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Chris Smith in the Spectre equipped 48 Hour Corvette finished the Goodguys Heartland Nationals autocross in second place behind Mike Dusold out of a field of a dozen cars in the PRO class

RideTech driver Chris Smith was at the Goodguys Heartland Nationals in the Spectre equipped 48-Hour Chevy Corvette and pushed it to the limits during three full days of autocross

The Goodguys Heartland Nationals show in Des Moines, Iowa had an excellent turnout for its 24th year. With great weather and an estimated 4400 cars, the central location pulled attendees from over 28 states. RideTech driver Chris Smith was present in the Spectre Performance equipped 48-Hour Chevy Corvette and pushed it to the limits during three full days of autocross.

Chris Smith finished the weekend with a respectable second place finish behind Mike Dusold out of a field of a dozen cars in the PRO class. Smith was in good company, as the top five names on the leaderboard for the PRO class remained the same all weekend. Between Chris Smith, Mike Dusold, Dale Schwartz, Josh Leisinger, and Ridetech's Britt Marolf, the competition was stiff. Throughout the weekend, nearly 50 cars competed in the autocross action.

Chris Smith's second place finish at the Good-Guys Des Moines autocross event puts him ahead of Kyle Tucker

Chris Smith and the 48-Hour Corvette with a custom Spectre Performance air intake started out great with a finishing time of 39.534 on the first day of competition and Smith was able to improve his time with a 39.037 by the end of the third day. This was a great result and very close to Mike Dusold's winning 38.344 finish.

Chris Smith's second place finish at the Good-Guys Des Moines autocross event puts him ahead of Kyle Tucker for the National Points Championship. With only six events left in the season, it's going to be a close finish. Next up will be Goodguys 18th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.

Spectre Performance Drivetrain Accessories are manufactured using the highest quality materials and are designed to perform as good as they look. Spectre Performance drivetrain accessories include: differential covers, transmission pans, flywheel covers and dipsticks.

Spectre Performance Differential Covers:

Spectre Performance offers both smooth chrome plated and finned polished aluminum differential replacement covers. If you need to replace your Chrysler, Dana, Ford, GM or Jeep differential cover, or just want to put one on that will show off your rear-end, Spectre has you covered.

Spectre Performance Transmission Pans:

Spectre Performance transmission pans are designed for various GM, Ford and Chrysler automatic transmissions. Spectre Performance transmission pans are available in either smooth chrome plated steel, or even finned polished cast aluminum construction, depending on the application. Some Spectre Performance transmission pans are available in deep high-capacity versions, and all feature a drain plug for simplified maintenance.

Spectre Performance Transmission Dipsticks and Flywheel Covers:

Additional accessories are available for General Motors vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, such as a chrome or billet dipstick. Spectre Performance offers flywheel covers for both the TH350 and TH400 automatic transmission in either a polished aluminum or chrome finish.

Additional Spectre Performance Drivetrain Accessories:

Other universal Spectre Performance drivetrain accessories include a driveshaft safety loop, universal inline finned transmission coolers in several different lengths, as well as a universal transmission drain plug kit designed to add a drain plug to your existing transmission pan.

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 American muscle car or pickup truck, Spectre will help fuel your passion for performance. Browse all Spectre automotive products by category at SpectrePerformance.com. Or use the Products by Vehicle Search to find Spectre performance products specifically made for your vehicle. To find a Spectre dealer near you use the Spectre Dealer Locator.

With perfect weather and a smaller autocross turnout than normal, Chris Smith averaged 6-8 runs per hour on Friday between the 48 Hour Camaro and Spectre 48 Hour Corvette

Autocross runs were more often than most other Goodguys’ events which allowed copious amounts of ride alongs for future Pro Touring racers and fans alike

Chris Smith headed east bound for the Goodguys' East Coast Nationals at "The Big E" Eastern States Exposition Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts. With perfect weather all weekend and a smaller autocross turnout than normal, Chris averaged 6-8 runs per hour on Friday between the 48 Hour Camaro and Spectre Performance custom air intake equipped 48 Hour Corvette.

Saturday morning brought a larger turnout to the event and autocross, but the runs were still more often than most other Goodguys events. This allowed copious amounts of ride alongs for future racers and fans alike. Chris ended up finishing the weekend with 1st Place in the Speed By Spectre 48 Hour Corvette and 2nd Place with the 48 Hour Camaro.

Chris Smith with his sons Colin and Jason in the winner's circle during the Goodguys' East Coast Nationals

About the event, Chris Smith said, "It was another great weekend for the RideTech Team. When you can get this much one on one time with future and current enthusiasts and put two cars in the winner circle you have to be happy."

The RideTech team continues the season next in Michigan at the Optima Batteries Search for the Ultimate Street Car where Bret Voelkel will be back in the 48 Hour Camaro's driver seat. Other RideTech team members planning to attend the Michigan event are Jim McKamey in the RideTech C5 and Chris Smith will be running the Spectre Performance equipped 48 Hour Corvette on its maiden Michigan International Speedway event.

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 modern diesel burning heavy-duty pickup, Spectre will help fuel the passion for performance burning within.

Chris Smith driving the Spectre Performance equipped Ride Tech 48 Hour Corvette through one of the long sweepers at the Goodguys Autocross held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds

The Spectre Performance equipped RideTech Suspension 1972 C3 48 Hour Corvette piloted by Chris Smith was at it again in Indiana for the Goodguys Autocross event. The three-day event, held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, was split into two Autocross sessions allowing double the points and double the Pro Class and Shootout invitations. The entire weekend was full of great weather allowing for a ton of runs with the only interruption being the daily lunch breaks.

Chris Smith powered the Spectre Performance equipped 48 Hour Ride Tech Corvette into 3rd place overall by the end of day three’s Goodguys Autocross action on Sunday in Indiana

On Friday, the first day of the Goodguys Autocross, the course was technical with a lot of cars making contact with cones sending them flying throughout the day. At the end of the first session, the man on top was Kyle Tucker who forfeited his win due to prior commitments. This moved Spectre Performance sponsored Chris Smith and the 48 Hour Corvette up to 3rd place for the day.

Saturday, day two, track officials made a few changes to the course for the second session and the standings board was wiped clean. The second session's competition was even stiffer than the first as the sun beat down on the track. Chris Smith powered the Spectre Performance equipped 48 Hour Corvette into the 3rd place overall by the end of day‘s action. Chris Smith’s finish earned him an invitation for the Goodguys’ November finals.

Shown here in red is the 50-state legal Performance Air Intake System for 2004 and 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 / 3500 HD with a LLY Duramax 6.6-liter Diesel from Spectre

Spectre Performance offers a trio of 50-state street legal air intake system upgrades for 2004 and 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 / 3500 HD pickups and its counterpart the GMC Sierra 2500 / 3500 HD equipped with the 6.6-liter Duramax Diesel LLY code engine. The street legal Spectre Performance 2004 and 2005 Chevy and GMC Duramax Diesel intake systems are available with three air filter colors. Air intake number 9980 features a red-media air filter, 9980B includes a blue-media air filter, and 9980K uses a completely black air filter.

Spectre Performance Diesel Air Intake System, 9980, is designed to legally improve horsepower, torque, and add a fresh look to 2004 - 2005 Chevy / GMC Duramax Diesel LLY V8 engines

Color choices for these Duramax air intake systems come in the form of Spectre High Performance Racing (HPR) universal cone air filters. The diesel HPR air filters used in these kits are specifically designed for the airflow and filtration needs of a turbo diesel engine. These air filters can be serviced when dirty, using part number 884820, and used again. Spectre Performance warrants all its products to be free from workmanship and material defects with a limited 90 day warranty. However, Spectre Performance Air Intake Systems are designed to perform reliably for years to come.

All three Spectre Performance air intake system part numbers for the 2004-2005 Duramax Diesel are designed to add street legal gains in horsepower and torque without compromising engine protection from harmful debris. These air intake systems use a high quality polished aluminum intake tube to direct air into the engine. They also include an application specific air filter heat shield, finished in a textured black powder coat, to help reduce the amount of hot air entering the air filter. These intakes include all necessary components and can be installed using basic hand tools for a true bolt on street legal performance upgrade.

2004 and 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 / 3500 HD with LLY Duramax 6.6-liter Diesel V8 engines can install a street legal diesel power boost for towing or every day driving

General Motors made a mid-year engine change in 2004; as a result this air intake system only fits 2004-2005 Duramax Diesel engines with the LLY engine code. Please check your engine code before purchasing. If assistance is required please feel free to call Spectre Performance at 909-673-9800.

Spectre Performance Air Intake Systems, 9980, 9980B, and 9980K are designed to add an increase horsepower and torque that is legal in all fifty states on the Chevrolet and GMC HD models listed below:

2005 GMC Sierra 3500 6.6L V8 Diesel
2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6L V8 Diesel
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L V8 Diesel
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L V8 Diesel
2004 GMC Sierra 3500 6.6L V8 Diesel
2004 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6L V8 Diesel
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L V8 Diesel
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L V8 Diesel

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 modern diesel burning heavy-duty pickup, Spectre will help fuel the passion for performance burning within.