Stainless Works Visits Addison Mckee

Stainless Works recently visited renowned machinery & technology manufacturer Addison McKee to discuss the development of a new tube bender. The acquisition of a new bender will allow Stainless Works to improve production times, and also features the latest, most cutting-edge technologies, keeping us ahead of the pack, as the best in performance headers and exhausts.

Ron and Geoff visited with the Addison McKee crew in style and showed up via helicopter! It was a cool experience and a nice excuse for Ron to use some of his piloting skills.

Thanks again to the crew at Addison McKee for their expertise, we look forward to getting our new bender installed as we continue to lead the way in sound and performance with cutting-edge technology.

Stainless Works Featured In DragZine At PRI 2011

Big thanks to DragZine for stopping by our booth at PRI (Performance Racing Industry) 2011, and featuring us in an article online. DragZine is getting the word out about some of our new developments for 2012, including our latest innovation, SideBurners Modular Side-Exhausts. Check out the article below:

PRI 2011: Stainless Works Adds Applications and Affordability
by Paul Huizenga on December 1, 2011

Enthusiasts looking for top quality exhaust components are well acquainted with Stainless Works, and at the 2011 PRI show the company is highlighting new applications, interesting concepts in late model exhaust accessories, and a new line of value-oriented exhausts. Highlights of their line include cat back systems and long tube headers for 5th Gen Camaros, C6 Corvettes, and the current Cadillac CTS-V.

Blue Oval fans can also take advantage of Stainless Works’ headers for both 3-valve and Coyote Mustangs, Raptors, and F-150′s, and for those who are looking for a little more bark from their late-model pony car, SW’s new Sideburners offer a unique way to add a performance sound without going to the expense of replacing an entire cat- or axle-back factory system.

Available for the current Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang, Sideburners tap off a small amount of exhaust flow ahead of the factory silencers and redirect it to the sides of the car, exiting via hidden tips tucked beneath the rocker panels. With factory exhausts providing relatively unrestricted flow (compared to the horrible crush-bent monstrosities previously seen beneath the Big Three’s V8 performance cars), Sideburners provide what a lot of owners are looking for – better sound, without the hassle of an exhaust swap.

In another nod to providing customers with what they want at a price they can afford, Stainless Works has also rolled out their new Stainless Power line of value-oriented long-tube headers. Built to Stainless Works specs, these headers offer the same engineering as their premium siblings at a considerably lower price. How much lower? Try a suggested retail of $699 for 2010+ Camaro off-road headers ($899 with high-flow cats). Applications for the 2011-up Mustang and Raptor are following close behind the Camaro pipes, with more on the way. -DragZine.com

SW Driver Terry Reeves Runs 9.99 at NMRA Finals

Stainless Works Driver Terry "Beefcake" Reeves was recently featured on StangTV.com for running a 9.99 at the NMRA Finals. Terry's 2011 Ford Mustang GT is enhanced with Stainless Works headers and exhaust with a myriad of other top-of-the-line performance products. Check out some excerpts below:

"Beefcake started the day with a 2.95 pulley on his highly modified and Vortech blown 2011 Mustang GT with the factory automatic transmission. He says that the car normally puts out 16psi with that pulley, though sadly, he went out in the first round of SST competition. Rather than call it a day, Beefcake took that 2.95 pulley off, went to a smaller 2.75 pulley, and hit the strip on a mission to break into the high 9-second range.
For the bracket race he dialed the car in at 9.99, staged his ride and let the beast fly down the strip on a mission for that 9.99-second pass. He must have had a premonition about his time for the pass; he nailed his dial-in time of 9.99-seconds on the nose. Terry said that the car was putting out 18 psi on the 2.75 pulley at the traps."

Beefcakes 2011 Ford Mustang GT Mods
• Stainless Works Long Tube Headers w/ Stainless Works Retro Catback
• B.E.S. (Bischoff Racing Engines) Built Coyote .10 over
• Engine is lowered compression at 10:1 with JE Pistons, Manley Rods, Triangle Speed Shop Billet Oil Pump Gears, ATI SFI Balancer.
• JPC Racing Ported heads and cam regrinds
• Vortech JT Trim Supercharger w/135 mm Mass Air
• Fore Precision Fuel System w/ Metco Rails and Ford Racing 60lb Injectors
• Strange Engineering Axles, Detroit Locker Diff, and Ford Racing 3.55 Gear Ratio.
• Speed Concepts Cross Drilled / Slotted Rotors.
• Strange Double adjustable Front Struts / Rear Shocks.
• Maximum Motorsports Caster / Camber Plates
• Team Z upper and lower control arms w/ Team Z anti roll bar.
• UPR Radiator Support
• JPC Racing Line Lock
• Factory 6r80 Automatic w/ Exedy Racing High Energy Clutches
• Factory 2 piece driveshaft w/ Metco driveshaft loop
• Circle D Converter
• Race Star Wheels
• Mickey Thompson 295/55/15 Drag Radials
• Evolution / Lund Tune
• CDC Chin Spoiler, Saleen Grill

KDInnovations: Cadillac CTS-V Dyno

Our friends over at KDInnovations (an Authorized SW Dealer) recently installed a full SW performance connect exhaust system from header to tip on their wicked CTS-V. (Part Numbers: CTSV09HCATSW & CTSV09CBHDR).

Keith, the "K" in KDInnovations, had nothing but positive things to say:

"The car is MUCH quieter in the cabin than the "Brand-X" custom cat back I had on there. Drone is completely gone. It's got that executive sound and man it flies. [The system] fell right into place... and came in 41 lbs lighter from the heads to tips than what I had on there." 

The results were definitely impressive and it's now considered one of the fastest V's without using nitrous or meth-injection. They picked up 38HP on their third dyno pull and is now making 712HP and 662LB TQ.

KDInnovations is also an authorized dealer of SW products and are V-car experts, check them out if you need work done with your V.

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Stainless Works Cadillac CTS-V Systems »

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Stainless Works Military Care Package

We got a letter from our friend Mark concerning his Marine nephew, Amos Benjamin, who is deployed in Afganistan. Amos' unit is currently working in a remote area where there are no electronics, phones, email, etc. Mark mentioned that Amos could use a care package, so we jumped at the chance to help out.

CPL Amos Benjamin during a tour of Iraq.

A photo taken by Amos of the barren desert landscape of the middle-east.

Jamie from our shipping department (points out that Hemis rule) as he gets the care package ready to ship. We're sending them food, snacks, t-shirts, magazines and photos from home.

A big thank you and our heartfelt gratitude go out to all our service men and women. Here's to a safe return for Amos and all of our troops!