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Steve Rapp followed up an impressive 5th place finish at Road Atlanta with an
even better 4th place result in the final AMA Repsol Superstock race of the
year.
Steve Rapp No.15, Photo by Brian J. Nelson Photography
he Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki rider had his best 2006 AMA
Superstock result of the year at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
During the 16-lap race, Jake Holden led the first five laps while Rapp was
running in 3rd place. Holden did not finish the race, but Rapp made up for it by
picking up his and team’s best result of the season with a 4th place finish.
“This was a great way to finish off the season,” said Rapp. “The Jordan Suzuki
GSX-R1000 was running great and it was good to be up front for the race. We’ve
made a lot of progress this year.”
Jason Pridmore No.43, Photo by Brian J. Nelson Photography
Jordan Suzuki uses K&N Engineering Filters. “K&N Filters keep the dirt out
of our engines,” said Ken Abbot of Jordan Suzuki. “Our engines breathe better
and we get more horsepower.”
Teammate Jason Pridmore did not compete in the Superstock event. He decided to
save his strength in his right broken ankle to focus on the AMA Superbike event,
where he finished in 5th place.
Follow The Michael Jordan Motorsports 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.
The Fiat Grande Punto is from the larger hatchback sector, available in the 1.2
liter and 1.4 liter. The 1.4 liter engine generates an extra 12 BHP over the 1.2
with a maximum power output of 77 BHP. It is very popular in Europe, the Middle
East and Africa. The Fiat Grande Punto is a smaller sporty car, liked by the
young crowd.
Air Intake for Fiat Grand Punto and Fiat 500
K&N Engineering has developed a 57i Series Air Intake Kit (57-0655)
for the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4L L4 and the 2005 to 2010 Fiat Grande
Punto 1.2L L4 and the 2007 to 2015 Fiat 500 1.2L L4 and 2009 to 2016 Ford KA 1.2L.
"This K&N Kit (57-0655)
is very easy to install,"
said K&N Air Filter Project Manager Joost Adriaans. "The filter bolts directly
onto the throttle body. A vent hose is connected to the base of the filter with
a vent adaptor."
The cold air hose is typical for most K&N 57i kits. "It is a flexible hose that
is attached to the front (usually the grill) of the car," said Adriaans. "While
in motion, the hose feeds cold air to the filter for maximum performance."
Each K&N 57i Series Kit is designed to provide power throughout the RPM range.
"The 1.2 liter tests show around a 3 BHP gain," said Ian Burdis of K&N Filters (Europe)
Ltd. "The 1.4 liter dyno tests show around a 4 BHP gain with the
57-0655."
Big bike motorcyclists can look to Kawasaki for top-of-the-line cruisers with
traditional cruiser style. The Vulcan Classic's V-twin engine is utilized as a
member of the steel, double cradle frame. This features a large-diameter, box
section single-tube backbone.
Custom Air Cleaner Assembly for Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, Clasic and Limited
K&N Engineering has developed three Custom Air Filter Assemblies (RK-3918)
(RK-3928)
and (RK-3908)
for the 2004, 2005, 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.
"With the addition of the
RK-3918,
the RK-3928
and the
RK-3908 there is an instant performance increase over the stock system,"
said K&N Powersports Business Manager Dennis Mahan. "The
RK-3918
adds a custom look with the billet outer cover that is ball grooved. The
RK-3928
is chrome plated with a flame design, and the
RK-3908
is luster polished and chrome plated with a mirror finish."
The custom assemblies' overall size is greatly increased to allow more air flow
improving acceleration and service intervals. "It's been tested, adjusted and
tuned at K&N," said Mahan. "This K&N Assembly has a velocity stack in it to
breathe better."
The K&N Replacement Filter (E-3017), which is included in this assembly,
is designed to be cleaned at approximately 25,000 miles. K&N Motorcycle Filters are
washable and reusable.
Installation is very
easy and should take between 45 to 60 minutes from start to finish. Due to
the high volume of air intake it may be necessary to remap the fuel management
system for optimum performance.
For added protection in wet riding there is a K&N Air Filter Wrap (E-3016DK)
Accessory available for the Custom Assembly.
K&N Engineering has designed a 77-Series High-Flow Performance Kit (77-9029KP)
for the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Toyota 4Runner 4.7L V8.
Performance Air Intake for 2005 to 2008 Toyota 4Runner
Designed to improve airflow to the engine, testing on K&N's
dynamometer showed a
7.38 horsepower gain @ 5270 RPM. "The mandrel-bent, free flowing, one-piece
polished aluminum tube will mount to the throttle body," said K&N Peformance Kit
Technical Development Supervisor Kirk Swanson. "The K&N Kit (77-9029KP)
goes over to the fender well and mounts to the filter on the other end."
A steel heatshield, finished in black powdercoat isolates the filter from
ambient underhood heat to supply the engine with cooler denser air. The 77
Series polished intake tube (77-9029KP)
is coupled to the OE components with reinforced silicone hose to absorb engine
vibrations. Stainless-steel hose clamps secure parts to one another and black
powdercoated steel brackets add additional support.
K&N's High Flow Replacement filter (RF-1048)
provides optimal air flow and is backed by K&N's Famous Million Mile Warranty.
Power Gain Chart for Toyota 4Runner with K&N Air Intake
Installation
is simple and can be done without drilling or cutting. Each K&N 77- Series Kit comes complete with all necessary hardware, including die-cast aluminum sensor
adapters.
At Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pennsylvania Phil Burkart won at the Toyo
Tires Nationals. Burkart driver defeated Ron Capps in round one, defeated Gary
Scelzi in round two, defeated John Force in the semi-final and defeated Robert
Hight in the final.
Funny Car driver Burkart came into Sunday from the 12th spot and was matched
with Ron Capps in round one. Capps, leading the POWERade points at the time was
ready, but so was Burkart.
Funny Car Driver Phil Burkart, photo courtesy of delworksham.com
Burkart and CSK Team use K&N Filters, photo courtesy of
delworhsam.com
“It’s been a while since I came to the track on Sunday with that special
feeling, like something extraordinary was about to happen,” said Burkart. “We
made two great laps in qualifying, and we knew there was more in the tank there.
I really thought we had a chance to win a round or two, despite the fact that we
had to race the points leader in the first round. I was zoned, and my whole team
had an all business look about them.” Burkart tore away from the starting line
with nearly a 2-hundredths advantage at the tree and was never behind in this
race. He crossed the stripe with a strong 4.783 and Capps day was over.
In round two, Gary Scelzi lost traction and was left far behind. Burkart’s 4.816
was good enough to move him on to the semi-final.
During the semi, John Force was Burkart’s opponent. The two left almost
together, Burkart’s edge at the tree was only one thousandth of a second. Force
jumped out quickly to a lead and seemed to be pulling away. At half track, Force
had engine trouble and Burkart’s Havoline/CSK Chevy took the lead. Burkart was
on his way to the final round.
Phil Burkart
Burkart wins Maple Grove Raceway, photo courtesy of delworsham.com
“They just kept throwing monsters at us, but we kept finding a way to take
them out,” Burkart said. “Capps, Scelzi, Force, what more can you handle? We got
by all of them, but we had Robert Hight in the final round. Part of you, a very
small part, is happy just to be in the final, but most of your heart and your
brain want to win.”
Burkart and Hight left the line together, and tire smoke instantly followed. “I
hit the throttle, and almost right away it went up in smoke, but I saw Robert
having the same problem,” said Burkart. “It was on, and I just kept feathering
it. I hit it again and again, but all it would do was spin, so I grabbed he
brake and kept laying my foot on the throttle as gently as I could. It finally
started making headway.”
Burkart and his crew use K&N Engineering’s Premium Performance Gold Oil Filters.
“The thick canister walls on the K&N Filters have extra strength and
durability,” he said. “It reduces the risk of damage from debris on the race
track. We wouldn’t dream of entering a race without K&N Filters.”
Burkart said a flood of emotions came over him at the finish line. “My dad was
here, and he’s never see me win a race before, so that’s about as cool as it
gets,” said Burkart. “Reading is the closest track to my home, so this is like
winning in my own back yard. This is as good as it gets.”
Follow Phil Burkart'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.
Steve Rapp No.15, Photo by Brian J. Nelson Photography
Steve Rapp No.15, Photo by Brian J. Nelson Photography
