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Pontiac GTO Gains 15+ Horsepower with K&N's 69-Series Typhoon Air Intake System

The 2004 Pontiac GTO is a coupe that can be compared to the late Firebird, with the exception of a large spoiler on the trunk. On the inside the 5.7 liter V8 is shared with the Corvette.

Air Intake System for 2004 Pontiac GTO
Air Intake System for 2004 PONTIAC GTO
K&N Engineering has released a new 69-Series Typhoon Air Intake (69-7200TP) for the 2004 Pontiac GTO 5.7L V8. K&N dynamometer tests show a 15.25 horsepower gain @ 5050 RPM for this intake. "This air intake (69-7200TP) is designed to use the factory Mass Air Flow Sensor," said K&N Project Technician Nestor Cabrera. "It uses a special radius filter adapter with a large volume high flow K&N Air Filter (RC-5138) to minimize flow restriction and increase horsepower. It also incorporates a heat shield to keep the filter protected from the rest of the engine room and ensure that it gets cool fresh air."

The K&N Filter in this kit (69-7200TP) is specially designed for the Pontiac GTO engine. "Engineers took into account the air flow requirements, location and space," said Cabrera. "We also used a chrome top for added looks."

With all K&N 69-Series Typhoon Air Intakes there is a thorough development procedure which requires the use of multiple vehicles to ensure that the horsepower gain we show is typical, said Cabrera. "There is a lot of testing that the K&N intake goes through before it if finalized for production," he said. "We were able to locate the cars we needed for testing through our car database on our website."

The vehicle design played a major role in the development and design of this 69-Series Kit (69-7200TP). "Special care was taken to ensure that the intake system followed the lines on the vehicle and that it did not obstruct or rub against other parts in the engine compartment," said Cabrera. "We took the design of the vehicle into account so that there was symmetry between the intake kit and the engine compartment ensuring that all stock covers could be re-used."

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BMW 3-Series Power is Increased by more than 9 Horsepower with K&N Air Intake

The BMW 3-Series compact sedan has sports car performance. With a range that spans from the 325I to the 325XI the 3-Series made its American debut in 1977, evolving from a boxy shape to its current aerodynamic design.

Air Intake Kit for BMW 325XI, 325I and 325CI
Air Intake Kit for BMW 325XI, 325I and 325CI
K&N Engineering's 57-Series Generation II Fuel Injection Performance Kit (57-1002) adds 9.69 horsepower at 6069 RPM. The FIPK (57-1002) is designed for the 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 BMW 325XI 2.5L L6, the 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 BMWI 2.5L L6 and the 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 BMW 325CI 2.5L L6. It also is designed for the 2000, 1999 BMW 328I 2.8L L6, the 2000, 1999 BMW 328CI 2.8L L6, 2000, 1999 BMW 323I 2.5L V6 and the 2000, 1999 BMW 323CI 2.5L V6.

"We used what BMW designed and made the intake better," said K&N Performance Kit Manager Bert Heck. "We incorporated the factory fresh air inlet for more power."

K&N built a new aerodynamically designed intake tube that maxims air flow. Each 57-Series Kit also includes a genuine washable and reusable K&N High-Flow Air Filter (RU-4730).

K&N's FIPK (57-1002) can be installed in 90 minutes or less with simple hand tools and lasts up to 100,000 miles before service is required (depending on driving conditions). Best of all FIPK's come with the K&N famous Million-Mile-Limited Warranty.

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K&N Releases Air Filter for Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and Ford Fusion

K&N Engineering has released a new lifetime replacement air filter (33-2340) for the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Mercury Milan 3.0L V6, the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr 3.0L V6 and the 2006 to 2012 Ford Fusion 3.0L V6.

Air Filter for Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and Ford Focus
Air Filter for Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and Ford Focus
Lift the hoods of all the vehicles and the K&N Filters are custom designed to fit in the factory air boxes. The drop-in design means adding performance is simple; just remove the disposable air filter in the Milan, Zephyr or Ford and replace it with a K&N.

The washable, reusable, high flow flat panel filter is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration, while providing excellent filtration. The (33-2340) is 1.125 inches in height (29mm) with an outside length of 8.313 inches (211mm) and an outside width of 6.25 inches (159mm).

Unlike disposable filters, K&N Air Filters use a unique pleated design comprised of an oiled cotton fabric sandwiched between two layers of epoxy-coated aluminum screen. The filters capture airborne dirt particles while allowing high volume air flow. These particles then cling to the outside of the filter and become part of the filtering media.

The pleating on K&N Filters increases the surface area, which then assists air flow and extends service intervals. Better dirt retention, better airflow and extended service intervals are all benefits of using a K&N filter.

Also, K&N's stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million-Mile Limited Warranty and will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need. K&N invented the concept of washable, reusable filters more than 35 years ago.


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K&N Add's Power Boost to Explorer and Mountaineer

The 2005 Ford Explorer V8 provides plenty of power for pulling trailers. The long wheelbase and wide track on the Explorer make it a solid and stable ride and the sixth best selling SUV in America in 2005.

Air Intake Kit Mercury Mountaineer and Ford Explorer
Air Intake Kit Mercury Mountaineer and Ford Explorer
K&N Engineering helps 2004, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L V8 and 2004, 2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 owners unleash extra V8 power. On K&N's dynamometer the 57-Series Generation II Fuel Injection Performance Kit (57-2564) upped the horsepower at 10.4 at 4921 RPM.

The K&N 57-Series FIPK systems make power by eliminating the restrictive OE airbox and intake tract. In place, K&N substitutes an aerodynamically designed intake tube that maximizes airflow.

K&N 57-Series FIPK air intakes are engineered for bolt-on do-it-yourself installation. In 90 minutes or less, the average enthusiast can remove the stock intake track and add the 57-Series components. Kits include all brackets and mounting hardware, stainless steel clamps and silicone hose adaptors.

K&N's FIPK (57-2564) also comes with K&N's Air Filter (RF-1048) which lasts up to 100,000 miles before service is required (depending on driving conditions). It also comes with the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

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Add 11 + Horsepower to Ford Focus with K&N's 57-Series FIPK

Ford's smallest car was revamped in 2005, for more power and new styling outside and in. The 2005 Focus packs a little more power than the 2004.


Air Intake for the 2005 Ford Focus
Air Intake for the 2005 Ford Focus
K&N Engineering has designed a new Generation II 57-Series Fuel Injection Performance Kit (57-2559) that will add power to the 2005 Ford Focus 2.3L and 2005 Ford Focus 2.0L excluding the PZEV models.

Dyno-testing revealed that this K&N FIPK (57-2559) added 11.85 horsepower at 5797 RPM. By replacing the restrictive factory airbox your engine will get more air with less restriction. More air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engines RPM range. "We put the FIPK toward the front of the car," said K&N Performance Kit Manger Bert Heck. "We had to mold the tube and tune it to the vehicle for the power gain."

K&N began with one of its famous Extreme Top High-Flow Air Filters (RX-4990). The Air Filter can be washed and re-oiled with a K&N cleaning kit.

The K&N filter attaches to an aerodynamically designed intake tube that's made of polyethylene. "The tube was designed to keep the cool air on the intake side," said Heck. "The power gain is really good considering the size of the motor."

Installation is easily completed for the FIPK (57-2559) in 90 minutes or less with simple hand tools. No drilling is required, and the 57-Series air intake includes illustrated instructions as well as all the necessary mounting hardware. It also comes with K&N's famous Million Mile Limited Warranty.

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