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The 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Spectra is based on the next generation Hyundai Elantra platform and is
the larger of Kia's two compact cars. The Spectra's 2.0L 4-cylinder engine is
also the same engine as the Elantra. In 2005, the compact car was designed with
a European appearance.
Typhoon Air Intake System for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Kia Spectra
K&N Engineering has developed a new 69-Series Typhoon Air Intake (69-5305TP)
for the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Kia Spectra 2.0L L4. "It is designed to be used with the factory
mass air flow sensor along with a heat shield that keeps the filter isolated
from the engine compartment," said K&N Project Technician Nestor Cabrera. "This
keeps the engine cool for maximum horsepower and torque."
K&N dynamometer tests show a 7.17 horsepower gain @ 5800 RPM for this intake.
"This kit (69-5305TP)
has exceptional power gains for this type of engine," said Cabrera. "Kia NA
provided us with some of the cars for testing. We actually applied information
used in previous intake designs and applied it to this one. It resulted in a
fairly smooth and non-troublesome intake design."
As with all other Typhoon systems, each Spectra kit begins with a high-flow K&N
Replacement Filter (RU-4870).
"We designed this Typhoon Air Intake (69-5305TP)
so that the filter and the heat shield would be located where the original air
box was," said Cabrera. "The filter uses a special radiused mounting flange to
provide smooth non-turbulent air flow into the intake tube."
Typhoon Systems improve both engine performance and under the hood aesthetics.
This K&N (69-5305TP)
short-ram Intake System is available in polished aluminum.
The first half of the 2006 season in the CORR Lucas Oil Championship Off Road
Racing Series ended in Chula Vista, California with excitement and controversy.
An off-camber hairpin turn on a new track layout was the cause of many problems.
Trucks were forced to slow down to nearly a stop in order to maneuver. Fans
loved the close racing and lots of contact. Carl Renezeder Swept the Pro-2
Division and won one in Pro-4.
Team
Renezeder Pro -4
“Carl won rounds 7 and 8 by more than a straight-away Saturday and Sunday in
triple digit temperatures against a full field of talent and great equipment,”
said Jennifer Bissett of Team Renezeder. “But one of the best races of the
season took place on Sunday.”
The Laguna Beach, Calfornia racer was flagged for aggressive driving, but he
left the pits in time to fall back into the race. During the last few laps
Adrian Cenni, Scott Douglas, Rick Huseman and Carl Renezeder were in a tight
race for the lead. In the final lap, Renezeder made a controversial move by
passing Scott Douglas, giving Adrian Cenni the opportunity to also pass Douglas.
The Race Review Board reviewed the pass and allowed Renezeder to keep his first
place win. “He was also penalized by 10 points because of Carl’s side-by-side
contact with Scott Douglas earlier in the race,” said Bissett. “Fans loved the
close racing and the daring outside/inside move that Carl used in the chicane on
the final lap. Cheering definitely outweighed the jeering in the stands.”
“I felt that Douglas missed his line and opened the door for me to capitalize,”
said Renezeder after four hours of official deliberation. “There was incidental
side-by-side contact, I hit the brakes, dove inside, made the pass, was tagged
in the rear and then throttled up through the final corner to win. Hard-fought
battles on the track make this sport fun for the drivers and the fans. I’m proud
of my guys for the truck they gave me and feel bad for them that there was even
an issue.”
Team Renezeder Pro-2
“Team Renezeder’s new Lucas Oil Nissan Titan is officially on the map as a
serious contender,” said Bissett. “Carl uses K&N Engineering products. We’ve
been using K&N since Carl started his own team 8 years ago. Carl loves the
performance he gets because of K&N and would not use any other filter. In the
dust and sweltering heat K&N stops the dirt and debris from getting into the
engine. We’ve never had a problem on these trucks anytime or anywhere with K&N Filters.”
The series takes a two week break before revving back up at Bark River, Michigan
for rounds 9 and 10 on August 11th and 12th.
Follow Team Renezeder'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.
The Chris Steele Racing Team is very happy with a top 3 finish in a special
local race at the I-77 Speedway near Richburg, South Carolina.
Steele Family, Photo courtesy of Chris Steele Racing
Steele said they have been struggling a bit, but this win may be a turning
point for the team. He hopes to be back on track, especially when it comes to
the FASTRAK Racing Series.
During practice, Steele was not happy with his 2004 GRT and made some changes
before qualifying 6th. Still not satisfied with the way his car was handling,
the team made some more changes. "It's been a tough season," said Steele before
the track called for a final practice session. "If my car performed as well as
my K&N Filter, we would win."
Steele started the main race from the third row on the outside and quickly moved
into 5th position and then up to 4th. There was a pile-up on one of the restarts
and Steele moved to 3rd position. He began to press for second, but could not
make the move and had to settle on third. “I feel like we won the race,” said
Steele. “Now that we’re back where we need to be it’s time to win some races
again.”
Steele said his car is equipped with K&N Engineering Oil and Air Filters. “The K&N
Filter works great and gave us an edge over our competitors,” said Steele. “The
only filters I will use are K&N Filters.”
Follow Chris Steele'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.
There will be no championship title for Harrison Brothers Racing (HBR) in the
MRO Dynapro Minitwins Championship. The weekend was devastating for Jonathan
Harrison at Cadwell Park in Linconshire, England.
The European racer was hoping to build points in rounds 10 and 11 with his 2003
Suzuki SV650S (V Twin configuration). In the qualifying session he was 5th on
the grid just behind pole man Keith Clarke. Harrison planned on a close battle
all weekend.
Richie Harrison of Harrison Brothers Racing
In the first race, Harrison took his place at the head of the 2nd row. As
the lights went out the pack roared from the line and Harrison came back into
sight in 5th place. The group separated onto the start/finish straight and
Jonathan held 4th place to the flag.
During race 2, Harrison joined the front running pack to battle it out for the
lead and was making very good progress. The racer set the fastest lap of the
race but then everything changed. Harrison was knocked from his machine by SDC
Championship leader Keith Clarke’s team mate, rider Rob Guinan. Both riders
tumbled into the gravel and Harrison required medical attention. He was sent to
the hospital with a suspected broken heel. The good news; nothing was broken.
The bad news; Harrison was taken out of the mix for the rest of the weekend and
lost HBR’s shot at the MRO Minitwins Championship Title this year.
Jonathan and brother Richie Harrison are making plans to move up into the
British Superbike Championship Series within the Supersport Cup category for
2007.
“Racing gives me the opportunity to take a bike to its limits in a safe
environment,” said Harrison. “When I’m on the bike on the track I’m in my own
world. It’s up to me to put those fast laps together to win, and when I win the
feeling is unbelievable.”
Jonathan Harris of Harrison Brothers Racing
HBR uses K&N Engineering products. “K&N products are second to none,” said
Harrison. “Without the K&N Oil and Air Filters our bike would struggle to be
competitive. We need every advantage we can get to run at the front, and K&N
gives us this edge.”
Follow Harrison Brothers Racing'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.
There are four rounds left in the 2006 AMA Supermotor Championship and the Team
Red Bull KTM HMC superstars had a spectacular first half of the season.
“We won the Supermoto Championship last year and hope to repeat it this year,”
said Team Red Bull KTM HMC owner Mitch Hansen. “Currently we are one point off
the lead in Unlimited Class and in 5th and 6th in the 450.” On Team Red Bull are
Benjamin Carlson, 21, John Lewis, 17, Jurgen Kunzel, 31, and Kurt Nicoll, 41.
They are currently preparing for the X Games at Los Angeles, California in
August. Team Red Bull’s Jurgen Kunzel, Kurt Nicoll and Benny Carlson are on the
invited athlete list for the Home Depot Center event. All of the athletes
receiving invitations to compete at X Games are chosen by a sport-specific
selection committee.
“Last year at the 2005 X Games, there was a huge jump going into the stadium,”
said Hansen. “This year that jump was eliminated and it will be more of a
Supermoto type track. I’m happy to see the X-games going in the right direction.
It’s better for my guys and puts everyone on a more even playing field. In 2006,
Supercross will not be able to dominate the X Games.”
That is not the only difference expected in the X Games this year. “There will
be a mandatory pit stop to change the rear tire and add gas,” said Hansen.
“Anyone who does not stop will be eliminated from the competition. Time will be
crucial at the pit stop.”
Team Red Bull KTM HMC uses K&N Engineering products. “We use K&N Air Filters (RX-3900-1)
and K&N Breathers,” said Hansen. “We also use two K&N Oil Filters (KN-155)
(KN-157).
It’s a fantastic product. The K&N Filters keep the dirt and debris out and are
easy to work on and easy to clean.”
In preparation for the X Games, Benny Carlson is riding in a lot of dirt with a
Supermoto bike, and Jurgen Kunzel is training and riding every day in Germany,
said Hansen. “Meanwhile, Kurt Nicoll knows what he needs to do and knows how to
get there,” he said. “Other than winning the AMA Championship it is the best
race of the year.”
The team’s last race was at Waterford Hills Road Race Course in Clarkson,
Michigan where KTM returned to the top of the podium. Defending AMA Supermoto
king Jurgen Kunzel bounced back from a disheartening 12th place to claim third
in the second moto. "Our German champion is a hard worker," said
Hansen. “He is a true professional and way too hard on himself.”
John Lewis is only 17, but has had two podium finishes this season. “He is a
talented kid and a work in progress,” said Hansen. “He is not the best qualifier
in the world but he picks up the lines and learns. He has a lot of potential.”
At Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah Lewis made a late charge to overhaul
defending Unlimited Champ Micky Dymond for the runner up position. “I qualified
on the second row,” said Lewis. “Off the start Dave Baffeleuf had a good lead
and Micky started fading back a little. I saw Micky starting to slow down so I
went a little faster and I got him. Passing him was like passing a hero.”
Benjamin Carlson is 8th in Supermoto. “I’ve known him since he was little,” said
Hansen. “He is talented at 21 and has many years left in this sport that
continues to grow.”
After the short summer break the second half of the AMA Supermoto Championship
will kick off at Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado on August 25th.
Follow Team Red Bull KTM HMC'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.
