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Add 6.14 HP to Mitsubishi Raider and Dodge Dakota with Polished K&N Air Intake System

The Mitsubishi Raider has aggressive styling and is the brand’s only pickup truck. However, under the Raider’s eye-catching fenders is essentially a midsize Dodge Dakota pickup. Both have good towing capacity and handle well on the road.

K&N's 77-1558KP air intake system for 2008, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider with a 3.7 liter engine and 2008, 2007 Dodge Dakota with a 3.7 liter engine
K&N's 77-1558KP air intake system for 2008, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider with a 3.7 liter engine and 2008, 2007 Dodge Dakota with a 3.7 liter engine
K&N has designed a new polished aluminum high flow air intake system (77-1558KP) for the 3.7 liter engines of the 2008 Dodge Dakota, the 2007 Dodge Dakota, the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider, and the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider.
K&N performance air intake system 77-1558KP installed on a Mitsubishi Raider pickup
K&N performance air intake system 77-1558KP installed on a Mitsubishi Raider pickup


Dyno chart for 2007 Mitsubishi Raider with a 3.7 liter V6 engine
Dyno chart for 2007 Mitsubishi Raider with a 3.7 liter V6 engine

Dynamometer tests show a 6.14 horsepower gain at 4200 RPM. K&N’s cold air intake design has lower restriction than the factory air box system. K&N removed the intake plenum to help smooth the air entering the throttle body.

The 77-1558KP uses a conical shaped chrome top high flow air filter (RF-1048), and a powder coated heat shield in place of the vehicle’s stock airbox. The extra large heat shield directs incoming fresh air from the factory air inlet into the air filter, isolates the K&N air filter from the engine compartment and allows it to receive a consistent flow of fresh air.

The washable and reusable K&N air filter can perform for up to 100,000 miles before service is required. Installation can be performed in 90 minutes or less. This air intake provides excellent air filtration and a power gain you can feel immediately.  The 77-1558KP is also backed by K&N’s Million Mile Limited Warranty.

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Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Kick Off in Primm, Nevada

Taylor Nicole Snyder ended the CORR Junior 2 Kart Class season third overall in points. In 2009, she is ready to get back on track.

High School Sophomore Taylor Nicole Snyder is ready for the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series
High School Sophomore Taylor Nicole Snyder is ready for the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series
The K&N sponsored racer will pilot her No 427 Trophy Kart in the all new Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series for TNS Racing. Snyder will also participate in several other San Diego local events as well as select Monster Jam Trophy Kart Invitationals.

Taylor Nicole Snyder will race at select Monster Jam Trophy Kart Invitationals
Taylor Nicole Snyder will race at select Monster Jam Trophy Kart Invitationals
The high-school sophomore from San Diego, California grew up around motorsports, and 2009 will be her fourth year of racing. “We use K&N filters because it is the one thing I don’t have to worry about when Taylor races,” said Loren Synder, Taylor’s father. “K&N is the best.”

The 2009 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing schedule kicks off April 4th and 5th in Primm, Nevada.

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K&N Releases Round Tapered Universal Air Filter With 4.375 Inch (111 mm) Inside Diameter

K&N Universal Air Filter RU-5061
K&N Universal Air Filter RU-5061
K&N universal air filters are designed and manufactured for a wide variety of applications. K&N has released a new round tapered universal air filter, part number RU-5061. The RU-5061 has a flange length of 1.25 inches (32 mm) and a flange inside diameter of 4.375 inches (111 mm). The flange angle is 10 degrees and it is strong and pliable to absorb vibration. K&N universal air filter flanges can stretch for up to 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) to fit in-between sizes.

 This K&N universal air filters has an outside base diameter of 6 inches (152 mm) and a polyurethane top with an outside diameter of 4.625 inches (117 mm). It is perfect for use as an air intake filter if the space available is large enough for a fit.

K&N universal air filters are washable and reusable and are great for extended use in dirty or dusty conditions. K&N air filters are designed to provide low restriction while providing excellent protection for your motor.

Find K&N universal air filters for your needs using the Universal Air Filter Search by Dimension on KNFilters.com. Use the K&N application search to find all K&N products for your ATV, motorcycle, or vehicle then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Plymouth Volare and 1974 Duster Compete in IHRA Summit Pro-Am Tour

The IHRA Summit Pro-Am Tour season opener kicked off in Immokalee, Florida. Racers participated in three separate events, including two Pro-Am races and the first competition in the Champion Systems Sportsman Nationals.

1980 Plymouth Volare driven by Michael Beard at the IHRA Summit Pro Am event in Immokalee, Florida
1980 Plymouth Volare driven by Michael Beard at the IHRA Summit Pro Am event in Immokalee, Florida
Michael Beard started out strong and was consistent. He made back-to-back semifinal appearances in the two Pro Am events. In the Sportsman National he qualified 2nd in Stock in his 1980 Plymouth Volare. It is powered by a Mopar 360 Magnum crate motor and weighs around 3600 lbs.
1974 Duster  in the TCI Twins Race in Rockingham, North Carolina
1974 Duster in the TCI Twins Race in Rockingham, North Carolina

IHRA Racer Michael Beard uses K&N on and off the track
IHRA Racer Michael Beard uses K&N on and off the track

Rain blew out the second week of competition, but on the third week of the season Beard competed again at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, North Carolina for a two day Spring Blast event. The second day of the Spring Blast event was rained out, along with the IHRA Division 9 Pro-Am event. Beard left his home in Pennsylvania and went back a week later for the next event, the TCI Twins Race in Rockingham. He drove his 1974 Duster and was eliminated in the fourth round.

“I use K&N’s air intake system 57-1516 on my 2000 Dakota Quad Cab with a 4.7 liter engine,” said Beard. “Going back and forth to all these events is expensive. We save gas and noticed improved performance on our tow vehicle. We also use K&N air and oil filters on all of our vehicles. You can’t beat K&N for reliability on and off the track.”

Beard’s next race will be the IHRA Division 9 Pro-Am Race at the Famington Dragway in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Schippling Motorsports Team Ready to Enter the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Race

Top Dragster series Champion TJ Schippling became interested in racing and cars through his father. "We always had car magazines around and I remember one particular issue of Super Stock Illustrated that featured the first ever 4 second quarter mile by Eddie Hill," says Schippling. Schippling began attending motorsport events and in 2000, he went to a driving school and earned his NHRA Super Comp license. "Once I'd driven a fast dragster the rest, as they say, is history."
Drag Racer TJ Schippling
Champion Dragster TJ Schippling


In 2001, Schippling and his father purchased a new dragster for NHRA competition and began to enjoy immediate success. Schippling's father also founded Schippling Motorsports that year. After some time spent chasing the NHRA championship, in 2005 they concentrated on the Top Dragster series in Ontario. They won the championship, Schippling was Rookie of the Year, and was also nominated by DragRaceCanada.com for a Driver of the Year award. In 2006, Schippling earned his Top Alcohol Dragster license. "My career best time and speed is 5.55 seconds at 255.69 mph."
TJ and his father purchased a new dragster for NHRA competition
TJ and his father purchased a new dragster for NHRA competition


Schippling Motorsports, based in Shakespeare, Ontario uses K&N air filters exclusively on all their race vehicles. "Power and performance are our top priorities in race engines. Knowing that my engines are protected against even the smallest particles is great insurance. K&N Air Filters have proven to protect and allow maximum air flow, which gives me great performance," says Schippling.

This season, the Schippling Motorsports team is set to enter the Quick 32 Sportsman Series. They will also compete in NHRA and IHRA competition. Schippling is depending on the best products to help win races. "I appreciate being affiliated with K&N because they understand what we do very well. On the track we're trying to be the best every weekend and they are the world's best air filter."

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