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The K&N 63-9038 air intake system is designed and engineered for the 2015-2017 Lexus RC F

All vehicles marketed internationally as Lexus from 1989 through 2005 were released under the Toyota marque in Japan. It wasn’t until 2005 that Lexus was introduced into the Japanese car market.

Introduced in 2014, the Lexus RC F is a high performance vehicle that features a 5.0-liter 2UR-GSE V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It includes a vertical G-sensor for Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, an integrated handling and software control system developed by Toyota. It also has Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) with three modes – standard, slalom, or track. There are also front and rear coil-spring independent suspension, monotube gas-filled shock absorbers and ball joined stabilizer bars, 19-inch diameter forged aluminum wheels, spindle grille with F-mesh pattern on the lower half, unique hood with air vents, front cooling ducts, L-shaped front fender ducts and combination meters with centrally-mounted tachometer that changes according to drive mode, digital and analog speedometer, G-force meter, oil and water temperature gauges, and mileage information.

The 2015, 2016 and 2017 RC F is a two-door version of the Lexus four-door sport sedan. The car borrows from previous and current Lexus models. The front section is from the wide-body GS, the middle section from the previous generation IS convertible and the rear third is taken from the current-generation IS.

The original 5.0-liter V8 has been modified with only the aluminum block retained. The heads, cams, titanium valves, forged connecting rods, crank journals, intake manifold, and larger throttle body are all new. As a result, the new engine generates 467-horsepower compared to 420-horsepower produced by the previous engine. Torque has also been enhanced now achieving 389 lb-ft compared to 371 lb-ft. The engine is classified not to be a gas-guzzler, which avoids a gas-guzzler tax in Japan and converts from Otto cycle to Atkinson cycle under light loads. The set up is considered better than cylinder deactivation because after 100,000 or so miles activated cylinders have greater wear and tear than deactivated ones.

The K&N 63-9038 air intake is designed to replace the factory air filter and air intake tubing

The air intake features a K&N replacement air filter that is washable and reusable and can be used for up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is required. The air filter is constructed of a multilayered cotton gauze media that is treated with a special grade of oil that makes the strands of the cotton sticky. K&N also offers an air filter cleaning kit that is specially formulated to clean and recharge the filter after up to 50,000 miles of driving, depending on driving conditions, so that it can be used over and over again. In fact, the K&N air filter will last for the life of the car.

K&N backs the air filter with a 10-year/Million Mile Limited Warranty. This guarantees that it will perform for up to 10 years or 1,000,000 miles without requiring replacement.

The K&N 63-9038 air intake system is designed to fit the following vehicles:

2017 LEXUS RC F 5.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 LEXUS RC F 5.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2015 LEXUS RC F 5.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake system includes a K&N RC-2960 air filter that is washable and reusable

The second-generation Tacoma, which was unveiled in 2005, was available as a 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive regular cab, access cab, double cab long bed and TRD, 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive extended cab, X-Runner and X-Runner extended cab.

An interesting fact is that U.S. Army Special Forces was observed using multiple Toyota Tacomas during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in 1991.

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma is available only in the extended and crew cab configurations. A 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine is available to power the vehicle. However, the original 4.0-liter V6 has been replaced with a smoother, more fuel efficient V6. The engine stems from the 3.5-liter V6 used to power other Toyota cars. The new engine has 42 more horses than the previous V6. A 6-speed automatic transmission is available to mate with these engines.

K&N offers the K&N 77-9039KP air intake system for 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The kit offers an estimated 18.81-horsepower improvement at 5429 rpm and will also improve throttle response and engine sound. It includes a K&N RC-2960 oversized, washable, and reusable universal cone-shaped air filter that features a cotton gauze media and ultra-strong molded pliable rubber flanges that absorb vibration and ensures a secure attachment.

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake system can be installed in around 90 minutes with simple hand tools

K&N also offers an air filter cleaning kit that is specially formulated to cleanse the air filter after up to 100,000 miles of use. If the filter is cleaned and recharged properly every 100,000 miles, then the filter can be reused over and over again.

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake system is backed by a K&N 10-year/Million Mile Limited Warranty. It promises that the kit will last up to 10 years or 1,000,000 miles without need for replacement. The intake system can be installed easily using common hand tools in about 90 minutes.

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake is designed and engineered to fit the following vehicles:

2017 TOYOTA TACOMA 3.5L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 TOYOTA TACOMA 3.5L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models

Consistency and talent earned Haagsma a podium finish in Primm, Nevada

The Primm, Nevada, event was run in a two-day format with a short course race on Saturday and a traditional off-road race on Sunday. These two events were combined to determine final finishing position.

Rain threw a monkey wrench in the weekend schedule as the Friday qualifying runs were rained out. However, K&N-sponsored Haagsma drew the number one position for the short course race on Saturday.

The variable track conditions in Primm required complete focus at the SxS World Finals

Haagsma was running the same set-up as last season but he is optimistic that they can dial things in to stay competitive. He said that the naturally aspirated machines are a bit more reliable, so that was a factor in his impressive finish. However, he said that he may well be running a turbo in the next WORCS round.

In the longer Sunday race, Haagsma’s talent and experience were on full display. He ran a smart and surgical race to secure a runner-up finish. That second podium finish of the weekend earned Haagsma a second place finish overall in the SXS World Finals. Cody Bradbury took the overall win.

The next round of the WORCS SXS off road series will be staged at Honolulu Hills Raceway in Taft, California on February 17-19. We will have to see what race machine David Haagsma rolls out of the trailer in Taft.

Remaining WORCS SXS Schedule:

A high-flying Haagsma in his naturally aspirated SXS in Primm, Nevada, for the SxS World Finals

Rnd 4&5 Mar 17-19 Crazy Horse – Lake Havasu, Arizona

Rnd 6 Apr 1-2 The Orleans – Las Vegas, Nevada

Rnd 7 Apr 21-23 Sand Hollow – Hurricane, Utah

Rnd 8 May 19-21 Iron Mine – Cedar City, Utah

Rnd 9 June 16-18 Summer Festival – Stater Brothers Stadium – Adelanto, California

Rnd 10 Sept 8-10 Glen Helen – Devore, California

Rnd 11 Oct 6-8 TBA

Detroit Speed restored a 1969 Dodge Charger to near perfection!

If you were in the scenario mentioned above, how would you handle it? Would you slam on your brakes, maybe flash the car to slow down? Would you call the cops to report this dangerous driver, or would you speed up in desperate hope to catch up to this beautiful symbol you your own uncontrollable curiosity?

The Charger started off looking nearly bone-stock.

To begin, let’s get you acquainted with the makers. Detroit Speed is known in the automotive industry for manufacturing quality aftermarket products for Camaros since 2001. They also have a complete fabrication facility to transform their customers' vehicles into something they could only dream of. DSE focuses on providing and using automotive components and systems which deliver that late model vehicle feel in a classic muscle-car, while also providing the horsepower all auto-enthusiasts constantly crave. And with their first high-profile Mopar project, Detroit Speed did just that.

Detroit Speed did a complete frame-off restoration on this 1969 Charger.

While the engine is an obvious win, let’s get more into the drivetrain on this gorgeous Hemi. The Charger is equipped with a Bowler 4L80E automatic and 2,200-stall lockup converter to handle the engines high-output, and includes a custom DSE pistol grip shifter so the driver can “handle” the car! The rear axle features a DSE 9-inch rear-end with 31-spline Moser axles, 3.891:1 gears, and a Truetrac limited-slip differential. Now you see another factor of that dyno wheel-spin, right?

A lot of custom fabrication was completed during the restoration of this '69 Charger

Detroit Speed fabricated a custom intake accomodating a K&N panel filter.

The K&N panel filter fits Detroit Speed's custom intake like a glove!

The Charger is equipped with a Chrysler 426ci Gen III Hemi armed with a Whipple 4.0L supercharger.

It’s fair to say this Charger comes with all the bells and whipples, or eh whistles. What more could you want in a car? Hope you enjoyed our article and if everything you’ve just read escapes your memory entirely just remember the following; if you’re ever in the motor city and you briefly experience an ear-piercing metallic whine accompanied by a rapid orange flash, don’t go chasing after it because you’ll never catch up.

The interior of the Charger looks just as great at the outside.

Detroit Speed proves their capability in every detail of this 1969 Dodge Charger.

The Orion system features a sizeable 100 mm (3.94 inch) inlet, enough for 500 HP or more

First and foremost, the 54-5000 Orion system offers twice the intake capacity of the Apollo. This is the result of several factors: the many hours spent by K&N engineers developing Orion’s final shape, as well through the utilization of a larger air filter element almost 50% taller than the one used in the Apollo. With a housing inlet of 100 mm and a filter outlet of 76 mm, the Orion intake system can easily provide sufficient airflow to engines producing 500 BHP or more.

Why might someone choose to install the 54-5000 Orion universal intake system? There are several reasons. One is that while K&N has a wide offering of kits, it doesn’t offer an air intake system for every model of car and truck. With the Orion universal intake system, owners of these vehicles can now enjoy the benefits of improved power and response that a K&N intake system provides.

K&N engineers calculated the best possilble airflow for Orion with a 76 mm (2.99 inch) outlet

The ability to mount the filter remotely offers advantages to rally and rally-raid competitors, as well. Should teams be concerned about under-hood mounted air filters clogging with mud, dirt, or sand during an event, the air intake can be located inside the cockpit, with an intake tube feeding into the remotely-mounted Orion system. The Orion system can also be incorporated into a snorkel intake.

The Orion filter is a good deal larger than the Apollo filter, improving both airflow and filtration

There are times a lower overall sound profile of a vehicle is necessary. There are a growing number of local and national governments that set noise limits for vehicles on the road. The sound level of a vehicle is comprised of the exhaust, tires, gearbox, and intake. The Orion system provides vehicle owners an opportunity to address the intake sound part of the equation separately.

Likewise, there are racetracks with sound limits, and in certain situations an intake can generate enough sound to push a car over the limit. The Orion system can help lower the overall sound level without drastic changes to other systems in the race car.

The housing carries a matte black finish, providing a sophisticated look, and carries a subtle K&N logo, showing everyone you are serious about your performance. One more additional feature over the Apollo is that the Orion can be wrapped in vinyl, using the template provided by K&N. The Orion can then be wrapped in whatever pattern or design the owner prefers.

The Orion's oiled cotton filter element is covered by K&N's 10-year/Million Mile Limited Warranty

As with other K&N air filters, the Orion’s filter element is washable and reusable, and can be cleaned with K&N 99-5000 filter care service kit at up to 80.000 km service intervals, depending on driving conditions. Plus the included air filter, K&N E-3051, is designed to last for the lifetime of your vehicle, which K&N guarantees with the 10-year/Million Mile Limited Warranty.