Bypass The Bypass
Perma-Cool's new Chevrolet die-cast aluminum conversion adapter replaces the factory oil-filter mounting plate. It eliminates the failure-prone oil-filter bypass, resulting in continuous filtration and cleaner oil. The adapter fits Chevy small-block and big-block V-8s and is supplied with mounting hardware and installation instructions.
Perma-Cool
Ontario, CA
(909) 390-1550
www.perma-cool.com
Fly Below The Radar
K40 Electronics introduces its new RD850 portable radar and laser detector, the only one backed by a speeding-ticket reimbursement guarantee. The RD850 features a new microwave receiver and wave-guide-antenna design for increased sensitivity to all police radar frequencies: X, K, and superwide Ka. Enhanced software programming offers an automated calibration check, so only true police radar frequencies are scanned, and nearly all false signal warnings are eliminated.
K40 Electronics
Elgin, IL
(800) 323-6768
www.k40.com
Stub Sandwich
Randy's Ring & Pinion has new '63-'79 stub axles in stock for your Corvette. They use high-quality materials and are not remanufactured. This is a common part that is exposed to frequent wear and comes in U-bolt or strap designs.
Randy's Ring & Pinion
Everett, WA
(800) 291-1360
www.ring-pinion.com
On The Bubble
Put something totally different on the back of your Corvette with these new bubble-style lenses from Trim Parts. They are made from high-quality, UV-stabilized red acrylic for durable beauty that will not fade. They are easy to install, and fit '68-'73 Corvettes.
Trim Parts
Lebanon, OH
(513) 934-0815
www.trimparts.com
Pounding Pistons
Kanter Auto Products has pistons for '55-'57 Chevy 265 V-8 engines. Made with modern technology, these aluminum pistons feature a diamond-turned finish that prevents cylinder scuffing. They are available in standard bore, as well as .020-, .030-, .040-, and .060-inch oversize.
Kanter Auto Products
Boonton, NJ
(800) 526-1096
www.kanter.com
Perfect Harmony
Proform Parts offers this solution to dressing up an ugly balancer. This harmonic-balancer cover for small- and big-block Chevy engines is available in chrome and glossy black finishes, and features the Chevy bowtie emblem. These covers provide improved readability and timing accuracy, and they won't fly off. They mount directly through the center hub and eliminate the effect of any outer inertia-ring slippage. They are available for 631/44- and 8-inch small-blocks and Chevy big-block engines.
Proform Parts
Roseville, MI
(586) 774-2500
www.proformparts.com
Flip Your Lid
Mid America Designs introduces embroidered trunk-lid liners for C5 Corvettes. These full-color pieces enhance the unfinished decklid area of '97-'01 Corvettes, and are an exact fit for convertibles or hardtops. The black-carpeted, fiberboard liners feature easy peel-and-stick installation.
Mid America Designs
Effingham, IL
(800) 500-1500
www.madirect.com