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K&N Releases New Universal Cone Air Filter with 6 Inch Flange Diameter

K&N Universal Cone Air Filter RC-5173 K&N Universal Cone Air Filter RC-5173
K&N Engineering designs and manufactures a wide variety of universal air filters for many different applications. Our universal air filters are constructed with ultra-strong pliable rubber flanges which absorb vibration and allow for secure attachment to your vehicle.

K&N has released a new round tapered (cone) air filter RC-5173. It has a chrome top that stands out. K&N's air filters are designed to allow high air flow while providing excellent filtration.

The RC-5173 has a base outside diameter of 7.5" (191mm), top outside diameter of 5.875" (149mm) and a flange with an inside diameter of 6 inches (152mm) that can be stretched up to 1/16" (1.5mm) to fit in-between sizes.

The RC-5173 is a washable and reusable air filter that uses a high flow cotton media providing performance and protection. With over 1000 shapes and sizes available, K&N will probably have the universal air filter for your equipment needs.

Find K&N Universal Air Filters for your needs using the Universal Air Filter Search by Dimension on KNFilters.com. To find any K&N product for your vehicle use the Application Search.

UROC Rockcross Season Finale at Firebird Raceway in Arizona Double Win for Team Lovell

The UROC (United Rockcrawling and Off-Road Challenge) Rockcross season finale took place at Phoenix, Arizona in mud and standing water. Brad and Roger Lovell left victorious at Firebird Raceway with not only one, but two wins.

Lovell Brothers in the heat race at Firebird RacewayLovell Brothers in the heat race at Firebird Raceway
Pure Adrenaline Shootout at Phoenix, Arizona
Pure Adrenaline Shootout at Phoenix, Arizona
It’s usually sunny in Phoenix, but it rained several inches the day before the event. “Rockcrawlers usually hate mud,” said driver Brad Lovell. “I think more than one team was reluctant to drive out of the pits. Mechanically we’re not set up for the mud.”
Team Lovell uses K&N Engineering Products
Team Lovell uses K&N Engineering Products
Lovell Brothers in the Finals at Firebird Raceway
Lovell Brothers in the Finals at Firebird Raceway

As racing started, the trucks turned into indistinguishable brown clods. The Lovells put on tear-off goggles. “We usually compete with glasses not goggles,” said Brad Lovell. “We were lucky enough to procure some.” The FABTECH Ranger with K&N Engineering products is set up with windows in front of the foot pedals. “We removed the Lexan windows in the foot-wells,” he said. “This gave us a little more visibility.”

The intake system is on the passenger side of the wheel well. “We have a K&N cone style air filter that sticks out in the wheel well,” said Lovell. “It got caked in mud. We rinsed it off between runs and it worked great. The filtration from our K&N filter was one less thing to worry about under these difficult conditions.” The Lovell’s had the fastest qualifying time and took pole position.

The green flag dropped and six vehicles left the line. The Lovell’s owned the hole-shot and led the pack into the jumps. The tangle of trucks went around the track but the FABTECH Ranger with K&N Engineering products pulled away for a win.

The vehicles that were left standing participated next in the Pure Adrenaline Shootout. “Shannon Campbell’s moon buggy has almost twice the power to weight ratio we do,” said Brad Lovell. “It got a car length on us before the first turn. We put pressure on him and he started to roll as he entered the turn. Shannon started to push through on three wheels but missed the corner. We were fast but developed a problem with the fan unit. We held off the rest of the pack but the fan breaker kept popping and killing the truck.” In the end Campbell was disqualified for missing the corner and Lovell Racing was declared the winner.

There is a little break before the beginning of the 2008 season. Lovell Racing will enter its first event at the inaugural King of the Hammers 40 mile rock race on February 22.

Follow the progress of Team Lovell throughout the 2008 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.

Volkswagen GTI Performance Products for 2006 Through 2016 Models

The Volkswagen GTI is a fun and desirable car to own. Its strong engine and sport-tuned suspension give it a leap ahead in the budget performance car market.

Volkswagen GTI Air Filter

Volkswagen GTI Air Filter 33-2888

K&N has performance products available for your Volkswagen GTI that are simple to install. K&N's replacement air filters for the Volkswagen GTI are designed to increase power and torque while providing excellent filtration. Our performance air intakes are guaranteed to increase horsepower and our premium oil filters offer high flow rates while protecting your car from contaminants that could damage your engine.

K&N engineered the 33-2888, a high flow replacement air filter, for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Volkswagen GTI with a 2.0 liter engine, part number 33-2865 for the 2009 to 2014 models, and 33-3005 for the 2015-2016 models. . This drop-in design makes K&N Replacement Air Filters a simple performance add-on.

Volkswagen GTI Air Intake

Volkswagen GTI Turbo Air Intake 69-9503TFK

The 2006, 2007 and 2008 Volkswagen GTI with a 2.0L engine will benefit from K&N's cold air intake, 69-9503TFK.  K&N testing shows a gain of 18.6 horsepower @ 4500 RPM for the Volkswagen GTI.  Part number 69-9504TTK was designed for the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 US models and adds an estimated 9.1 horsepower @ 4853 RPM. The 2015 Volkswagen GTI with a 2.0L engine benefits from K&N part number 69-9506TTK, which adds an estimated 12.8 HP @ 3933 RPM. These kits include a black powder coated aluminum intake tube.

K&N cartridge oil filters trap harmful contaminants while the filter's construction allows for high oil flow rates. The Pro Series PS-7010 was designed for the 2006 to 2007 Volkswagen GTI with the 2 liter engine. K&N Canister Oil Filters are manufactured to meet stringent engineering standards.

K&N Pro Series part number PS-3004 was designed to work in the 2008-2014 Volkswagen GTI with the 2 liter engine, and can be used for synthetic and conventional oils.

To find K&N Performance Products for your Volkswagen GTI use the Application Search on KNFilters.com. Find a K&N Dealer near you with our Dealer Search.

IHRA World Nationals Victory for Brian Folk in Camaro Roadster

Sportsman drag racer Brian Folk has a racing resume that goes back two decades. He started the 2007 season with seven IHRA national event wins and nine NHRA national events. He has five IHRA division titles and numerous big dollar bracket races. At the end of 2007, he added the one thing that was missing to his resume, a World Championship.

Undefeated Camaro Roadster
Folk Racing's Camaro Roadster
His nemesis in 2007 was defending Super Rod champion Steve Furr. In September, Folk’s luck began to change at Osceola Dragway in Indiana. He destroyed his engine in his Super Rod Cavalier and brought in an untried Camaro Roadster.

Victory with Camaro Roadster at Osceola Pro-Am
Undefeated Camaro Roadster
“We built the Camaro from the ground up at our Folk Race Cars shop,” said Folk. “We had been running our Cavalier since 1990 and when the engine blew we decided to finish out the rest of the year in the so-called “Rat Rod.”

The first race in the Rat Rod began one of the most phenomenal runs in IHRA Sportsman Class history. Folk drove the Camaro to back-to-back victories at Osceola, giving him the opportunity to challenge Furr for the World Championship.

Folk took the Rat Rod to Milan, Michigan for his third Super Rod victory in two weeks at the IHRA Suzuki Motor City Nationals in Milan Dragway in Michigan. Folk passed Furr by a single round and the Super Rod championship was up for grabs.

At the IHRA World Finals in Rockingham, North Carolina, Folk had never won an event, but Furr dominated at the facility over the last several seasons. Both racers won their first and second round matches.

In round three Furr came up just short against Peabody Harrell. “I knew that when Steve Furr came up short I was just one win light away from the World Championship,” said Folk. “I raced against former IHRA World Champion Steve Corker, and I was able to move on to knock out James Sessoms in the final round to claim the IHRA World Nationals victory.”

Folk uses K&N Engineering products. “The K&N oil filters are our biggest asset,” he said. “The dirt stays out of our engines and we get the filtration we need to help us get to the championship.”

Folk plans to paint the undefeated Rat Rod before the season starts up again in February at the IHRA opener in Florida. “We’re thinking about red and white stripes,” he said. “It will look good on the car. No one saw this win coming, it’s amazing to be the 2007 IHRA Super Rod World Champion.”

Follow the Folk Racing Team 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.

2007, 2008 and 2009 Acura RDX Lifetime Performance Replacement Air Filter Available

Air Filter for 2007 to 2012 Acura RDX Air Filter for 2007 to 2009 Acura RDX
The 2007 to 2012 Acura RDX are small, but luxurious, SUV's. Stability control, traction control and anti lock disc brakes with brake assist are only a few of the benefits you will get from these performance vehicles. The 2007 to 2012 Acura RDX comes equipped with Acura's SH-AWD, an advanced all-wheel-drive system that helps optimize steering and handling under any driving condition.

K&N Engineering has designed a replacement air filter, 33-2382, engineered to fit into the factory air box of the 2007 to 2012 Acura RDX with a 2.3 liter engine. The stock 2007 Acura RDX 2.3L is capable of 240 horsepower right of the show room floor. K&N's replacement air filters are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration.

The 33-2382 is a washable and reusable replacement air filter for the disposable paper filter that comes stock with the SUV. K&N Air Filters are backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty and will be the last air filter your 2007 to 2012 Acura RDX will ever need.

To find K&N products for your Acura RDX use the application search on KNFilters.com. Find a K&N Dealer in your area with K&N's Dealer Search.