Second Round of AMSOIL Products Headed to SEMA’s New Product Showcase

With the world’s largest performance auto show just two weeks away, here’s another preview of AMSOIL products appearing in the 2009 SEMA Show New Product Showcase. It just keeps getting better and better.

AMSOIL Diesel Recovery Emergency Fuel Treatment
Introduced in January, AMSOIL Diesel Recovery is a product every Northern tier diesel owner should have on hand throughout the winter. This fuel additive is cheap insurance and provides peace of mind in the event of gelled diesel fuel and/or frozen fuel filters while getting diesel owners back on the road quickly. Diesel Recovery quickly dissolves the wax crystals that form when diesel fuel passes its cloud point. It liquefies gelled fuel and thaws frozen fuel filters, making it a must for the glove box of any diesel owner living in cold climates. Now available in larger container sizes!

AMSOIL Synthetic Polymeric Heavy Duty Off-Road Grease
Announced in October and designed to accommodate the tough demands of off-road applications, AMSOIL Synthetic Polymeric Off-Road Grease provides performance benefits specific to this market. Combining an over-based calcium-sulfonate complex thickener and polymeric technology, it provides maximum wear protection to meet Caterpillar's requirements for pin and bushing applications. The tough new grease resists pound-out and extends service intervals with superior protection resulting in reduced lubricant, labor and equipment replacement costs.

AMSOIL Injen Intake for 2007 ½ to 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500/3500 Duramax Diesel V8, 6.6L
Last year's AMSOIL/Injen submission to the SEMA New Product Showcase earned us a Global Media Award, and this year we're bringing back a new model for Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product. 2007 ½-2009 Chevy Silverado owners with a 2500 or 3500 Duramax Diesel V8 6.6L now have the option of installing a more direct route for air intake systems. With the ability to improve gas mileage and increase performance, AMSOIL/Injen Intake systems have revolutionary Variable Induction Technology. The VI Technology process is a multi-power air induction system that fills the plenum with cool air, giving added power on demand. AMSOIL Ea filter technology offers long filter life while providing superior protection and maximum efficiency.

Watch this space in the coming weeks for updates both live from SEMA and afterwards.

Widebody Stang Makes For Red Hot Cover Shot

Congrats to KC Chou of APR Performance for capturing the cover of this month’s 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords. The turbocharged and AMSOIL-lubed 2008 5.0 Mustang boasts 435 horsepower and 460 lb-ft torque at the rear wheels at 8.5 pounds of boost. Wearing a lightweight carbon fiber widebody kit we can imagine this is one phenomenal ride.

The story, which begins on page page 42 in the October 2009 edition of the mag, is rich with detail. Check it out.

French Pastries Are Sweet, AMSOIL Sweeter Still

Jorge Ferrin’s 2002 Subaru WRX is a eye-catcher. So much so that it has now been featured overseas in the April issue of the French auto mag ADDX.

Ferrin’s WRX had already been featured in a half dozen magazines and even a few films. Every facet of the car has undergone modifications and reveals unique features. “I felt I needed to take the car to a whole new level,” Ferrin said when describing his work.

The enginge is an EJ20 2.0L H4 with the following additions: EVOIII-16G turbo; Perrin fuel rails, front mount intercooler, big MAF intake, up pipe, down pipe, turbo inlet hose, oil catch can and radiator hoses; Mishimoto radiator; Beatrush radiator shroud; CryO2 intercooler sprayer; Deatchwerks 650cc injectors; Walbro 255lph pump; carbon-Ti exhaust; oil cap, radiator cap; Kartboy pitch mount and battery tie down; UR pulley set; plasma direct coils; turbo timer; carbon fiber engine covers; polished intake manifold, valve covers and alternator; Reese Tuning (297WHP). AMSOIL synthetic lubes and coolant make the power system complete.

“AMSOIL (synthetic oil) complements the performance of my car while protecting it,” Ferrin said.

The car’s interior, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, wheels and sound system all conspire to leave observers dazed and drooling. Nice work, Jorge. We can't wait to see where your car will show up next!

Dream Cars Get Dreamier With AMSOIL

You can hardly turn around without running into a car show these days it seems. This week both Houston TX and Harrisburg PA are hosting auto shows. Some very hot AMSOIL lubricated vehicles can be found at each.

But first it only seems right to highlight John Pangilinan’s Scion, which had a featured location at the king of car shows in Detroit a couple weeks back. The cobalt blue Scion first appeared at SEMA in November and was also spotted at the L.A. Auto Show later. It's one beautiful car that is catching a lot of eyeballs.

In Houston you'll see some pretty snappy AMSOIL lubed cars including this Twin Turbo Lexus IS-F put together by Fox Marketing and Artisan Performance. This subtle, yet aggressive, golden gem includes several muscular bodywork lines. The Nissan booth features another miniature miracle tuned by Artisan and Fox, a white 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe. And according to an informal survey of passing eyeballs, it's even more exciting than the new GT-R. Maybe because it's dressed for the occasion, and lubed with AMSOIL.

In Harrisburg, Paul Caparello’s ’68 Camaro is a power mad example of emotional exuberance. The current version of the car is 1800 horsepower. The previous alcohol injected version threw off 3500 horses. Both expressions of the Camaro were lubricated throughout with AMSOIL synthetics.

To the left here is a Jeep Wrangler TJ and in the CarDomain.com booth (below) a sweet Ford Focus.
Tomorrow will be a big day in Harrisburg where they will be announcing the winner of the “Xtreme Ride Revamp” contest, in which some lucky person will drive home with the 2009 Honda Fit we mentioned yesterday. In the hands of Brian Fox of Fox Marketing and his team, the revamped ride went from stock to cream-of-the-crop in just over eight weeks. The Pennsylvania Auto & Boat Show, Faulkner Honda and HOT 92 FM teamed with the local car builder to create “somebody’s dream car”…but just whose dream car it will be remains to be seen.

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AMSOIL Lubed and Hot Blue

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." ~ John Quincy Adams

John Pangilinan is no stranger to winning car builds. His first project car, a 2000 BMW 3-series, won over 40 awards, including NCCA Best BMW nationwide in 2003. The BMW gained national and international media coverage that included magazine features in over a dozen titles with numerous covers. From the start his work became a source of inspiration for other builders.

At the 2008 SEMA Show earlier this month Pangilinan’s AMSOIL lubricated, hot blue Scion won 1st place in the annual Scion Tuner Challenge. The award consists of a trophy, gear from Sparco, and $10,000 cash.

The car will be at the upcoming LA Auto Show and Detroit Auto Show. After that, the Scion will go tour across the country for various events as a display vehicle. It will also be featured in Max Power UK and Modified Magazine with details on the build.

Pangilinan, a veteran builder with 8 years under his belt, knows that a winning build requires both styling and performance. Thanks, John, for recognizing the contributions AMSOIL synthetic motor oils and drive train fluids can make toward achieving your endgame.