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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix Digital Dash for 1977-1990 Chevy Impala/Caprice

A big Chevy knows how to make an entrance. Long body lines, the right stance, and a clean set of wheels do plenty of talking before you even open the door. Once you slide behind the wheel, though, what’s waiting for you? If the dashboard hasn’t gotten the same attention as the rest of your Impala or Caprice, a fresh set of digital instruments could be the upgrade that brings the whole build together.
That’s where the Intellitronix DP1211 digital dash comes in. Designed for 1977–1990 Chevrolet Impala and Caprice applications with separate gauge pods, it gives you a way to bring some new life to the view from the driver’s seat.

The Auto Builder’s Hottest Product Picks from The Triple Crown of Rodding 2026

There’s always something new to discover at the Triple Crown of Rodding, and the fourth annual gathering was no exception. Held September 11–12, 2026, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee, the event brought together an impressive collection of hot rods, customs and trucks, along with many of the builders and manufacturers who keep the industry moving forward.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Stainless Headers MFG’s Ceramic Coating Service Has You Covered

There are plenty of jobs you can tackle in your own garage. Professionally ceramic coating a set of headers probably shouldn’t be one of them. Sure, you can buy products that promise a ceramic-like finish at home, but getting the kind of results you’d expect on a professionally built car is another story. Proper ceramic coating requires serious surface preparation, specialized application equipment, controlled temperatures and proper curing. Get any part of that wrong and the finished product may not look—or perform—the way you expected.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Dynamat Xtreme Mega Pak

You can spend serious money on the engine, paint, upholstery and audio system—but if the finished vehicle still rattles, buzzes and sounds like an empty drum, it isn’t really finished. The Dynamat Xtreme Mega Pak is the company’s largest pack of Dynamat Xtreme, the industry-leading sound-deadening material it introduced in 1989. Perfect for one complete build or multiple smaller projects, the Mega Pak includes nine oversized 24-by-48-inch sheets for a total of 72 square feet of coverage.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: DYNAMAT XTREME RACE BOND

Available exclusively through SRI Performance, Race Bond is a fast-bonding crash-repair material designed to help crews make strong, durable trackside repairs and get damaged race cars back into the action. It is quick, versatile, and built to survive the heat, vibration, and punishment that would make ordinary repair tape wave the white flag.

NEW PRODUCT ROUND-UP AT THE NSRA NATS

There’s always something new to discover at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals, and the 57th Annual gathering in Louisville was no exception. From August 6–9, 2026, the Kentucky Exposition Center was packed with thousands of street rods, customs, trucks, muscle cars, and the builders and manufacturers who keep the hobby moving forward. Walking the aisles and checking out the displays, we found plenty of products that caught our attention—not necessarily because they were the biggest or flashiest items in the building, but because they represented smart ideas, quality craftsmanship, and the kinds of details that can make a great build even better.

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