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K&N's Air Intake System Adds an Estimated 5.7 Horsepower to 2006 through 2011 Honda Civic 1.8L

The 2007 Honda Civic represents an extreme transformation of design and dynamics. The high-performance characteristics are fine tuned for improved traction and cornering performance. Its futuristic looks show off an advanced profile with a sleek windshield angle.


Typhoon Air Intake for Honda Civic
Typhoon Air Intake for Honda Civic
K&N Engineering has released a new 69-Series Typhoon Air Intake (69-1013TS) in powder coated silver for the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Honda Civic equipped with a 1.8 liter engine. The vehicle design played a major roll in the development and design of this Intake Kit. "Special care was taken to ensure that the Intake System followed the Civics lines," said K&N Project Technician Nestor Cabrera. "Our kit will not obstruct or rub against other parts in the engine compartment."

Power Gain Chart for Honda Civic with K&N Air Intake
Power Gain Chart for Honda Civic with K&N Air Intake
K&N dynamometer tests show a 5.7 horsepower gain @ 5700 RPM for this Typhoon Intake. "The horsepower gain is exceptional for this size engine," said Cabrera.

"There is symmetry between 69-1013TS and the engine compartment. We designed the heat shield with provisions for the factory fresh air duct so that the filter (RU-4960) could receive a consistent flow of fresh cool air."

It takes about an hour to install this kit with simple hand tools. K&N Typhoon Systems improve both engine performance and under the hood aesthetics.

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.

World of Outlaws Champ Dominates at Parramatta City Raceway near Sydney, Australia

World of Outlaws 2006 Champion Donny Schatz is on a winning streak at Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway near Sydney, Australia. The North Dakota resident left the United States two days before Christmas. His plans are to match his results from last year’s Australian tour where he won eight of nine races.

After five nights of competition this year, Schatz is dominating the field. He took on Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana and NASCAR Nextel Cup star Kasey Kahne and won all five nights.

Donny Schatz wins Bevelite Glass Sprintcar International Donny Schatz wins Bevelite Glass Sprintcar International

Donny Schatz at Parramatta City Raceway
Donny Schatz at Parramatta City Raceway
His latest victory was Saturday night where he continued his dominance of the Bevelite Glass $50,000 to win Sprintcar International. Schatz picked up his fourth consecutive win in the race and sixth victory in the race’s seven year history.

“It was a good night that obviously ended the way we wanted it too,” said Schatz. “I’ve been saying these $50,000 races keep getting harder and harder to win. That was the case tonight as we faced another battle.”

2006 WoO Champion dominates Australian Tour
2006 WoO Champion Schatz dominates Australian Tour
chatz used Friday night’s victory in the opening night program to continue his winning streak and prepare for Saturday’s 40-lap feature event. He led all 30 laps aboard the No.15 Pick ‘N Payless J&J of Rush Racing and won the first qualifying heat on Saturday night. Schatz battled Joey Saldana in the Dash event and started the feature event third behind Saldana and Steve Kinser.

Kinser had the jump at the start and Schatz worked his way into second but took the lead on lap seven. Saldana took the lead on lap 14, but Schatz returned to the post on lap 17 and worked lapped traffic to open up a comfortable margin. He maintained the lead to the
checkered flag ahead of Saldana, Peter Murphy, Jason Meyers and Kinser.

“We won opening night on Friday and felt like we had a pretty good handle on things, but the track was different than we thought it would be on Saturday,” said Schatz. “It ended up taking rubber so it came down to being smart. We had a softer tire on than Joey did and I pushed the envelope a little bit there during the middle stages of the race. I knew saving my tires and being steady would win the race.”

Schatz and the ParkerStore Team use K&N Engineering products. “The K&N Airbox works flawlessly,” he said. “K&N builds a superior product and we are able to attain maximum horsepower.”

Schatz will be in Australia for another two weeks to compete in five more nights of action. He is hoping to continue his winning streak before returning home to begin defending his World of Outlaws championship at Volusia Speedway Park on February 9 in his No. 15 Parkerstore sponsored J&J.

Follow Donny Schatz and the ParkerStore Team'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.

K&N Develops Air Filter Alfa Romeo Gas and Diesel Engines

K&N Engineering, Inc. developed a Lifetime Replacement Air Filter (E-9281) for the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera and the 2005 to 2012 Alfa Romero 159.

Air Filter for Alfa Romeo Brera, 159 and Spider
Air Filter for Alfa Romeo Brera, 159 and Spider
To add performance simply remove the disposable air filter and replace it with the K&N Filter. E-9281 has an outside length of 7.441 inches (189 mm) with an outside width of 5.512 inches (140mm).

The high-flow K&N tapered conical air filter is washable and reusable. K&N invented this concept more than 35 years ago. Unlike disposable filters, K&N Air Filters use a unique pleated design of oiled cotton fabric that is sandwiched between two layers of epoxy-coated aluminum screen.

K&N's stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.


Vehicle applications for E-9281 are as follows:

2012 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.7L L4
2011 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6
2011 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 1.7L L4
2011 ALFA ROMEO GT 3.2L V6
2011 ALFA ROMEO GT 1.8L L4
2011 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.7L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6
2010 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.4L L5 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.2L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 1.7L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO GT 3.2L V6
2010 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 3.2L V6
2010 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.4L L5 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.2L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 1.7L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L5 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.8L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.7L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6
2009 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.4L L5 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.2L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 1.7L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO GT 3.2L V6
2009 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 1.7L L4 2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L5 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.8L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.7L L4
2008 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.4L L5 DSL
2008 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.2L L4 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 3.2L V6 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.4L L4 DSL
2008 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.2L L4 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L4 DSL
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.8L L4 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.4L L5 DSL
2007 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.2L L4 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 3.2L V6 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.4L L4 DSL
2007 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.2L L4 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L4 DSL
2007 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.8L L4 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.2L L4 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 3.2L V6 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.4L L4 DSL
2006 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.2L L4 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L4 DSL
2006 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 F/I
2005 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 3.2L V6 F/I
2005 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.4L L4 DSL
2005 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.2L L4 F/I
2005 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6 F/I
2005 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L4 DSL
2005 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4 F/I
2005 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 F/I

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.

Two K&N Filters Give More Options to Kawasaki Vulcan Motorcycle Owners

A spare K&N Engineering Replacement Air Filter (E-3017) is now available for K&N Custom Air Filter Assemblies (RK-3918) (RK-3928) and (RK-3908).


Air Filter Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, Vulcan Classic and LT
Air Filter Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, Vulcan Classic and LT
E-3017 is included in the Air Filter Assemblies for the 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 2007 Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, the 2006 and 2007 Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic, the 2006 Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan limited and the 2006, 2007 Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic LT.

"Some customers like to have two K&N Filters," said K&N Application Coordinator Lisa Watson. "This way there is no reason to ever have your motorcycle out of commission. When you are cleaning one K&N Filter, just rotate in the other filter."

The K&N Replacement Filter, E-3017 is made to be cleaned at approximately 25,000 miles. K&N Air Filters are washable and reusable.

"E-3016DK is also available to protect and extend the life of your K&N Filter," said Watson. "K&N Drycharger wraps are made to cover your K&N Filter. The Drychargers allow for optimum air flow and at the same time limit the amount of water that can reach the K&N Filter."

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.

Pro Pulling League Competitors use K&N Filters

It is a league of awe inspiring behemoth full sized diesel trucks, ominous smoke belching 10 thousand pound stock tractors and various classes that compete for valuable points. The 2006 Lucas Oil Professional Pulling League has wrapped up and is preparing for a spring 2007 launch.

One of the goals of the Pro Pulling League (PPL) is to elevate the sport of professional and sportsman truck and tractor pulling to a new level to accommodate the pulling faithful. The League is a concerted effort by Lucas Oil Products, K&N Engineering and other business partners.

All Pro Pulling League Tractor Classes use K&N Filters
All Pro Pulling League Tractor Classes use K&N Filters
Competitors in the PPL must have a functional K&N Air Filter or a K&N Performance Gold Oil Filter on their vehicle of choice. “K&N makes good high quality filters,” said Pro Pulling League Director John Lucas. “The way K&N performs is second to none.”

2006 “Pro Puller of the Year” Jared Nelson drives a 2004 Chevy with a 572 cubic- inch engine. It is a two-wheel-drive funny truck that weighs 6200 pounds. “I compete against the toughest guys in the Super Modified Two-Wheel Drive Truck Class,” said Nelson. “It’s all about balance, and about knowing your dirt and your track.”

All Pro Pulling League Truck Classes use K&N Filters
All Pro Pulling League Truck Classes use K&N Filters
The supercharged truck set prepare for months. Competitors are hooked up to a weight transfer also known as a sled. The box and the pan are the two major components of the sled. The box is chain driven using the wheels. Inside the box are multiple lead blocks weighing a ton. “It starts out easy but as we reach the end of the 300 foot track more weight transfers to the front of the sled,” said Nelson. “Your tires really dig into the track.”

Nelson uses K&N Performance Gold Oil Filters. “I don’t have to worry about damage to my engine,” he said. “The K&N Filters hold up under the harshest conditions, I never have to worry about metal shavings. K&N Filters deliver all the time. I’ve been using K&N for almost five years and racing for 10. I wouldn’t use anything else.”

Jared Nelson’s younger brother, Jordan Nelson earned the Lucas Oil/MAPA Dixie Chopper Division Championship in 2006. Machines in his division use blown (supercharged) and injected engines with methanol for fuel. The engine power is transmitted to the ground in a style that leads to towering wheel stands.

Pro Stock Tractors are for the die-hard pulling enthusiast. Engines can be built to a maximum of 680 cubic inches in displacement and are fed by a combination of diesel fuel and water injection. Bill Leischner and Joe Eder had the most points in Super Modified Tractor in 2006.

In tractor pulling the concept is based on who can pull the sled the farthest on a 300 foot long dirt track. The boundaries consist of two white lines on each side. If a competitor touches the line, they are disqualified. There is only one chance to make a pull and that distance is measured. If more than one person passes 300 feet there is a “Pull Off.”

The Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League sanctioned organization ended the 2006 season with record points payouts. Selected events from the Champions Tour can be seen on ESPN2, The Outdoor Channel and the Speed Channel.

Follow The Pro Pulling League 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.