsepower. The system is emissions-legal and is backed with a three-year warranty.
For more information, contact:
ProCharger
Dept. ST
14801 W. 114th Terrace
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 338-2886 * www.procharger.com
Nitrous Express Inc.
NX Pure-Flo 45-Degree Bottle Valve
The 45-degree Bottle Valve has an extreme high-flow rate and a turbulence-free 45-degree discharge. It comes with a chrome finish with integral gauge and nitrogen push ports and is constructed with precision tolerances for smooth operation.
For more information, contact:
Nitrous Express Inc.
Dept. ST
1808 Southwest Pkwy.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 767-7694 * www.nitrousexpress.com
Whipple Superchargers
'98-'04 Ford Ranger 3.0L Whipple Supercharger System
A complete bolt-on emissions-legal independent twin-screw supercharger system that features a recalibrated factory ECU and as much as 40 percent additional power across the entire rpm range.
For more information, contact:
Whipple Superchargers
Dept. ST
3292 N. Weber Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 442-1261 * www.whipplesuperchargers.com
Stainless Steel Brakes Corp.
'04 Ford Truck Tri-Power Big Brake Upgrade Kit
The Big Brake Upgrade Kit includes SSBC Tri-Power three-piston aluminum calipers, slotted and plated rotors, and installation hardware for the all-new Ford F-150.
For more information, contact:
Stainless Steel Brakes Corp.
Dept. ST
11470 Main Rd.
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 759-8666 * www.ssbrakes.com
The Brake Man Inc.
Super Brakes
The Super Brakes Kit is a complete thermally processed replacement rotor and pad upgrade that not only increases your rotor life, but also increases your overall braking performance.
For more information, contact:
The Brake Man Inc.
Dept. ST
838 Calle Plano
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 987-7867 * www.thebrakeman.com
StopTech LLC
ST40 Gen II Four-Piston Caliper
StopTech's ST40 Gen II caliper is manufactured using a squeeze-forged process for increased durability, and it has a refined shape for improved wheel clearance and meets OEM design specifications. Applications for Chevy fullsize and Toyota trucks with more applications are on the way.
For more information, contact:
StopTech LLC
Dept. ST
3541-A Lomita Blvd.
Torrance CA, 90505
(310) 325-4799 * www.stoptech.com
Arospeed
Truck/SUV Cross Drilled Rotors
Arospeed's new truck/SUV rotors are drilled on CNC machines using CAD/CAM design for perfect balance and alignment. These rotors will decrease stopping distances and fight against brake fade; all rotors carry a one-year warranty.
For more information, contact:
Arospeed
Dept. ST
10776 SW. 190th St., Ste. B
Miami FL 33157
(305) 969-9973 * www.arospeed.com
Baer Brake Systems
'04 Ford F-150 Baer Claw Extreme Plus
Built truck-tough, Baer's 15-inch-diameter rotors and purpose-built six-piston mono-block calipers combine to deliver gobs of stopping power for your new F-150. The kits are a direct bolt-on replacement for the factory binders and come with all the necessary hardware.
For more information, contact:
Baer Brakes
Dept. ST
3108 W. Thomas Rd.
1201 Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 233-1411 * www.baer.com
Holley Performance Products
Earl's '99-'03 Silverado 2WD Hyperfirm Brake Lines
Earl's expands its popular Hyperfirm stainless-steel brake lines offering to include the latest models coming off the auto manufacturers' assembly lines.
For more information, contact:
Holley Performance Products
Dept. ST
1801 Russellville Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2900 * www.holley.com
Predator Series By Dr. Performance
Predator Module
The module safely transforms an already powerful diesel pickup into a monster workhorse. More power is safely created by burning existing fuel more efficiently; this combustion efficiency process boosts airflow, fine-tunes fuel delivery with precise air/fuel ratios, and gives you greater volumes of energy during combustion.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Performance
Dept. ST
P.O. Box 3298
Kirkland, WA 98083
(425) 822-8845 * www.predatorpower.com
Edge Products Inc.
Juice With Attitude Monitor for Fords
The company claims its Ford Juice module provides as much as 100 additional horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. The Attitude Monitor displays all the information a complete set of gauges would. The unit also automatically de-fuels to prevent transmission slip and excessive EGTs. It can be installed in 15 minutes using OEM-quality connectors.
For more information, contact:
Edge Products Inc.
Dept. ST
5875 S. Adams Ave. Pkwy., Ste. 100
Ogden, UT 84405
(801) 476-3343 * www.edgeproducts.com
Green Filter USA
Green Cold-Air Intake for Diesel Fords
This filter and heatshield combo from Green Filter USA will increase the horsepower and torque on the diesel Fords. The filters are constructed of woven cotton and coated steel mesh for maximum airflow and strength without compromising filtration. They are washable and reusable, and backed by a lifetime warranty.
For more information, contact:
Green Filter USA
Dept. ST
714 Braddock View Dr.
Mount Braddock, PA 15465
(724) 430-2050 * www.greenfilterusa.com
Powermaster
6.2L/6.5L GM Diesel Starter
The 2.5k Denso High Performance Lightweight Starter for GM diesel applications is a compact, lightweight starter that puts out enough torque to start up the high-compression diesels and adds clearance for oversized exhaust.
For more information, contact:
Powermaster
Dept. ST
7501 Strawberry Pike
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 688-5953 * www.powermastermotorsports.com
Boulder Engineering
Boulder Engineering Scrubber
The diesel fuel scrubber is designed to eliminate contaminates before they get to the filter. The unit extends the primary filtration life, and increases the mileage and horsepower of diesel engines.
For more information, contact:
Boulder Engineering
Dept. ST
2974 First, Ste. E, P.O. Box 8098
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 596-7591 * www.bouldereng.com
Bully Dog Technologies
Adjustable Power Hound 6.0L
The Power Hound 6.0L was the first computer performance module for upgrading horsepower on the Ford Powerstroke 6.0L diesel engine. Now it's offered in an adjustable module that installs in minutes and offers three different horsepower levels.
For more information, contact:
Bully Dog Technologies
Dept. ST
2854 W. 2200 S.
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-3200 * www.bullydog.com
BD Power
Dash Mount X-Monitor
The X-Monitor is adjustable and displays digital readouts of exhaust temperature, turbo boost, automatic or standard transmission temperature, differential temperature, and fuel lift pump pressures for Dodge, Ford, and GM diesels.
For more information, contact:
BD Power
Dept. ST
A-10 33733 King Rd.
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M9, Canada
(800) 887-5030 * www.bd-power.com