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Toyota 4Runner Gets more than 12HP with K&N AirCharger Air Intake

The Toyota 4Runner can hold its own against just about any other midsize sport utility on the market. It is capable of 306 lb-ft of torque with 7,300 pounds of towing capacity on V8 models.

K&N Engineering, Inc. has made a 63 Series AirCharger Intake Kit (63-9029) for the 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4.7L V8.

AirCharger Air Intake for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Toyota 4Runner
AirCharger Air Intake for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Toyota 4Runner
K&N test have shown a horsepower gain of 12.31 at 5270 RPM with the 63-9029 Intake Kit.

K&N's (63-9029) rotationally molded polyethylene 63 Series Intake Kit uses a conical shaped High-Flow Chrome Top Air Filter (RF-1048) that can fit into the engine compartment using factory holes and mounting points.

It takes less than an hour to install this kit and the lifetime K&N Air Filter performs for up to 100,000 miles before service is required depending on driving conditions.

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World's Fastest Motorcycle Reaches 350.884 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats

Chris Carr broke the world motorcycle land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats with his new BUB Enterprises Streamliner motorcycle. The five-time defending AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Champion re-wrote the record books at the International Motorcycle Speed Trials by BUB. Carr ran a two pass 350.8 mph average which included a monster 354 mph pass in the Denis Manning designed BUB streamliner.

Record Breaking Ford Quality Checked BUB Streamliner
Record Breaking Ford Quality Checked BUB Streamliner
His record became official on September 7 by representatives from sanctioning bodies at Bonneville Salt Flats’ FIM/AMA Sports. Earlier on Thursday, the ACK Attack team scrambled at the salts in an effort to top Carr. The drama unfolded after the ACK Attack was unable to complete their mission, hit the chutes early and pulled off the track.

Several million dollars went into the V-four turbo-charged three liter motor designed and built by Manning. It reaches nearly 500 horsepower and is in a chassis made of Kevlar and carbon fiber.

K&N Engineering supports the team with its Performance Gold High-Flow Oil Filter HP-3002. “I wanted to thank K&N for their long time support of the BUB Streamliner World Record attempt,” said Carr. “K&N’s high quality oil filters give us assurance that the motor will run smoothly and without restriction. At these speeds we cannot have engine failure.”

Follow Chris Carr's progress throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

Racers from K&N Engineering Ready for NHRA SPORTSnationals

K&N Engineering is proud to present the NHRA Pacific SPORTSnationals at California Speedway. Some of the best Sportsman racers in the West will assemble at Auto Club Dragway from September 28 through October 1.

The SPORTSnationals are NHRA national events which highlight NHRA’s sportsman categories. Competition Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street along with the division’s Top Comp and Super Eliminator categories will be showcased. K&N is also promoting grass roots and semi-profession NHRA racing.

K&N's Steve Williams' 1962 Corvette
K&N's Steve Williams' 1962 Corvette

Jonathan Fiello's 2003 Undercover Dragster
K&N's Jonathan Fiello's 2003 Undercover Dragster

Steve Williams, Bob Harris, Jonathan Fiello and Tom Brown work for K&N and will race in the SPORTSnationals.

“Competing at an event that is sponsored by the company I work for is pretty cool,” said Tom Brown. “Not every racer can say the same thing.” Brown competes in Competition Eliminator in the F/ED (F/Econo Dragster) class. His chassis is a 2005 Custom 195” wheel base dragster. Brown’s father, Gene Brown, built the engine and it is a normally aspirated 187 cubic inch Pontiac four-cylinder. Tom Brown said the best part of racing is the adrenaline rush with each pass.

“Currently my dad and I have equipped our car with a K&N Intake Scoop (100-8505),” said Brown. “We saw an immediate change in the air/fuel ratio the first time we ran with the scoop. The engine had leaned out significantly which indicated the there was more air flow into the carburetors.”

K&N's Bob Harris' 2000 Chevy Corvette
K&N's Bob Harris' 2000 Chevy Corvette


K&N's Tom Brown's 2005 Competition Eliminator
K&N's Tom Brown's 2005 Competition Eliminator


K&N’s Jonathan Fiello drives a 2003 Undercover 4-link dragster in the Top Comp class. It has a 638 cubic inch fuel injected big block Chevrolet. “Knowing I’m at the track representing the race sponsor is an honor,” said Fiello. “I fell like there are more eyes on me and this drives me to do better. It also helps with potential and existing customers when questions come up about K&N Products.”

Fiello’s best time to date is 7.14 at 188 mph. He said the best part of racing is the thrill of victory. “I use K&N Oil Filter HP-3002 and the E-3003,” said Fiello. “The oil filter is the best on the market and it prevents contaminates from damaging the motor. The E-3003 K&N Filter covers the fuel injection nozzles and prevents debris from clogging the nozzle.”

Bob Harris also works for K&N and drives a 2000 convertible Chevy Corvette built by Gary Hansen Race Cars. The motor in the car was built at K&N by John Reedy. The vet is 565 cubic inches and makes a 1000 + horsepower.

“Competing at a K&N sponsored race can be good and bad,” said Harris. “The bad part is you have a little extra pressure to do real well. The good part is when you win the race your employer put on.” Harris won the K&N Filters NHRA Winternationals at Pomona in 2004. “That was a great experience,” he said. “The feeling of going 0 mph to 160+ mph is the best. The competition in my class is unreal. When you have a good day racing it feels real good. The other good part about racing is hanging out and bench racing with all your friends at the track.”

Steve Williams’ NHRA career began in 1990. The K&N Vice President of Product Development and Engineering compiled 16 semi-final and 4 final round appearances, winning in Seattle in 2003. In addition, Williams won Division Championships in 1991 and 1998 in Super Comp and Super Gas. In 1999, he was runner-up in the Super Gas Division at the K&N Filters Winternationals in Pomona, California. Williams uses K&N Air and Oil filters and the K&N Composite Intake Scoop on his vehicles.

“I’m going to race my new 2006 Ben Worthy Chassis Rear Engine Dragster and my 1962 Corvette Super Gas at the SPORTSnationals,” said Williams. “I love the camaraderie and the fierce competition. It’s also a big deal to finish in the top ten.”

K&N Engineering, Inc. has a long history of experience, combined with first-hand knowledge that goes into every product sold. K&N’s products are designed by people whose way of life, inside and outside of K&N, is racing.

Follow Tom Brown's, Jonathan Fiello's, Bob Harris' and Steve Williams' progress throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

NHRA Super Comp Racer Greg Boutte Pushes the Envelope

There are only two races left in the NHRA Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and Greg Boutte is in the top ten.

The Super Comp class racer runs a 2002 Worthy Rear Engine Dragster with a 235 inch wheelbase and a 598 cubic inch motor. At Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, California Boutte defeated Alexis Dejoria.

Super Comp Racer Greg Boutte
Super Comp Racer Greg Boutte
“There is a lot of pressure to win,” said Boutte. “It’s so hard to get to the final round, let alone win a race. I was a runner-up at Fallon and in Fontana last year, and I put a lot of pressure on myself to win this year. I pushed the envelope.”

At Bakersfield, Boutte started around 9:30 a.m. with the KD Canopy shoot out. “The race within a race takes the top 4 qualifiers of the first two top time trials and puts them on a true race ladder of the top four,” he said. “I won the KD Canopy shoot out then moved on to 7 more rounds of racing. The final round ended at 10:21 p.m.”

Greg Boutte's 2002 Worthy Rear Engine Dragster
Greg Boutte's 2002 Worthy Rear Engine Dragster
Boutte races against other drivers, the clock and himself. In each category, the NHRA has time indexes based on horsepower and weight of the car. Racers have to get as close to the index as possible without getting there too fast. “I stay in my motor home between races,” said the Stockton, California racer. “I keep an eye on the classes that are running ahead of me to watch and see the trend. At sea level, our class index is 8.9 and I have to stay focused. It’s also important to hydrate and eat well. Racers are athletes and I try to stay in good shape by working out a couple of times a week.”

Boutte has competed in Super Comp for 15 years and competes in about 20 races a year, beginning at Pomona, California in February and ending at Pomona in November. Boutte also won the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division 7 in Super Comp at Southwestern International Raceway in Arizona in 2003.

“I use K&N Engineering Air and Oil Filters,” said Boutte. “K&N makes excellent products. The dirt stays out of my engines and air flow is consistent going into the carburetor. K&N gives me an edge.”

Follow Greg Boutte's progress throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan K&N Replacement Air Filter Released

The Mercury Milan is the corporate twin to Ford's Fusion and shares architecture, drive train configuration and safety technology. Both ride on a stretched widened version of the highly acclaimed Mazda 6 platform, providing good handling from the four-wheel independent suspension and rack and pinion system.

K&N Engineering has designed a filter (33-2357) to fit in the factory air box of the 2006 to 2009 Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion with a 2.3L engine, 2010 to 2011 Mercury Milan with a 2.5L engine, and 2010 to 2012 Ford Fusion 2.5L engine models. The drop-in design means adding performance is easy. Simply remove the disposable air filter in the Milan or Fusion and replace it with the K&N Air Filter.

Replacement Air Filter for Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion
Replacement Air Filter for Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion
Unlike disposable filters, K&N Air Filters use a unique pleated design consisting of an oiled cotton fabric between two layers of epoxy-coated aluminum screen. The filters capture airborne dirt particles and allow high volume air flow. These particles then cling to the outside of the filter and become part of the filtering media.

The washable, reusable, high flow flat panel filter is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration, while providing excellent filtration. The (33-2357) is 1.063 inches in height (27mm) with an outside length of 10.438 inches (265mm) and an outside width of 6.25 inches (159mm).

K&N invented the concept of washable, reusable filters more than 35 years ago. Unlike disposable filters, K&N Air Filters use a unique pleated design comprised of an oiled cotton fabric sandwiched between two layers of epoxy-coated aluminum screen. The filters capture airborne dirt particles while allowing high volume air flow. These particles then cling to the outside of the filter and become part of the filtering media.

K&N's stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million-Mile Limited Warranty and will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.

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