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ACDelco Launches Re-designed OE Oil Filter

ACDelco has announced a re-designed Original Equipment (OE) oil filter that offers ACDelco’s exclusive Duraguard® media in a smaller package. The new OE filter applications PF46E, PF47E, PF52E and PF61E will be installed in applicable new GM models. The new oil filter features: Increased efficiency and higher burst and collapse strength (Fig. 5, A) A …

NASCAR EFI Engines

Technology and NASCAR go hand-in-hand in the future of stock car racing. In 2012, the Cup Series has switched from 4 decades of carbureted engines to fuel injection. One of the major advantages electronic fuel injection has over a carburetor is the ability to adapt to a changing racing environment. Because NASCAR is always making …

Camaro 1LE Performance Track Package

The legendary 1LE option package will return to the 2013 Camaro. The 1LE performance package borrows production components from both the Camaro SS and upcoming Camaro ZL1 to deliver a competition and road course-ready package. For 2013, the 1LE package is offered only on 1SS and 2SS coupe models, featuring a 6.2L LS3 V-8, which …

SEMA to Purchase PRI

Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) announced the purchase of Performance Racing Industry (PRI) this week. The deal is set to be finalized at the end of March. This joins two of the industries largest trade shows. Each November in Las Vegas, SEMA represents the industry and people who make up the aftermarket auto parts business. …

Underhood Dress-up

Undercover Innovations develops products to improve the appearance of the unattractive space in front of the radiator core support.  They also make a Lower Closeout Panel for the GEN5 Camaro. This panel keeps the engine compartment cleaner and directs more air over the radiator. The Lower Closeout Panel bolts to the front sub-frame. Self tapping …

Reducing Wheel Hop on the GEN5 Camaro

The GEN5 Camaro utilizes an independent 4.5 link rear suspension. The factory toe and trailing arms are made from stamped steel and are fitted with rubber bushings. With increased horsepower it suffers from wheel hop and poor traction under hard acceleration. PFADT Race Engineering has a developed a solution to minimize wheel hop and increase …

Keeping Your Cool with Flex-a-lite

The GEN5 Camaro in stock form is an excellent performance sports car.  But as gear heads want to make their ride faster and increase horsepower, the demand on the engine and cooling system increases.  The stock radiator and transmission cooler was not designed for high horsepower engines that are running down the drag strip or …

Keeping the Bottom End Tight

The GEN5 Camaro chassis design incorporates a front and rear sub-frame, mounted to a stamped steel unibody. This design suffers from some body flex. GM engineers tried to minimize this chassis flex with a stamped steel, under body brace. This OE piece leaves a lot to be desired. Thanks to the guys at Elite Engineering …

Get Some Good Vibrations with Fluidampr

A properly balanced engine is the key to performance and longevity. The all-new Fluidampr Balancer for the GEN5 Camaro LS3 / L99 is American made and built to last. The internal silicone technology continuously self-tunes in real time. This optimizes dampening the torsional vibrations at peak levels across a broad changing frequency range. The Fluidampr …

Getting Some Fresh Air

One of the most popular and effective ways to add power to your GEN5 Camaro is the addition of a Cold Air Intake. The introduction of clean, cool air increases efficiency and power. The guys at ADM Performance have a fantastic product that accomplishes just this. They have designed a replacement air intake system that …

Injecting Methanol into a LS3

Since the GEN 5 Camaro was introduced, enthusiasts have been looking for ways to get more Horse Power from their engines. One popular method is injecting Water /Methanol into the intake air stream. Significant gains can be had from a proper operating system. Recently, I installed a Stage 3 Snow Performance Gasoline Boost Cooler on …

Minimizing Deflection

The GEN5 Camaro is one of the most popular late model Muscle Cars on the market today. Enthusiasts have been eager since its introduction to get more power and better handling. Thanks to the guys at PFADT Race Engineering there are many options on how to get your GEN5 Camaro to improve its handling and …