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Innovative Air Filter for 2007, 2008 and 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Turbo Diesel Pickup Trucks

The 2007 to 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 turbo diesel is a heavy duty pickup truck designed for the serious truck crowd. Their 6.7 liter diesel engine produces 350 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. These mighty diesel trucks come with exhaust brakes which provide additional stability and breaking power when towing heavier loads. With their powerful engine, high towing capacity, and appealing body style, the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 are solid choices for hard-core truckers.

2007, 2008 and 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Diesel Air Filter
2007, 2008 and 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Diesel Air Filter
K&N Engineering designed a washable and reusable replacement HD diesel air filter for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup truck. The E-0784 was designed to offer virtually unrestricted air flow to your Ram's engine while providing excellent filtration.

The E-0784, replacement air filter, was engineered to fit directly into the factory air box of your pickup. This drop-in design means adding performance to your 2007 to 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 turbo diesel is easy. Simply unfasten the air box clamps and remove the lid, swap the stock panel filter with a K&N lifetime air filter, replace and fasten the air box lid and you are done.

"The unique cube-shape design (for the E-0784) was created to maximize surface area of the filter which allows for a higher airflow capacity than the stock panel type air filter." said Joost Adriaans, Product Manager for the E-0784. "It is designed to increase horsepower and torque."

K&N OE Replacement Air Filters are warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one million miles. The E-0784 will be the last air filter your Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 turbocharged diesel will ever need.

If you need to find other K&N products for your Dodge Ram or any other vehicle use the Application Search on KNFilters.com.

Viper Chassis at Perris Motors Speedway is a Winner

Veteran sprint car driver and K&N sponsored racer Cory Kruseman started the 2008 season on a high note at Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, California on February 8th and 9th.

Cory Kruseman and Lucas Oil Team, photo courtesy of Doug Allen
Cory Kruseman and Lucas Oil Team, photo courtesy of Doug Allen
Kruseman was able to take victory on both nights, while starting near the back of the pack on Perris’ dirt oval. “It was cool both nights, Kruseman said. “We were able to debut our new Viper chassis on the car and we were happy with the car all weekend.”

Cory Kruseman uses K&N Engineering Products Cory Kruseman uses K&N Engineering Products
Kruseman took the lead and drove to victory with three laps to go on February 8th, and followed that up the next evening with a thrilling victory coming in the final lap of the race.

The two wins put Kruseman within fifteen victories of tying Dean Thompson’s all time record. “It’spretty exciting, he was a legend. Just the possibility of winning that many events on the West Coast is exciting.”

Kruseman uses K&N’s composite airbox (100-8567) and K&N’s oil filter (HP-3002) on his 410 c.i. sprint car.

“K&N products always allow us to squeeze in a few more races between rebuilds. Everything seems to fit with no modifications.”

Kruseman’s next race will be the Las Vegas USAC on February 28th and 29th at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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British Rallycross and Irish Rallycross 2008 Season Underway

The Rallycross Open Championship is underway and Jamie Lea is hoping to compete in all the UK rounds during the 2008 season.

Jamie Lea's Ford Fiesta with Mitsubishi Evo 6 Turbo Engine Jamie Lea's Ford Fiesta with Mitsubishi Evo 6 Turbo Engine
Lea drives a rear wheel drive Ford Fiesta with a Mitsubishi Evo 6 turbo engine. It has a six speed gearbox, fully floating group 4 axle. “We use a K&N Apollo air filter system and exceed 300 bhp,” said Lea. “The K&N Apollo works very well in the conditions that we race in.”

Ben Power's Ford SportKA with updated engine
Ben Power's Ford SportKA with updated engine
Rallycross is circuit racing with ten cars on the track competing against each other. The track has a mixed surface of tarmac and loose gravel. The Rallycross circuit racers compete in tracks like Croft, Knockhill and Mondello Park in Ireland.

“We have been racing for 6 years in the Rallycross circuit,” said Lea. “For the past twenty years we’ve raced in many forms of motorsports, but Rallycross is by far the best sport for us.”

Lea finished third in 2007 in the Super National Class. His team is currently building a new super national car. “It is a Toyota MR2 with a Honda Civic type R engine,” he said. “We hope to do really well this year.”

Ben Power is another rallycross racer who plans to compete in the British Rallycross Championship season and selected rounds of the Irish Rallycross Championship. “My vehicle is a Ford SportKA,” said Power. “It is however, no ordinary Sportka. It is designed with a unique built space framed chassis with a molded carbon/Kevlar lightweight body.” Rallycross has several categories and Power competes in the Supermodified class which is 2 wheel-drive cars with unlimited engine size.

“I love going fast and the adrenaline rush from racing is great,” said Power. “Motorsports have been an interest in my family for generations.”

Power’s engine is a 2.3 Duratec engine, which produces more than 280 bhp through the front wheels. His car has a 6 speed sequential Hewland gearbox and Reiger 3 way adjustable suspension. Overall, his vehicle weighs less than 700kg. “We use K&N Engineering’s RE-0860 air filter,” said Power. “It works very well and provides good induction for the car. We also use K&N filter cleaner and oil.”

Power has been racing for three years. “I’m 18-year’s old and have been in the Supermodified category for two years and before that I raced in Junior Rallycross,” he said. “I also used K&N on my Junior Rallycross car.”

Power has plans to defend his Irish championship title and wants to improve on the Supermodified category where he placed second in 2007.

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Elvis Impersonator Stands by K&N for Two Decades

Elvis, aka Joey Franklin took the victory in the inaugural race at the Death Valley Raceway in Amargosa, Nevada.

Joey Franklin uses K&N productsJoel Franklin uses K&N products
Franklin, a full time Elvis impersonator and sprint car driver, won the race despite a late arrival and starting position at the back of the pack. “I drove a good race,” Franklin said. “I was able to take the lead in the last four laps and maintained my position for the win.”
Race winner, Elvis impersonator Joey Franklin, next to his sprint car Race winner, Elvis impersonator Joey Franklin, next to his sprint car

Track conditions were dry on the dirt oval for the race and Franklin proved to be a fan favorite. Franklin said he has always been able to use his status as an Elvis impersonator to his advantage at racing events. “Track announcers always seem to have fun with it. They always make comments like ‘Elvis has entered the building.’”

Sponsors take notice of Franklin’s talents as well, and are glad to get the extra attention win or lose. “Right now I have someone at Impact Racing working on an Elvis suit to wear when I’m racing. So I’m excited about that.”

Franklin uses K&N’s composite airbox air filter (100-8567) and K&N's oil filter (HP-3002) in addition to K&N’s breather filter (62-1440) on his winged 410 sprint car. “K&N always has a quality product,” he said. “I’ve been using K&N products since 1987 when I was racing go-karts.”

Franklin’s next race will be the Las Vegas USAC held February 28th and 29th at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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K&N Filters Ford Fusion to Run in Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series

Travis Kvapil and the No. 28 K&N Filters Ford Fusion finished 16th in the Gatorade Duel at Daytona International Speedway. The Gatorade Duel is the NASCAR Sprint Cup’s preliminary event to the Daytona 500.

No. 28 K&N Filters Ford Fusion at Daytona
No.28 K&N Filters Ford Fusion at Daytona
The annual February event consists of two 150-mile races, and serves as a qualifying race for the Daytona 500. The finishing order in the two 60-lap races determines the starting lineup on Sunday.

Kvapil and the No. 28 K&N Filters Ford Fusion were scheduled for the second of two Duel events as the historic No. 28 returned to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for the first race in over five years. Kvapil began the race in fourth and was joined by Yates Racing teammate, David Gilliland, who started at 13th.

Michael Waltrip led the field to the green flag at 4:03 pm Thursday as Kvapil maneuvered his way up to third on the second lap of the race. By lap seven, Kvapil battled his way into second as he and Dave Blaney continued to fight back and forth for track position. On lap eight, Kvapil gained the lead position and was scored as the leader for one lap before Waltrip regained the front spot.

Kvapil and the No. 28 K&N Filters team made a pit stop on lap 20 where they made a minor adjustment to the car and took four fresh tires and fuel. Kvapil restarted the race on lap 23 from 19th with Gilliland directly ahead of him in 18th. Dave Blaney and his engine blew coming of turn four causing the yellow caution to fly only three laps after the restart. The field was allowed to come to pit road on lap 27, and the K&N Filters Ford Fusion took four new tires and fuel before the field halted under NASCAR’s red flag for almost five minutes. Safety workers cleaned up the track surface.

The restart came on lap 30 as the Yates Racing teammates were lined up together will Gilliland in 19th and Kvapil in 20th. By lap 33, Kvapil had moved up to 15th but was soon battling changing track conditions as the sun began to drop down behind the grandstands along the front half of the speedway.

The shade on the track surface caused a change in the handling of the cars on the track. On lap 47, Kvapil called in over the team radio to crew chief Todd Parrot. He said his car was getting loose when he tried to throttle up and battle for positions. Two laps later, Kvapil told Parrot it felt as if his right rear tire was coming apart. Parrot and the K&N Filters pit crew continued to monitor the car as Kvapil fought to hold onto his track position.

Fortunately a caution came on lap 58 and Kvapil made a pit stop on lap 59. The team made minor adjustments to the trackbar and tire pressure settings with four new tires and fuel.

“We just need to look at our set-ups a little more before Sunday,” said Kvapil. “The biggest factor for the Daytona 500 with these cars is going to be handling. We’ve experienced it this afternoon and the difficulty teams are having with long runs. I know that we have a very powerful car here with our No. 28 K&N Filters Ford Fusion, but I think that we need to use the rest of our practice time to figure out what handling package will let us get the most amount of grip in the long runs.”

The afternoon ended under a green-white-checkered finish as Denny Hamlin throttled past his teammate, Tony Stewart to win the second race of the Gatorade Duel. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. won the first of the Gatorade Duel races after he held off Reed Sorenson for his second win in the past week.

Kvapil and the No. 28 K&N Filters Ford Fusion finished 16th, while Yates teammate Gilliland finished one position behind him in 17th. Kvapil will start the Daytona 500 from 30th on the outside row.

K&N is the official air filter of Rousch Fenway Racing and now Yates Motorsports.

On Sunday, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series begins the 2008 regular season at Daytona International Speedway for the 59th running of the Daytona 500. Pre-race television coverage begins on Sunday, February 17th at 2:00 pm EST on FOX.

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