2009 Hot Rod & Restoration Trade Show

Dakota Digital
Electric Cooling Fan Controller
In today's tight packaging environments, electric cooling fans are pretty much standard fare in production cars. In the performance aftermarket, fans are getting larger and more powerful to handle the cooling needs of modern high-horsepower engines. Dakota Digital [www.dakotadigital.com; (800) 593-4160] now offers the PAC-2700 programmable cooling-fan controller that will handle up to 70-amp fan loads and retails for $110.95.

Fast
EZ-EFI System
Everyone wants EFI for their classic rides, but the choices can be confusing. From used stock parts to high-zoot laptop-tunable systems used on 6-second racecars, the decision can be migraine inducing. The folks at Fuel Air Spark Technology [www.fuelairspark.com; (877) 334-8355] are aware that people want bolt-on simplicity with all the benefits of EFI and have introduced a new EZ-EFI system as an answer. The EZ-EFI bolts to any 4150 Holley-flange-based carbureted intake, handles up to 550hp applications, uses a wide-band 02, and the included electronics are self-tuning. Bolt it on and drive for under $2,000.

Fatman Fabrications
G-Tech Strut Suspension
While not technically a new product, we'd be remiss if we didn't share the news that Fatman Fabrications [www.fatmanfab.com; (704) 545-0369] has completely revamped its G-Tech strut suspension line. The new G-Tech system features a much beefier crossmember, true lower A-arms, and modern rack-and-pinion steering. The system retails for $1,995, is a complete bolt-on, and utilizes late-model struts and spindles for easy brake upgrades.

Flaming River Industries
Touch Start Keyless Ignition Tilt Column
Tilt steering columns are quickly becoming standard upgrades in classic Fords. (Hey, we're all getting older and need all the help we can for ingress/egress.) Flaming River [www.flamingriver.com; (800) 648-8022] has tilt columns for many classic Fords and its newest column option is the keyless ignition switch. Similar to modern keyless-ignition-equipped cars, you simply carry a fob on your keychain that sends a signal to the controller, allowing the pushbutton to start the car. Columns with keyless ignition start at $999.

Flaming River Industries
'60-'64 Galaxie Bolt-In Rack and Pinion Steering Cradle
We also spied from Flaming River a new rack and pinion cradle system for Galaxies and fullsize Fords. The bolt-on system means no drilling or cutting modifications to the frame of the car, and it includes power-steering-pump adapter fittings, a vehicle-specific tilt steering column, and all the necessary hardware for just $1,875.

Littelfuse
ISIS Intelligent Multiplex System
Chances are your classic Ford is still rolling down the road with its 40-year-old wiring, glass fuses, and extra circuits installed haphazardly. What if we told you that you could control every circuit in your car, including modern upgrades like power windows and locks, with half the wiring that's in your car now using modern multiplex technology? It's true; you can, thanks to the ISIS Multiplex System from Littelfuse [www.isispower.com]. The ISIS system allows daisy-chaining for vehicles with large amounts of circuits, and options include remote-control operation, custom programming, and more. Prices start at $799.

Gotta Show Products
Muscle Car Heater Hose Kit
Sometimes it's just the little things for people to take notice--wrapped wiring harnesses, neat and tidy hose routing, and so on. Gotta Show Products [www.gottashow.com; (602) 237-4506], famous for its braided hose kits for A/C and power steering systems, now offers this great-looking braided heater-hose kit for all popular muscle-car engine combinations. The kit includes everything you need to connect your engine to your heater core, and even includes a manual heater-shutoff valve for under $275.

PRW Industries
Small-Block Ford 28/50-oz. SFI Damper
Wouldn't it be nice to buy one small-block damper for your engine, no matter the crank's balance requirements? Early or late, stroker or not--just one damper. Well, the PQ Series small-block damper from PRW Industries [www.prwindustries.com; (714) 792-1000] will allow you to do just that with its removable counterweight system. Whether it's a 28- or 50-ounce balance, you are covered. The PQ Series is built from billet steel with laser-engraved timing marks, and features a black epoxy coating or polished with a clear epoxy coating for just $155.

Rocket Racing Wheels
Rocket Fuel and Rocket Booster Wheels
New to the wheel scene is Rocket Racing Wheels [www.rocketracingwheels.com; (888) 307-7525] with two five-spoke wheel designs: the Fuel and the Booster. The wheels are made from A356 aluminum and are available in full polished, full chrome, and painted-center finishes, in 15- to 18-inch diameters in popular offsets to fit popular muscle cars, with prices starting at just $720 for a set of four.