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From the Editor: After two years of blood, sweat, busted knuckles, and a whole lot of patience, Project Rocky, our 1979 Chevy C10, is finally complete and ready for the spotlight. You'll find this well-earned victory on the cover of this issue of Drive Magazine, and we couldn't be prouder. Built with help from some of the best brands and friends in the industry, Rocky stands as proof that with a vision, dedication, and the right team, you can turn any old truck into something incredible. Also in this issue, we take a look at a timeless classic with a modern twist—a gorgeous 1959 Ford F-100 that now packs Coyote power under the hood. Restored by Earth MotorCars in Texas, this shortbed is a blend of vintage style and updated…
The engineering team at industry leader ARP has developed a series of fastener kits to bolster the performance potential and reliability of Ford's impressive 7.3L “Godzilla” engine. Among them are a head stud kit (p/n 258-4301), main stud and bolt kit (p/n 258-6501), rod bolts (p/n 258-6301) and a harmonic damper bolt (p/n 258-2501). The damper bolt comes with a large diameter 1/8” thick washer for superior load distribution. Manufactured in-house at ARP's Southern California facilities, the head and main studs are made of the proprietary ARP2000™ alloy that is nominally rated at 220,000 psi tensile strength. They are centerless ground to assure concentricity with threads rolled (not cut) after heat-treat to deliver up to 20-times better fatigue strength than ordinary fasteners. The rod bolts are also manufactured from ARP2000™…
Feature Points ✓ The complete plug and play solution to generate a tachometer signal on late-model ford engines to drive tachometers, shift-lights, or other RPM activated devices ✓ Plugs directly into factory ignition coil connectors and does not alter factory wiring ✓ Compatible with: 2009+ F-150: 3.5L V6 Turbo, 3.7L-V6, 4.6L-V8, 5.0L-V8, 5.2L-V8 (Raptor R), 5.4L-V8, 6.2L-V8 ||| 2010+ Mustang: 2.3L Turbo, 3.7L-V6, 4.0L-V6, 4.6L-V8, 5.0L-V8, 5.2-V8 (GT-350/ GT-500), 5.4L-V8 (GT-500) ||| 2013+ Ford Performance Engine Harnesses||| 2021+ Bronco: 2.3L Turbo, 2.7L-V6 Turbo ||| 2021+ Explorer: 3.0L Twin Turbo-V6, 3.3L-V6 ||| 2022+ Fords: 2.0L Turbo ✓ Includes AutoMeter 9117 tach adapter ✓ Simple installation and connects in minutes www.autometer.com…
The Hellwig LP-35 Helper Spring sets the benchmark for aftermarket load support. Designed with a full-time spring rate, it's the powerhouse of the Hellwig lineup — perfect for fleet vehicles or trucks that carry heavy loads every day. Hellwig offers a range of helper springs, each tailored to different load capacities and applications. Like all Hellwig steel products, the LP-35 is proudly forged in California at their ISO9001-certified factory and backed by a limited lifetime warranty, ensuring strength and reliability mile after mile. www.hellwigproducts.com…
AMSOIL INC. has launched an addition to the Signature Series Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid line. New AMSOIL Signature Series Ultra-Low Viscosity 100% Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is designed specifically for transmissions requiring Ford MERCON® ULV and GM DEXRON® ULV specifications. The Ford* and GM* 10-speed transmissions provide improved power and performance in trucks, SUVs and high-performance cars. These units are designed to improve fuel efficiency, while managing ever-increasing horsepower, payload and towing capacities, which create additional heat and pressure inside the transmission. Elevated temperatures cause fluids to break down, allowing damaging metal-to-metal contact and the formation of sludge and deposits. AMSOIL Signature Series ULV 100% Synthetic ATF withstands extreme heat and pressure to resist shear, while delivering a boost of antioxidants to defend against sludge and varnish deposits. Formulated with…
No more need to worry about needle peg with your stock 60lb oil gauge. Want to do away with that funky looking aftermarket under dash unit that just doesn't give off the right late 60's vibe? Truck Shop has the answer with our brand new 90lb numeric face oil pressure gauge. A perfect addition to your stock cluster for crate motor conversions or other applications with high pressure oil systems. Truck Shop also carries newly designed 67-72 Chevy / GMC Truck numeric face gauges for the Battery/Amp & Temperature gauges. These gauges have a factory look so they will match the rest of your instrument cluster. These and a full line of stock gauges are available now. www.truckandcarshop.com 800 243 8947…
