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Spotlighter
Top Parts Picks from Goodguys Columbus 2025
Stuff We’d Totally Run on Our Own Rides
Author
The Auto Builder Staff
Photography by Scott Killeen
Columbus brought the heat—literally and figuratively. At this year’s Goodguys Nationals, the metal was shiny, the builds were wild, and the vendor midway was packed with gearheads showing off the next big things. We walked the aisles, kicked tires, talked shop, and came away with a short list of standout products we think deserve your attention. Whether you’re wrenching on a street truck, building a corner-carving pro-tourer, or chasing big boost, here are some of the best parts we spotted.
LT4 Chevron Supercharger Lid – Billet Specialties
Give your Gen V LT4 a serious upgrade with Billet Specialties’ Chevron Supercharger Lid—a precision-machined billet aluminum lid that looks sharp and works harder. Crafted from 6061-T6 aluminum, it’s available in sleek black hard-coat anodize or raw machined finish, perfectly matching other accessories in the lineup.
Tested on the dyno by Juiced Motorsports, this lid delivers up to an 8 RWHP gain, thanks to improved air distribution that keeps airflow even across the heat exchangers, maintaining cooler, more consistent temps. Designed to work with both Gen 1 and Gen 2 heat exchanger bricks, it installs easily using the OE gasket and includes stainless fasteners for a clean, durable fit.
Upgrade your blower with a lid that’s as functional as it is aggressive—because your LT4 deserves nothing less.
Ease-In WaterFall Steering Wheel Adapter – Flaming River
Climbing into a low-slung cruiser can feel like a yoga pose—until now. The billet WaterFall Adapter tilts the wheel out of the way so you can slide in like a pro. Locks tight, looks clean, and keeps your horn functional. Available raw or polished, and built to match your Flaming River WaterFall wheel.
Custom Swipee Tilt Column – Flaming River
This is your tilt column, your way. Flaming River’s Swipee Deluxe Column nails the 70s/80s GM vibe while giving you full control over how it looks and works. Floor or column shift? Cruise, wipers, delay? It’s your call. Pick your finish—paintable ABS/steel, black powdercoat, or polished stainless—and make it yours.
Old-school lines. Modern moves. Fully customizable.
Billet AC Dryer Mount – Intek Otto
This bracket proves even small parts deserve attention. Machined from billet and made for Vintage Air’s 07312 dryer, it mounts clean and solid with rear-access holes for custom setups. Comes raw or black anodized, and you can add the dryer too if you’re building from scratch.
iBooster Billet Dress-Up Kit – Intek Otto
The iBooster may be a braking powerhouse, but it’s no showpiece—until now. IntekOtto’s three-piece billet dress-up kit transforms the bulky electronic booster into a clean, head-turning focal point. The CNC-machined iBooster cover includes an adapter for a Wilwood master cylinder and works with Gen 1 or Gen 2 units and IntekOtto firewall adapters. A matching firewall wiring cover tucks away clutter, while your choice of AirFrame or Grooved billet master cylinder lid adds the perfect finishing touch. Each part comes raw and ready for paint, polish, powder coat, or Cerakote. Built for builders who care about the little things—because they’re what make a big impression.
Johnson’s Radiator Works Dual Cross-Flow Copper/Brass Radiator
For 1982–93 Chevy S-10 | Small Block, Big Block, or LS
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Tired of your S-10 running hot under the collar? Step up your cooling game with Johnson’s Radiator Works’ dual cross-flow radiator—engineered for serious street or strip duty. Designed as a direct bolt-in for small block, big block, or LS swaps, this heavy-hitter drops in with zero mods and mounts up with factory-style brackets. Easy.
Hand-built in-house using original tooling, it’s packed with a 4-row, 2-inch-thick copper core, .040 deep-draw one-piece brass tanks, and ½-inch brass tubes. Translation? Over 40% better cooling than your average aluminum setup.
This is old-school American craftsmanship, leveled-up for modern horsepower. If you’re throwing heat, this radiator throws it right back out.
Johnson’s Radiator Works Dual Cross-Flow Radiator with Integrated Heat Exchanger
For 1988–94 Chevrolet Trucks | LT4/LT5 (Also available for LS)
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This isn’t just a replacement radiator—it’s a complete cooling upgrade built for LT4/LT5-powered Chevy trucks. Johnson’s Radiator Works packs an integrated air-to-water charge cooler right in, ditching the need for bulky auxiliary units or extra fans. That means less hassle, more space, and less strain on your electrical system.
With a massive 4-row, 2-3/4″ thick copper core and brass tanks and tubes crafted from original tooling, this beast delivers 53% more cooling than the Corvette Z06 heat exchanger. It bolts in with factory brackets (Big Block rubber mounts required) and needs zero modifications.
Made in the USA for builders who refuse to settle for stock cooling—and want performance that keeps pace with their power.
Fatbar 4-Link Rear Suspension – No Limit Engineering
This isn’t just a 4-link—it’s a rear suspension rethink for street-driven trucks. The No Limit Fatbar uses longer bars for better weight transfer, 5-inch shocks, and real-world spring rates to soak up bumps without killing handling. The 30-inch panhard bar keeps the rear end tight through corners and ride height consistent. Forget cutting corners—this is how you make a truck hook and cruise.
Wide Ride IFS – No Limit Engineering
F-100 guys, here’s your bolt-in ticket to handling like a modern muscle car. The Wide Ride front suspension for ’65–’78 Fords includes tubular arms, coilovers, a beefy Z.G. spindle, and 12-inch rotors with big D52 calipers. A fresh power rack and new crossmember round it out. Pair it with a Holley 302-2 pan on your LS and get ready to drive like hell.
Pure Stealth Power Steering Hose Kit – Pure Choice Motorsports
Power steering plumbing doesn’t have to look like a parts store clearance bin. The Pure Stealth kit cleans things up with pre-assembled, high-pressure hoses and clockable swivel ends. You pick the angle, the length, and you’re done—no leaks, no guesswork. It even includes a slick finisher clamp for the return hose. Form meets function.
Zeppelin Alternator – Pyramid Optimized Design
The Zeppelin is more than just a compact alternator—it’s a power-packed piece of art. Square-wire internals bring modern output in a vintage-friendly package that fits tight builds like a glove. Bolts up with standard SBC mounts and includes a pigtail and wiring diagram. Ideal for trucks, hot rods, or anything that needs stealthy muscle and show-winning looks.
Power Steering Line Kit – Scott’s Hotrods
Swapping in a new front suspension? Scott’s Power Steering Line Kits take the pressure—literally—off your plate. Designed in-house with premium components from top-tier manufacturers, these kits deliver clean routing, consistent flow, and rock-solid reliability.
Each kit comes with a pressure-reducing valve, -6AN fittings, O-ring washers, and black braided high-pressure lines. Whether you’re running a small-block, big-block, LS, or Coyote, Scott’s has an application dialed in for your build. Built to work with the popular Thunderbird rack-and-pinion setup.
Bulletproof function with clean, show-worthy form—exactly what you’d expect from Scott’s Hotrods.
Billet Hood Hinges – ’61–’66 Ford F100 by Scott’s Hotrods
The classic F100 is hotter than ever—and Scott’s Hotrods has the hinges to match. These CNC-machined 6061 billet aluminum hood hinges are a direct bolt-in replacement for the factory stamped steel stuff. Smooth action comes courtesy of gas shocks, stainless bearings, and brass washers. Slotted mounts make dialing in the gaps easy.
Available in Natural Machined, Black Anodized, or Polished. Zero flex. Full control. Total upgrade.
TSP V Series Billet Valve Covers for Ford 5.0L Coyote
Let’s be honest—if you’re still rocking stamped steel on your Coyote, you’re not just blending in… you’re disappearing. TSP’s V Series Billet Aluminum Valve Covers change that real quick, bringing sharp lines, pro-level finish, and serious presence to any 5.0L build.
CNC-machined from solid billet and fresh off a killer debut at the 2024 SEMA Show, these covers come in your choice of Natural or Black finish and include slick coil covers to clean up the clutter. It’s not just a swap—it’s a full-blown statement piece.
Built by Top Street Performance for builders who know the engine bay isn’t just for horsepower—it’s for flexing, too.
TSP V Series Billet Low-Rise Intake Manifold for GM LS Cathedral Port
Still rocking a plastic intake on your cathedral-port LS? That might fly in a grocery-getter, but your engine deserves more than off-the-shelf mediocrity. Enter the V Series Billet Low-Rise Intake Manifold from TSP—fresh off an award-winning run at the 2024 SEMA Show and already earning its stripes as the hot new intake for 2025.
CNC-machined from solid billet aluminum, this manifold combines head-turning style with hard-hitting performance. Its modular design makes installation and maintenance painless, while the low-rise, tuned runner layout boosts airflow for real-world power gains. Whether you’re chasing numbers or just showing off at the next cruise night, this setup brings the heat.
Available in a raw Natural finish or stealthy Black anodized, it’s ready to match your vibe—show car, street car, or anything in between. Fits Gen III LS cathedral port engines including 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L, and 6.0L. No plastic. No compromise. Just billet, bite, and bold intent.
