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Replacement Filter for K&N's RK-3929 Air Assembly Kit Now Available

K&N’s air filter (E-3040) sits at the heart of K&N’s RK-3929 high flow air cleaner assembly which is designed for 2004-2014 model Harley Davidson Sportster 883 and 1200 cc motorcycles.

K&N's E-3040 Replacement air filter for K&N Assemblies on 2004-2014 Harley Davidson Sportsters
K&N's E-3040 Replacement air filter for K&N Assemblies on 2004-2014 Harley Davidson Sportsters
The E-3040, like all K&N air filters is washable and reusable. It is designed to provide increased airflow while providing excellent engine protection.

Harley Davidson Sportster Low 1200 Custom Assembly
Harley Davidson Sportster Low 1200 Custom Assembly
K&N has sold millions of air filters worldwide. We test air filters both in house and at independent labs to make sure our air filters protect engines with little air restriction.

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New K&N Chrome Top Universal Air Filter

It's no secret that K&N manufactures hundreds of universal air filters. We constantly add new filters to our already extensive catalog, so whatever shape or size air filter you need K&N probably has a universal air filter to fit your equipment.

K&N's RC-5181 Universal Air Filter
K&N's RC-5181 Universal Air Filter
K&N is proud to announce its latest universal air filter the RC-5181.  This round slightly tapered universal air filter has a metal top that comes with a chrome finish. It weighs 5.2 pounds.  It has a top outside diameter of 7 inches, a base outside diameter of 7.375 inches and it has a height of 11.5 inches. This universal air filter also has a stud in the metal top for secure mounting and a pliable flange with an inside diameter of 4.125 inches.

K&N has sold millions air filters for just about everything that has an engine. We test filters both in house and at independent labs to make sure we provide air filters will provide the outstanding air flow and motor protection.

K&N's RC-5181 universal air filter is washable, reusable and covered by K&N's one year limited warranty.

Find K&N Universal Air Filters by size using the Universal Air Filter Search by Dimension feature or browse universal air filters by type at KNFilters.com. Use the K&N application search to find all K&N products for your ATV, motorcycle, car, or truck then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Godfather Customs Designs 2009 Chevy Malibu for GM Booth at SEMA in Las Vegas

Giovanni Wheels with chrome inserts and Pirelli Tires completed the look of a 2009 Chevy Malibu black and silver paint job on display in the GM booth at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

2009 Chevy Malibu at SEMA show with K&N air filter 33-2296
2009 Chevy Malibu at SEMA show with K&N air filter 33-2296
Godfather Customs from Decatur, Georgia modified the vehicle and brought it to Nevada. “We even painted the door jambs on the Malibu,” said James Hibbs of Godfather Customs. “That is one small detail that is a big deal on this two-tone paint job.”

2009 Chevy Malibu has Giovanni Wheels and Pirelli Tires along with a two tone paint job
2009 Chevy Malibu has Giovanni Wheels and Pirelli Tires along with a two tone paint job
There is a  Razzi Ground Effects Kit and T-Rex Grilles along with a 22 inch television, separate DVD and a complete Kenwood sound system. “We customized the Malibu with the best products on the market,” said Hal Johnson of Godfather Customs. “That’s why we put in a lifetime washable and reusable K&N air filter (33-2296). We see K&N everywhere, it is the best.”

The entire GM booth drew crowds at the Las Vegas show. “There were more than two dozen vehicles in this booth,” said Hibbs. “We were very proud of the custom Malibu and the crowds of people that came to look at it.”

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Turkey Night Grand Prix Tradition in Irwindale, California Highlights K&N Racers

Bobby Santos won the main event on Turkey Night
Bobby Santos won the main event on Turkey Night

Bobby Santos made history at Irwindale Speedway on Turkey Night in 2007 driving the first Sprint car with Toyota horsepower and K&N filters
Bobby Santos made history at Irwindale Speedway on Turkey Night in 2007 driving the first Sprint car with Toyota horsepower and K&N filters

K&N Development driver Caitlin Shaw drove the No.89 K&N Esslinger powered car on Turkey Night
K&N Development driver Caitlin Shaw drove the No.89 K&N Esslinger powered car on Turkey Night
Nic Faas of Western Speed Racing drove a Western Speed Racing K&N Filters Toyota on Turkey Night
Nic Faas of Western Speed Racing drove a Western Speed Racing K&N Filters Toyota on Turkey Night

The Chili Bowl will be Nic Faas' next racing event for Western Speed Racing and K&N Filters
The Chili Bowl will be Nic Faas' next racing event for Western Speed Racing and K&N Filters

Billy Wease of Western Speed Racing drove a K&N Filters Toyota on Turkey Night
Billy Wease of Western Speed Racing drove a K&N Filters Toyota on Turkey Night
The Turkey Night Grand Prix is a Thanksgiving classic. It started in 1934 at Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles, California and is now at the Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, California. In 2008, Western Speed won the main event with Bobby Santos and won the Western States points with Nic Faas.

Santos and Faas competed with the best of America’s Midget racers for the final event in the 2008 USAC National and Western championships. Faas is from Huntington Beach, California. He is a fourth generation racer. "It was great to clinch the championship on Turkey Night," said Faas. "As a rookie I was happy to come through for K&N and all my sponsors."

Santos is from Franklin, Massachusetts and is the grandson of Bobby Santos, a former modified racer. "I've wanted to win at Irwindale Speedway on Turkey Night for five years now," said Santos. "It was a great way to end the racing season. Our Toyota had a ton of power thanks to our K&N air filter and this was a great way to end the season." Both Faas and Santos had Toyota powered sprinters with K&N filters.

“We are proud of Bobby and Nic, they both have a lot of talent,” said Kevin Gerhardt of Western Speed Racing. “We plan to take Nic to the Chili Bowl next year and we also plan to use K&N products. K&N gives us an edge on the track.”

Other K&N sponsored racers that competed in the Mopar National Midget Championship Series on Turkey Night were: C.J. Sarna of Palm Desert, California, Ryan Kaplan of Chico, California, Chad Boat of Phoenix, Arizona, Michael Faccinto of Hanford, California, Paul Zimmerly of Ridgefield, Washington and Billy Wease of Noblesville, Indiana.

K&N development driver Caitlin Shaw made her debut in the Turkey Night Midget Grand Prix in a 35 car field at the half-mile paved oval. There were the usual USAC front-runners in competition as well as several drivers from the ranks of NASCAR. “It was a tough field, but great to compete at this level,” said Shaw who drove the No. 89 K&N Esslinger powered car. “I appreciate the extra effort each one of my sponsors put in to support me this year.”

The K&N sponsored racers for the USAC Western Sprint Car Series Roster on Turkey Night included Shane Hmiel of Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, Porter Smith of Aztec, New Mexico and Laura Hayes of Wilton, California.

K&N sponsored drivers that competed in the USAC National Ford Focus Championship on Turkey Night were Jessica Brunelli of Hayward, California, Charles Maier of Hayward, California, Mike Maier of Hayward, California, Brendan Langlois of Kamloops, BC, Canada and Cody Swanson of Norco, California.

“It’s great to be a part of a long standing tradition for so many K&N sponsored teams who are part of the K&N family,” said Tony Yorkman, K&N Sports Marketing Manager. “It’s a testament to K&N to know that most of the teams that race on Turkey Night choose to settle for nothing less than K&N.”

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Siberian Trip with K&N Takes The Turtle Expedition Across Russia's Lena River

Russia's Eastern Siberia is not an easy place for a road trip. In fact, Turtle Expedition Team adventurers Gary and Monika Wescott were told it could not be done because there are no roads. “We found roads no one ever spoke about through aerial maps,” said Wescott. “We drove up the middle of the Lena River in winter when it was frozen solid.”

Siberian Road Trip for the Turtle Expedition with K&N Air Filter
Siberian Road Trip for the Turtle Expedition with K&N Air Filter
The Lena River is the 9th longest river in the world and is frozen for about seven months of the year. “We were on ice for 650 miles and after that we drove on frozen permafrost,” said Wescott. “When temperatures are 96.7 degrees below zero, metal can crystallize and snap. 5-15W Arctic oil can also turn to a heavy gelatin.”
A typical trip can last three years for The Turtle Expedition. They have used K&N air filters for more than 20 years on world expeditions.
A typical trip can last three years for The Turtle Expedition. They have used K&N air filters for more than 20 years on world expeditions.

The Turtle Expedition is Making Plans for a Silk Route Trip from Lisbon, Portugal to Shanghi, China
The Turtle Expedition is Making Plans for a Silk Route Trip from Lisbon, Portugal to Shanghai, China

Gary Wescott is a journalist and the founder of The Turtle Expedition, Unltd. He and his wife Monika crossed Siberia in The Turtle IV, a Ford F-350 equipped with K&N air and oil filters.

“There are a lot of things to consider when you go on an adventure,” said Wescott. “We carried enough fuel to travel 1000 miles and we pulled a support trailer. We had enough food for months and a supply of tools and spare parts. There were no car dealerships, telephones were sketchy and e-mail took hours if we could connect at all. We knew we could depend on our washable and reusable K&N air filter in Siberia.”

Gary Wescott is 63-years-old and has been travelling since 1969. His photographs and articles have been published throughout the world. “When we go on a trip we have a basic idea of where we’re going and we have lots of supplies,” he said. “We let the trip take us.”

In Siberia, they were self-contained and careful. The Wescott’s had fuel filters and heaters to keep dirt and water out of the injection pump. They also put in diesel additives to keep their fuel liquid.

“We have used K&N for at least 20 years,” said Wescott. “People from South America, Russia and all over Europe were intrigued as they watched us wash our air filter, let it dry and put it back on our expedition vehicles.”

The Turtle Expedition's next big trip will be the Silk Route from Lisbon, Portugal to Shanghai, China. The Wescott’s will drive their new Turtle V. It is an expedition camper based on a 1999 Ford F-550 4X4. It can carry 74 gallons of fuel, 40 gallons of water and the camper is solar powered.

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