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Spectre can turn your 2nd-Gen Dodge Challenger, Charger, 300C or Lancia Thema into a real beast

Every car has an air filter, and it's designed to remove dust and dirt before it gets sucked into the cylinders, where it can damage the piston rings, valve train, and fuel injectors. Air filters are absolutely necessary, but they can also reduce performance. You see, an OE Dodge air filter or OE Chrysler air filter is made from thick folded paper, and uses what is known as a “surface loading” design. This means that all of the dirt it filters out of the airstream collects on the surface between the folds. As this dirt builds up, less air can reach the motor, which obviously reduces the amount of power it can make. Your Pentastar 3.6L V-6, or Dodge Hemi V8, needs a lot of oxygen to turn fuel into horsepower. And the high-flow Spectre replacement air filter was specifically designed to increase the airflow, while also improving filtration.

The secret to a Spectre HPR11257 OE replacement air filter, is in its design. Unlike a stock paper air filter, these are made from multiple layers of oil synthetic material, sandwiched between two layers of sturdy wire mesh. This proprietary material allows the airborne contaminants to be stored inside of the material, which is known as “depth loading”. The oil treatment turns the synthetic fibers into a sticky web that’s able to trap much finer dirt particles and lock them in place. The benefit here is, more air can flow through to the motor, more consistently.

The Spectre HPR11257 is designed to fit the following vehicles:

Increase engine protection & performance with the Spectre HPR11257 OE replacement air filter

Spectre Performance offers a full-line of engine accessries, from Oil Pans to Throttle Body Spacers

There’s a common idiom that states that “the devil is in the details.” The Oxford dictionary defines the phrase as “the details of the matter are the most problematic aspect.” And when you translate that to building or modifying cars or trucks, it can mean that while finding a small block crate motor is a straightforward task, it’s all the little bits – the bolts and brackets and pulleys and dipsticks – can be hardest to locate and might actually hold up the completion of your project.

That’s where Spectre Performance comes in. Spectre offers a complete line of the some of the hardest to find engine accessories, machined from aluminum or finished in triple chrome plating. And while some will improve performance, others just up the “wow” factor when a passer-by first looks under the hood of your project.

You’ve spent countless hours selecting and installing the components of your ride. Let Spectre Performance make the final steps easy with their line of engine accessories for classic Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models.

Spectre offers various chrome plated brackets, latches, and support bars for the most common classic V8 applications. We carry hood latches and radiator core supports for early Camaros, as well as chrome alternator brackets for small block Ford, and small and big block Chevrolet and Chrysler engines. There’s also a 10-piece alternator bracket set for a professional-looking mounting of the alternator on 1969-1986 small block Chevy engines with a long water pump.

Spectre's Deluxe Engine Kit for SB Chevy comes with Extraflow filter, valves covers, and hardware

Spectre offers triple-plated chrome engine kits that include chrome valve covers with chrome valve cover wing bolts as well as other components that vary by application. In addition, some kits include a chrome air cleaner cover with lid or even Extraflow filter assemblies with lids. Kits are available for classic Big Block and Small Block Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford 335 Series, 385 Series, FE Series, and Windsor engines. There are also kits for Oldsmobile V8 and Pontiac V8 engines. For Small Block Chevys, there are deluxe engine kits that include air filters, breathers, Y-wing valve cover bolts, and additional hardware.

Spectre engine dress up covers fit selected factory engine bay caps, boxes and component covers

While aggressive-looking on the outside, many modern muscle cars are just a sea of plastic when you open the hood. If you own a 2011-2016 Mustang, Dodge Charger, Challenger, or 300, or a 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro, Spectre has the solution. These contemporary design covers for various underhood components, which differ by model, all cover the OEM parts so there’s never an issue with fit. And all have been extensively tested to make certain they can withstand the high temperatures under the hoods of modern muscle cars.

Spectre offers chrome master cylinder covers for literally decades’ worth of General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler Corporation models. The applications range from the traditional domed-lid bail-latched versions to the more modern snap-on type.

A humble OEM dipstick can actually be an eyesore under the hood of an otherwise well-detailed engine bay. That’s why Spectre offers several designs, ranging from the OEM type loop, but with lustrous chrome plating, or dipsticks with billet aluminum handles. Chrome dipsticks are available for Small Block and Big Block Chevrolet, Small and Big Block Mopars, 335 and Windsor Fords, and Oldsmobile and Pontiac V8s. Billet handle dipsticks are available for small block Chevrolet, small block and big block Mopar, and Olds and Pontiac V8s.

Spectre's extra capacity oil pan provides 6 quarts of capacity for 1965-1990 Chevrolet Big Blocks

Spectre Peromance offers a wide array of oil pans in a variety of finishes and materials for classic American V8 engines. These oil pans range from unplated steel pans for Small Block and Big Block Chevys and Small Block Fords, to polished aluminum pans for Small Block Chevys and Fords, to triple chrome plated pans for a variety of GM, Ford, and Chrysler V8s. Spectre Performance also offers special extra capacity oil pans for competition applications, with available extended pickups for Small Block and Big Block Chevrolet V8 engines. So whether it’s a utilitarian plain steel look you’re going for, a more polished appearance, or the versatility and protection that a higher capacity oil pan affords, Spectre Performance has the oil pan that you need.

The Saginaw power steering pump was not only installed on generations of General Motors vehicles, but was also installed in certain AMC, Ford, and Chrysler models from the 1960s through the 1970s. The Saginaw power steering pump is also a popular choice when adding power steering to older vehicles that weren’t equipped with the feature from the factory. As the pump is typically mounted front and center, a little flash helps. Spectre offers three type of dipsticks for the Saginaw pump: a triple-chrome replacement type, another with a dual-ring outer edge design, and a chrome-plated ABS cap that snaps over the OEM cap.

Spectre offers alternator, water pump, and power steering pulleys for Chevy Small Block and Big Block engines, Ford engines, and 1979-2004 Mustang engines. Materials include triple chrome plated steel and machined aluminum in single, double, and triple belt configurations. Also available are individual component parts like alternator fans, pulley covers, and pulley shim kits.

Spectre machine-finished aluminum throttle body spacers are designed to increase low-end torque

Inserted downstream of the throttle butterfly, a throttle body spacer increases the volume of the intake manifold so the engine can operate more efficiently, improving power, torque and fuel economy. Manufactured from high quality machine finished aluminum, Spectre's Chevy and GM throttle body spacers are designed to help improve the intake air flow of select Chevy and GM LSX, 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L, 6.2L and 7.4L engines.

Spectre offers triple chrome plated steel or polished aluminum timing chain covers for your Chevy Big Block, Small Block, and Chrysler Big Block Engines. Along with adjustable timing tabs, for improved accuracy, these covers are fabricated from steel and triple chrome plated. Applications include Small Block Chevrolet and Big Block Chevrolet and Chrysler.

Spectre offers a variety of valve covers and accessories, including for Cadillac, Jeep & Lincoln

Spectre offers valve covers for a wide variety of engines, ranging from the Dodge Slant 6 to Ford’s high-performance BOSS 429 V8. Not only does the company offer a full range of six- and eight-cylinder valve covers manufactured from triple chrome plated steel, polished aluminum, gold iridite as well as a few extra styles, but the company offers a number of accessories as well. Several styles of valve cover bolts, cover spreader bars, O-Ring, and bolt styles are available, as well as oil filler caps and breathers.

Spectre Performance engine accessories are engineered for optimum fit and function and the perfect complement to your time and effort. So whether you’ve started your project or are just planning on one, look to Spectre Performance to add some beauty to that beast of your engine.

It only took 25 years but Chris Wissing got the exact 1970 Chevelle he'd always wanted

Chris’s dream had been to rebuild an A-body to his exact specifications, and this Chevelle was his starting point. After a few stalled efforts, a full-time job and a new baby, his wife Rebecca stepped in. No, she didn’t tell him to get that pile of ferrous oxide off her property, but rather told Chris he should send the build out to the shop of his choice and have the car built to his specs – and within his lifetime.

Having grown-up in Eugene, Oregon, Chris decided to use the resources with which he was most familiar. The shop Chris selected was Eron Anderson’s Precision Classic and Collision in Eugene, Oregon. They began where all restorations start: taking the entire car apart and determining which parts were still serviceable and which needed to be recycled. The frame didn’t pass the test, but that was just as well, as Precision installed a modern, bulletproof fully-boxed 10 gauge steel frame with IFS from the Roadster Shop. Step 1 of 5894.

The Chevrolet Performance LS376 motor produces 525 horsepower straight out of the crate

Between those front frame rails reside the desirable Chevrolet Performance LS376 V8. Based on the LS3 that served in both the Corvette and the Camaro SS, the Chevy Performance folks thought it would be an awesome idea to install their ASA full-race camshaft into the LS3. Some tasty tidbits include an aluminum block and heads, L92 rectangular port type heads, 10.7:1 compression ratio, a hydraulic cam that may set some sort of pole vault record with 0.525 lift on the 2.165-inch intake valves and 0.525-inch lift on the 1.590-inch exhaust valves. Fuel is fed from a Rock Valley gas tank with internal pump. Rated straight out of the box (crate) the LS376 delivers 525 horsepower.

Almost as important as the inflow of air and fuel is the movement of spent gases out of the combustion chamber and away from the car. For that task Chris selected a set of headers developed specifically for LS engine installations in GM A-Bodies by Ultimate Headers. From there, spent gases move rearward through a custom three-inch stainless steel exhaust system to a pair of Flowmaster mufflers.

Jon Lind massaged 2004 GTO seats to fit inside the Chevelle, while the dash is from The Shop

Under the hood the real detailing begins. A custom intake feeds the throttle body from a chrome-topped Spectre conical filter that features an inverted cone for improved service life and enhanced flow potential. The entire engine bay has been smoothed out, with custom radiator baffle and injector covers. The Health Department would grade the engine bay an A -- it’s that clean.

Boze Tach alloy wheels wrap Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Hiding are Wilwood six-piston calipers

At the rear, the body received the mini-tub treatment to fit Michelin Pilot Sport 345/30R20 on 20x13-inch Boze Tach alloys. Fronts, by the way, are 19x9-inch Boze Tachs with 275/30R19 Michelins. Stopping the beast are 13-inch rotors with Wilwood six-piston calipers all the way around.

The car was sprayed by Precision in a custom blend of PPG paint.

On the inside Chris spec’d and Precision created a very livable environment. Using front buckets and rear seats from a 2004 Pontiac GTO was both a clever solution and also creates a connection with another former A Body model. The dash, console, and door panels were all custom-built by Custom Built by Clint Jack at The Shop LLC of Pompano Beach, Florida. The recovering of the seats in grey leather, along with matching headliner in grey suede with aluminum inserts and carpet are all the work of Jon Lind Upholstery in Eugene, Oregon.

The level of detail is apparent even in the trunk. Check out the fabricated subwoofer cover

So now after two years and a sizeable investment, Chris is enjoying his Chevelle in several ways. He’s won awards at car shows, he’s competed against other Pro Touring cars in autocross events, and takes his family out for a ride on sunny Sundays. And isn’t that what owning a Pro Touring car is all about?

The Spectre 22361 exhaust tip includes an angle rolled edge and fits 2.75-inch to 3.75-inch tubing.

The Spectre 22361 and 22362 are round black powder-coated stainless steel exhaust tips that are designed to add a sporty look to your high performance vehicle. Both tips include a built-in acoustic resonator that reduces noise by canceling sound waves and enhances the exhaust note to a deeper, less raspy tone.

The 22361 exhaust tip includes an angle rolled edge and is designed to fit 2.75-inch to 3.75-inch exhaust tubing and features a slant cut end and 4.5-inch outside diameter body. It is mounted using three screws or can be tack welded.

The 22362 exhaust tip features a straight rolled edge and a classic flat pencil style end with a 4-inch outside diameter body. It is designed to fit 2-inch to 3-inch exhaust tubing and mounts using three screws or tack welding.

The 22361 and 22362 join six other Spectre stainless steel exhaust tips –- 22354, 22360, 22421, 22431, 25105, and 25556. The 22354, 22421, 22431, 25105, and 25556 feature a polished stainless steel finish. The 22360 features a black textured powder-coat finish.

All tips except the 22431 and 25556 include the acoustic resonator. All tips mount to the exhaust tubing with three screws or tack welding.

The 22354, 22360, 22421 and 22360 feature a slant cut end while the 22431, 25556 tips include a flat pencil-style end. The 25105 has a large oval opening.

The Spectre 22354 exhaust tip has an angle rolled edge and is designed to fit 1.75-inch to 2.75-inch exhaust tubing, has a 3.5-inch outside diameter.

The Spectre 22360 exhaust tip is designed to fit 1.75-inch to 2.75-inch exhaust tubing, has a 3.5-inch outside diameter.

The Spectre 22421 exhaust tip features angled rolled edge, has a 4.5-inch outside diameter body and is designed to fit 2.75-inch to 3.75-inch exhaust tubing. .

The Spectre 22431 exhaust tip features a straight rolled edge, 4.5-inch outside diameter body and is designed to fit 2.75-inch to 3.75-inch exhaust tubing.

The Spectre 25105 exhaust tip features an angle rolled edge, and is designed to fit 2.25-inch to 3.25-inch exhaust tubing and has a 3.75-inch outside diameter body.

The Spectre 25556 exhaust tip is designed to fit a 2-inch to 3-inch exhaust tubing and has a 4-inch outside diameter body.

The Spectre 22362 round exhaust tip features a straight rolled edge and a flat pencil style end.

Mark's truck looked gorgeous under the sun at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for LS Fest West

Automotive enthusiasts are a different breed. We always find a way to customize something on our vehicles and we don’t own a vehicle that’s stock. Because stock sucks. We may get rid of a vehicle and get a new, stock vehicle, but it doesn’t take long to change that up. Mark Postula, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, is one of those that can’t seem to leave his vehicles alone. Luckily for Mark he owns an auto restoration shop. This makes customizing his personal vehicles a little easier.

The 5.3L LS was dropped in to the 1965 C10 and gets fresh air through a Spectre filter

After selling his then shop truck, Mark needed something cool to cruise around in and found this 1965 Chevy C10 down in Phoenix. Since his dad had one when Mark was growing up, he decided to make that his next shop truck. After getting the truck back to his shop, he got right to work turning it into a driver. His first change was swapping the tired 292ci engine and Powerglide transmission for a 5.3L LS and 4L60e out of a 2004 Suburban. To make the engine work in the new truck, Mark had to modify the factory harness and then tuned the engine with HP Tuners on his laptop. For breathing duties, Mark built a custom intake capped off by a Spectre air filter.

The C10 receiving several coats of Honda CR-V brown paint

Mark then got to work on the suspension. The factory suspension sat a little too high for Mark’s liking. To give the C10 a better stance, a set of McGaughys drop spindles and CPP drop springs were bolted to the 1972 C10 disc brake crossmember that Mark installed in the truck. This setup brings the truck down 3.5 inches up front and a full four inches in the rear. Mark then pulled the rear axles out of the 12 bolt rearend and had them redrilled to the more popular 5 on 5-inch lug pattern. This allowed him a greater selection of wheels. Speaking of wheels, Mark wanted the classic hot rod look and picked up a set of 20x8-inch US Mags in gunmetal gray with a polished lip. These were wrapped in a set of 235/45R20 Nitto tires.

Mark made a wood floor for the bed from Red Oak he purchased at Home Depot

Inside the regular cab, Mark went simple with a bench seat out of a 1995 Silverado and a new tilt column and steering wheel that he picked up off Ebay. After spraying the exterior with primer, he drove the truck around and used it a shop truck and daily driver. Then the customization bug bit him again.

The interior is clean and simple with a bench seat out of a 1995 Silverado and a new steering column

Since the body was just about the only thing that hadn’t been touched, Mark decided to pretty up the old girl and give her a fresh coat of paint. A quick trip to the local paint shop and Mark found a gallon of Honda CR-V brown paint sitting on the overstock shelf. After tearing the truck apart and shaving the gas filler, Mark sprayed it with his budget paint and sealed it with several coats of clear. He then reassembled the truck and made a wood bed floor from wood he bought at Home Depot and took the truck on its first road trip. That first trip was a 1,500-mile roundtrip drive to Pleasanton, California for the Goodguys event there.

Mark couldn’t be happier with his truck and how it turned out. We think it is the perfect tribute to his dad’s C10 that Mark loved riding in all those years ago. We asked Mark what his next modification would be and he said he was just going to drive it. But there was a sparkle in his eye that said otherwise. We’re sure that whatever Mark decides to do to the old C10 would make his old man proud.