The 2022 SEMA Show
November 10, 2022
THE AUTO BUILDER
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Snake-Bitten
What Do You Do When You Want the Power and Performance of a Dodge Viper but Need the Utility and Space of a Quad-Cab Pickup? Well, you can buy a Dodge Viper and you can buy a Dodge Ram pickup, or you could buy a Dodge Ram SRT-10. The Ram SRT-10 is a limited-edition pickup that Dodge built as a regular cab from 2004 to 2006 and in a Quad Cab from 2005 to 2006. These trucks appear to be the result of some aggressive engineering, combining the racing pedigree of the Viper with a pickup truck, resulting in outstanding performance—and it works!
Product Spotlight: Artec Industries APEX Axle Truss – Strengthen Your Jeep’s Foundation
If you’re wheeling a Jeep Wrangler JL, you know the factory axles are decent for the daily grind—but get rowdy with bigger tires or gnarly trails, and they’ll cry uncle faster than you can say “diff fluid leak.” Enter the Artec Industries APEX Truss, a killer upgrade for your front and rear axles that doesn’t just add strength—it revolutionizes the game.
High Speed Med Machine
Starting from the ground up, Chamberlain and his good friend Owen Hopes created a new chassis for the truck using 2X4 boxed steel tubing. Since he was intrigued with the Pro Street look, Chamberlain located some of the widest street legal tires made at the time, knowing they would set the tone for the rest of the project. Almost fat enough to qualify for separate zip codes, the 21-inch wide Mickey Thompson tires were rolled into position and Chamberlain began adjusting everything until they fit.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SHOW YOUR COLORS WITH PROFORM
100-Amp Slant-Edge Alternators Turn an Overlooked Necessity Into Engine-Bay Eye Candy
You can spend a small fortune making an engine compartment look right, but one parts-store alternator can kill the whole vibe. That plain aluminum lump might get the job done, but it certainly isn’t winning any points when the hood goes up.
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The Auto Builder Staff
Photos Courtesy of Proform Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A.
PROFORM’s 100-amp Slant-Edge Alternators refuse to blend into the background. With their aggressive angular cases, machined details and unmistakable Chevrolet Bowtie emblem, these alternators turn a basic charging component into another piece of custom hardware worth showing off.
Seven Finishes—Zero Excuses
This is where things get interesting. PROFORM offers a wide range of finishes—including Black Crinkle, Cast Gray Crinkle, Chevy Orange, Chrome, Polished, Red and Liquid Black—giving builders plenty of ways to make a statement.
Want a tough, no-nonsense look? Go with Black Crinkle or Cast Gray Crinkle. Building something loud and unapologetically Chevrolet? Chevy Orange is the obvious choice. Red adds a serious punch of color, while Liquid Black delivers a slick, modern finish that looks right at home in a highly detailed engine bay.
If your build is heavy on brightwork, Chrome and Polished finishes pair perfectly with billet brackets, pulleys and other jewelry under the hood. From textured and understated to bright and impossible to miss, PROFORM offers a finish to match nearly any engine-bay theme.
Match the alternator to the engine, contrast it against the surrounding components or use it as the one detail nobody expects. The point is simple: if you’ve already gone this far with the build, why settle for an alternator that looks like it came straight off the parts-store shelf?
More Than a Pretty Face
The Slant-Edge lineup has the performance to back up the attitude. These 12-volt, GM 10SI-style alternators produce 100 amps and feature an external fan, internal regulator and easy one-wire hookup. They fit both small-block and big-block Chevrolet V8 engines and include a 2.5-inch V-belt pulley.
They’re also Officially Licensed Chevrolet Performance Parts, complete with authentic Bowtie branding. Depending on the chosen finish, the emblem may be raised and machined or recessed and hand-painted, giving each version its own personality.
An alternator may be there to keep the battery charged, but that doesn’t mean it has to look like an appliance. PROFORM’s 100-amp Slant-Edge Alternators deliver the power your Chevy needs while making sure even the hardworking parts pull their weight when it comes to style.
Finish Your Build Right
Don’t let an ordinary alternator drag down an otherwise dialed-in engine bay. Choose the color and finish that fits your build, add some attitude under the hood and keep your Chevy powered with PROFORM’s 100-amp Slant-Edge Alternator. CLICK BELOW to get yours TODAY!
