Better DistributionValley Industries' Power Pull Xtreme weight-distributing hitch evenly distributes weight over the entire length of your truck and trailer, creating a more level ride for better control, stability, and braking. It also puts less strain on your truck, increases towing capacity, and reduces sway. The all-steel hitch fits 2-inch receivers and allows for eight inches of height adjustment. It's rated for up to 1700 pounds of tongue weight and 15,000 pounds gross trailer weight. Lighter-duty units also are available. Valley Industries; 800/344-3112.
www.valleyindustries.com
Cool and Cool-LookingFastcore's CFM+ intake manifold for 5.9-liter Cummins engines flows 40 percent more air than stock. The manifold is made from a high-temperature composite material that transfers heat 900 times slower than the cast aluminum used in other intakes, keeping the air cooler. Fastcore; 760/598-6761.
www.cfmplus.com
Clean and CrispSome Duramax diesels suffer from air in the fuel lines and low fuel pressure. Their high-pressure fuel systems also are particularly sensitive to dirty diesel. Kennedy Diesel's new lift pump/fuel filter combination solves all three problems and provides the extra fuel supply necessary for performance enhancements. Kennedy Diesel; 715/255-9433.
www.kennedydiesel.com
Double VisionBoth surfaces on CIPA's new Dual-View Clip-on towing mirror are fully adjustable, so you can customize the viewing area to match your truck and trailer. The large flat mirror shows what's behind you, while the smaller convex mirror helps with blind spots. The aerodynamic design reduces wind vibration and helps the quick-installing mirrors stay put at freeway speed. CIPA USA; 800/872-2472.
www.cipausa.com
Cool ItTowing can overheat a truck's engine or transmission. Earl's Temp-A-Cure oil cooler will help drop the temperature of either component and increase reliability and service life. The oil cooler is made in the USA from aircraft aluminum alloy and is designed for the fastest possible heat transfer with minimal pressure drop. Choose from three widths and a range of seven to 34 cooling rows. Earl's Performance Products; 310/609-1602.
www.earlsplumbing.com
Soiled Oil?If dirty oil gets past the filter, it causes increased engine wear and emissions, along with a drop in power and fuel economy. Pure Power's extremely high-flow Lifetime Drop-in Oil Filter provides one-pass filtering of the oil and is 90 percent more efficient than a factory filter at removing debris that's 30 microns and smaller. The 6061 T6 billet aluminum canister houses the world's only cleanable and reusable oil filter element. The result: You can extend your oil change intervals and better protect your engine. Pure Power, 714/894-2994.
www.gopurepower.com
We Triple-Dog Dare YouBully Dog's Triple Dog Downloader for 2006 Dodge, Ford, and GM diesel trucks has been designed to increase power, performance, fuel economy, and safety. The wide variety of power settings, adjustable on the fly, range from Tow Mode to Crazy Larry (in case you plan to go drag racing). You also can use the Triple Dog to eke out an additional four mpg as well as to read diagnostic trouble codes. Bully Dog; 866/285-5936.
www.bullydog.com
Easy ExhaleThe driver-side exhaust manifold on 2001-2006 Duramax trucks is pinched, causing 20 percent less flow than in the passenger-side manifold. BD's Full Bore exhaust manifold restores flow balance between the two engine banks for more power and reduced EGT. The manifold is made from high-silican cast-iron and comes drilled and tapped for use with the most common EGT probes. BD Diesel Performance; 800/887-5030.
www.dieselperformance.com