The Performance Racing Industry show isn't the largest automotive aftermarket tradeshow in the country. No, you're probably thinking of that other one in Vegas we talk about every November. The PRI tradeshow is roughly half the size. There's only half as much ground to cover, about half as many people to rub shoulders with and about half as many places to eat-stuff like that matters to us-but there's also a good twice as many hardcore race goods on display. How'd they do that?
The PRI industry-only tradeshow is a no-nonsense one. If you're into chrome 22s, then you're out of luck. Go somewhere else. You also won't find much in terms of non-functional body kits, just about anything that lights up but doesn't belong on the front of your car or, frankly, anything that doesn't make you go faster, stop quicker or turn better then you did before you came. Oh, there also aren't a whole lot of cars on display at Orlando's PRI-remember, this is no wussy car show, PRI's the no-holds-barred event for those of us who'd rather open a box full of connecting rods on Christmas day than a lousy shirt and tie-and PRI really doesn't cater to the Honda guy. If big-blocks are your thing, then you just might find the show's three-day schedule to be a bit on the skimpy side but we're guessing big-blocks aren't really your thing. As for us Honda folk though, there was still plenty to keep us busy for our short time there; after all, there are more than a few bits and pieces that make no qualms whether they're being bolted up to grandpa's Impala or your EK.
 These are new: D- and B-series...  These are new: D- and B-series cast-iron, top-mount manifolds from SPA Turbo. Consider the cast-iron log manifold reinvented now. |  Dynojet makes more than just...  Dynojet makes more than just dynos. Its new Wide Band Commander really is one of the most complete tuning solutions out there. |  Crower K20A valvetrain package:...  Crower K20A valvetrain package: Dual valvesprings, titanium retainers, stainless valves and a choice between four camshaft profiles. Crower's also got a 2.5-liter stroker kit for the K. |
 Vibrant Performance showed...  Vibrant Performance showed up with one of the largest displays catering to import guys and was one of the few with a Honda engine in it. Vibrant manufactures everything from exhaust manifold flanges to collectors, turbo flanges and mandrel-bent tubing. |  The Meziere external water...  The Meziere external water pump is far from new but is still a great way to free up a bit of power-robbing friction. |  MSD's Racepak G2X data logger...  MSD's Racepak G2X data logger is just about the most sophisticated we've come across. Wire tuck fans will appreciate the extremely tidy VNet cables, which take up much less space than you'd think. |
 By far, the coolest thing...  By far, the coolest thing we saw was Kinsler Injection's latest ITB creation. The setup was created for drag racer Bisi Ezerioha's latest F-series efforts but can be configured/special ordered for other engines like the K-series. Such pieces can easily be mistaken for works of art. |  Nitrous Express' new Octane...  Nitrous Express' new Octane Series progressive nitrous controller is self-contained within its own gauge and features multipoint ramping for fine-tuning. |  Tools and tool accessories...  Tools and tool accessories are a big part of PRI. Miller was on hand with its latest gear, including these fashion-minded welding helmets. |