Propickup Digital Magazine
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nator and sometimes the mid-pipe, X-pipe or Y-pipe. Aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to be less constrictive than the stock exhaust, producing less back pressure so the engine can "breathe" a little easier. This, in turn, allows the engine to make more power. How much additional horsepower and torque are freed up with the installation of a cat-back depends upon the design of the factory exhaust system and how restrictive the catalytic converter is. The more restrictive the design, the more benefits will be gained from the aftermarket exhaust. Typically, horsepower and torque increases range from about 7 to 15 percent, a valuable power gain for anyone who hauls or tows equipment. STRENGTH & PERFORMANCE TRIP-EDGE C-PLOWS Flare-wing, Trip-edge V-Plow Hiniker offers a comprehensive line of professional grade snowplows to meet the demands of the toughest conditions and snowplow operations. ABOUT STAINLESS Vehicle manufacturers switched to stainless steel exhaust systems starting in the early 1990s because the EPA demanded that all exhaust/ emissions systems be warranted for a five-year/100,000-mile minimum. The majority of automakers chose 409-grade stainless steel because of its superior resistance to corrosion and degradation to the acidic exhaust gases and external environmental factors. Aftermarket stainless exhaust systems generally use a 300-Series stainless, which will not turn brown from exposure over time to atmosphere and will only slightly discolor from high heat. The down side to this is 300-Series stainless doesn't handle heat cycling quite as well as 400-Series, becoming brittle over time cycling from hot (operation) to cold (shutdown). For heavy-duty applications where prolonged operation means higher exhaust temperatures, such as with turbo-diesels, 400-Series is usually the better choice since it can stand operating temperatures up to 2,000 degrees without degradation. For contracting and landscape use, where the undercarriage may see scraping and the truck sees a lot of heavy use, we'd recommend going with 400-Series stainless exhaust systems instead of either aluminized steel or 300-series stainless, especially if you are in an area where road salts are used during winter. VF Series New! TRIP-EDGE SCOOP PLOWS TRIP-EDGE VF-PLOWS: Trip-edge design gives smooth operation and effective protection with a nine-inch high pivot point. Double acting cylinders provide positive moldboard position control. Now available in flared-wing and flat-top configurations. C-PLOWS: Get the heavy-duty performance of the Hiniker trip-edge conventional plow plus the added versatility of a high performance backdrag plow. An amazing time-saver in driveways, parking lots and loading docks. CONVENTIONAL PLOWS SCOOP PLOWS: High capacity concave shape captures snow to efficiently clear lots and parking areas. Angles left or right for conventional plowing. FULL-TRIP CONVENTIONAL PLOWS ICE CONTROL SPREADERS CONVENTIONAL PLOWS: 30 inch tall highcurvature blades roll deep snow off quickly and efficiently. Commercial plowers will appreciate the extra strength and efficient design. SPREADERS: Snow removal contractors looking for additional profits will find them in ice control. Spread ice control materials quickly and easily with an efficient Hiniker Spreader. Choose between OHV gas engine spreaders or dual-motor electric spreaders. HINIKER COMPANY 1-800-433-5620 www.hiniker.com