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Summer X Games 14 is Big Prize for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1X Driver

Jun 10, 2008

The fifth round of the Rally America National Series, Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally was tough for driver Andrew Comrie-Picard. A plastic fan plug came loose after a rough landing early in the Pennsylvania event and his Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1X engine overheated.

Rally America National Series, Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally in Pennsylvania, photo by Bill Lockwood

Andrew Comrie-Picard will be in X Games 14 in Los Angeles, California

Comrie-Picard’s crew repaired the problem, but the stress on the motor was too much and it blew on day two. “It’s frustrating,” said Comrie-Picard. “It cost us a finish, but this rally was difficult for everybody. The good news is we’re still leading in the standings.”

Extreme sports define X-Games 14 in Los Angeles

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1X beat out rival Subaru Rally Team USA

The factory-backed Subaru Rally Team USA also had a bad weekend. They are Comrie-Picard’s main points rivals and drew a pair of DNF’s (did not finish) in their new competition cars. This means the three positions in the Rally America Championship Series were unchanged with Comrie-Picard ahead of Subaru Rally Team USA by one point. As the lead driver Comrie-Picard will make a guaranteed return trip to the invitation only X Games.

Only the top drivers receive invitations to the high-profile X Games in Los Angeles, California this summer. It will be Comrie-Picard’s third trip.

“We couldn’t have achieved our results so far this season without the support of K&N Engineering,” said Comrie-Picard. “For us to be leading the U.S. championship ahead of the Subaru factory is an accomplishment we can all be proud of. K&N has been our choice for a decade. We work in a high-dust, high speed environment and K&N keeps contaminants out of our engine.”

This summer’s X Games 14 will be broadcast live on ESPN and ABC. “Experience is an asset at the X Games,” said Comrie-Picard. “There are so many talented athletes from around the world excelling at the most extreme sports there are. We are thrilled to be back in 2008.”

Follow Andrew Comrie-Picard throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

CORR Championship Off Road Racing Series at L.A. County Fairplex Great for Todd LeDuc

Jun 9, 2008

Todd LeDuc dominated the truck Pro 2 class main events in the Championship Off-Road Racing Series at the Los Angeles County Fairplex in Pomona, California.

Championship Off-Road Racing Course at Pomona, California

Todd LeDuc finished CORR Series Race ahead of Ricky Johnson and Jeremy McGrath

Le Duc led every lap on route to his first win of the season for Rockstar Makita Team LeDuc. He repeated the same great performance the next day because of a fortunate inversion of the top qualifiers that moved him from eighth on the starting grid to the pole. An inversion put Todd at the pole because of the luck of the draw. Race officials pulled the number eight and Todd was the number eight qualifier which moved him up to the key position.

Rockstar Makita Team LeDuc in CORR Winner's circle at Los Angeles County Fairplex

Ford Truck driven by Todd LeDuc Captured Pro 2 Main Event in CORR Series

Curt Leduc, Todd’s father, called that inversion a gift. Todd had no intention on squandering that good fortune. His plan for the race was to run hard and get away from the field, and that’s exactly what he did, twice.

LeDuc and his Ford with K&N Engineering products were comfortably ahead of second place Scott Taylor when the mandatory yellow flag waved at the midway point of the 18-lap race. LeDuc held his lead on the restart and kept it there.

“This is unbelievable,” said LeDuc after his sixth career CORR victory. “We made some changes on the truck to get it a little bit quicker. I thought they would be conservative when they watered the man made track, but they actually made it worse. I was just looking for anywhere that was dry and had traction.”

Todd’s win was important to the team after various problems hit Curt and Kyle LeDuc in the Pro 4 class feature. Curt started ninth in the 18-lap Pro 4 race and charged up to second place. His runner up finish ended after he was hit from behind and turned sideways in the final corner on the final lap. He went from second to fourth and filed a protest over what he felt was deliberate, unnecessary contact.

Kyle worked his way back through the field after getting a tire stuck and rolled his Ford truck onto its side on the second lap. He finished eleventh. “Overall it was a great weekend,” said Curt LeDuc. “With Todd winning back to back, from the pole both times this team is a real threat. We have the tools to contend for wins in every race. We can still depend on the reliability of K&N air filters.”

The next race in the CORR Series will be at Chula Vista, California on July 26-27.

Follow Rockstar Makita Team LeDuc throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

Chopper by Derby City Customs Runs and Sounds Like a Race Car

Jun 9, 2008

Derby City Customs is in the business of making one-of-a-kind motorcycles. Louisville, Kentucky brothers Jason and Jeremy Cantwell make unique bikes with one common thread, all of them have K&N Engineering air filters.

Derby City Customs chopper with RC Components Frame

Custom motorcycle with K&N air filter on top of four barrel Holley carburetor

The newest creation to come out of their motorcycle shop has a RC Components frame with RC Components wheels and a 300 mm rear tire.

Derby City Customs cut the frame and machined out the mounts to reassemble the back bone of this chopper

Derby City Customs Chopper with drive belt for the blower spun off the crank.

Full view of black cherry candy custom Chopper.

“We built it for a customer with a super charger and a four barrel Holley carburetor,” said Cantwell. “We had to cut the frame and machine out the mounts to reassemble the back bone. This way the engine still held and the super charger had a place to sit.”

The chopper has a custom made seat and the paint is called black cherry candy. The drive belt for the blower is spun directly off the crank. “This was way out of the norm,” said Cantwell. “We also had to cut and fabricate the gas tank to make it fit. This bike runs and sounds like a race car.”

The K&N air filter fits on top of the carburetor. “I called K&N directly with the size and dimensions I needed for an air filter,” said Cantwell. “They sent me the perfect air filter with a perfect fit. The bike rides great.”

So far this year, Derby City Customs built six bikes. Jason and Jeremy Cantwell have a reality television show pilot in the works that will be filmed in the brother's chrome shop and tattoo shop. Their next project is a custom 2008 Kawasaki Z10 which will be unveiled at the Indianapolis Grand Prix in September.

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

Adding Performance and Protection to the Nissan Pathfinder

Jun 5, 2008

The Nissan Pathfinder is a mid-size SUV with a powerful V6 or V8 engine. The Pathfinder has sufficient storage space and a large seating capacity. The unique angular styling sets it apart from other SUV’s on the market. When equipped with the four-wheel-drive package, the Nissan Pathfinder is capable of an unbelievable ride with great off-road handling.

Nissan Pathfinder

K&N Engineering offers peace of mind for Nissan Pathfinder owners who want only the best for their SUV. K&N replacement air filters, performance air intakes and premium oil filters provide excellent protection and performance. Your Pathfinder deserves the exceptional protection delivered by K&N performance products.

K&N REPLACEMENT AIR FILTERS

K&N’s high-flow replacement air filters for the Nissan Pathfinder are engineered to fit directly into the factory air box. No cutting or fitting is required. This simple drop-in design makes them the easiest performance add-on for your money.

Air Filter 33-2286 for Nissan Pathfinder

Air Filter 33-2031-2
for Nissan Pathfinder

Air Filter 33-2080
for Nissan Pathfinder

2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder models with a 5.6-liter V8 engine and 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder models with a 4.0-liter V6 engine benefit from K&N’s 33-2286 performance air filter. K&N air filters are washable, reusable and backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty™. The 33-2286 will be the last air filter your Pathfinder will ever need. This part is also compatible with 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 5.6-liter V8 engines.

K&N’s 33-2031-2 was designed to fit 2.7L, 3.3L, and 3.5L Nissan Pathfinder engines. This replacement air filter will fit Nissan Pathfinder models with a 3.5L engine made from 2013-2016 or 2000-2004. This part will also fit 1997-2004 Nissan Pathfinders with 3.3L or 3.5L engines, or the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder 3.3L. The unique cotton filtering media of K&N filters allow for high air-flow while providing excellent filtration and protection.

Owners of a 2005-2014 Nissan Pathfinder with a 2.5-liter V6 engine or a 2010-2014 Nissan Pathfinder with a 3.0-liter engine gain a lifetime of performance with K&N’s 33-2080 high-flow performance air filter.

K&N PERFORMANCE AIR INTAKES

K&N Performance Air Intake Systems for the Nissan Pathfinder are engineered to the specific vehicle design and guaranteed to increase horsepower. These air intakes completely replace the restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing with a less restrictive intake tube and a high-flow cone air filter. K&N air intakes provide virtually unrestricted air flow to your engine while providing excellent filtration.

Air Intake 77-6012KP
for Nissan Pathfinder

Air Intake 63-6014
for Nissan Pathfinder

Air Intake 77-6014KP
for Nissan Pathfinder

Air Intake 57-6014
for Nissan Pathfinder

Air Intake 57-6011
for Nissan Pathfinder

Owners of a 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L can use the 69-7063TTK to gain an estimated 7 horsepower @ 5354 RPM. 2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder models with a 5.6-liter engine can increase acceleration by about 11 horsepower @ 5137 RPM, by using the 77-6016KS.

Air Intake 63-6014 for Nissan Pathfinder

2004 Nissan Pathfinders with a 5.6-liter V8 engine use K&N’s 57-6012 performance intake system to gain 11.21 horsepower @ 5073 rpm. The 77-6012KP, polished aluminum intake kit, is also available for these models. K&N testing shows an increase of 7.27 horsepower @ 4914 rpm with the 77-6012KP. The 57-6012 uses a non-metallic rotationally molded tube that can reduce intake air temperature and decrease intake sound over a metal tube.

2008 to 2012 Nissan Pathfinder models with the 4.0-liter engine use the 63-6014, non-metallic system to get 14.27 more horsepower @ 5075 rpm or K&N’s 77-6014-1KP to gain 11.63 horsepower @ 5200 rpm. The 77-6014-1KP fits 2005-2012 Pathfinder 4.0-liter engines.

The 57-6014, non-metallic intake system, to gain 14.27 horsepower @ 5075 rpm and is compatible with the 2005 to 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L. K&N air intake systems are so easy to install that it usually takes less than 90 minutes.

Owners of the 2001 to 2004 Nissan Pathfinder models that have the 3.5-liter engine gain a lifetime of performance with K&N’s 57-6011 intake system. Testing of the 57-6011 has shown an increase of 14.46 horsepower @ 5918 rpm.

Oil Filter HP-1008
for Nissan Pathfinder

K&N PREMIUM OIL FILTERS

K&N premium oil filters for your Nissan Pathfinder protect your motor from harmful contaminants and debris while allowing for high-flow rates. Our oil filters are protected by heavy-duty canister walls which provide extra strength and durability to reduce the risk of damage from loose rocks and debris. They deliver outstanding filtration and keep your Nissan Pathfinder running clean and smooth.

Oil Filter HP-1010 for Nissan Pathfinder

K&N's HP-1010 oil filter was designed to fit 2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder models with a 5.6 liter V8 engine and 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder models with a 4.0-liter V6 engine. This oil filter is also compatible with the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 5.6-liter V8 engine, as well as 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L and 2000 Nissan Pathfinders 3.3-liter V6 engines.

2013-2017 Nissan Pathfinder models with 3.5-liter V6 engines, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder models with 3.5-liter V6 engines, and 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder models with 2.5-liter L4 engines use K&N's HP-1008 for excellent filtration and protection.

K&N also offers performance products for earlier years of the Nissan Pathfinder. To find products for your Pathfinder or any other vehicle use the Application Search on KNFilters.com.

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NHRA POWERade Drag Racers with Record Wins Face Off in Topeka, Kansas

Jun 4, 2008

Two top sportsman class drivers faced off in Competition Eliminator at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series in Topeka, Kansas. In Competition Eliminator, the first racer to the finish line wins. David Rampy and Dan Fletcher, both K&N Engineering sponsored racers, have 129 NHRA National Event wins between them.

David Rampy and Dan Fletcher in Competition Eliminator at NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series in Kansas

Rampy won this round, bringing his total National event wins to 86. Fletcher has 51. Both each have five Division Championships along with eight World Championships. Rampy has six World and Fletcher has two World.

David Rampy now has 68 National Event wins

“The bottom line was there was a bad ass pair in the finals at Topeka,” said Dan Fletcher. “The race was there for the taking. I didn’t hit the tree the way I should have. I watched him coming at me at that was it. He won and I was schooled by the Comp Eliminator King, David Rampy.”

The conditions were hot and windy that day. The air temperature was 89 degrees with a relative humidity of 37 percent. The barometer was a little low and cars were a little slower overall.”

“When you race people you know, it makes it a little sweeter,” said Rampy. “I knew we would both make it to the finals and it would be a tough race. I was down about 1200 feet before I knew I would get around Dan for the win. He is really good and it felt great to beat a top notch team.” Rampy has used K&N products for years. “I use K&N air and oil filters,” he said. “The K&N dragster scoop is killer. It’s better aerodynamically.” Fletcher also uses K&N products. “I use the K&N Stubstack (85-0200) on the competition eliminator and K&N oil filters (HP-3002) on all my vehicles,” said Fletcher. “K&N products are ingenious, and my engines outlast and outperform thanks to K&N.” Next up for the pair will be in Chicago for the Torco Racing Fuels Route 66 NHRA Nationals.

Follow David Rampy and Dan Fletcher's progress throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.