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Topkick and Kodiak Diesels Get More Horsepower and Torque with K&N Air Intake System

19 Jun 2007

General Motors has a line of medium duty trucks which include the Topkick and the Kodiak. Both diesels are used as a base for vehicles that require powerful torque and high towing capacity. They are also available as aftermarket coachbuilders as pickup trucks and commercial trucks.

Air Intake for 2006 GMC Topkick and Chevy Kodiak CK4500 and 5500

K&N Engineering has designed a new 77-Series Performance Air Intake System (77-3064KTK) in textured black for the 2006 GMC Topkick and 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak. K&N dynamometer test show a horsepower gain of 10.01 @ 2944 RPM for this air intake.

Power Gain Chart for GMC Topkick with K&N Air Intake

K&N replaces the original intake assembly with an all-new air intake design. The new system draws air from under the OE fresh air inlet through a K&N High-Flow Air Filter (RC-5165) that never needs to be replaced.

A powder coated steel heat shield mounts in place of the stock airbox and protects the chrome top cone shaped K&N air filter from engine heat. Air travels through a black textured powder coated aluminum tube and a 90-degree angled silicone hose that is attached to the throttle body.

It takes less than 90 minutes to install this cold air intake with simple hand tools. K&N Performance Intake Systems are designed to improve engine performance along with under the hood visual appeal.

Applications are as follows:

2006 GMC TOPKICK CK5500 6.6L V8 DSL
2006 GMC TOPKICK CK4500 6.6L V8 DSL
2006 CHEVROLET KODIAK CK5500 6.6L V8 DSL
2006 CHEVROLET KODIAK CK4500 6.6L V8 DSL

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.

Dodge Nitro Adds 11.64 Horsepower with K&N Performance Air Intake

19 Jun 2007

Dodge added a new SUV to its showrooms with a bold look and a bold name. The Nitro is a midsize vehicle that shares its powerplant with the Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango.

Air Intake for 2007 and 2008 Dodge Nitro

K&N Engineering has designed a 77-Series Performance Air Intake Kit (77-1554KP) with a polished metal tube for the 2007 and 2008 Dodge Nitro 3.7 liter V6 engine. K&N dynamometer test show an 11.64 horsepower gain @ 4270RPM.

Power Gain Chart for Dodge Nitro with K&N Air Intake

K&N replaces the Nitro's original intake assembly, including the airbox, air filter and intake tube with an all-new intake design. The new system draws air through a large K&N High-Flow Air Filter (RF-1041) that increases airflow and filtering capacity, and never needs to be replaced.

A powder coated steel heat shield replaces the stock air box. It protects the chrome top cone-shaped K&N Air Filter and isolates it from engine heat for better performance.

The 77-1554KP can be 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.

Skagit Speedway in Burlington, Washington to Host Dirt Cup

15 Jun 2007

Chico, California’s Jonathan Allard competed with the Golden State Challenge Series on Monday night at Medford’s Southern Oregon Speedway. The sprint car racer brought home his seventh straight finish of second or better.

Jonathan Allard's Williams Motorsports K&N Filters No.0

Early on it looked as if he might have come in first instead of second. Allard started the 30 lap main on the outside of the second row in his K&N Filters No. 0. He quickly moved into third place and by the second lap he slid under Brent Kaeding to move into second. He was on the back bumper of leader Roger Crockett by lap five.

With only seven laps to go, it looked as if Allard had the opening he needed. Kaeding was strung out on the high side of turn two and had a car directly in front of him. Allard drove right below Kaeding, but another car moved to the bottom and blocked him. The Defending King of California could not make up the ground he lost and settled for second place, just a couple of car lengths behind Kaeding.

“We lost the power steering pump during the race and I had a hard time steering,” said Allard. “We’ll take a second place, my crew worked hard.”

Jonathan Allard and Williams Motorsports will be back in action tonight with the K&N Filters No. 0 as the 36th annual Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway begins.

"We use K&N Engineering Oil and Air Filters along with K&N’s Carbon Fiber Air Box,” said Allard. “K&N makes the best products, the oil and air filters are easy to use and maintain. We just wash, assemble and race and we never have to worry about performance.”

Follow Jonathan Allard'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.

19th Hot Rod Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park is Funny Car Paradise

15 Jun 2007

Bob Godfrey went to the Goodguys Hot Rod Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park just outside Indianapolis to enter his Oblivion Express 1969 Chevy Camaro Bodied Nostalgia Funny Car.

Bob Godfrey in his K&N Filters sponsored 69 Camaro, photo courtesy of Goodguys

After four consecutive rained out editions, the weather reached the low 80’s over the weekend. The event combined a massive hot road car show with vintage racing. Classes ranged from 250 mph front engine nostalgia top fuel, funny cars and super stock. Over the weekend 250 cars battled it out in 12 classes.

Brian Godfrey uses K&N products, photo courtesy of Goodguys

Bob Godfrey is from Moreno Valley, California, photo courtesy of Darr Hawthorne

In the Nostalgia Funny Car exhibition nine nitro burning retro funny cars lined up and shook the ground. After a great qualifying round which brought the fans to their feet, the racers got down to business.

Godfrey, of Moreno Valley, California squared off with Mike Savage in the money round. Godfrey had a career best of 6.105 @ 234.98 to win. “I use K&N Engineering’s Oil Filter HP-5001,” said Godfrey. “I’ve used it for years. K&N Oil Filters protect my engines from dirt and debris. I wouldn’t use anything else.”

Godfrey said his car is near peak. “It was a flawless weekend in Indianapolis for both the crew and the car,” he said. “We are going to attempt to repeat our success this weekend at the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion at National Trails Raceway in Columbus, Ohio.

Follow Bob Godfrey 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.

Midget Racers Now Have More Options with K&N Carbon Fiber Airbox

14 Jun 2007

K&N's medium carbon fiber airbox part number 100-8570 which includes a base is now available without a base as part number 100-8575. Both allow your vehicle's engine to breathe all the clean air it needs for maximum airflow.

Carbon Fiber Air Box 100-8575

Carbon Fiber Air Box 100-8570

K&N has constructed the filter assembly (100-8570) from carbon fiber to fit from 2" to 2 5/8" Hillborn, Kinsler and Engler stacks. This allows racers to eliminate clamping a filter on to each individual ram tube. Once the base is in place, simply slip the main filter assembly over the stacks.

USAC Midget Racer Billy Wease with K&N Carbon Fiber Box

Carbon Fiber Air Box 100-8573

The K&N Racing Air Filter, as with all K&N Air Filters is washable and reusable. Simply use our K&N oil and cleaner to service your filter.

2006 Irwindale, California Turkey Night Champion Billy Wease went to the finish line with 100-8570. Runner up Kody Swanson also uses K&N's medium carbon fiber airbox on his midget.

Racers now have the option to buy the complete K&N filter assembly or the K&N filter element without the base. Also available is the base plate only as part number 100-8573.

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.

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