Just back from SEMA-new products coming

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So Cal Mark

Just back from SEMA-new products coming

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hey gang, I just returned from Las Vegas and 4 days at the SEMA show. We were able to line up several new vendors to produce products for us. In the coming months we should have;
New cylinder head castings, already cnc ported for performance
Performance clutches for use with the stock or lightened flywheels
New dual IDF manifolds
New billet distributors with modern electronics, with adjustable advance capability
New Weber carbs licensed by EMPI, 40, 44, or 48 IDFs, 38dges and 32/36dfev
New multi-layer steel head gaskets to cure those repeated failures
New all-aluminum radiators
lightweight, high cfm electric fans with shrouds

Besides these items, we have several ideas we will be working to develop with various mfgs. As these products come down the pipeline I'll make announcements. Meanwhile, watch for updates on the products I listed. If you questions concerning any item, feel free to email or PM me.
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Good deal, keep us updated on new products as they become available!
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Keep it going Mark. Sounds great! :P
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I'd really be interested in a reasonably priced set of Abarth bumperettes. Sorry, but I'm certainly not going to lay out over $350.00 for a set for what they are. If some were available in the $179.99 range I'm sure there'd be a lot more bumperless Fiats running around out there. It would be nice to have an aluminum OEM type radiator too. I'm guessing the radiator thing is in preliminary stages but I'd be ready for one of those come spring.

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Awesome. :mrgreen:
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Keep up the good work,Mark.It's nice that there are some aftermarket performance and reliability upgrades coming around for our cars.Long overdue.
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forgot to mention a couple more parts we're working with mfgs on;
rack and pinion conversion
new steering columns with a tilt option
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So Cal Mark wrote:new steering columns with a tilt option
That's the one! Go ahead and install that in my next car.

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Clutch, distributor, and head gasket for me, said the flee
So Cal Mark

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multi layer steel head gaskets will be here in mid-December
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can i get one of those head gaskets right away????? i am pulling my head early next spring and would like NOT to be concerned about a failed head gasket.
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Maybe you need a 82 to 'test' the tilt option on? :D That is a product that would improve the cars in a big way.I am with Steve...put me on the list for that one!
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dropped the distributor mock-up off at the mfg today. We should have some units within a couple of weeks
Check the Parts For Sale and Custom threads for info about the performance clutches and wheel center caps
Tilt columns are in the works,
multi layer steel head gaskets are due in mid December
next shipment of Rota Wheels in mid-Jan
Empi carburetors are now available-licensed by Weber and much cheaper, 32/36dfev, 40idf, 38dges. All use Weber parts.
Dual IDF manifold is near completion

stay tuned for more exciting products!
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Sounds good Mark! 8)
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I don't see anything currently on your website about the steel head gaskets. I guess these are no worry? or the heads you had mentioned here. Give us an update?
1978 Spyder 1800 make that 2L! Finally making real progress!
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