Bear of a Brake Kit Baer's new EradiSpeed brake upgrade system for the '04 Ford F-150 replaces your rotors with 15-inch cross-drilled and slotted units. The rotors are cast in high-silicone alloy that handles extreme heat cycling better than conventional rotor materials. Additional mass in the firepath improves heat absorption and long-term durability. EradiSpeed rotors are protected by Baer's plating process to resist corrosion.For more information, contact Baer, Dept. TR, 3108 West Thomas Rd., Ste. 1201-Q, Phoenix, AZ 85017, (602) 233-1411, www.baer.com.
Tune Time Innovate Motorsports offers its new Innovate Motorsports tuner. With the new tuner you can be anywhere and use this small device as your tuning tool. The tuner can help you adjust many variables, including carburetor jetting, fuel injection, and turbo fuel curves, without long dyno sessions.For more information, contact Innovate Motorsports, Dept. TR, 5 Jenner, Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92618, (949) 502-8400, www.innovatemotorsports.com.
Hot TemperHigh underhood temperatures can be a problem of the past with Design Engineering's new Exhaust Wrap. The thermal tuning solution can control the heat under the hood without taking up room. Wrapping exhaust headers reduces engine compartment temperatures by as much as 50%. You'll have reduced intake temperatures, less underhood radiant heat, and an improvement in performance.For more information, contact Design Engineering, Dept. TR, 604 Moore Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012, (800) 264-9472, www.designengineering.com.
Smart BoxFor your 6.0L Power Stroke you can increase horsepower and torque with the Defender performance module by Van Aaken Developments. Known as the SmartBox, the Defender can give your truck defense against anemic power and less-than-stellar fuel efficiency. Provides safe gains in power and torque for the '03-'06 Ford Power Stroke 6.0L engine.For more information, contact Van Aaken Developments, Dept. TR, 4990 Valenty Rd., Ste. C, Chubbuck, ID 83202, (208) 234-5660, www.vanaaken.com.
Pump ItAir-Zenith 200PSI Fast Air Pump is interchangeable and rebuildable. It's also 200psi rated, with a 100% duty cycle. Air-Zenith's air pump is billet aluminum with stainless steel braided air line, inline check valve, and a washable air filter. For more information, contact Air-Zenith, Dept. TR, 4185-A W. Post Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118, (702) 270-7988, www.air-zenith.com.
D'sYour truck can now have a pair of D's with PIAA's Style-D wheels. The new wheel has a split 5-spoke design and is similar in design to the Super Rozza, but with the added enhancement of a machine-cut lip, and it is available in 18-inch diameters. A gloss black finish highlights the Style-D. For more information, contact PIAA, Dept. TR, 15370 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97006, (503) 643-7422, www.piaa.com.
Paint FreeWhen you're taking long trips on a deserted road or just on a busy highway, you want to avoid damaging your truck's paint at all costs. With Diamondite's Bug Blocker you can now avoid the wear and tear on your paint. The bug blocker will shield flying insect residue away from any vehicle's leading edge surface. The blocker is easy to apply, can be used anywhere, and can be applied by hand to any leading painted, fiberglass, or plated surface of a vehicle. For more information, contact Diamondite, Dept. TR, 1521 Kuebel St., Ste. C, New Orleans, LA 70123, (800) 426-1380, www.diamondite.com.