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K&N Develops Air Filter Alfa Romeo Gas and Diesel Engines

K&N Engineering, Inc. developed a Lifetime Replacement Air Filter (E-9281) for the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera and the 2005 to 2012 Alfa Romero 159.

Air Filter for Alfa Romeo Brera, 159 and Spider
Air Filter for Alfa Romeo Brera, 159 and Spider
To add performance simply remove the disposable air filter and replace it with the K&N Filter. E-9281 has an outside length of 7.441 inches (189 mm) with an outside width of 5.512 inches (140mm).

The high-flow K&N tapered conical air filter is washable and reusable. K&N invented this concept more than 35 years ago. Unlike disposable filters, K&N Air Filters use a unique pleated design of oiled cotton fabric that is sandwiched between two layers of epoxy-coated aluminum screen.

K&N's stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.


Vehicle applications for E-9281 are as follows:

2012 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.7L L4
2011 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6
2011 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 1.7L L4
2011 ALFA ROMEO GT 3.2L V6
2011 ALFA ROMEO GT 1.8L L4
2011 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.7L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6
2010 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.4L L5 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.2L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 1.7L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO GT 3.2L V6
2010 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 3.2L V6
2010 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.4L L5 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.2L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 1.7L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L5 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.8L L4
2010 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.7L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6
2009 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.4L L5 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.2L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 1.7L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO GT 3.2L V6
2009 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 1.7L L4 2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L5 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 Diesel
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.8L L4
2009 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.7L L4
2008 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.4L L5 DSL
2008 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.2L L4 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 3.2L V6 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.4L L4 DSL
2008 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.2L L4 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L4 DSL
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 F/I
2008 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.8L L4 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.4L L5 DSL
2007 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.2L L4 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 3.2L V6 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.4L L4 DSL
2007 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.2L L4 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L4 DSL
2007 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 F/I
2007 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.8L L4 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3.2L V6 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 2.2L L4 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 3.2L V6 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.4L L4 DSL
2006 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.2L L4 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L4 DSL
2006 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4 F/I
2006 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 F/I
2005 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 3.2L V6 F/I
2005 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.4L L4 DSL
2005 ALFA ROMEO BRERA 2.2L L4 F/I
2005 ALFA ROMEO 159 3.2L V6 F/I
2005 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.4L L4 DSL
2005 ALFA ROMEO 159 2.2L L4 F/I
2005 ALFA ROMEO 159 1.9L L4 F/I

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Two K&N Filters Give More Options to Kawasaki Vulcan Motorcycle Owners

A spare K&N Engineering Replacement Air Filter (E-3017) is now available for K&N Custom Air Filter Assemblies (RK-3918) (RK-3928) and (RK-3908).


Air Filter Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, Vulcan Classic and LT
Air Filter Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, Vulcan Classic and LT
E-3017 is included in the Air Filter Assemblies for the 2004, 2005 and 2006 and 2007 Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan, the 2006 and 2007 Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic, the 2006 Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan limited and the 2006, 2007 Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan Classic LT.

"Some customers like to have two K&N Filters," said K&N Application Coordinator Lisa Watson. "This way there is no reason to ever have your motorcycle out of commission. When you are cleaning one K&N Filter, just rotate in the other filter."

The K&N Replacement Filter, E-3017 is made to be cleaned at approximately 25,000 miles. K&N Air Filters are washable and reusable.

"E-3016DK is also available to protect and extend the life of your K&N Filter," said Watson. "K&N Drycharger wraps are made to cover your K&N Filter. The Drychargers allow for optimum air flow and at the same time limit the amount of water that can reach the K&N Filter."

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Pro Pulling League Competitors use K&N Filters

It is a league of awe inspiring behemoth full sized diesel trucks, ominous smoke belching 10 thousand pound stock tractors and various classes that compete for valuable points. The 2006 Lucas Oil Professional Pulling League has wrapped up and is preparing for a spring 2007 launch.

One of the goals of the Pro Pulling League (PPL) is to elevate the sport of professional and sportsman truck and tractor pulling to a new level to accommodate the pulling faithful. The League is a concerted effort by Lucas Oil Products, K&N Engineering and other business partners.

All Pro Pulling League Tractor Classes use K&N Filters
All Pro Pulling League Tractor Classes use K&N Filters
Competitors in the PPL must have a functional K&N Air Filter or a K&N Performance Gold Oil Filter on their vehicle of choice. “K&N makes good high quality filters,” said Pro Pulling League Director John Lucas. “The way K&N performs is second to none.”

2006 “Pro Puller of the Year” Jared Nelson drives a 2004 Chevy with a 572 cubic- inch engine. It is a two-wheel-drive funny truck that weighs 6200 pounds. “I compete against the toughest guys in the Super Modified Two-Wheel Drive Truck Class,” said Nelson. “It’s all about balance, and about knowing your dirt and your track.”

All Pro Pulling League Truck Classes use K&N Filters
All Pro Pulling League Truck Classes use K&N Filters
The supercharged truck set prepare for months. Competitors are hooked up to a weight transfer also known as a sled. The box and the pan are the two major components of the sled. The box is chain driven using the wheels. Inside the box are multiple lead blocks weighing a ton. “It starts out easy but as we reach the end of the 300 foot track more weight transfers to the front of the sled,” said Nelson. “Your tires really dig into the track.”

Nelson uses K&N Performance Gold Oil Filters. “I don’t have to worry about damage to my engine,” he said. “The K&N Filters hold up under the harshest conditions, I never have to worry about metal shavings. K&N Filters deliver all the time. I’ve been using K&N for almost five years and racing for 10. I wouldn’t use anything else.”

Jared Nelson’s younger brother, Jordan Nelson earned the Lucas Oil/MAPA Dixie Chopper Division Championship in 2006. Machines in his division use blown (supercharged) and injected engines with methanol for fuel. The engine power is transmitted to the ground in a style that leads to towering wheel stands.

Pro Stock Tractors are for the die-hard pulling enthusiast. Engines can be built to a maximum of 680 cubic inches in displacement and are fed by a combination of diesel fuel and water injection. Bill Leischner and Joe Eder had the most points in Super Modified Tractor in 2006.

In tractor pulling the concept is based on who can pull the sled the farthest on a 300 foot long dirt track. The boundaries consist of two white lines on each side. If a competitor touches the line, they are disqualified. There is only one chance to make a pull and that distance is measured. If more than one person passes 300 feet there is a “Pull Off.”

The Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League sanctioned organization ended the 2006 season with record points payouts. Selected events from the Champions Tour can be seen on ESPN2, The Outdoor Channel and the Speed Channel.

Follow The Pro Pulling League 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.

Retail Market Visits K&N Booth at 2006 LA Auto Show

Consumers are interested in going green and automakers are in the process of shifting gears to accommodate the public. Nearly every major car maker at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show showed off new models that will reportedly mark the beginning of the end of the era for gas guzzling vehicles. A lot of attention is also being paid to environmental and landfill issues.

The LA Auto Show showcased concept cars which were eco-friendly. Many focused on recyclable materials and entered the “environmental sustainability” design challenge.

K&N Engineering Booth at LA Auto Show K&N Engineering Booth at LA Auto Show

K&N decorated Indy Mini Car at LA Auto Show Speed Zone Booth
K&N decorated Indy Mini Car at LA Auto Show Speed Zone Booth
K&N Engineering’s booth for the Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center was designed like a science fair. The K&N Air Velocity Machine, Oil Migration Stand and Mass Air Sensor Demo were on display. At the K&N booth, employees answered questions and helped the retail market understand and find K&N products.

More than 100 million disposable paper air filters end up in US landfills every year.

K&N Engineering Booth at LA Auto Show
K&N Engineering Booth at LA Auto Show
K&N Lifetime Replacement Air Filters never need to be replaced. K&N Lifetime Filters help cars breathe easier with High Flow Technology, giving vehicles better performance while reducing waste.

K&N is the world leader in filter technology with more than 35 years of air filtration experience. K&N is the innovator of the unique cotton air filtration system that has created the World’s Best Air Filter. Cotton is a renewable resource.

Concept cars are just that, concepts, and many will not be made available to the general public for years. Fortunately, K&N Filters are available along with the technology to reduce waste.

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Audi A3 Owners Find Added Power with K&N 57i International Intake Kit

The Audi A3 with a 1.6 liter engine is a popular commuter car in Europe. It is also equipped with a standard 5 speed transmission.

K&N Engineering has developed a 57i Series Air Intake Kit (57-0620) for the 2003 through 2009 Audi A3 1.6L L4 engine with 102 BHP. This kit is made to fit this specific application to create bolt-on horsepower right out of the box, said K&N Filter Project Manager Joost Adriaans. See below for a full list of applications.


Air Intake for some Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat and Audi
Air Intake for some Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat and Audi
The kit contains a molded intake tube that replaces the complete intake track from the original air box to the throttle body. "An oval shaped K&N Filter is placed on the open end of the intake tube," said Adriaans. "The filter is positioned far away from the engine in order to prevent hot air from entering the Intake System. To achieve maximum horsepower gains, it is necessary to pick up the coolest air possible. Cool air is denser than warm air."

A silicone hose is included to replace the vent hoses of the stock intake system.

K&N's 57i Series Induction Kits are easy to assemble with simple hand tools. "Simply remove the stock air box, install the molded intake tube with filter and connect the adaptors to the factory breather and vacuum tubes," said Adriaans.

"K&N also provides a stabilizer with brackets," said K&N Accessories and International Product Manager Dwayne Richardson. "As the motor torques the stabilizers flex with the motor to keep the K&N Intake Kit, 57-0620, in place."

All adaptors are made from high quality materials such as steel, aluminum, silicone or reinforced nylon to ensure long life.

The 57-0620 will also fit the following vehicles:

2013 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.4L L4 - 80BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.6L L4
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L L4
2009 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2009 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L L4
2009 SEAT LEON 1.6L L4
2009 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.6L L4
2009 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L L4
2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.6L L4
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L L4
2008 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2008 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L L4
2008 SEAT LEON 1.6L L4
2008 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.6L L4
2008 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L L4
2008 AUDI A3 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L L4
2007 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L L4 - 102BHP, Exc. AVU/BFQ Eng.
2007 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L L4
2007 SEAT LEON 1.6L L4
2007 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.6L L4
2007 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L L4
2007 AUDI A3 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L L4
2006 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L L4 - 102BHP, Exc. AVU/BFQ Eng.
2006 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L L4
2006 SEAT LEON 1.6L L4
2006 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.6L L4
2006 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L L4
2006 AUDI A3 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 - 102BHP, from 3/05
2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L L4
2005 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L L4 - 102BHP, Exc. AVU/BFQ Eng.
2005 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L L4
2005 SEAT LEON 1.6L L4 - From 8/05
2005 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L L4
2005 AUDI A3 1.6L L4 - Exc. FSi
2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L L4
2004 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L L4 - 102BHP, Exc. AVU/BFQ Eng.
2004 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L L4
2004 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L L4
2004 AUDI A3 1.6L L4 - Exc. FSi
2003 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L L4 - 102BHP
2003 AUDI A3 1.6L L4 - Exc. FSi

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