Providing OEM-quality performance, handling and appearance components for late model Detroit- based Performance Cars (Camaro, Corvette, Mustang, Challenger and Charger) and Full-Size GM Trucks and SUVs is what SLP is all about.
Prior to forming SLP and dating back to 1970, Ed Hamburger first became well known for his unique product line of performance engine components, developed exclusively for small block Chrysler-equipped race car applications. His company was also one of the first Chrysler Direct Connection Performance Parts Distributors in the country. That company was sold in 1988.
The next chapter on this interesting journey, which eventually led to forming SLP, was the creation of another well-known company in the Performance Parts Industry, Hamburger’s Oil Pans, which Ed formed in 1975. Over the next 20 years, Hamburger’s Oil Pans was the dominant performance oil pan used in Winston Cup (now known as Sprint Cup) racing and NHRA Drag racing, with over 85% of participating race cars using his oil pans. By the time the company was sold to another well known performance parts manufacturer in 1995, more records were set and races won by cars equipped with Hamburger’s Oil Pans in sanctioned motorsports events throughout the country, than any other oil pan manufacturer at that time.
SLP’s initial claim to fame was having the distinction of being the very first company in the Performance Parts Industry to develop and manufacture a totally integrated and emission legal (in all 50 states) performance package providing a serious performance gain, while also improving fuel economy for late model V8 Camaros and Firebirds. The package included SLP’s stainless steel headers, SLP’s stainless steel cat- back exhaust system, SLP’s high-flow intake runners, SLP’s cold air induction system and an SLP revised PCM E-Prom. Installing this package on a TPI 350 CID engine equipped 1988 Camaro resulted in a 50 horsepower gain, a one full second reduction in 0-60 MPH times, a 6 MPH increase in top speed, and a 2 mile per gallon improvement in highway fuel economy. The next milestone for SLP was the addition of limited production specialty vehicles to the already impressive line of performance parts. SLP’s initial efforts were rewarded with the GM-approved 4th generation RPO (Regular Production Option) Camaro SS and Firebird Firehawk/WS6/Comp TA Specialty Vehicle programs that began in 1995. Over the next eight years SLP produced over 55,000 GM specialty vehicles for GM and its Chevy and Pontiac dealers, out of its 140,000 sq. ft. Montreal-based assembly facility. They included Camaro SS and RS models, along with the Firebird- based Firehawk, WS-6 and Comp T/A models
In August of 2002, GM ended production of the 4th generation Camaro/Firebird, along with SLP’s Camaro SS and Firehawk Specialty Vehicle Programs. SLP then focused on expanding their product line of performance, handling and appearance products for all late-model Detroit-based performance cars including Camaro, Corvette, Mustang, Charger, Challenger, and Full-Size GM Trucks and SUVs. Once GM announced its intention of producing a 5th Generation Camaro, to be introduced in late 2009 as a 2010 model, SLP started product development of it’s own powertrain, suspension and body components for their upcoming 5th Generation Camaros.
SLP offers a wide range of performance enhancements to the American muscle car, perhaps the best known of which is its supercharger program.
SLP also provides best-in-class performance upgrades in the following product categories: