Compact Remote-Mount TPS
What it is: Adjustable, remote-mount throttle position sensor (TPS) from TCI Automotive.
Why you care: TCI Automotive recently updated its remote-mount TPS to keep moving parts from malfunction or damage. Available now in a compact, fully enclosed housing to fit a wide range of applications with 4L60E or 4L80E transmissions, it can be installed on the carburetor or mounted directly to the firewall.
How much: $149.95, available from TCI Automotive
Learn more: TCI Automotive, (888) 776-9824; TCIauto.com
Big-Block Chevy Oil-Pump Pickups
What it is: Moroso’s oil-pump pickup designed for big-block Chevrolet oil pans.
Why you care: Designed for specific use with a Moroso small-block Chevy wet-sump Sprint Car oil pan (PN 21330), this oil-pump pickup for big-block Chevy oil pans (PN 24325) accommodates Moroso PN 22149, 22159, 22150, 22160, and 22162. In addition, it is compatible with Melling 77/77HV-style oil pumps.
How much: Approximately $50, available on Moroso.com
Learn more: Moroso Performance Products; (203) 453-6571; Moroso.com
Performer RPM Cylinder Head For Gen III Hemis
What it is: Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder head for Gen III Hemi powerplants.
Why you care: The Performer RPM cylinder head is cast from A356 aluminum and heat-treated to T6 specs, reinforced rocker bosses deliver improved stability and strength, and CNC-machined combustion chambers provide optimal air flow. The Eagle intake- and exhaust-port location allows for compatibility with the 5.7L Eagle and later stock intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, valve covers, rockers, spark plugs and accessories, and Dodge Hellcat components.
How much: $1,095.87 for the bare unit (PN 61199) or $1,299.87 for the complete unit (PN 61109), available from authorized retailers like Summit Racing
Learn more: Edelbrock; (310) 791-2222; Edelbrock.com
Performance Battery Charger and Maintainer
What it is: The Optima Digital 1200 12V performance battery charger and maintainer.
Why you care: The new Digital 1200 charger from Optima Batteries enhances the performance and life of 12V Optima and other high-performance AGM batteries, can enhance and condition all lead-acid batteries, and revive life into deeply discharged or flooded batteries. Offering one of the best user interfaces on the market, advanced features of the Digital 1200 charger include a USB changing port, onboard storage for cords, and a convenient handle and hook that enhance its portability. The LCD display has a convenient fuel-gauge-style meter that displays analytics and alerts users to the status of voltage, amps, fill rate, mode settings, and fault messages. An extended battery warranty is offered with charger purchase.
How much: $199.99, available direct from Optima Batteries or authorized retailers
Learn more: Optima Batteries, (888) 867-8463; OptimaBatteries.com
Tested: Optima’s Digital 1200 Performance Battery Charger
When charging the battery in your car, always follow the basic safety rules and use a charger that’s designed and equipped to best charge and maintain your type of battery. Car Craft chose to use the Optima Digital 1200 12V charger to recharge a depleted Optima Red Top battery in a 1933 Ford Coupe replica kit car by Factory Five.
Before starting, we noted safety precautions and basic rules to handling a battery, as some may contain gases that could combust or explode should they make a spark. Follow instructions from the manufacturer and use common sense. Remember to always connect the positive lead to the battery first. Next, for a negative-ground system, attach the negative lead to a part of the chassis—not the negative battery post. Plug the charger in after the leads have been hooked up properly and remove it from the unit when fully charged.
Bringing the Optima Red Top battery up to full charge on our 1933 Ford Factory Five coupe kit car was a snap. We found the operational functions of the Optima Digital 1200 to be easy and straightforward. This unit will also accommodate optional AGM styles, flooded batteries (with liquid electrolyte in the cells), small engine batteries, and deep-cycle types.
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