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Add Power and Style to the 2006, 2007 & 2008 Honda Ridgeline with New K&N Air Intake

Feb 23, 2006

The 2006, 2007 and 2008 Honda Ridgeline is something truly different in the world of pickups. The unibody construction, transverse-mounted 3.5 liter V-6, and four-wheel-independent suspension is not typical pickup hardware.

77-3515KP Air Intake Kit for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Honda Ridgeline

K&N 77-3515KP Air Intake Installed on a Honda Ridgeline

K&N Engineering has a polished aluminum 77 Series Air Intake (77-3515KP) available for the truck that defies convention. K&N tests have shown a horsepower gain of 9.70 @ 5159 RPM with this intake.

The intake, like all other K&N intakes, was engineered specifically to work within the Ridgeline's computer specifications while maximizing power and allowing air to flow with little restriction. The large cone K&N air filter and aerodynamic tube removes much of the restriction caused by the factory intake and allows a massive amount of air into the engine; this in turn translates into power. The intake has a shiny polished tube for a great look on the Ridgeline's engine.

Our engineers also took advantage of the factory fresh air duct on the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The factory fresh air inlet in the bottom of the engine compartment guides cool outside air into the intake track. The heat shield has an opening that allows the fresh air intake duct to feed air to the K&N high-flow air filter. The air filter is isolated from high engine temperature by a heat shield which aids in increasing horsepower.

It takes about 40 minutes or less to install this kit and the oversize lifetime K&N air filter performs for up to 100,000 miles before service is required depending on driving conditions.

Find a K&N product for your Honda Ridgeline or any other vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Polished Aluminum Air Intake Released for 2004 & 2005 4.6L Ford F-150 Pickup

Feb 23, 2006

If you own a 2004 or 2005 Ford F-150 pickup with a 4.6L engine you already know it's one of the best selling vehicles in America. K&N Engineering has met that marketing demand by releasing a new 77-Series intake system, part number 77-2557KP.

77-2557KP Air Intake Kit for the 2004, 2005 Ford F150

77-2557KP Air Intake Installed in a Ford F-150

K&N tests have shown a horsepower gain of 9.31 @ 4724 RPM for this intake. You may especially feel this added power and torque when accelerating and when towing a load with this truck and air intake.

The F-150's engine compartment size allowed our engineers to utilize a large 6 inch filter. This also allowed a bigger heat shield. K&N also added a big radius filter adaptor that helps maximize power and allows air to flow with little restriction.

We usually test at least 3 vehicles for each intake system, but this time we used 5 Ford 150s. K&N Engineers made sure the design provided maximum power to meet consumer demands. There is also a polished aluminum finish on this K&N 77-Series intake system.

The filters on our air intake kits are washable and reusable. It takes about 90 minutes or less to install this kit and the lifetime K&N air filter performs for up to 100,000 miles before service is required..

Find a K&N product for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Top Fuel driver Morgan Lucas Takes Third Place at NHRA Winternationals

Feb 17, 2006

Morgan Lucas at the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals

Lucas Oil Top Fuel Dragster

Top Fuel driver Morgan Lucas made it to the semi-finals at the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals at Pomona Raceway. It was the 22-year-old’s first outing as team manager and driver of his Lucas Oil dragster, a 500 cubic inch Chrysler with a 300 inch wheel base and all aluminum motor.

“I run a K&N filter on the motor,” said Morgan Lucas. “It’s a good quality piece and safer product for our vehicle. It can catch a lot of junk.”

Top Fuel dragsters are the fastest-accelerating vehicles in the world. They can cover the quarter-mile in 4.4 seconds at speeds in excess of 335 mph. “My super-charged, nitromethane-burning engine produces between 7,000 and 8,000 horsepower,” said Morgan.

K&N Performance Gold Oil Filter in Morgan Lucas' Dragster.

“K&N Filters are easy to install and save us money,” said Morgan. “Saving time is very important during a race.”

“The Winternationals were fun for the whole team,” said Morgan. “To leave Pomona in third place and go to the semis after the first race of the year exceeds all expectations.”

To find K&N products for your vehicle go to KNFilters.com and use the online application search.

K&N Racer Anthony Castillo Wins Super Comp at the 46th Annual NHRA Winternationals

Feb 17, 2006

The Super Comp is not about who went to the finish line first, it’s about who raced the best at the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California. “The Super Comp highlights one class of vehicle and is the quickest of three in Super Class. The racers are made up of gas-burning dragsters, full-bodied production vehicles and roadsters. Super Comp is a heads-up competition on an 8.0-second index.

Racer Anthony Castillo uses a K&N Engineering oil filter in his 2005 Mullis Dragster. During the final round the air temperature was 80 degrees and the track temperature was 91 degrees. The weather plays a key factor when it comes to the track and racing times, drivers want the best traction possible and when it is 91 degrees conditions are pretty good. When it’s very hot everyone runs slower.

Castillo and Keith Downing had virtually identical reaction times, but it was a double breakout win for Castillo. A breakout refers to a race car running quicker than the driver originally predicted. The driver’s prediction is called the dial-in and is posted on the race car. The driver who breaks out loses the race unless the opponent commits a more serious foul, such as red-light or crossing the centerline of the drag-strip.

“I wasn’t sure if I won until the light came on,” said Anthony. “When we left the line I couldn’t tell who went first.” But Anthony Castillo defeated Keith Downing. Castillo’s class index run is 8.90, and Castillo was able to get as close to his index as he possibly could. Anthony also ran a perfect 8.9 index during the Winternationals. “I’ll take it when I can get it, everything went very smooth,” said Anthony. “My K&N oil filter works, I recommend it.” Anthony raced through 7 rounds to get to the finals. `

Anthony said he plans to use K&N oil filters all season long. “The bearings look good when I pull the engine down and I always use K&N oil filters,” he said.

Find a K&N product for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

K&N Sponsored Val Torres Wins Super Gas at NHRA Winternationals

Feb 17, 2006

“You just take a deep breath, and give it all you got,” said NHRA Super Gas Champion Val Torres. “When that green light hits it is a great feeling, because when it’s your time it’s your time.”

It was definitely the 22-year-old racer's time at the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California. Val Torres Pontiac Firebird defeated Bill Ohmer’s Chevy Nova.

Super Gas shows full-bodied production vehicles with full fenders, grilles, hoods, windshields, tops and doors that are functional. Left-handed steering street roadsters are definitely allowed, but dragsters are not allowed. The Super Gas class has to follow the same rules as Super Comp but with a different index. In Super Gas a heads-up start is used and racers are not allowed to run faster than the 9.90 second index.

Val uses a K&N Engineering oil filter in his 1998 Pontiac, Firebird and said he plans to run K&N oil filters all season long. “The filters are very easy to change,” said Val. “I recommend them.”

Val has raced for 8 years, the last three in Super Gas. “It’s a genuine rush, next, I want to go Pro Stock,” said Val. “K&N is a great sponsor.”

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