Hundreds of new product announcements cross the desks of PRI editors each month. Following are our top picks for June.

GS1R & CF1R BEADLOCK WHEELS

Forgeline
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Forgeline is leveraging technology from its road-racing efforts to develop beadlock rims for exotics and late-model muscle cars that participate in drag racing and standing-mile events. The new GS1R Beadlock and CF1R Beadlock are 10- and 5-spoke, respectively, lightweight one-piece monoblock designs that are available in four different diameters.

“Many other wheels are constructed with multiple pieces or sections welded together,” explained David Schardt of the Dayton, Ohio-based company. “Our wheel is a monoblock style, like our road-racing wheel, that starts out as a 110-pound forging. We then machine it out and make the beadlock rings separately.”

The two spoke patterns are the lightest in the lineup, but Schardt said that new designs will be forthcoming. The target audience includes Lamborghini, Audi R8, McLaren, and late-model Mustangs, Corvettes, and Camaros that race weekends at the strip or compete in standing-mile and 2-mile events that require beadlocks.

“We may be the only company that offers a 19-inch beadlock,” added Schardt.

The GS1R and CF1R Beadlock rims are available in 15-, 17-, 18- and 19-inch diameters with a number of widths, lug patterns, and backspacing available. There are also finish options and different beadlock colors available. —Mike Magda

G-COMP UNSER EDITION FRONT SUSPENSION KITS

Speedway Motors
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Tailored for high-end Pro Touring, autocross, and road racing, the G-Comp Unser Edition front suspension kits from Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Nebraska, offer increased adjustability and more performance options than the standard G-Comp lineup.

“The G-Comp was supposed to be a performance upgraded street package. Then we started working with Robbie Unser and Al Unser Jr. on a competition version,” said Tom Brown. “Mainly, we wanted more adjustability in certain areas. What we ended up with was a race version of the G-Comp.”

The Unser edition features additional caster and camber adjustment range and adjustable upper shock-mount location that allows for longer shocks and a larger OD coil-over spring. A redesigned upright also uses an inverted upper ball joint to allow deeper wheel back spacing. Numerous options for brake kits, shocks, and springs add to the flexibility of the kits.

“It’s just a beefier front end with more adjustability,” added Brown.

The G-Comp Unser Edition is available in dedicated bolt-on kits for select early Camaros, Novas, and trucks—but there is also a universal kit that can be welded to a variety of applications.

“It’s available in four different track widths, so you can put it in just about any vehicle,” Brown added. —Mike Magda

4L80E BILLET STREET RACER TORQUE CONVERTER

FTI Performance
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FTI Performance in Deland, Florida, builds 9.5- and 10-inch Street Racer lockup torque converters for all the popular modern lockup transmissions, with the 4L80E being the most popular. Available in single- and triple-clutch versions, it’s available in a range of stall speeds from 2,800 up through 4,000 rpm; and there’s also a custom stall-speed option.

“The most popular is the triple-clutch model,” said Greg Samuel. “We use the same technology in a 3,000-horsepower bolt-together torque converter as we do in the Street Racer series.”

FTI makes its own parts, and all the converters are fully CNC machined. Furnace brazing and hand TIG welding are also part of the construction process, and the converters are assembled with triple Torrington bearings and billet pistons for the lockup function. The billet front covers are designed to work with all the popular bolt patterns on GM flywheels.

“The triple-clutch is designed to lock up under full throttle, which is very popular in today’s turbo world,” said Samuel. 

FTI has about 20 different blade angle-stator combinations to accommodate every type of power combination.

“It all goes back to the stall-torque ratio,” Samuel explained. “That’s why we ask so many questions when you order one. We’ll set that converter up for your application.” —Mike Magda