SEMA HOT ROD ALLEY NEW PRODUCTS By Douglas McColloch 2019 Hot-Rod Product Guide The Coolest New Parts for Classic Old Iron heir origins may lie in car culture’s distant past, but hot rod- ding and performance street building remain as fresh as ever in the Age of Mobility. Dozens of cutting-edge, rodding- related products are rolled out each year at the SEMA Show, and sponsored programs such as SEMA’s Battle of the Build- Ters and Young Guns have helped to attract a new generation of builders with its own unique take on the craft of hot rodding. New hot-rod products still attract some neither does the hot-rod sector. In recent All American Billet of the most attention within the industry, years, the market has begun to see products Serpentine Conversion Kits too. Twelve of the 50 most-scanned entries aimed at owners of ’80-and-newer vehicles. for Chevy Small-Block at the New Products Showcase exhibit at Whichever way consumer preferences 844-BILLET1 www.allamericanbillet.com the 2018 SEMA Show were related to hot- may trend, as long as there are enthusiasts PN: SCK-SBC-103 rod products, indicating continued strong looking to restore a classic car, boost horse- All American Billet serpentine conversion kits interest in the segment. power and torque, or simply customize convert V-belt pulleys to the modern six-rib Once the province of pre-war two-door their rides to set them apart from the pack, serpentine belts. They mount through the roadsters, hot rodding has branched out in a thriving hot-rod aftermarket will be there water pump for easy installation and are easily adjusted. The kits are designed for long water the ensuing years to include ’60s and ’70s to satisfy their needs. What follows is a sur- pumps and include an alternator bracket, a musclecars and, more recently, pickups vey of related performance, style and com- Saginaw-style power steering pump bracket, and SUVs. But time doesn’t stand still, and fort entries from the 2018 SEMA Show. pulleys, spacers, belts and hardware. Made in the U.S.A. A2Z Extreme Custom LLC ’47–’55 Chevy 1/2-Ton U-Weld Custom All American Billet Classic Chassis LS to Small-Block Chevy Valve 517-206-3111 Air-Zenith Cover Conversion www.a2zextremecustom.com Dual-OB2 Deluxe OBA 844-BILLET1 PN: A14755/MII 702-270-7988 www.allamericanbillet.com The U-Build kits consist of www.air-zenith.com PN: LS-SBC-VCC laser-cut parts to build a full PN: AZOB2W2D Billet LS to small-block Chevy valve cover chassis for a vintage car or truck. This super-fast, 100% duty Air-Zenith 200- adapters are designed to hide the ugly coil The kits include parts for fully psi onboard air compressor kit is lab tested for packs with small-block Chevy valve covers. boxed side rails, all major body 8.5-cfm air flow. Get a serious jump on the They work with four different coils (GM and bracket mounts, indicators competition with Air-Zenith second-genera- 12573190, 12558948, 12611424 and AC for axle center lines and tion OB2, the fastest 12-volt air compressor Delco D514A) and come with coil mounting other locations (running coupled with a full two-year warranty. The Air- hardware, oil plugs and PCV fittings. They board brackets, etc.) to fit Zenith Dual-OB2 fills a 5-gal. air tank from use stock valve cover hardware. Gaskets and the vintage vehicle. 160–200 psi in less than 40 sec. valve covers are not included. Sold in pairs. 46 June 2019 SEMA News Speedway Motors 2-in. Stainless-Steel Chamber Muffler 800-979-0122 www.speedwaymotors.com PN: 93035127 Speedway Motors Speedway Motors These two-chamber mufflers provide an ’28–’48 Ford Milled Forged aggressive exterior tone while eliminating the 9-in. Ford Nodular-Iron interior drone found in single-baffle designs. Spindles With Kingpins Differential Housing 800-979-0122 800-979-0122 The twin-baffle design creates a scavenging www.speedwaymotors.com www.speedwaymotors.com effect to pull the exhaust through the muffler, PN: 91032111 PN: 91048398 increasing horsepower and torque. They These Speedway spindles are a one-piece, drop- Speedway’s brand-new, cast-iron housing is feature a fully welded stainless-steel case forged design constructed of high-strength built to take the abuse of the street, strip or with no internal packing to burn up. 4140 steel, which makes them superior to track without the fear of breaking. The case the original components. The spindles have has forged caps and extra reinforcement where been modified to emulate Lincoln and truck it’s needed most. These nodular-iron cases spindles for a seamless installation with accept factory differentials and numerous flat-top Bendix backing plates. Fitted aftermarket spools. They are superior to the kingpins are included. originals in strength and fitment. Pedders Suspension Remote-Canister Adjustable Coil-Overs for S550 Mustangs 909-476-6068 www.pedders.com PN: PED-164099 Restomod Air New for the S550 Mustang, Pedders remote- Powermaster Performance Variable Air Flow Controller 866-784-4278 canister adjustable coil-overs give drivers Mustang Upgrade Alternator performance and adjustability like race teams www.restomodair.com 630-957-4019 PN: RM-2-901 have. The coil-overs feature remote reservoirs, www.powermaterperformance.com Adjust the volume of air flow from each vent independent rebound and compression adjust- PN: 51625 independently with the turn of a knob, creat- ment, independent height adjustment, and This Ford Mustang high-output alternator ing zones for the passenger and driver from a camber adjustment. provides 245 amps—180 amps at idle. Up to centralized location. The VAC can also be used 50% more amperage than the stock alternator, for adjusting air flow to rear-mounted vents, yet the direct bolt-on fits the stock brackets. allowing for full closure when not needed. The uniquely designed rotor and stator ensure Adjust air flow 0–100%. Precision CNC maximum output and extreme durability. machined 6061/T6 aluminum. Included is the latest-design clutch pulley to allow for extreme driving conditions. Pedders Suspension For our area of the market, the pulse is still very strong. The customers Sportsryder Suspension Kit for and their tastes have changed, but the demand is still there. It’s our job ’15–’19 Ford Mustangs to identify that and cater to it. We’re seeing a lot more electronics-related 909-476-6068 upgrades, whether it is fuel injection, power steering, performance manage- www.pedders.com ment, interior amenities, etc. The rate at which technology evolves is mak- PN: PED-814107 ing new-product releases in those areas fun to watch. Introducing the new Pedders Sportsryder suspension kit for the Ford Mustang S550. —Trevor Hobson The kit comes with matched performance National Sales Manager struts, springs, shocks and adjustable sway CVF Racing bars, taking the guesswork out of upgrading a Mustang’s suspension. www.semanews.com 47 SEMA n HOT ROD ALLEY NEW PRODUCTS All American Billet American Autowire ’67–’72 Ford F-100 Front IFS Factory Fit OEM Wiring Harnesses American Autowire Suspension Bolt-on Kit 800-482-9473 Highway 22 Universal 844-BILLET1 www.americanautowire.com Wiring System www.allamericanbillet.com PN: CE78243 822-482-9473 PN: #6772F100FS-FACO The Factory Fit line of GM OEM reproduc- www.americanautowire.com Replaces the front I-beam suspension. Uses tion harnesses is built from GM’s blueprints PN: 500695 Ford Crown Victoria ball joints, steering on GM’s tooling to exact factory specifications. The Highway 22 wiring system is a modular knuckles, hubs and brakes. Hub-to-hub width The harnesses are true plug-and-play wiring solution that can handle the highest is about 62.5 in. Uses a Mustang II-style rack products. American Autowire covers most power demands. The fuse box can be mounted and pinion with a manual or power rack. GM vehicles from ’47–’82, including just about anywhere in a vehicle (including Available for coilovers or airbags and will yield Chevy, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac the trunk) and has plenty of wire length for a 6-in. ride height. The airbagged version will and Oldsmobile. Authentic OE-reproduction custom routing. New headlight/dimmer/ lay frame using a 29-in.-tall tire. harnesses for restorations. ignition switches are included. A 175-amp Megafuse is in place for overall system protection. American Autowire American Autowire Autotrickz ’71–’74 MOPAR B-body Classic ’83–’87 Chevy Truck Classic Remote Auto Engine-Starter Kit Update Kit 800-482-9473 Update Kit With Keyless Entry www.americanautowire.com 800-482-9473 800-562-0620 PN: 510691 www.americanautowire.com www.autotrickz.com PN: 510706 PN: 80272 The ’71–’74 MOPAR B-body classic update kit is a bumper-to-bumper wiring solution spe- The ’83–’87 Chevy truck classic update kit is The kit features three-channel remote capa- cifically for those vehicles. The wiring system a bumper-to-bumper wiring solution specifi- bility and option features, including remote was designed for use with most stock or after- cally for those trucks. The wiring system was engine start, door lock and unlock, trunk/ market components, with plenty of circuits for designed for use with most stock or aftermar- hatch release, panic or car-locator function, additional power accessories. It is said to be the ket components, with plenty of circuits for starter interrupt or engine kill, park light and most complete wiring system of its kind. Full- additional power accessories. It is said to be horn verification status, passive and active color instructions are included. the most complete wiring system of its kind.