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Suzuki GSXR 1000 Rider Ben Thompson Plays it Smart at Daytona

12 Mar 2008

Rider Ben Thompson of Team Millennium/KWS Suzuki finished eleventh in the AMA Superstock race at Daytona International Speedway. Thompson also finished seventeenth in the AMA Superbike race. The team showed speed throughout both races but had a few problems that affected the end results.

Ben Thompson at Daytona, photo courtesy of Brian J. Nelson

This was Thompson’s first visit to Daytona on a Superstock bike. “He raised a lot of eyebrows by qualifying on the second row,” said Team Manager Chip Spalding. “That was good enough for seventh position.”

Team Millennium/KWS Suzuki's GSXR 1000, photo courtesy of Brian J. Nelson

Thompson got an excellent start and moved up to sixth place with the lead group. He overshot the chicane and then tried to battle his way back to the front. “Unfortunately the bike developed a shifting problem,” said Spalding. “It caused a lot of instability on the ultra-fast Daytona banking.” Thompson road a smart race and brought the Millennium/KWS Suzuki home to eleventh place and focused on getting championship points. “I made a mistake on the second lap when I missed the chicane,” said rider Ben Thompson. “This caused me to lose seven positions.”

The Daytona Superbike race is traditionally a war of attrition and the team did not put a lot of emphasis on qualifying. Instead the team used the session to develop a race set up. Thompson was still able to qualify in nineteenth position. At the start of the Superbike race Thompson moved up to twelfth and was battling at the tail end of the factory riders. He had a small problem going into the new horseshoe and dropped back to the twentieth spot. Thompson was able to fight his way back to finish at seventeenth.

“The team did really well and the results don’t show it,” said Team Owner Kevin Hunt. “Ben was fast enough all weekend to finish in the top five in Superstock and the top fifteen in Superbike.”

Team Millennium/KWS Suzuki uses Suzuki GSXR1000 bikes in both classes with K&N Engineering air and oil filters. “We’re really happy with K&N products,” said Crew Chief Michael Godin. “K&N is a product that protects our engine and gives us excellent filtration. We’ve been approached by other filter companies but we won’t switch from K&N. We run a high-performance motorsports shop in South Carolina and we sell K&N products. We build big horsepower motors and want only the best for our engines.”

The next race for Team Millennium/KWS Suzuki will be at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama in April.

Also check out the Millenium/KWS Suzuki Racing video.

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K&N Lifetime Replacement Air Filter Available for 2006, 2007 and 2008 Infiniti M35

12 Mar 2008

The Infinity M35 uses Nissan's tried and true 3.5 liter V6 engine which drives the rear wheels with a five-speed automatic transmission. It is also a luxury sports sedan with a lot of technology that combines a lot of cabin gadgets with elegant styling.

K&N's 33-2397 lifetime replacement air filter fro the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Infinity M35

K&N's 33-2397 lifetime replacement air filter for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Infiniti M35

K&N Engineering manufactures a new lifetime replacement air filter (33-2397) for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Infinity M35 3.5 liter V6 engine and the 2007 Infinity M35 3.5 liter V6 engine. Hand made in the United States, the 33-2397 is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration.

K&N air filters are made of 4 to 6 layers of cotton gauze sandwiched between two epoxy-coated aluminum wire screens. The cotton is treated with a specially formulated grade of oil causing tackiness throughout the cotton's microscopic strands. The nature of the cotton allows high volumes of air flow. When this is combined with the tackiness of the oil it creates a powerful filtering media that ensures engine protection.

K&N air filters are engineered to fit directly into the factory air box, no cutting or fitting is required. A support plate is included with the 33-2397 to ensure a positive seal in the airbox. It is important to ensure the K&N filter and support plate are seated together for proper installation.

All K&N air filters are washable and reusable and filters for street vehicles are backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. It will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.

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DIRTcar Nationals Champion is Craig Dollansky of Zimmerman, Minnesota

11 Mar 2008

Craig Dollansky of Zimmerman, Minnesota and his Woodward/Dollansky Team are off to a strong start in the Advanced Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Series Season. Crew Chief Mike Woodring said they have a very good crew for the 2008 season and so far are leading in points.

Craig Dollansky is the DIRTcar Nationals Champion

Following three nights of All Stars competition, Dollansky posted his first A-main win on opening night. They led every lap of the feature race and received a Quik Liner Fast Time award.

Dollansky and the Larry Woodward team also secured an overall DIRTcar Nationals Champion with 3078 points. It was the second consecutive year for Dollansky who also took the title in 2007. Following Dollansky in points was Donny Schatz with 3039 and Jason Meyers with 3015 points.

“I’m very happy,” said Dollansky. “With the support of our sponsors I’m as revved up as I’ve ever been.”

Dollansky uses K&N Engineering products. “There is nothing else that compares with the quality and construction of K&N on the market,” said Woodring. “We hope to go all the way this year.”

The next race for the Woodward/Dollansky Team will be in Pennsylvania in April.

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Mazda RX-8 Gets Performance from High-Flow Air Filters, Air Intakes & Oil Filters

10 Mar 2008

The lightweight Mazda RX-8, rear-wheel-drive, is one of the best-handling sport coupes on the market today. It tightly hugs the corner with a 1.3 liter rotary engine that delivers around 238 horsepower. In addition to a fast and sporty engine, the Mazda RX-8 has a roomy back seat for cargo storage and/or passengers.

2006 Mazda RX-8

Mazda RX-8 Air Filter

K&N Filters makes several performance add-ons for the Mazda RX-8. All K&N products are delivered ready-to-use and are very easy to install.

K&N Replacement Air Filters are designed to deliver outstanding filtration while offering high-flow rates to improve horsepower and torque. The 33-2284, high-flow performance air filter, was engineered to fit into the factory air box of 2003 through 2011 Mazda RX-8 models without any cutting or fitting required. This simple drop-in design makes adding performance easy. K&N air filters for the RX-8 are washable and reusable and backed by K&N’s Million Mile Limited Warranty. K&N 33-2284 will be the last air filter your Mazda RX-8 will ever need.

Mazda RX-8 Air Intake

For 2003 through 2011 Mazda RX-8 models, the 69-6030-1TFK, short ram air intake system, is your ticket to real horsepower. Air intake 69-6030-1TFK uses an inverted high-flow K&N air filter that allows the RX-8's 1.3 liter motor to breathe deep while effectively filtering the air to protect your engine. K&N's air intake for Mazda RX-8 models replaces the factory airflow assembly including the filter, air box and air path which results in an increase in horsepower that K&N guarantees. K&N air intakes come with a set of written instructions making installation very easy. Performance air intake 69-6030-1TFK showed an estimated gain of 11 horsepower at 8660 rpm when tested oin the K&N dyno.

Mazda RX-8 Oil Filter HP-1008

K&N Performance Gold^® Oil Filters have many benefits for Mazda RX-8 models. Heavy duty construction, high flow rates and outstanding oil filtration are all traits that should leave you confident that your engine is protected with K&N. K&N Mazda RX-8 oil filters use K&N’s resin-impregnated oil filter media which provides excellent filtering surface for contaminant removal.

2009, 2010 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 models can experience the protection of K&N HP-1010 Premium Wrench-Off Oil Filter. Its heavy duty canister allows for high burst strengths while the high flow filter media protects your engine. K&N's Mazda RX-8 oil filter HP-1010's design makes it simple to remove because of the 1" nut welded to the top of the canister. K&N Premium Wrench-Off Oil Filters are constructed with thick canister walls providing extra strength and durability and lowers the risk of damage from loose rocks and debris.

K&N’s HP-1008 was designed for 2004 through 2008 Mazda RX-8 owners who want high flow rates along with excellent filtration packaged in a durable heavy duty canister that is easy to remove with a standard tool.

If you need to find K&N Performance Products for any other vehicle use the Application Search on KNFilters.com.

Yamaha YZ450F Off Road Dirt Bike Performance Add-Ons

10 Mar 2008

The Yamaha YZ450F is a very powerful performance oriented off road motocross bike that is light-weight and ready for competition.

K&N Engineering has designed performance add-ons to help you get even more from your YZ450F. Our replacement air filters are designed to increase power and torque while providing excellent filtration.

Yamaha YZ450F and MX Racer Mark Tilley

Air Filter for 2003-2009 Yamaha YZ450F

Air Filter for 2010-2013 Yamaha YZ450F

K&N Replacement Air Filters for the Yamaha YZ450F utilize our XStream air filter top integrated into a base high-flow air filter. The YA-2506XD high-flow air filter was designed to fit the 2003 through 2009 Yamaha YZ450F. This pleated cotton filter offers more surface area which increases air flow and extends the service interval.

Owners of the 2010 through 2013 Yamaha YZ450F dirt bike need K&N’s YA-4510 panel filter. The YA-4510 panel filter has a large surface area for longer service intervals which translates into less cleaning and more riding.

DryCharger for Yamaha YZ450F

Both filters for the Yamaha YZ450F were engineered from a practical perspective. They have a 2 piece design that makes them easy to install and remove. An epoxy-coated aluminum wire mesh, incorporated into a back-fire screen, protects the air filter element.

The YA-2506XD is backed by K&N’s one year Racing and Off-Road Limited Warranty.

Oil Filter for Yamaha YZ450F

K&N’s premium oil filter KN-141, for 2003-2008 Yamaha YZ450F, is constructed with a manmade synthetic media that is designed to allow for high oil flow rates. It is also ideal for use with high-end synthetic or semi synthetic motor oil. Synthetic motor oil is said to offer improved flow performance at cold temperatures while providing superior protection against thermal degradation. 2009 through 2016 Yamaha YZ450F models use K&N KN-140 cartridge oil filter.

If you would like to find more performance products for your Yamaha YZ450F or any other vehicle use the Application Search on KNFilters.com.

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