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Honda Accord Owners Add Guaranteed Horsepower with K&N Performance Air Intake

Designers of the 2007 Honda Accord said they used the cheetah as a styling influence. Faceted corners, geometric headlights and sleek panels highlight the newest exterior colors.

Air Intake for Honda Accord
Air Intake for Honda Accord
K&N Engineering has designed a high flow air intake system (69-1209TS) in silver for the 2007 Honda Accord 2.4 liter engine, 2006 Honda Accord 2.4 liter engine, 2005 Honda Accord 2.4 liter engine and the 2004 Honda Accord 2.4 liter engine.
69-1209TS prototype installed
Air Intake Installed in Honda Accord

Power Gain Chart for Honda Accord with K&N Air Intake
Power Gain Chart for Honda Accord with K&N Air Intake

For additional performance K&N replaced the original air box, intake tube and air filter with an all new cold air intake system. K&N dynamometer tests show a 7.13 horsepower gain at 5111 RPM.

K&N performance air intake systems provide an increase in horsepower while providing excellent filtration. The K&N lifetime replacement air filter (RU-4870) on this air intake is protected by a powder coated heat shield. The heat shield is used to isolate engine heat away from the cool incoming air to the engine to help produce more power.

The heat shield assembly is installed into the engine compartment using the factory mounting points. A bracket supports the tube which is mounted to the throttle body. This air intake system uses all the factory emission parts and positions the MAS in a location that doesn't require reprogramming to the factory computer. Three vehicles and 80 power measuring dynamometer runs were performed in the design and development of this air intake to ensure the final product provided the best performance and filtration possible while working with the Accord's emissions system.

The 69-1209TS can be easily installed in 90 minutes or less and is backed by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

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.

Ten-Year-Old Moto Boy from California is K&N Champion

Marshall Stewart is in only in the 4th grade, but his motorcross accomplishments are already a huge part of the K&N's racing family.

Marshall Stewart
Marshall Stewart
Marshall Stewart won the 65cc beginner race
Marshall Stewart won the 65cc beginner race
The 10-year-old from Lake Elisnore, California captured first place in the 65cc class and 4th in the vintage class at the Lake Elsinore Grand Prix. “He was the youngest person entered in the vintage class,” said Marshall’s father Chris Roberts. “Everyone else in the race was an adult.”
Marshall's trophy is almost as big as he is
Marshall's trophy is almost as big as he is

Marshall's bikes are equipped with K&N products
Marshall's bikes are equipped with K&N products

The vintage bikes are difficult because there is no suspension. “You can feel every bump,” said Marshall. “It was fun but I have one more thing to say about vintage bikes, ouch. My favorite part of 65 class race was winning, the interviews and the television crews.”

Marshall uses K&N air filter (KA-8088) on his 2006 Kawasaki KX65 and (HA-0300) on his 1976 Honda XR75. Marshall’s father works for K&N Engineering as a National Accounts Manager. “We were so glad to have K&N filters on both bikes this weekend,” he said. “The dust and soot was incredibly thick and both of our motors were protected. K&N helped give Marshall the extra power he needs to pull head of the pack and keep our motors strong.”

Roberts also uses K&N products on his tow vehicle. “We travel back and forth between races all the time,” he said. “I haul a trailer, bikes and parts and my Nissan Titan needs extra power. With K&N’s 63-6012 on my Titan I gain an additional 11 horsepower. It makes getting to the track that much easier.”

Marshall has won back-to-back championship wins in the Lake Elsinore Motorcross Park Summercross Series. “I also raced the 30-plus Vet class,” said Roberts. “I crashed hard and finished 10th. Racing keeps our family together and allows us to do activities with friends. It is also about having fun.”

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.

2008 Toyota Tundra with K&N Performance Air Intake Big Hit at SEMA

A 2008 Toyota Tundra stood out in the K&N Engineering booth at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association) 2007 at Las Vegas, Nevada.
2008 Toyota Tundra at SEMA 2007
2008 Toyota Tundra at SEMA 2007
K&N air intake system (77-9031-1KP)
K&N air intake system (77-9031KP-1)
The truck was selected for the convention because it is so new to the market. “It was a loan from Moss Brothers Toyota in Moreno Valley, California,” said K&N Engineering’s Bert Heck. “We had nearly three weeks to make it our project truck. Our SEMA build is great because anyone who owns this truck can do the same thing to it that we did at K&N. We also added the K&N logo with orange and red flamed tails under the hood to showcase our air intake.”
K&N custom flames were painted on
K&N custom flames were painted on
2008 Toyota Tundra was very popular in the K&N booth
2008 Toyota Tundra was very popular in the K&N booth

The parts that were put on this vehicle are not custom made and can be purchased at auto parts stores. *See modifications list below.

Industry enthusiasts stopped by the K&N booth at SEMA all week long to see the Toyota. K&N staff was available to show the modifications and answer any questions about our new K&N performance air intake system (77-9031-1KP). “People were surprised we already had an air intake system for a 2008 vehicle,” said Heck. “With the K&N kit we get a 13.43 horsepower gain at 5142 RPM.”

*Modifications

Drop Kit: 4-inch front 6-inche rear from Bell Tech
Wheels: 24-inch X10-inch Claus Ettenberger
Tires: 305/35R24 Toyo
Bed Cover: By LEER
Radio: By Eclipse
Billet Grill: By T-Rex
Exhaust: By Flowmaster
Paint Work: Miscellaneous paint work by Bob Calles and Haynie designs
Window Tinting: By Lorenzo’s Mobile Tint
K&N: Performance Air Intake System (77-9031-1KP)

The Toyota Tundra went back to the dealership after the SEMA show with all the new modifications intact.

Also check out the K&N 2008 Toyota Tundra at SEMA video.

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.

K&N Air Filter for 2004 to 2009 Harley Davidson® Sportster 883 & 1200 with Screamin' Eagle® Upgrade

Air Filter for Harley Davidson® Sportster 883 and 1200 with Screamin' Eagle® Air Cleaner Kit
Air Filter for Harley Davidson® Sportster 883 and 1200 with Screamin' Eagle® Air Cleaner Kit
K&N Engineering has designed and manufactured over 2,400 high-flow replacement air filters that fit most modern motorcycles, cars and trucks. K&N's unique pleated cotton air cleaner is designed to increase power and torque while providing excellent air filtration. K&N Motorcycle Air Filters are washable and reusable. They are backed by K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty®.

A new replacement air filter, HD-0900, has been released for the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Harley Davidson® Sportster 883 and 1200's with the upgraded Screamin' Eagle® Pro air cleaner kit. K&N's lifetime air filter is designed to offer better throttle response, increase horsepower and provide longer service intervals.

The HD-0900, replacement air filter, specifically replaces the Harley Davidson® air filter, part 29044-04B. It will fit directly into your Harley Davidson's® Screamin' Eagle® Air Filter Assembly without any cutting or fitting required.  Replacing your filter is as easy as removing the disposable air filter and replacing it with K&N's lifetime air filter.

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.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Puts Kvapil in the Wall at Phoenix

The No. 6 K&N Filters Team and Travis Kvapil headed to Phoenix, Arizona with high hopes and confidence but could not seem to shake the bad luck. A record 13 cautions waved over the 150-lap NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race which included an incident on lap 55 that severely damaged the No. 6 K&N Ford F-150 and forced Kvapil to settle for 23rd place.

Travis Kvapil at Phoenix Travis Kvapil at Phoenix
Travis Kvapil started third and finished 23rd at Phoenix
Travis Kvapil started third and finished 23rd at Phoenix
The weekend started out well at Phoenix International Raceway for Kvapil as the K&N Ford F-150 surfaced to the top of the speed charts during both practice sessions on Thursday.
Chris Forsberg uses K&N air and oil filters
No. 6 K&N Filters Ford F-150 at Phoenix
No. 6 K&N Filters Ford F-150 at Phoenix
K&N Filters Team works on K&N Filters Ford F-150

Kvapil turned a fast lap time of 27.444 seconds at Friday’s qualifying session and placed third for the start of Friday night’s race. At lap 16 the first of 13 cautions hit the track. Kvapil reported that his truck needed more tire grip. On lap 35 caution number four started the first round of pit stops for Kvapil.

Kvapil took on four tires, re-fueled and made a slight track bar and air pressure adjustment. The K&N team returned Kvapil to the track in fourth for the re-start on lap 40 where Kvapil battled for position.

As the race continued, Kvapil raced three-wide for position and was a top contender. On lap 55 he was passing the No. 47 when it turned into Kvapil and sent him into the wall. The No. 6 truck was wrecked. Kvapil made several more trips down pit road while the K&N team worked diligently to fix the toe and other problems on the Ford.

When it was all said and done, Kvapil crossed the line in 23rd as Kyle Busch went on to win. “It’s really unfortunate,” said Kvapil. “We had a great truck for the race and the entire K&N team worked really hard. It’s frustrating that we have such great stuff and keep having bad luck. We will be back next week at Miami.”

Kvapil is third in the point stands for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He returns to action next week for the final race of the 2007 season at Miami-Homestead with all the action carried live on SPEED-TV.

Follow Travis Kvapil'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.