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XDP X-TRA Deep Billet Aluminum Pans
XDP X-TRA Deep Billet Aluminum oil and transmission pan
Whether you’re building a truck for the show or the street, the XDP X-TRA Deep Billet Aluminum oil and transmission pan is the answer for your rig. Don’t settle for an OEM pan that holds less fluid and isn’t visually appealing.  The deep sump design provides an additional two quarts of oil capacity.

The XD454 features a machined groove and comes with a new O-ring gasket. For added protection, a magnetic drain plug helps capture any loose particles and prevent them from damaging your engine’s vital internal components. Designed as a direct replacement for the weak factory plastic pan as well as the later-model steel pans. Each pan comes ready to install and is backed by XDP’s one-year, unlimited mileage warranty. They are available for Power Stroke and Cummins applications. (www.xtremediesel.com)

Stick Together
high-adhesive Black Seaming Tape from Design Engineering, Inc.
When it’s time to stick together, look for high-adhesive Black Seaming Tape from Design Engineering, Inc.

Ideal for use with DEI’s popular Black Floor & Tunnel Shield kits, the durable tape also works great as a universal solution on wood, steel, aluminum, plastic and fiberglass. Use it to wrap and protect wires, cables, hoses, fuel lines, seams and more, providing protection from direct heat up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Offering excellent abrasion and solvent resistance, DEI’s Black Seaming Tape has a low profile at just 0.007 inches thick, comes in 1.5-inch by 15-foot lengths and is made in the USA.
(www.designengineering.com)

CARP Compliant CP3 Converson Kit
S&S Diesel Motorsport No Tune RAM CP3 Conversion Kit
The pinnacle durability solution for CP4 high-pressure fuel pump issues in the 2019-2020 Cummins-equipped RAM trucks just got better by becoming CARB compliant! The S&S Diesel Motorsport No Tune RAM CP3 Conversion Kit is now CARB EXEMPT. It is a direct drop-in that will not require any tuning and will not affect emissions in any way. Take confidence in knowing your fuel system is safe from a CP4 failure, and that you are safe from any legal consequences. Display the decal anywhere under your hood, and you are good to go! These new and improved kits are shipping to dealers now. (www.ssdiesel.com)
Frantz Filters Expands Diesel Product Line
Frantz Filters Duramax, Cummins and Power Stroke Bypass Oil Filter Kits
Frantz Filters now offers an expanded line of Duramax, Cummins and Power Stroke Bypass Oil Filter Kits. In addition to the company’s Universal kit developed for gas and diesel-powered vehicles, Frantz now offers custom designed kits for the most common diesel-powered trucks and vans on the market. The new kit applications include the Ford Power Stroke 6.7L, 7.3L, and dual model kit for the 6.0L/6.4L Power Stroke, and three separate 6.6L Duramax/GMC kits for years 2001–2016, 2017–2019 and the current 2020–2021. Frantz is also proud to introduce a kit for the 5.9L and 6.7L Cummins that can be configured based on model year. Parts can be ordered for many other makes and models by working with a Frantz Filters specialist.

The Frantz Filter is engineered to provide an endless supply of clean oil to the engine. With a 4-1/2-inch depth of filtration, more than any other system on the market, the Frantz bypass filter kit filters engine oil 10 times finer than an OEM filter, down to 2 microns. The result is all solid contamination including wear metals and dirt is removed, engine oil is kept cooler and excess moisture and water, the catalyst for rust and corrosion, are removed to extend the engine’s life and performance. (www.frantzfilters.com)

Boost Your Power Stroke
Bully Dog Triple Dog GT Diesel Tuner
If you’re towing major tonnage with your 2017-2019 Ford Super Duty 6.7L Power Stroke diesel, or just want more power than the 400-450 horsepower and 925-935 lb-ft of torque the factory rated the engine, a Bully Dog Triple Dog GT Diesel Tuner can help. Bully Dog says you’ll gain as much as 131 extra horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque depending on the tune you select. 

The Triple Dog GT Tuner’s built-in system monitor lets you keep an eye on EGTs, boost levels, coolant temperatures, engine RPM and more. You can also configure it to provide visible and audible warnings if user-defined temperature and boost parameters are exceeded.

Don’t own a 2017-2019 Super Duty? No worries—the Bully Dog Triple Dog GT Diesel Tuner also has specific tunes and functions for all 1999-2016 Power Strokes, 2000-2016 Duramax, and 2003-2010 Cummins diesel engines. (www.bullydog.com)

Fix Your RAM 1500 EcoDiesel’s Front End Woes
Mevotech Supreme Control Arms
When the updated RAM 1500 EcoDiesel debuted in 2019, it was so much better that it nabbed the coveted Motor Trend Truck of the Year award. However, owners of the 2019-2021 trucks are discovering the lightweight composite control arms don’t hold up. The blame lies with the large, hollow voids inside the arms that permit them to twist dramatically when driving. The twisting action overloads the bushings, leading to significantly reduced life and increased tire wear. Additionally, the sphere of the ball joint erodes the plastic filling around it, further reducing component life.

Mevotech Supreme Control Arms are a better alternative to the OEM part. They’re one solid piece of forged 1045 steel for much-increased stiffness and strength. The sintered metal ball joints have larger spheres to boost contact pressure and ball pin strength, and are surface hardened to prevent premature wear. Zerk fittings allow owners to grease the joints for even longer life, and upgraded bushings contain additional rubber to improve durability and reduce flex for reduced body roll. Mevotech Supreme Control Arms come fully assembled to get you back on the road faster. (www.mevotech.com)

Elevate Your Clean
Meguiar’s Ultimate Snow Foam container and usage on a red truck
Meguiar’s announced a dedicated product for advanced enthusiasts looking to elevate their wash game and more easily remove surface contaminants by adding foam – the Meguiar’s Ultimate Snow Foam.

Meguiar’s Ultimate Snow Foam can be used as either a pre-wash soak or a main washing solution that ensures a more effective clean. The intense foam clings, gently loosening road grime for a touchless pressure rinse on lightly dirty vehicles, while also lubricating the surface when a wash mitt is required for dirtier trucks.

The super thick foam provides an extremely long foam dwell time that gives users more time to remove dirt, road grime, and other contaminants from the vehicle’s surface more easily. Ultimate Snow Foam was designed to works with waxed or coated vehicles.

Meguiar’s Ultimate Snow Foam is meant to be utilized with a foam cannon pressure washer. Using this combination produces lots of high cling, long-lasting foam adding a lot of lubrication to the vehicle’s surface, which is never a bad thing. Simply mix one part snow foam with five parts water in a Snow Foam cannon bottle, gently mix and begin application.

Meguiar’s Ultimate Snow Foam has an MSRP of $19.99 for 32-ounce bottle, and $39.99 for 128 ounces. (www.meguiars.com)