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Racing Legend Gary Scelzi Has Two Sons Who are Hard to Beat on the Track

Apr 29, 2009

Gary Scelzi dominated the Top Fuel Class of NHRA drag racing. In 2005 he defeated John Force and Robert Hight to win the NHRA Funny Car Championship. It was the first time in 13 years a team other than John Force Racing won the NHRA Funny Car Championship.

Dominic Scelzi is following in his father's racing footsteps as a force to be dealt with on the track

Lemoore and Visalia, California tracks are the next stops on the Scelzi racing circuit

Scelzi is also the second person in NHRA history to win championships in both Top Fuel and Funny Car. He is also the only NHRA driver to have wins in Top Fuel, Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car. His NHRA Drag Racing Stats fill the record books, but Scelzi is happily retired, if you can call it retirement.

The youngest Scelzi on the Mini Sprint track poses with a trophy almost as big as he is

Gary Scelzi's son Giovanni is only 7, but has won his last four races

He helps run Scelzi Enterprises, a custom truck body design and manufacturing family business in Fresno, California. He is also a proud Papa. His two boys, Giovanni and Dominic have inherited their father’s racing genes.

Giovanni Scelzi is 7 years old and Dominic is 12. Both race Restricted 600 Mini Sprints and both know how to drive. “My boys are winning like crazy,” said Scelzi. “Giovanni, aka Hot Sauce won his fourth straight in Lemoore, California. He is beating kids who are 10, 11 and 12 years old.”

The Scelzi’s moved Dominic up to the men’s division at Lemoore. “We did it because we are leading in points and are undefeated in Visalia,” he said. “Visalia is a 600cc restricted division. To our surprise he qualified 5th out of 20 cars and had to start in the back of the 30 lap main event. Dominic made it to 12th in 10 laps. On lap 26, he did not have the strength to go one more lap so he pulled in. We are very proud of him for doing that and he received high marks from all the older competitors.”

Scelzi said he bought Dominic a go kart when he was only 5-years-old. “I was always home on Wednesdays because I had to go race on Thursday,” said Scelzi. “Dominic was always out of school at noon on Wednesday and I would take him to the track and he would drive lap after lap. Game On!”

Scelzi is a big believer in K&N. “K&N filters are great,” he said. “We support the company and the product.” Next race for the Scelzi’s will be in Lemoore and Visalia this weekend.

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2008 through 2012 Nissan Pathfinder V8 Gains 10.76 HP with K&N Air Intake Kit

Apr 28, 2009

The 2008 Nissan Pathfinder received its biggest update since 2005. For the first time, a V8 engine is available, along with a revised interior including a larger center stack display screen. K&N also saw the potential for improvement and built one of its Air Intake Systems (77-6016KS) for the 2008 5.6 liter V8 model.

K&N Engineering 77-6016KS air intake system for the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder with a 5.6 liter V8 engine

Nissan Pathfinder owners can feel a power gain once this K&N air intake kit is installed. K&N tests on its in-house dynamometer show an impressive 10.76 horsepower at 5137 RPM on the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder with 5.6 liter V8 engine. The 77-6016KS also increases under the hood appeal with its silver intake tube.

K&N performance air intake system 77-6061KS installed on a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Dyno chart for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder with a 5.6 liter V8 engine

K&N cold air intakes are designed to reduce intake restriction and provide a smooth air path between the air filter and the motor. Less restriction means more power and torque when you need it.

OE emissions devices are reused on the 77-6016KS and K&N's design works with factory computer settings.

The 77-6016KS uses a chrome top universal air filter (RC-4381) with a powder coated aluminum heat shield in place of the vehicle's air box. The K&N air filter captures harmful particles, provides a large surface area and allows air to flow with little restriction. The heat shield isolates the K&N air filter from the engine compartment and allows it to receive a consistent flow of fresh outside air.

The washable and reusable K&N air filter can perform up to 100,000 miles before service is required. Installation can be performed in 90 minutes of less. The 77-6016KS is also backed by K&N’s famous Million Mile Limited Warranty.

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Add Horsepower to 2008 to 2014 Honda Accord and Crosstour with K&N Air Intake

Apr 28, 2009

The 2008 Honda Accord V6 received an extensive redesign inside and out. It is sold with a powerful 3.5 liter V6 engine which the manufacturer bills as having advanced fuel-saving technology.

K&N air intake system for 2008 to 2014 Honda Accord and Crosstour with a 3.5L

2008 Honda Accord at K&N headquarters in Riverside, California

K&N has designed an air intake system, part number 69-1210TS which adds to your Honda’s performance. K&N performance air intake systems are designed to provide the best balance of airflow and filtration. The 69-1210TS features an aluminum powder coated silver tube and a K&N round tapered chrome top universal air filter (RC-4630) to replace your Accord's airbox.

69-1210TS K&N air intake system installed in 2008 Honda Accord

Dyno chart for Honda Accord with a 3.5 liter V6 engine

Our cold air intake systems are built for horsepower. We establish a stock baseline horsepower with our in house dynamometers. From there we work to get the largest horsepower gain attainable without causing a check engine light to be tripped. Our horsepower numbers are not based on the single biggest gain from one particular vehicle but are based on an average of dynamometer runs from several vehicles.

K&N dynamometer tests show a 10.23 horsepower gain at 5217 RPM on the 2008 Honda Accord V6.

The heat shield assembly is installed into the engine compartment using the factory mounting points. Edge trim and brackets are provided. The heat shield isolates engine heat and allows the K&N air filter to receive a consistent flow of fresh air.

K&N air intake systems are easy to install in 90 minutes or less. K&N invented the world’s first air filter guaranteed for one million miles. That same warranty applies to our air intake systems. Our products are well engineered, built with the finest materials and we stand behind them 100 percent.

The K&N air intake 69-1210TS will fit the following vehicles:

2014 ACURA TL 3.5L V6
2013 ACURA TL 3.5L V6
2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR 3.5L V6
2012 HONDA ACCORD 3.5L V6
2012 ACURA TL 3.5L V6
2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 3.5L V6
2011 HONDA ACCORD 3.5L V6
2011 ACURA TL 3.5L V6
2010 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 3.5L V6
2010 HONDA ACCORD 3.5L V6
2010 ACURA TL 3.7L V6
2010 ACURA TL 3.5L V6
2009 HONDA ACCORD 3.5L V6 F/I - Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group 9HNXV03.5EC3
2009 ACURA TL 3.7L V6
2009 ACURA TL 3.5L V6
2008 HONDA ACCORD 3.5L V6 F/I - Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group 8HNXV03.5BMC
2008 ACURA TL 3.5L V6
2007 ACURA TL 3.5L V6

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2007 through 2012 Nissan Altima Owners Gain Estimated 9.36 HP with K&N Air Intake

Apr 28, 2009

K&N has designed an air intake system (69-7062TTK) in black for the 2007 to 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 liter V6 engine. K&N dynamometer tests show an estimated 9.36 horsepower gain at 4300 RPM for this air intake kit.

K&N's 69-7062 cold air intake system for the Nissan Altima with a 3.5 liter V6 engine

Nissan Altima with a 3.5 liter V6 engine

K&N air intake systems are designed to reduce intake restriction and at the same time, smooth and straighten airflow while providing excellent filtration.

K&N air intake system 69-7062 installed in 2007 Nissan Altima

Dyno chart for Nissan Altima

The K&N round tapered universal air filter (RU-4990) is protected by a heat shield which comes with edge trim. The heat shield aids the K&N washable and reusable universal air filter in receiving a consistent flow of fresh air.

K&N's air intake design works with factory computer settings. Simply remove the factory air box assembly and replace it with the 69-7062TTK. The mass air sensor adaptor is precision CNC machined for accurate mass air flow sensor readings.

With a K&N performance air intake system, drivers can count on extra horsepower whether driving around town, commuting or taking the family out. In fact K&N guarantees more horsepower!

It takes about 90 minutes to install this air intake and it is covered by K&N’s Million Mile Limited Warranty.

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Young Sisters of Fast Chicks Racing Work Hard for Results in Junior Dragster

Apr 28, 2009

Fast Chicks Racer Emma Ballard thanked Bob Harris of K&N for sponsorship with this hand written letter.

Fast Chicks Racer Arley Ballard also put pencil to paper for K&N.

All little girls have dreams, some want to be princesses while others want to be queens on the racetrack. Two little girls from Byron, Illinois dreamed of racetracks and fast cars without a fairy godmother. Instead they have a father and mother who taught them hard work pays off.

Fast Chicks Racing Team sisters Arley and Emma Ballard take on competitive Junior Dragster Class

Emma Ballard is 13-years-old and her sister, Arley is 8-years-old. They are drag racers and they are Fast Chicks Racing. Emma is starting her fourth season in Junior Dragster and Arley's first race will be at Byron Dragway.

"I used to race motorcycles, but now it's my two girls turn to race," said Mike Ballard. "We took Emma to all the tracks when she was a baby and she could not wait to get in a car. Now Arley is about to hit the tracks and she can't wait."

Emma has finished in the top 10 point standings in her division all three seasons she has raced. "Sponsorship is part of every racing deal," said Ballard. "I asked the girls to help secure sponsorships and they wrote letters to K&N and K&N responded for the 2009 season."

Fast Chicks Racing sisters continue the family tradition of using K&N products

Ballard has used K&N for more than 20 years. "I'm the owner of Fast Chicks Racing, I'm the bank and I'm the teacher," he said. "K&N makes the best filters on the market."

Fast Chicks Racing will try to hit 11 races this season. "It all depends on school and work schedules," said Ballard. "We will definitely hit 9 races. The other part of the deal is Emma and Arley have to keep their grades up and behave and have respect. I know they will because they are good girls."

Mike and his wife Jill are proud parents. "It's hard to put into words how I feel," he said. "The starting line brings out the butterflies, the adrenaline rush and the teary eyes."

The season is just beginning and Fast Chicks Racing is up and coming. They received a write up in their local newspaper and they received a sponsorship from K&N. Maybe they do have a fairy godmother.

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