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NASCAR Nationwide Series Chevy Monte Carlo SS Takes Lucky Dog Award in Texas

Jason Keller of CJM Racing went to the O’Reilly 300 at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth, Texas with a new outlook and new sponsors. A few months ago the team faced many unknowns at the season-opener in Daytona and Keller wasn’t sure how many races they would be able to attend.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS at Texas Motor Speedway, photo by Christina Ramzel
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS at Texas Motor Speedway, photo by Christina Ramzel
Thanks to its sponsors CJM racing can now run the entire 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule and compete for top spot in the championship point standings. Keller is gaining ground with each passing week with his on-track performance. The Incredible Pizza Racing Team with K&N Engineering air filters posted its highest finish of the season at Texas Motor Speedway.

Lucky Dog award went to Chevy Montel Carlo SS at O'Reilly 300 in Texas, photo by Christina Ramzel Lucky Dog award went to Chevy Monte Carlo SS at O'Reilly 300 in Texas, photo by Christina Ramzel
“It’s such a great feeling knowing we are going to compete every weekend,” said Keller. “I know we have what it takes to get to the top ten. We’ve been consistent and now we have the time to perfect our program.”

At the start of the O’Reilly 300, Keller maintained track position in his Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. He was running in the 20th position, but went to 21st around lap 50. On lap 56, Keller went to pit road for four tires, fuel and a track bar adjustment. The No. 11 with K&N air filters rejoined the field in the 20th position.

Keller had a problem with tight handling as the laps progressed, but the team refused to give up. He pitted the car again on lap 93, but the adjustments did nothing to improve handling. He was however, good on fuel mileage and kept the Chevy on track for more laps. Just two laps shy of entering pit road the caution flag waved and placed Keller one lap down in the Lucky Dog position.

The Lucky Dog award gave the team what they needed, a position back on the lead lap. Keller was only one of 14 cars to remain on the lead lap as the race came to a close and crossed the finish line in the 12th position. This gave the team its highest finishing position this season.

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FASTRAK Racer's GM GRT in Winner's Circle at Carolina Speedway

K&N sponsored dirt track racer Chris Steele grabbed another top three finish at the Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, North Carolina. The race was the venue’s opening night of the 2008 season and part of the FASTRAK series of national dirt track races.
Steele's GM GRT turns the track at Carolina Speedway
Chris Steele in his 2004 GM GRT
The Rock Hill, South Carolina driver equips his 2004 GM GRT 350 horsepower engine with a K&N Engineering air filter.

Chris Steele in his 2004 GM GRT
Steele's GM GRT turns the track at Carolina Speedway
“I prove time and time again that a bigger engine does not always mean a faster engine,” said Steele. “I tell racers I go up against about K&N filters because I run in front of them week after week.”

Steele says his K&N air filter has helped his engine crank an additional 7½ horsepower in dynamometer tests. Drivers in the FASTRAK series are given the option to use 350 or 400 horsepower engines. The races, held on oval dirt tracks, reach an average speed of 100 mph.

Steele was able to pull the front position for the night’s featured heat. After spinning his tires on the initial start, competitors Timbo Magnum pulled ahead while John Pursley pulled along side on the front straightaway. At turn one Steele decided to play it safe and gave Magnum and Pursley more room on the track – a move he made to assure his place at the end of the feature. The trio pulled away from the field, but it was Pursley and Magnum who ended up fighting each other for the majority of the race and the lead. Pursley went on to win the night's featured race after passing Magnum during the final laps. Steele’s third place finish earned him points in the FASTRAK series.

“The track can change dramatically from practice to race, “ said Steele, who took first place in a qualifier earlier at the event. “During the qualifier the track was wet and a bit sloppy, so we couldn’t really determine what it would be like for the feature. That’s dirt track racing for you – it can throw you for a loop.”
 
Steele and his team will continue running in the weekly FASTRAK series and plan on participating in a handful of FASTRAK touring events in the remaining 2008 season.

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San Felipe 250 Puts K&N Sponsored Racer 2nd in SCORE International Desert Racing Series

K&N Engineering’s Damen Jefferies is in second place in the 2008 SCORE International Desert racing series. Despite some late-race mechanical problems Jefferies drove his K&N sponsored Trophy Truck for 232 miles across serious terrain.

Damen Jefferies and his K&N sponsored Trophy Truck
Damen Jefferies and his K&N sponsored Trophy Truck
Jefferies began the San Felipe 250 against 263 competitors from all over the world. Racers brought their rigs from Mexico, Canada, Germany, Italy and Israel to make up the fifth largest number of starters in the history of the annual event. Overall there were 27 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs.
Jefferies on the 232 mile course at San Felipe 250
Jefferies on the 232 mile course at San Felipe 250
Jefferies is second in 2008 SCORE International Desert Series
Jefferies is second in 2008 SCORE International Desert Series

The SCORE International series began in San Felipe through beat up inline holes and along power poles for several miles. Jefferies continued north across a road that parallels “Laguna Diablo” through tight cactus gardens, and finally up three of the toughest washes Mexico has to offer including the Matomi Wash.

“We started 17th, and my goal was to keep the leaders within striking distance for the first 60 miles,” said Jefferies. “I knew that I could make up time later in the tight rocky sand washes where my truck excels.”

Halfway through the 22nd annual event, Jefferies was the fifth vehicle on the road, but at mile 161 the team had a drive train failure and lost three hours. “I had to walk over three miles to find our chase truck, gather the parts and make the repairs,” he said. “It was worth it at the finish line. We were determined to make it to the end and keep our championship hopes alive.”

The 2008 SCORE San Felipe 250 was the second of the five races in the SCORE desert series. “We are excited about our position in the points standings,” said Jefferies. “This race was the most difficult and demanding test for our truck. The holes and rough terrain from the start to mile 60 are insane.”

The K&N Trophy Truck uses a K&N designed air induction system and a K&N performance oil filter. This provides Jefferies with the power and protection he requires for racing. “The K&N filters continue to attest that they can withstand any environment,” he said. “The desert is hard on our motors and K&N filters protect them time and time again.”

The next race for Jefferies in his No. 22 K&N sponsored Trophy Truck is the SCORE Tecate Baja 500 on May 31 at Ensenda, Baja California, Mexico.

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2004 to 2008 Nissan Titan Trucks Get a Lifetime of Performance with K&N Products

The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck that was introduced for the 2004 model year.  The Titan has a powerful 5.6 liter V8 engine rated at 305 horsepower. The 2007 and 2008 Titan delivers around 12 more horsepower than the older models.  With its fully boxed frame, the Nissan Titan was built for maximum rigidity and strength. It has a strong towing capacity with a lot of cargo and interior room making the Titan a very popular choice for comfort and durability.
Nissan Titan Air Filter 33-2286
Air Filter 33-2286 for Nissan Titan
2007 Nissan Titan
2007 Nissan Titan


K&N Engineering has been designing and manufacturing performance products since 1969. Replacement air filters, cold air intakes and premium oil filters are some of the products K&N offers to protect and enhance the performance of your Nissan Titan.

K&N’s 33-2286 is a washable and reusable replacement air filter engineered for the 2004 to 2008 Nissan Titan. It was designed to increase power and torque for the lifetime of your truck while providing excellent engine protection. K&N automotive air filters are engineered to fit directly into the stock air box making the 33-2286 is a simple performance upgrade for your Titan. The 33-2286, like all K&N Filters, is backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Warranty. It will be the last air filter your Nissan Titan will ever need.
Air Intake for Nissan Titan
Air Intake 63-6012
for Nissan Titan


Air Intake for Nissan Titan
Air Intake 77-6012KP
for Nissan Titan


K&N's cold air intakes for the Nissan Titan have a lower restriction than the factory air box system resulting in a guaranteed power gain while providing excellent air filtration. K&N air intakes are also easy to install, usually in 90 minutes or less. 2004 to 2008 Nissan Titans have a choice of complete air intake systems available from K&N.
Air Intake for Nissan Titan
Air Intake 57-6012
for Nissan Titan


The 63-6012 uses a non-metallic rotationally molded tube that keeps incoming air cool and provides virtually unrestricted air flow. Testing shows an 11.21 horsepower gain @ 5073 RPM. The 63-6012 fits the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Nissan Titan.

2004 and 2005 Nissan Titan owners use K&N's 57-6012 air intake to provide increased horsepower.

K&N’s 77-6012KP uses a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum tube to smooth and straiten air flow to your engine. This complete intake system produces an authoritative sound over the non-metallic tubes. Tests show the 77-6012KP gains 7.27 more HP @ 4914 RPM.
Nissan Titan Oil Filter
Oil Filter for Nissan Titan


K&N Premium Oil Filters for the Nissan Titan 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. K&N Wrench-Off automotive oil filters are designed with a 1" Hex Nut for easy installation and removal. They deliver outstanding filtration and keep your Nissan Titan running clean and smooth.

K&N Engineering provides the highest quality performance oil filter available for your Nissan Titan. K&N's HP-1010 oil filter fits the 2004 to 2008 Nissan Titan models with the 5.6L V8.

Use the K&N application search to verify the correct oil filter then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Performance Products for the 1993 to 2017 Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima is an economical front-wheel-drive family sedan that has been around since 1993. The Altima continues to improve its overall performance, power and appeal with each generation. It is no surprise the Altima has become one of Nissan's most desirable mid-size sedans.

Air Filter 33-2031-2 for Nissan Altima
Air Filter 33-2031-2
for Nissan Altima

Air Filter 33-2374 for Nissan Altima
Air Filter 33-2374
for Nissan Altima

Air Filter 33-2478 for Nissan Altima
Air Filter 33-2478
for Nissan Altima

K&N Engineering has produced a variety of performance add-ons for the 1993 to 2016 Nissan Altima. You will find simple performance upgrades with K&N lifetime replacement air filters, performance cold air intakes and premium oil filters.

K&N REPLACEMENT AIR FILTERS
K&N washable and reusable replacement air filters for the Nissan Altima are designed to increase power and torque for the lifetime of your Altima while providing excellent filtration. K&N's 33-2031-2 replacement air filter adds a lifetime of performance to the 2002 to 2017 Nissan Altima with the 3.5 liter engine, 2002 to 2006 Nissan Altima models with the 2.5 liter engine and the 1993 to 2001 Nissan Altima with the 2.4 liter engine.

K&N's 33-2374 replacement air filter fits the 2013 Nissan Altima Coupe 2.5 liter, 2007-2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 liter, and 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Nissan Altima with the 2.5 liter engine. 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Nissan Altima 2.5L, use K&N's 33-2478 replacement air filter.

K&N PERFORMANCE AIR INTAKES
K&N's cold air intake design has a lower restriction than the factory air box system resulting in a guaranteed horsepower gain. K&N air intakes are easy to install, usually in 90 minutes or less.

Air Intake 57-6015 for Nissan Altima
Air Intake 57-6015
for Nissan Altima
Air Intake 69-7060TS for Nissan Altima
Air Intake 69-7060TS
for Nissan Altima
Air Intake 69-7063TTK for Nissan Altima
Air Intake 69-7063TTK
for Nissan Altima

2013-2017 Nissan Altima models with a 2.5 liter engine use 69-7064TS. 2007 to 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 liter is compatible with the 69-7062TTK that produces 9.36 horsepower @ 4300 RPM. The 69-7061TS shows estimated gains of 6.88 HP @ 4927 RPM for the 2007 to 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 liter and the 2013 Nissan Altima Coupe 2.5 liter.

K&N Engineering designed the 57-6015 air intake system for the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Nissan Altima models with a 3.5 liter engine. K&N's testing shows a 7.3 horsepower gain @ 5001 RPM. The 57-6015 has a non-metallic rotationally molded high density polyethylene tube that can reduce intake air temperature and decrease intake sound over a metal tube. This intake system comes standard with one of K&N's famous high flow, excellent filtration, great looking air filter (RC-4180). This chrome topped beauty helps protect your engine while allowing more air to enter your engine for increased performance. To help extend the service interval of the filter, K&N also offers a filter wrap (22-8033PK) which adds very little restriction.

2002 to 2006 Nissan Altima owners with a 2.5L engine have a choice of upgrading from their restrictive stock intake system to a high flow K&N intake system. The 69-7060TS has a silver powder coated air intake tube which helps to smooth and straighten air flow for a guaranteed horsepower gain in your Altima. K&N's 69-7060TS provides a gain of 6.4 horsepower @ 5500 RPM. This intake system comes standard with K&N's famous high flow, excellent filtration air filter (RU-4870) that can be washed and reused, meaning this is the last air filter your Altima will ever need! K&N also offers filter wraps to help protect and extend the service life of your filter (which only needs to be cleaned every 50,000 miles any way, depending on driving conditions).

Oil Filter HP-1008 for Nissan Altima
Oil Filter HP-1008 for Nissan Altima

Owners of 2013-2016 Nissan Altima with an 3.5L engine also have an intake available to them. K&N 69-7063TTK Typhoon performance air intake system adds and additional estimated 7.1 horsepower at 5354 rpm and 5.2 pound-feet of torque at 3905rpm compared to the factory system. This intake system comes standard with an oversized, high flow K&N air filter (RF-1048).

K&N PERFORMANCE GOLD® OIL FILTERS
K&N's premium 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. K&N Wrench-Off automotive oil filters are designed with a 1" Hex Nut for easy installation and removal. They deliver high flow rates, outstanding filtration and keep your Nissan Altima running clean and smooth.

K&N's HP-1008 oil filter will fit the 2002 to 2017 Nissan Altima with the 3.5 liter engine, 2008 to 2017 Nissan Altima with the 2.5 liter engine and the 1993 to 1997 Nissan Altima models with the 2.4 liter engine.

2007 to 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid with the 2.5 liter engine, 2002 to 2007 Nissan Altima owners with the 2.5 liter engine, and owners of the 1998 to 2001 Nissan Altimas with the 2.4 liter engine use K&N's HP-1010 premium oil filter.

To find performance products for any vehicle use the K&N Application Search on KNFilters.com.