The Top-40 Parts Diesel and Trucks Parts at SEMA 2018
The Best Parts of SEMA
The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is the ultimate showcase of new parts and products for just about every make and model of vehicle imaginable. Manufacturers from all over the world make the trek to Sin City’s Las Vegas Convention Center to promote their automotive wares to the hordes of enthusiasts attending the show. We ventured through the countless aisles of displays and seemingly endless sea of people to track down the Top 40 diesel and truck parts at SEMA 2018.
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Forged Performance
Mahle Motorsports has developed new forged pistons for high-output 6.7L Cummins engines. The pistons are made using Mahle’s proprietary M142 alloy forgings, which are machined with specific profiles and ovality geometries, profiled pin bores, and radius’d valve pockets. A Grafal skirt coating is used to reduce drag and wear along with hard-anodized top-ring grooves.
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Mecca of Infotainment
Phoenix Automotive’s plug-and-play 12.1-inch Audio/Video/Navigation Receiver adds a fully functional Android tablet to the dash of the ’14-to-’18 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The new vertical touchscreen retains factory functionality (minus the CD player), while adding HERE WeGo navigation, MirrorLink, media players, a Google Chrome browser, and the ability to open any Android app at the touch of your finger.
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Three-Spring Boost Control
NGR Performance’s V3 wastegate is the first in its class to have three springs in one unit. The use of three springs allows for improved fine-tuning. Each spring activates as adjustments are made, giving an individual full control of the wastegate and eliminating the need to disassemble the valve in order to change springs. The V3 is available in 38mm and 50mm sizes.NGR Performance
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Armed and Ready Ram
MaxTrac Suspension’s Ram 2500 and 3500 Four-Link Arm Kit uses unique 6082 T-6 aircraft-grade, hot-forged-aluminum arms that allow caster to be adjusted without having to drop them out. The arms are designed with chromoly sleeves at the axle end and spherical rod ends on the bracket end. Brackets are made from ¼-inch plate steel and can be installed without any modifications. The kit will work with any competitor’s 4- to 7-inch suspension system for ’13-and-newer trucks.
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Multi-Plate Madness
For improved holding capacity without sacrificing the smooth shifting action of stock BorgWarner/Chrysler A618, 47RH/RE, or 48RE automatic transmissions, Sonnax developed the multi-plate Performance Converter Kit, designed to work with Sonnax’s 35-spline big input shaft. A damper-less version for extreme racing applications is also available.
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Reach New Heights
The 2.5 Series Coilover Conversion Kit from Icon Vehicle Dynamics gives owners of the ’17-and-up Ford F-250 and 350 ride-height adjustability and vehicle-specific valving, among other features. The system uses remote-reservoir shocks for better cooling and off-road performance. A compression-damping control valve option provides adjustable ride quality with the turn of a knob. All the hardware needed for installation is included.
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Boooooost
Precision Turbo & Engine’s GEN2 Pro Mod 110 turbocharger is designed to support more than 2,650 hp. It achieves these figures by using a GEN2 110mm Competition Engineered Aerodynamics (CEA) compressor wheel, a 108mm CEA turbine wheel, and air-cooled dual ceramic ball bearings. The turbine housing is made to use stainless-steel V-bands on the inlet and outlet.
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Rolling Style
The Offroad Series AB816 wheels from Asanti Wheels features a deep, concave-lip six-spoke design that’s paired with swept accents on the outer face. The cast wheels are produced using technology and styling found in forged pieces yet available in much more affordable packages. An aluminum-billet center cap is included.
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Brush-Free Fueling
Big horsepower definitely requires large quantities of fuel. And fulfilling an oil-burner’s need for lots of diesel is why Aeromotive developed the 5.0-gpm Brushless Fuel Pump. With an amazing 5-gpm capacity, the pump definitely raises the bar for electric units. Available in three configurations—round body (clamps included), signature body (integral mounting tabs), and as an in-tank (fuel cell) module—the brushless pump can be purchased already mounted and ready to go in a 6-, 15-, or 20-gallon fuel cell.
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Carbon-Fiber Shaft
Richmond has developed a line of carbon-fiber driveshafts designed to handle the high horsepower produced by modern diesel engines. The shafts are capable of transferring more power to the wheels while saving critical weight. They are ideal for racing and performance applications.
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Cooling Package
ETL Performance Products has a performance intercooler kit for all ’13-and- newer Ram trucks with 6.7L Cummins engines. The ’cooler system improves airflow, decreases charge-air temperature, and reduces EGT at any power level. A key feature is the 3-inch aluminum, mandrel-bent intercooler piping that is engineered with less restrictive bends. The intercooler is bar-and-plate design and features durable cast-aluminum end tanks. Silicone boots and constant-tension T-bolt clamps are included in the kit.
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Big Three Binders
Whether your truck is an everyday driver or a custom-built beast, the B8 Barbarian from SSBC Performance Brake Systems provides the stopping power a truck needs. The eight-piston calipers come fully assembled with no need for adapter brackets for installation. They are available for late-model ¾- and 1-ton Ford, GM, and Ram trucks.
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Pushrod Performance
Pushrods are an integral part of a Cummins engine’s valvetrain. If they fail, it’s likely the entire engine will, too. That’s why Manton Pushrods developed ½-inch-diameter chromoly drop-in pushrods with .120- and .188-wall thickness for 5.9L and 6.7L Cummins engines from ’98½ to present. The rods are rated for 2,000 hp.
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Dash Display
Stock instrument clusters only display a limited amount of information. That’s why PPE developed the Datadash. The small unit plugs into a truck’s gauge-cluster wiring harness and intercepts the CAN bus signal, providing additional engine and drivetrain information that’s displayed via the information screen. The tow-haul button, tap-shift rocker, and trip reset control the screen functions. The Datadash can also force DPF regeneration and clear diagnostic trouble codes.
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Simplified Swaps
Fitting a diesel engine into short-wheelbase rigs like Jeeps, International Scouts, Toyotas, and Ford Broncos with manual transmissions can be a daunting task. Quickdraw Brands designed its SAE 3 bellhousing–to–NV4500 adapter kit to make completing the link easier. The unique aluminum bellhousing’s short profile provides the extra room needed for fitting oil-burners into engine bays that are normally too tight. Any compression-ignition powerplant with an SAE 3 bolt pattern can be mated to an NV4500 manual transmission using the Quickdraw housing.
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Fuel Versatility
The Fuelbox FTC60 Combo is a 57-gallon fuel tank and toolbox combination that mounts in a truck’s bed. What makes it unique is it can be used with two different transfer options. Fuel can be transferred automatically to the stock fuel tank using the Auto Fuel Controller system or to equipment via the TP13 transfer pump.The Fuelbox
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thefuelbox.com
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Clamping Force
The Hays Diesel 850 Clutch Kit provides more than 30 percent additional clamping force over a stock clutch and gives drivers confidence when putting more power to the ground or hauling large loads. Designed to handle up to 850 lb-ft of torque or an additional 100 to 200 hp over stock, the kit features a matched pressure plate and high-torque ceramic button-style disc.
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Air Mover
The Flex-Wave fan from Flex-a-lite uses a revolutionary blade design that provides up to 25 percent greater airflow than the company’s Trimline Series and comparable competitors’ fans. It is also more efficient and quieter than traditional straight and S-blade units. A patent is pending for the fan’s sine-wave blade.
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Logical Braking
Being able to control a truck’s speed is important, especially when descending steep grades. For ’17 and ’18 Ford Super Duty pickups with 6.7L Power Stroke engines, AFE Power’s Brakelogic Exhaust Brake Controller is a plug-and-play device that electronically closes off turbocharger vanes to provide increased engine braking (up to 130 retarding horsepower). The controller also manages transmission downshifts (when needed) and maintains constant downhill speed. A truck’s “Tow/Haul” switch operates Brakelogic.
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Adjustable ’Gate
A truck’s tailgate normally has two positions: up and down. The Gate King from Castel gives you another option, the ability to adjust the gate to eight different positions through its arch, thanks to patented Tailgate Adjuster technology. The tailgate-cable replacements have a ratcheting mechanism that makes it possible to hold a gate at the angle at which it’s positioned.Castel
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castel-usa.com
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Turbulence
C&R Racing took the company’s extruded-tube technology and combined it with turbulator technology to develop a state-of-the-art water-to-air intercooler. The customizable, high-efficiency, ’cooler is designed so it can be mounted in any number of different locations on a vehicle, including wheelwells or directly on an engine.
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Wireless Braking
Curt Manufacturing’s Echo Wireless Brake Control is a Bluetooth-enabled device that allows trailer brakes to be wirelessly monitored and controlled by a smartphone. The portable, plug-and-play unit can easily be switched between vehicles. The elements are kept at bay with the unit’s durable watertight construction.
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Adapting Transfer Cases
A stock transfer case can make installing an Allison 1000 automatic transmission in Ford, Dodge, and Ram four-wheel-drive trucks pretty tricky. So, to simplify the process, Custom Automatic Conversions developed the Transfer Case Adapter for ’10-and-newer Allisons. The adapter allows non-GM transfer cases to be coupled to the transmission’s tailhousing without the need for any drilling while accommodating the needed speed sensors.
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Fantastic Flow for Fords
K&N Engineering’s roto-molded Air-Intake system for ’17-and-newer Ford F-250, -350, and -450s is designed to replace the restrictive factory air filter and intake housing with a smoother, more direct pathway for air to the 6.7L Power Stroke engine. The housing and intake tube provide larger quantities of air for better throttle response along with horsepower and torque gains.
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Tightened Turbos
Turbochargers are subjected to a lot of heat and vibration, which can cause their mounting hardware to eventually loosen. Stage 8 Locking Fasteners’ Locking Turbocharger Nut and Bolt kits make sure ’chargers stay in their place. Metric-grade 10.9 fasteners and stainless steel locking hardware make up Stage 8’s mechanical locking-nut-and-bolt system, which is guaranteed to always stay tight.
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Additional Storage
Chevrolet’s Bedside Storage Boxes for the ’19 Silverado help organize and secure valuable cargo. The side-mount, weather-resistant, locking storage boxes are designed specifically for the all-new truck’s bed, ensuring great fitment in the rig and maximum security for your gear.Chevrolet
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accessories.chevrolet.com
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Helpful Harness
To simplify installing’03-to-’05 5.9L Cummins engines into hot rods, four-wheelers or any other application, Hotwire Auto developed a self-contained engine-and-transmission wiring harness. The standalone harness includes its own fuse block, relays, data port, and open wires that are needed to make everything work. Stock-style connectors are used for sensors and labeled for easy installation.
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Sumo Suspension
The SumoSpring Rebel Kit from SuperSprings International is now available for the ’14-to-’19 Ram 2500. The system’s springs are made from proprietary closed micro-cellular urethane that provides a smooth and progressive spring rate and offers enhanced load-carrying ability, sway stabilization, and improved ride comfort for Ram owners.
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Quicker Sensor Replacement
Changing a fuel rail’s pressure-release-valve sensor on ’11-and-later 6.6L Duramax LML engines can be a daunting, eight-hour job (it’s located under the EGR valve). To help simplify the task, SP Tools developed the Duramax Fuel Pressure Release Tool (PN 14400). This uniquely designed two-piece wrench eliminates the need to remove the EGR valve, which allows the sensor to be replaced in about 1½ hours.
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Stout Steering
Bilstein’s new B8 5100 Dual Steering Damper Kit features two steering dampers that improve the steering isolation on late-model Ram 2500 and 3500 four-wheel-drive pickups. The kit mounts both dampers inline and opposing each other, which greatly enhances the steering’s “on center” feel. The dampers bolt directly onto a truck’s solid front axle and steering components.
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Extended Fuel Range
The 45-gallon stock fuel tank can limit the highway fuel range of a diesel-powered, longbed ’17-and-newer Ford F-250 or -350. Titan Fuel Tanks extends the distance with a 65-gallon direct-replacement tank for these pickups (no cutting or fabrication needed). The XXL Direct Replacement Fuel Tank includes all the necessary accessories, hardware, and brackets for installation. It also has a lifetime warranty and is made in the U.S.A.
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Panhard Adjustment
Bison Offroad’s Extended Adjustable Panhard Bracket facilitates fine-tuning ’11-to-’19 Ford F-250 suspension systems. The cast bracket’s unique “Stop Cam” adjuster allows for finite changes, while the flat section of the eccentric adjuster helps hold settings in place during extreme use.
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Aggressive Traction
Fury OffRoad Tires’ new Country Hunter M/T Generation 2 is the company’s most aggressive off-road tire yet. Designed with a low void-to-rubber ratio in the middle of the tire (to promote better handling and a quieter ride) and a greater ratio on the outside treads (for extreme off-road traction), the new tire’s 3-ply polyester construction assures excellent durability, impact resistance, and proper handling.
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Studded Ford
ARP’s new Diesel Custom Age 625+ Head Stud Kit is designed to replace the 6.7L Ford Power Stroke engine’s troublesome stock torque-to-yield head bolts. The studs are centerless ground, heat treated prior to thread rolling and machining, and rated at 270,000 psi tensile strength. Unlike stock bolts, the studs are reusable.
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Amp’d-Up Cummins
The stock and aftermarket electrical accessories used on modern trucks require a lot of amperage to maintain their functionality. For ’89-to-’16 Cummins engines, Sinister Diesel offers a 320-amp alternator to help keep accessories happy. The unit features high-temperature bearings and an upgraded stator with a polished, powdercoated cover. The alternator is direct replacement and requires no modifications for installation.
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Finishing Step
AMP Research’s new PowerStep RTS electric articulating running board acts as a trim piece to finish a truck’s rocker area and hide the pinch weld. The lightweight running board is supported by rugged die-cast linkage components made from aircraft-grade aluminum. The parts are black-anodized and PTFE-coated for maximum corrosion resistance and maintenance-free operation.
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Pressurized Power Stroke
Alliant Power now offers remanufactured high-pressure fuel pump kits for Ford 6.4L Power Stroke engines. Each pump is remanufactured in-house with new volume and pressure-control valves. The pumps are bench tested to ensure solid performance, and each kit includes everything needed for proper installation.
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Blade Speed
GC Cooling’s Standalone Smart Fan Module is a complete controller unit capable of automatically turning on cooling fans to 50 percent speed at 150 degrees Fahrenheit, and then increasing the speed to 100 percent at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. This variable-speed increase helps keep engine-bay temperatures under control. The module is compatible with any GC Cooling fan and many other aftermarket units.GC Cooling
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gccooling.com
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Transmission Shifting
BD Diesel Performance has developed a Tapshifter for 48RE four-speed automatic transmissions found behind Cummins engines in third-generation Dodge Ram trucks. The Tapshifter gives drivers total transmission control through fingertip shifting, full electronic gear selection, torque converter lockup control, and full manual gear mode. The easy-to-use unit requires no programming.
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Solid-State Tunes
Insane Audio’s rugged new DD2001 universal head unit features entirely solid-state internals (no moving parts) and has an IP66 waterproof rating. The system is highlighted by the company’s Insane NavEngine (with 3-D maps of the U.S. and Canada), Bluetooth, the ability to download apps, engine-data display, and pairing ability with front and rear cameras. The double-DIN head unit works with any vehicle using the proper aftermarket dash kit and wiring harness.Insane Audio
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insaneaudio.com
