Memphis, TN – There is no easier way to keep valves from falling into the cylinders when changing valve springs than the Powerhouse^® Air Operated Valve Holder.

The Air Operated Valve Holder from Powerhouse^® Products is the perfect accessory when it's time to replace valve springs or valve stem seals. Simply thread one end into the spark plug tube and attach the other end to an air compressor. Air pressure will keep the valve from falling into the cylinder, allowing you to easily work without taking the cylinder head off. With a heavy-duty 12″ flexible hose and convenient two-step fitting for both 14mm and 18mm threads, access to both the spark plug hole and air supply is never a problem.

 Memphis, TN – CPGNationTV.com provides an online channel for viewers to watch quick tech videos, event recaps, behind-the-scenes footage and more from the companies of the COMP Performance Group™.

"The Brands That Power The Performance Aftermarket" have spent the last few years creating a strong presence in the online video world. Now, all those videos are housed in one place on CPGNationTV.com. Powered by YouTube, and with a playlist specific to each brand, viewers can easily navigate the site to find the information they are looking for. Whether you want to learn how to install a torque converter, see a recap of the Hot Rod Power Tour, or hear the thump of a cam in a customer's ride, CPGNationTV.com delivers on demand. Backed by some of the most talented individuals in the business, the online channel offers high-definition picture quality and features cutting-edge technology and graphics. Furthermore, CPGNationTV.com is updated frequently with new content, providing fresh perspectives and tips for all automotive performance enthusiasts.

Memphis, TN − The Brands That Power The Automotive Aftermarket have released a new brochure that contains all of their latest products to be released for 2012.

The COMP Performance Group™ 2012 New Products Brochure contains all of the latest products from COMP Cams^®, FAST™, TCI^®, RHS^®, ZEX™, Quarter Master^® and Inglese™. After being distributed for the first time at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, the brochure is now available to order in print or for download in digital PDF format at www.compperformancegroup.com/new-products. The 20-page, full color brochure features all of the hottest new products from your favorite CPG brands. A few of the featured products are the new Hemi camshafts from COMP^®, Power Adder Torque Converters from TCI^®, new EZ-EFI^® kits from FAST™, cylinder heads from RHS^® and much, much more.

Memphis, TN − The COMP Performance Group™ expands technical support to Twitter.com with @CPGTech.

 

The COMP Performance Group™ has always put an emphasis on maintaining a real-time link between qualified technicians and consumers of all levels of automotive knowledge. With a tech center staffed with some of the most well-informed people in the business, CPG techs have already moved help online through email, forums and Live Chat. Now there is one more way to contact tech support for your favorite aftermarket brands: Twitter. The @CPGTech profile was created to offer Twitter users the same exceptional support as traditional methods. Technicians from COMP Cams^®, FAST™, RHS^®, TCI^®, ZEX™, Inglese™ and the other COMP Performance Group™ companies monitor the account and respond to questions as soon as they come in. Now, anyone can ask questions of these companies on Twitter anywhere there is internet access and can expect a fast, accurate answer from @CPGTech. This new Twitter account is just the latest addition to the extensive list of COMP Performance Group™ technical support options available.

Memphis, TN – Powerhouse^® Products now offers an Electric Powered Ring Filer with integral de-burring wheel.  

The Powerhouse^® Products Electric Powered Ring Filer puts an end to tedious filing and constant rechecking to get perfectly matched gaps. Featuring a 3" grinding wheel for fast, accurate cuts, simply grind the first ring and then complete the rest with the exact same setup to ensure consistency between all parts. Grind 1 to 8 ring gaps within .001". Switch the motor on and a quick push down on the table cuts a square ring every time. A knurled in-feed adjustment knob offers extra control and a dial indicator means a super accurate cut the first and last time. With a fine adjustment feed screw and capabilities for ring diameters from 2.5" to 5.0", the grinder also includes a de-burring wheel to knock off the sharp edges created when grinding. The powerful, high torque motor won’t stall and there is never a need to replace batteries.

Memphis, TN − Visitors at the 42nd Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals will get a chance to show off their engine building skills during the COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel.

After proving to be a crowd favorite once again during the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour, the COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel presented by Snap-On Tools will take place during the NSRA Street Rod Nationals on August 4-7 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, KY. The contest, which is making its Street Rod Nationals debut this year, pits two, two-person teams against each other to see who can completely assemble and run a Small Block Chevy engine in the shortest amount of time. Armed with nothing but their own knowledge and tools provided by Snap-On, contestants are given the appropriate parts to complete the build. First place winners will each be awarded a $250 COMP Cams^® gift certificate while runner-up team members will each receive a $125 gift certificate. There will be two builds per day (Aug. 4-6) during the event. The first duel will be held at 10:00 a.m. EST and the second at 2:00 p.m. EST. On the final day, Sunday, August 7th, the two teams with the fastest times from the previous days’ builds will compete against each other in a final competition at 10:00 a.m. EST. The winning team from this duel will walk away with a special award. Anyone who wants to take part in the duel can email enginebuilderduel@gmail.com with their name and their team member’s name. For more information, including the official rules, or to see the recent winners from the Power Tour duel, visit www.enginebuilderduel.com.

Memphis, TN − The popular COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel presented by Snap-On Tools proved to be a crowd favorite once again during the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour.

Both entertaining and educational, the COMP Cams^® Engine Builder Duel presented by Snap-On Tools engages automotive enthusiasts and casual observers alike whenever it’s held. Despite the heat, both duels held on the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour drew big crowds. At the Nashville, TN, stop, Scotty Schehan and Kevin Gass of team COMP Cams^® faced off against Tim Weber and Ken Farris of team RHS^®. With a near-record time of 26:31, team COMP Cams^® pulled out a blazingly fast win. The Hot Rod staff filmed the exciting Nashville duel and will have video footage available on their website soon. In Indianapolis, IN, Mark Reese and Jeff Williams of team RHS^® narrowly beat Milton Kinnison and Marcus Wilson of team COMP Cams^®. Just three minutes separated the two teams. Next, COMP Cams^® will bring the popular Engine Builder Duel to the NSRA Street Rod Nationals on August 4-7 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, KY. For more information on upcoming Engine Builder Duels and to sign up to participate, visit enginebuilderduel.com.

Memphis, TN − As the summer heat begins to reign supreme throughout the South, racers and fans know that it means the 19th Annual COMP Cams^® Topless 100 is just around the corner. The mega-event is scheduled for August 18th-20th, 2011, at the picturesque Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas).

While many other areas of the country play host to "crown jewel" events each year, the Topless 100 is arguably the South’s only true elite event. While many insiders in the sport argue what does and doesn't qualify an event as a crown jewel, most agree that there are few events in the South that meet the criteria for the status. The Topless 100, however, definitely makes the cut. For the past eighteen years, the event, which was the brainchild of Batesville Motor Speedway general manager and promoter Mooney Starr, has been the biggest paying Dirt Late Model event in the South. With the big paydays each year come incredibly talented fields of cars at the 3/8 mile oval track, and over the years there have been some truly memorable moments.

The $40,000 first place check for the 100 lap event is no doubt a tasty incentive for any driver, but the prestige that goes with a COMP Cams^® Topless 100 title is equally appetizing for drivers from the region.

Batesville, Arkansas driver Billy Moyer, Jr., has been part of several COMP Cams^® Topless 100 victory celebrations before, but they have come with his dad, the legendary Billy Moyer, in victory lane.

"I've been to victory lane with Dad four times now over the years, and that's really cool," comments Moyer, Jr. "However, I want to know what it feels like to be the one lifting that trophy over my head at this event. I grew up going to this race, and dreaming of racing in it one day and winning it. The best drivers in the country are right here in my backyard that weekend, and it's my chance to be the best. I probably want that win more than any other. We just don't have many races of that magnitude in this area."

A fellow Batesville native got to do the unthinkable at the event in 2010, as Jared Landers killed two birds with one stone by getting his first Dirt Late Model win and his COMP Cams^® Topless 100 victory at the same time.

"It was all so unbelievable. I grew up in Batesville so obviously I've been going to that track my whole life, and I've seen every COMP Cams^® Topless 100,” states the 29-year-old Landers. “As a kid you dream of winning that race, but it just seems so impossible. To win that race last year, which was also my first Super Late Model win, was unreal. Everybody asked me when it finally hit me that I had won the Topless 100, and to be honest it was probably that next week, while I was looking at the trophy in my shop. It still seems so unreal."

Memphis, TN – The newly launched www.CPGWinners.com provides racers and car enthusiasts with a website to share race wins and to show off project builds that use products from the COMP Performance Group™ family of companies.

COMP Performance Group™ customers are dedicated to their vehicles and to using CPG products. Thus, www.CPGWinners.com was introduced as a place for users to show the world their accomplishments, be it in the category of Circle Track, Drag Racing, Street/Strip, Project Cars, Motorcycles, Karts  or Marine. The CPG Winners website allows users to select the company or companies whose products power their rides. They may then upload a description of the vehicle and its history, along with multiple photos in JPEG format. Users can select from among COMP Cams^®, FAST™, RHS^®,TCI^®, Quarter Master^®, ZEX™, Inglese™, VThunder^® and Tomar™ as the brand whose components carried them to victory lane or out of the garage. These images will also be archived for use across various CPG brand websites and social media accounts. Furthermore, a Comments section encourages interaction between customers, while a link to the CPGNation Twitter feed keeps users up-to-date with the very latest news from the brands of the COMP Performance Group™_.

Memphis, TN − Digital versions of the complete, up-to-date catalogs for the companies that power the aftermarket industry are all available in one place – the CPG 2011 Catalogs CD.

COMP Cams^®, TCI^®, FAST™, Quarter Master^®, ZEX™, RHS^®, Powerhouse^®, Inglese™ and the other COMP Performance Group™ company catalogs, flyers and brochures have been collected on a single disc. Featuring the most up-to-date versions of each piece of literature (in PDF format), the CPG 2011 Catalogs CD is the most comprehensive collection of performance automotive aftermarket products available anywhere. From master catalogs to part-specific flyers, the discs are perfect for customers, vendors and engine builders at every level. The discs are compatible with both PC and Mac computers. They are available at www.cpgcatalogs.com or you can simply request a free disc be placed in your order the next time you make a purchase from any COMP Performance Group™ company.

Memphis, TN − For all of the COMP Performance Group™ companies, the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour was filled with great memories and friends, both new and old.

On Saturday, June 4^th, the COMP Performance Group™ companies met up with the rest of the Power Tour hot rodders in Cocoa Beach, FL, for the first stop of the tour. CPG and the long haulers spent a week traveling north until the final stop in Detroit, MI, on June 10^th.  However, on June 11^th, many of the long haulers went on to the GM Proving Grounds, where they put their cars and their driving skills to the test. COMP Cams^® was once again proud to be the main stage sponsor for the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour, but all COMP Performance Group™ companies, including TCI^®, RHS^®, FAST™, ZEX™, Inglese™, Quarter Master^® and Powerhouse^®, were represented at the CPG booth located next to the main stage on each stop of the tour. There were fun events and contests for children and adults at every stop, including an adults’ big wheel race and children’s coloring contests. COMP^® also brought back the popular Engine Builder Duel for the Nashville, TN, and Indianapolis, IN, stops. At every stop, CPG technicians were on hand to answer questions, make recommendations, hand out literature, sell merchandise and just talk with fans and visitors. With approximately 1,200 long haulers and thousands of cars at every stop, it was a great week for gearheads and aftermarket enthusiasts. The COMP Performance Group™ wishes to thank everyone involved for making the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour a trip that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Memphis, TN – With the Remote Starter Switch from Powerhouse^® Products, you can safely and easily start your car from under the hood.



How many times have you been working on an engine and needed someone to sit inside the car and bump the starter over, or worse yet, been showered with sparks when you used a screwdriver across the starter solenoid? The push-button Remote Starter Switch from Powerhouse^® Products lets you turn the engine over from under the hood, all by yourself. Attach one clip to the car battery and one to the starter solenoid. Then simply press the button to start your car from under the hood. The clips are rubber coated to eliminate shocks and accidents. A long cord reaches under the car, and the starter’s durable push-button handle will stand up to the abuse of shop life and last for years. This is a must have tool for any project that requires frequent starts. Adjusting your valves will never be a two-man job again.

Memphis, TN − COMP Performance Group™ social media fan pages are giving away free NMCA/NMRA event tickets all summer long.

The COMP Performance Group™ companies have used social media outlets to reach out to fans in recent years. Now, COMP Cams^®, FAST™, RHS^® and TCI^® have all partnered with the NMCA & NMRA sanctioning bodies in order to give free tickets to race fans via Facebook and Twitter. The companies will be giving pairs of tickets to lucky fans throughout the racing season. Most chances to win tickets simply require fans to "Like" the NMCA/NMRA Facebook pages. All tickets given away are full, four-day event tickets that are good for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each event. The free tickets are a way for the companies to say thank you to loyal fans and promote grass roots level racing.

Memphis, TN — Powerhouse^® Products has taken customer service to a whole new level with an integrated Live Chat instant messaging program accessible to everyone on www.powerhouseproducts.com.

Providing customers with helpful and accurate technical support has always been a priority for Powerhouse^® Products. The Powerhouse^® toll free phone tech line and online forums were created in order to give engine builders and racers a way of getting honest answers and genuine help from people who truly understand the products. Now, the industry´s premier online tool store has taken the next step forward in customer service by creating a new way to get in touch with their technical support staff — Live Chat. This new online service connects customers to real technicians through a pop-up chat window on the Powerhouse^® webpage. If a customer is looking at a specialty tool and has a question, the real-time answer is just a few mouse clicks away. Your chat conversation can be saved, emailed or printed for your records. Live Chat allows anyone to instantly receive answers and direction without needing to make an additional phone call or wait for an email response. The new Powerhouse^® Live Chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.

Memphis, TN — The Powerhouse^® Products website has been redesigned to ensure shopping for specialty tools at “The 24 Hour Tool Store” is easier than ever.

The redesigned www.powerhouseproducts.com website puts all of the Powerhouse^® specialty and performance tools at your fingertips, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Easy-to-use drop down menus that sort tools by use make every product you need just a few mouse clicks away. If you already know what you need, just type it into the search bar; the entire Powerhouse^® product line is fully searchable. An integrated Wishlist feature allows you to save a list of your favorite items in order to let friends and family know exactly what you need or want while a “What´s New” section lets you browse through all of the latest tools, images, press releases and more. An expanded technical support page features the all-new Live Chat instant messenger that connects you to a real Powerhouse^® technician, right from the webpage. The new Powerhouse^® website was completely redesigned from the ground up to make researching and shopping for specialty tools and equipment an easy and pain-free experience.

Powerhouse^® Ford 5.0L 4V Coyote Camshaft Degree Kit includes everything you need to degree your Coyote camshafts in one convenient package.

Powerhouse^® Ford 5.0L 4V Coyote Camshaft Degree Kits give you all the tools necessary to set proper timing with the stock camshafts or aftermarket performance cams. Degreeing positions the camshaft for the best performance for your engine, so you get the most horsepower and torque possible out of your application. These degree kits contain everything required to degree a camshaft while the cylinder heads are on the engine. They come with a degree wheel, wire degree wheel pointer, cam checking fixture with metric adapter, 1" travel dial indicator, 5" dial indicator extension, crankshaft socket, TDC piston stop and instructions. All pieces are stored securely in the included hardcover, foam-padded case.

Powerhouse^® Products Valve Spring Height Micrometers are now black anodized for ease of reading and superior corrosion resistance.

Powerhouse^® Valve Spring Height Micrometers are the quickest, easiest, most accurate way to measure valve spring installed height. Now, these tools are even easier to read with white markings that stand out on a black anodized finish. This new finishing process also helps protect against stains and corrosion. Simply install any of these micrometers just like a valve spring, and then expand the tool until it fully seats the valve, locks and retainer. The tools are read like a micrometer and are accurate to .001″ because the simulated seat pressure creates ultra precise measurements. The shortest model is for 4 and 6 cylinder engines, while the taller versions cover most V8 applications. In addition, Powerhouse^® now offers a model specifically designed for Beehive™ Valve Springs.

Premier tool manufacturer offers kits with everything needed to CC cylinder heads

Pro Head CC Kits from Powerhouse^® provide everything you need to easily and accurately CC cylinder head combustion chambers, intake and exhaust runners, intake manifolds and cylinders.

Powerhouse^® Pro Head CC Kits are available in 50cc, 100cc, 125cc and 250cc versions to suit any engine builder´s needs. And unlike other CC kits on the market, the included scale actually reads out the amount poured, eliminating accidental math errors. Simply use the kit to fill the cylinder head combustion chamber and then read the amount poured out of the buret. It´s as simple as that, and you have your CC measurement.

Precision glass burets are compatible with alcohol, parts washer fluid or virtually any liquid you may choose to use. All kits contain a precision glass buret with integral petcock, stand and clamp assembly, flat Plexiglas plate to cover the combustion chamber and step-by-step instructions on how to easily and properly CC cylinder heads. Scales are marked off in .1cc, .2cc or 1cc increments, depending on model. Replacement parts are also available for purchase.

For more information about the Powerhouse^® Pro Head CC Kits, call us at 1-800-872-7223, or visit us online at www.powerhouseproducts.com.