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The Spectre chrome fuse box cover is engineered to be as durable as it is attractive.

The designers of today’s muscle cars have stretched and pulled, added aggressive creases and folds, and updated these magnificent cars’ appearance to look like something from well into the future. While at first glance, the Camaro, Challenger, Charger, and Mustang have a passing resemblance to their 1960s forbearers, they appear much more carnivorous in appearance – as if they might eat the earlier models.

Even replacing the windshield washer cap on your 2010-2015 Camaro can have a positive impact on appearance.

Chevy’s muscle car’s exterior sheet metal, in our example here, is clearly based on the 1969 Chevy Camaro. Since its reintroduction into the Chevy product line in 2010, the Camaro took on a more aggressive appearance. The interior as well is a huge jump ahead from 1969. Even fans of Star Trek (whose final episode was broadcast June 3, 1969 or Star Date 5928.5, just for reference) would probably look on the current Camaro’s interior with awe, especially the dashboard and its wide-ranging functionality.

Where these modern muscle cars come up short against their earlier brethren is under the hood. While in 1969 the engine and any upgrade parts, ordered from the factory, installed by the dealer, or aftermarket, were in plain view when the owner of a Nixon-era Camaro popped the hood. Today you open the hood of a modern Camaro and you’re met with a nondescript sea of black plastic, with little to catch the eye.

If this is the dilemma you face with your 2010 – 2015 Camaro, Spectre has a solution for you. It’s a series of caps and covers, available in a range of finishes, that add luster and sparkle when you lift the hood at the next cruise night or wherever you like to show off your car.

Spectre brake line caps securely snap into place and tidy up the appearance of your Camaro’s underhood brake line fittings

These caps and covers are designed to fit directly on top of the OEM part so that you needn’t worry about an aftermarket replacement cap or cover stripping, failing, or leaking because Spectre components utilize the factory caps as their base. So you know there’ll be no interference with any mechanical functionality or cause any issues with your new vehicle factory warranty.

Add this stylish accent to your 2010 – 2015 Camaro air box without even having to remove it from the car.

Parts available today from Spectre include the following: 42752, a four- piece brake fitting cover set; 42753, a brake fluid reservoir cover; 42739, a five-piece cap cover kit; 42737, a fuse box cover accent; 42736, a washer fluid reservoir cap; 42734, a radiator cap cover; 42735, an oil cap cover; 42732, a brake fluid cap cover; 42733, a coolant reservoir cap cover; 42751, a dipstick handle cover; and 42731, an air box cover accent.

These components are designed and tested on numerous different Camaros to check fit, they’re heat tested both in the lab and on the road to make sure they can withstand the brutal environment under the hood, and finish testing is done to make sure the shine lasts through everyday driving and normal cleaning with approved products.

Furthermore, Spectre offers their covers in a wide variety of colors and finishes. You can choose from a sleek modern design, or a classic dimple finish. Both are available in a range of four colors: silver, chrome, black, and bronze. That provides 8 different options between finish and colors so that your Camaro will always stand out.

Just one click installs this cover over your original equipment dipstick.

The brake reservoir cover hides the enormous plastic tank and adds a dimension of style to your 2010 – 2015 Camaro. Add to it the brake reservoir cap cover and you’ve got a winning combination.

And even though these upgrades make a big impact when you pop the hood, they make only a small impact on your wallet. Over half of all the products in the line are priced at $15.99 or less, and the most expensive part is only $79.99, which is for the five-piece cap cover set. It’s pretty unlikely that you’d be able to add that level of under hood interest for that kind of budget.

But wait, we haven’t forgot Ford and Mopar fans. Under development are a series of caps and covers in the same colors for 2011 – 2014 Ford Mustang GT and 2009 – 2015 Hemi-powered Dodge Charger and Challenger. You can expect to see these products on the market later this year.

Applications

2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 F/I - All
2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 F/I - All
2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 F/I - All
2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 F/I - All
2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 F/I - All
2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 F/I - All
2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 F/I - All
2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 F/I - All
2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 F/I - All
2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 F/I - All
2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 6.2L V8 F/I - All
2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO 3.6L V6 F/I – All

The Spectre 9035 air intake system will add horsepower and even more torque to your RAM 1500 V6 diesel pickup.

The RAM 3.0L EcoDiesel turbocharged V6 is the first light-duty, small displacement diesel engine developed for the light truck market. The engine features such sophisticated components as a block cast of compacted graphite iron and double overhead cam aluminum cylinder heads.

Spectre provides all components for an OEM-grade installation.

Integral in the development process was the inclusion of advanced clean diesel technology and B20 biodiesel capabilities. The result is a light-duty diesel engine that, when paired with the 1500 HFE model, provides the best fuel economy of any full-size pickup. While this award-wining engine provides ample torque and good fuel mileage, power is a rather lowly 240hp, 28 ponies less than a V6 Toyota Camry.

For 2014, 2015 and 2016 RAM 1500 diesel owners who are seeking both more horsepower and torque from their V6, there is a solution. For less than the cost of an upgraded electronic control unit or high performance exhaust system, a Spectre air intake system can increase both horsepower and torque in your RAM 1500 pickup truck.

Thanks to the heat shield and weather stripping that seals against the hood, the 9035 prevents hot air from the engine bay from being sucked into the engine.

And while you'll need an expert to recalibrate your engine's ECU if you add a high-performance module, there's no need to do so with an air intake system. Likewise, a performance exhaust will need to be installed by a muffler shop – at shop rates.

Instead, the Spectre 9035 air intake system for diesel RAM 1500 pickups brings performance increases that can be achieved by a DIY installation that takes about 90 minutes with simple hand tools and no need to re-calibrate engine electronics.

If you ever need a replacement air filter for the 9035 system, the part number for the filter is HPR9892.

How this works is that the Spectre 9035 moves the air intake away from the hot engine and protects it with a heat shield so only cold, fresh, outside air can reach the air filter. Cooler air is denser, carrying additional oxygen prompting your ECU to add more fuel, thereby increasing horsepower. You've probably noticed the effect when driving your truck on a cool morning.

The Spectre 9035 air intake system utilizes a seven-inch non-woven synthetic filter media to help protect your engine from harmful dirt, dust, and debris. In addition the air filter is available in three different colors: HPR9892B (blue), HPR9892K (black), and HPR9892W (white).

The system comes with a reusable air filter, intake coupler, and black powder coated heat shield to help prevent hot engine air from entering the intake inlet.

Spectre cold air intake systems come complete with all required clamps, screws, and bolts for the look of an OE installation. OEM brackets and hardware are used so that no holes need to be drilled, making for a quick and easy installation. The kit also accommodates all factory emissions and vacuum lines.

The 9035 intake fits the following vehicles:
2016 RAM 1500 3.0L V6 Diesel
2016 Dodge 1500 3.0L V6 Diesel
2015 RAM 1500 3.0L V6 Diesel
2015 Dodge 1500 3.0L V6 Diesel
2014 RAM 1500 3.0L V6 Diesel

You can view all the air intakes that Spectre Performance makes for these vehicles at the Air Intake Systems for the RAM 1500 page and Air Intake Systems for the Dodge 1500 page. You can view all the air filters for these vehicles at the Air Filters for the RAM 1500 and Air Filters for the Dodge 1500 page. You can view all the Spectre Performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local Spectre retailer by plugging your location into the Spectre Dealer Search as well.

Rodney Prouty’s 1968 Camaro RS, known as Plain Jane, is about to return to the track for its first Optima’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car Race of the 2016 season.

Rodney Prouty is no stranger to the pro-touring community nor is his 1968 Camaro RS named Plain Jane. The ’68 Camaro has been participating in local autocross and track events since 2009 including SCCA, the Goodguys Autocross Series, and a handful of Optima Ultimate Street Car events.

Routine maintenance and upgrades were in order for the Spectre sponsored Camaro before hitting the track, including new Spectre header gaskets and a Spectre Performance diff cover.

The new year brought a new look for Jane. The Spectre Performance-sponsored ’68 Camaro had not been driven since August of last year. With the race season closing in as spring approached, some much-needed maintenance was in order before the Camaro hit the track. Repairs like fixing a busted header, replacing the gaskets with Spectre Performance header gaskets, installing a new Spectre Performance differential cover and changing fluids were all in order before the upcoming Optima race.

This would be the Camaro’s first Optima event of the season, though this would not be Jane’s first time out this year. Suzy Bauter got behind the wheel of the ’68 Camaro to attend the Cruisin the Smokies event, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. After overcoming some problems with the car, Suzy was able to hit the autocross and shake down the car for the first time this race season. From there she joined the Road Trip Cars and Cones Tour only to have fuel pump problems that needed immediate attention. Once she successfully repaired the problem, Suzy competed the tour and arrived back home just in time to prepare for another race two weeks later.

Co-Driver Suzy Bauter had an opportunity to shake down the 1968 Camaro at Cruisin the Smokies, though a fuel pump problem left her fixing the car before the next race

Back in the garage, Rodney prepped the Camaro once again to hit the autocross for the Goodguys Rod and Custom Association Nashville, Tennessee show. Though competition was tough, Rodney placed in the top five overall in the Street Machine Class with less than a three second gap between him and the overall leader Mike Junior Johnson in his C3 Corvette.

The Spectre sponsored Camaro had a busy month in May, attending the Goodguys Nashville Autocross as well as the NSRA Autocross in Springfield, Missouri.

This was the first of two autocross events the Spectre-sponsored Camaro attended last month. Shortly after the Goodguys Autocross, the Camaro competed in another autocross at the NSRA Springfield, Missouri Show. This would be the first event where Plane Jane sported her new wheel/tire combo.

As the month of June came around, Rodney wasted no time prepping for his first Optima Series event for the 2016 season. Rodney has even gone as far as posting a series of pre-race preparation photos on social media. The photos have gone viral as they provide some much needed comical relief for the upcoming race. With only seven events left before the final showdown in Vegas, racers are preparing across the country for this weekend’s big event. Many have attended other Optima events, optimistic of winning an invitation to compete at the 2016 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in November. For other drivers like Rodney, this will be their first time out on track for the 2016 season, though they too share the same goal in securing a spot to compete in Las Vegas at the end of the year.

As Rodney preps for the upcoming Optima race, he has taken to social media with several race-prep updates that have gone viral due to their comical twist on what to do before a race event.

Rodney has caught the attention of many social media followers as he continues to post updates on how he is prepping for the big event. The updates will most likely continue through the remainder of the week and into the race reminding racers that though competition is tough, having a good time is what the Optima series is all about.

We will continue to follow Rodney and Suzy as they compete in several different race series events throughout the 2016 season.

We will continue to follow Rodney, Suzy, and the other Spectre-sponsored drivers as they compete in several events across the country this race season. Updates will follow including the final results of the Optima NCM Motorsports Park race.

Since 1983 Spectre Performance has designed and offered unique, innovative, parts and components to fuel your car or truck obsession. Whether your fixation happens to be a classic muscle car or a late model pickup truck, Spectre will help fuel your passion for performance. Please use the Spectre Performance vehicle search tool to find parts specific to your vehicle.

The Spectre 22360 black powder-coated exhaust tip features stainless steel construction and offers all the advantages of a stainless steel exhaust tip with a different cosmetic option.

Under that sharp black powder coating is a true stainless steel exhaust tip with all the advantages of other Spectre bare stainless steel tips. Just as in the case of the bare stainless steel tips, the Spectre 22360 black powder coated stainless steel exhaust tip features a built-in acoustic resonator that reduces noise by canceling out sound waves and offering a deeper and less harsh tone.

Designed to fit 1-3/4-inch to 2-3/4-inch exhaust tubing, the 8-1/2-inch long exhaust tip weighs 1.9 pounds and has three mounting screws or it can be tack welded in place. It also includes a rolled edge and slant cut design with an outside diameter body that measures 3-1/2-inches. It is compatible to a maximum pipe size of 2-3/4-inches.

The stainless steel construction assures that the exhaust tips can take care of themselves regardless of the conditions. That’s why Spectre Performance backs the tips with a limited 90-day warranty.

Spectre also offers five bare stainless steel universal exhaust system tips in three styles and three sizes. Styles include pencil and slant tips and oval body.

Spectre Performance has been designing and selling innovative parts and components for cars and trucks since 1983 and has a part for almost any car, be it a classic muscle, modern pickup truck, or import.

Check out Spectre Performance automotive products category list at SpectrePerformance.com. You can use the products by vehicle search to find Spectre Performance products specifically designed and manufactured for your vehicle. To find a Spectre dealer near you use the Spectre Dealer Locator.

Spectre Performance 4932 straight water neck relocates the OEM water pump thermostat housing to point straight forward.

Clearance can easily become an issue in custom application LS motor swaps. LS motor conversions have become easier over the years with the numerous options and parts available for these motors, but obstacles can still arise when swapping to an LS motor. Applications such as older Corvettes, Street Rods and vehicles with narrow frame rails can leave you with little to no space for your LS swap. This can require the use of additional parts to achieve proper fitment of your LS motor.

In addition, a bigger motor may result in more cooling needed to keep temperatures under control. Regardless how often you drive your vehicle, it is important to use components that will work under pressure and provide proper fitment in tighter situations.

With the Spectre Performance 4932 straight LSX water neck, you can relocate the OEM water pump thermostat housing to point straight forward, avoiding clearance issues that may limit spacing during your LS engine conversion.

The Spectre straight LSX water neck can be used on any 1997 and later LS vehicle application

The Spectre straight LSX water neck can be used on any 1997 and later LS vehicle application that requires the water neck point straight forward. The water neck is made from polished aluminum and is designed to use OEM style thermostats. Stainless steel bolts are also included in Spectre 4932 for installation.

Spectre Performance offers replacement water necks for various Chevy, Ford, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chrysler engines. Find the right application of Spectre water neck or browse all Spectre automotive products by category at SpectrePerformance.com.

While you are there use the Search by Vehicle function to find Spectre Performance products specifically made for your vehicle. To find a Spectre dealer near you use the Spectre Dealer Search.