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K&N Top Comp Racer has Shot at First Place

There is only one race left in the Mike’s Transmission Southern California Top Comp Series and for one racer it is a chance to win. Jonathan Fiello drives a 2003 undercover dragster with a 635 cubic inch big block Chevrolet and is third in overall points.

Fiello’s won his most recent race at California Speedway in Fontana, California. “It took five rounds to win,” said the K&N Engineering Process Design Engineer. “It was my first race after being off for three months. I had to miss two races in the series, if I was able to participate in every race I’d be at the top in points.”

Fiello Racing
Fiello Racing
The racers went 1/8 mile instead of ¼ mile because of high winds. In round three Fiello had a .020 reaction time, 4660 @ 148 mph on a 4.65 dial in; round four was a .011 reaction time, 4627 @ 149 mph on a 4.63 dial in and in round five .016 reaction time 4.630 @ 151 mph on a 4.62 dial in.

Fiello uses K&N’s valve covered breather filters, K&N nozzle filters (E-3003) and K&N’s big block Chevy oil filters. Fiello said he would highly recommend K&N Products and use them if he did not work for K&N Engineering. “E-3003 keeps small contaminates out of my fuel injectors,” he said.

Jonathan Fiello's 2003 Undercover Dragster
Jonathan Fiello's 2003 Undercover Dragster
“My car’s performance was awesome,” said Fiello. “I thought I would be rusty when I got back in the drivers seat. With my second pass it felt like I was right back where I belonged.”

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, such as their Air Filters, are designed by people whose way of life, inside and outside of K&N, is racing. Fiello’s next race is October 14th and 15th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Opel Astra Gets Performance Increase of 6 HP with K&N Typhoon Air Intake

The Opel Astra G is competitive in its class when it comes to steering, handling and holding its own on the road. It is 13' 6" long, 6'6" wide and weighs upwards of 1,079kg. K&N Engineering has released a new 69-Series Typhoon Air Intake (69-4900TS) for the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Opel Astra G 1.8L L4.

Typhoon Air Intake System for 2000 to 2005 Opel Astra G
Typhoon Air Intake System for 2000 to 2005 Opel Astra G
K&N dynamometer test show a 6 horsepower gain for this silver intake. "It is a straight forward design," said K&N Air Filter Product Manager Joost Adriaans. "We spent a lot of time making satisfying horsepower gains, by testing the air flow paths. A 6 horsepower gain is good considering this 1.8L engine only cranks out 103 horsepower at the wheels."

The design of this vehicle played a major role in the development of this 69-Series Kit. "There was not a whole lot of room in the engine bay," said Adriaans. "We designed this K&N Kit (69-4900TS) so the K&N Replacement Filter (RC-9350) is placed on top of the engine, where the original air box was. The Opel Astra also has a better throttle response with the K&N Typhoon Air Intake."

With all K&N 69-Series Typhoon Air Intakes there is a thorough development procedure which requires the use of multiple test vehicles. "The Opel Astra is one of the best selling cars in Europe," Adriaans said. "Finding donor vehicles was not a problem."

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Harrison Brothers Racing Ends Dynapro Minitwins Championship in 3rd Place

The Dynapro Minitwins Championship ended at Brands Hatch in Europe and Jonathan Harrison of Harrison Brothers Racing finished the season in 3rd place.

Harrison had a front row spot during Race 1 and was part of the leading four. No one could make a move during the 8 lap race, and when it ended he was in 4th position.

Jonathan Harrison of Harrison Brothers Racing
Jonathan Harrison of Harrison Brothers Racing
During Race 2, Harrison bogged down from the front row and was swallowed up by the pack. At the end of the first lap he was 6th but moved through the field and slotted into 3rd on the last lap. Race 2 was better than Race 3 where Harrison languished in 9th place after a bad start. He pushed hard to break into the leading pack and moved to 5th.

In Race 4, Harrison landed in the front row of the pack for his last race of the year. He secured 3rd and no one could take that spot in the overall championship. It was a good end to the year for Harrison Brothers Racing.

Jonathan Harrison uses K&N Engineering products on a V Twin configuration 2003 Suzuki SV650S. “K&N Filters add power and allow Jonathan to reach the straights much quicker,” said Richie Harrison of Harrison Brothers Racing. “K&N helps us overall with the fast laps we need to win races and championships.”

Jonathan and Richie Harrison plan to move into the British Superbike Championship Series in 2007 and both brothers plan to compete on the national level.

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World of Outlaws Points Leader's Breaks Out to Win

Donny Schatz picked up his 15th win (13th A-Feature, 2 preliminary) on September 15th during the World of Outlaws 1/3-Mile Nationals at Eagle Raceway. Schatz started the 15th spot in his ParkerStore No.15 J&J with Shaver power.

The current World of Outlaws leader worked his way into contention in the 40-lap feature event. Brooke Tatnell led the race from the start but two late cautions allowed Schatz to gain track position. This set up the final four lap shootout.

World of Outlaws Points Leader Uses K&N Products
World of Outlaws Points Leader Uses K&N Products
When the race resumed on lap 37, Schatz pulled even with Tatnell heading through turns one and two for the lead on the next lap. Schatz ran the low line and Tatnell tried to charge around the top, but Schatz crossed under the checkered flag first.

“That was as much fun as I have had all year,” said Schatz. “This feels awesome to be back in victory lane. What a great race, but I’m getting too old to be trying to come from the back like that. We needed this.”

Schatz entered the race just east of Lincoln, Nebraska to get some revenge. He said he felt like he let a victory get away from him in June during the Eagle Nationals.

“We should have won in June, but we had a little problem with our right rear tire,” said Schatz. “I feel like I’ve got the best crew out there. My guys worked hard to give me a racecar this good. Our K&N Engineering Carbon Fiber Airbox helps us achieve maximum horsepower at every race.”

The ParkerStore Team is headed to Jackson, Minnesota for the next big event.

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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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