The 2009 SEMA kicked off under duress as my plane had some at-the-gate maintenance that encompassed opening the 'hood' on the port-side engine...never a good thing. Then the SEMA New Products showcase failed to provide the usual images to go along with the info. This sent me scrambling to shoot the products through the glass like you shoot animals at the zoo. So I must apologize for the lackluster quality of the images. But I am at the keyboard, iPod with Linkin Park blasting and 48 minutes to deliver the goods.

For the '09 show we will be dropping the products by make and model. The first duo up to bat is the Honda K-Series and Evo X. Offerings for the WRX, GT-R, Scion contingent and Hyundai Genesis are in the pipeline.

Honda K Series

Plug-n-Play For Your K
Haltech Engine Management Systems has developed a direct "plug and play" real-time fully programmable engine management system with full i-VTEC control that utilizes factory sensors to eliminate rewiring. Additional sensors/outputs can be added via expansion ports for forced induction applications and possibly engine swap situations. haltech.com.

Turbo Manni
E-Motor offers this show and go proposition to boost minded K-pilots. This heavy duty cast stainless steel turbo manifold is built to last. Its mirror surface finish is the eye-candy portion of the proposition. emotorusa.com.

iPhone Datalogging
PLX Devices Inc. has developed a software "App" which transforms an iPhone or iPod touch into gauges, a diagnostic tool, a datalogger, GPS track mapping and real-time dyno, A Kiwi Wifi is required for interface. Plxdevices.com.

K-Rod
You think A-Rod has been hot this post season? Get the durability and power of BluePrint Racing's stroker kit for stock displacement K-Series build-ups. These stout rods are a Pro I-beam design with reinforced large end and center section. They are forged in two pieces from 4340 aircraft quality steel and feature silicon bronze bushings and ARP 2000 series rod bolts. blueprintracing.com.

Boost Control Tech
Evos like blow-off valves and the Turbonetics Duo-35 is ready for action. The Duo-35 valve features a dual cross tunnel discharge system with various discharge designs. You can use one or two GT-K inspired horns to vent the pressurized air directly to atmosphere for extra loud discharge. Without the horn, you can re-circulate the flow for tuning purposes and quieter operation. turboneticsinc.com.

Meth Meter
Water/Methanol injections kits are big in the Evo scene that give your intercooler superpower, lower the detonation threshold and open the door to more power. The AEM Flow Meter Gauge will work with any Water/Methanol Injection System. This display gauge and meter will monitor fluid flow and learn the volume and pump curves outputting a ground signal trouble code should the two not match. aemelectronics.com.

Clutch Player
ACT, Advanced Clutch Technology's Mitsubishi/DSM Race Twin Disc Clutch is aimed squarely at motorsports-minded Evo pilots. The ACT Race twin-disc kit offers true race-ready grip as well as a complete direct bolt in installation that requires absolutely no ancillary modifications. advancedclutch.com

Direct Connect Engine Management
When you have out grown or out-boosted your ECU flash Haltech Engine Management Systems has developed a direct "plug and play" real-time fully programmable management system with MIVEC control that uses factory sensors to eliminate rewiring and simplify set-up. Additional sensors/outputs can be added via expansion ports. haltech.com.

4B11 Slugs
Ross Racing Pistons' high quality forged piston kit for the Mitsubishi Evo X 4B11 engine features a boost friendly 9.0:1 compression ratio. Precise tolerances make this slug a great choice for performance street usage or all out track competition use. www.rosspistons.com.

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