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K&N Engineering Releases Kart Airbox to House its Legendary High-Flow Air Filter

In the Kart world if your preference is 2 or 4-cycle engines or extreme Shifters, all classes have one thing in common; the vehicles are relatively straight forward.

 
K&N's Kart Airbox
K&N's RK-1000 Kart Airbox designed for K&N Filters

Air Filter for K&N Kart Airbox
RU-5006
Air Filter for K&N Kart Airbox
Many of the organizations that sanction Go Kart racing have gone to air boxes due to noise restrictions. K&N Engineering developed an air box for Karts that accepts one of two K&N washable/reusable High-Flow Air Filters.

Our K&N filter (RU-5006 or RU-5005) snaps into the RK-1000 Kart Airbox, next, the whole assembly is clamped on to the carburetor. The K&N Kart Airbox uses a 2 ½" (inside diameter) straight or 20 degree angled-flange High-Flow Air Filter for your 2 or 4 cycle kart. The RU-5006 features a 20 degree angled flange that is 1.5" in length and the RU-5005 offers a straight flange that is 1.5"in length.
Kart with K&N Airbox
Kart with K&N Airbox

In most cases, our K&N Kart Airboxes can be mounted onto the carburetor. Typically, 2-cycle engines have only one cylinder and range in size from 100cc to 125cc.

Some of the 2-cycle engines used in karting can reach around 19,000 RPMs and produce up to 40 HP. Some classes use larger engines, with up to a 250cc displacement.

"K&N Engineering has a history of providing higher air flow and performance gains with increased air flow, "said K&N Engineering Powersports Brand Manager John Jump. "K&N's Kart Airbox is pretty universal, built to the specifications of racing organizations except it holds a K&N Air Filter."

Use the K&N application search to find all K&N products for your car, truck, motorcycle, or ATV then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

More Towing Power for the 2005 & 2006 4.0L Toyota Tundra with New K&N Air Intake

The 2006 4.0 liter Toyota Tundra has the same updates as the 2005 model that included new headlights, taillights, and an all-new base V6 engine.

77-9028KP Air Intake Kit for the 2005, 2006 Toyota Tundra
77-9028KP Air Intake Kit for 2005, 2006 Toyota Tundra

K&N 77-9028KP Air Intake Installed in a Toyota Tundra
K&N 77-9028KP Air Intake Installed in a Toyota Tundra
With the addition of K&N's new 77-Series High-Flow Performance Kit (77-9028KP) 2005, 2006 Toyota Tundra owners can realize an 8 + horsepower gain.

K&N engineers were able to put a bigger filter and heat shield under the hood because of the Toyota's extra space under the hood.  K&N intakes are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction as they smooth and straighten air flow.  This allows your truck's engine to utilize a larger volume of air than the OEM air filter assembly. More air means more power and torque when you need it.

The 77-Series Intakes show-quality appearance has under-the-hood style with a polished aluminum finish perfect for the Toyota Tundra.

Our 77-Series Intakes are designed to be installed with simple hand tools in under 90 minutes, are street legal in most states and include the famous K&N Million Mile Warranty®.

Find a K&N product for your Honda Ridgeline or any other vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Add Power and Style to the 2006, 2007 & 2008 Honda Ridgeline with New K&N Air Intake

The 2006, 2007 and 2008 Honda Ridgeline is something truly different in the world of pickups. The unibody construction, transverse-mounted 3.5 liter V-6, and four-wheel-independent suspension is not typical pickup hardware.

77-3515KP Air Intake Kit for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Honda Ridgeline
77-3515KP Air Intake Kit for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Honda Ridgeline

K&N 77-3515KP Air Intake Installed on a Honda Ridgeline
K&N 77-3515KP Air Intake Installed on a Honda Ridgeline
K&N Engineering has a polished aluminum 77 Series Air Intake (77-3515KP) available for the truck that defies convention. K&N tests have shown a horsepower gain of 9.70 @ 5159 RPM with this intake.

The intake, like all other K&N intakes, was engineered specifically to work within the Ridgeline's computer specifications while maximizing power and allowing air to flow with little restriction. The large cone K&N air filter and aerodynamic tube removes much of the restriction caused by the factory intake and allows a massive amount of air into the engine; this in turn translates into power. The intake has a shiny polished tube for a great look on the Ridgeline's engine.

Our engineers also took advantage of the factory fresh air duct on the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Honda Ridgeline. The factory fresh air inlet in the bottom of the engine compartment guides cool outside air into the intake track. The heat shield has an opening that allows the fresh air intake duct to feed air to the K&N high-flow air filter. The air filter is isolated from high engine temperature by a heat shield which aids in increasing horsepower.

It takes about 40 minutes or less to install this kit and the oversize lifetime K&N air filter performs for up to 100,000 miles before service is required depending on driving conditions.

Find a K&N product for your Honda Ridgeline or any other vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Polished Aluminum Air Intake Released for 2004 & 2005 4.6L Ford F-150 Pickup

If you own a 2004 or 2005 Ford F-150 pickup with a 4.6L engine you already know it's one of the best selling vehicles in America. K&N Engineering has met that marketing demand by releasing a new 77-Series intake system, part number 77-2557KP.
K&N 77-2557KP Air Intake Kit for the 2004, 2005 Ford F150
77-2557KP Air Intake Kit for the 2004, 2005 Ford F150

77-2557KP Air Intake Installed in a Ford F-150
77-2557KP Air Intake Installed in a Ford F-150

K&N tests have shown a horsepower gain of 9.31 @ 4724 RPM for this intake. You may especially feel this added power and torque when accelerating and when towing a load with this truck and air intake.

The F-150's engine compartment size allowed our engineers to utilize a large 6 inch filter.  This also allowed a bigger heat shield.  K&N also added a big radius filter adaptor that helps maximize power and allows air to flow with little restriction.

We usually test at least 3 vehicles for each intake system, but this time we used 5 Ford 150s. K&N Engineers made sure the design provided maximum power to meet consumer demands. There is also a polished aluminum finish on this K&N 77-Series intake system.

The filters on our air intake kits are washable and reusable. It takes about 90 minutes or less to install this kit and the lifetime K&N air filter performs for up to 100,000 miles before service is required..

Find a K&N product for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Top Fuel driver Morgan Lucas Takes Third Place at NHRA Winternationals

Morgan Lucas at the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals
Morgan Lucas at the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals
Lucas Oil Top Fuel Dragster
Lucas Oil Top Fuel Dragster
Top Fuel driver Morgan Lucas made it to the semi-finals at the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals at Pomona Raceway. It was the 22-year-old’s first outing as team manager and driver of his Lucas Oil dragster, a 500 cubic inch Chrysler with a 300 inch wheel base and all aluminum motor.

“I run a K&N filter on the motor,” said Morgan Lucas. “It’s a good quality piece and safer product for our vehicle. It can catch a lot of junk.”

Top Fuel dragsters are the fastest-accelerating vehicles in the world. They can cover the quarter-mile in 4.4 seconds at speeds in excess of 335 mph. “My super-charged, nitromethane-burning engine produces between 7,000 and 8,000 horsepower,” said Morgan.
K&N Performance Gold Oil Filter in Morgan Lucas' Dragster.
K&N Performance Gold Oil Filter in Morgan Lucas' Dragster.

K&N Filters are easy to install and save us money,” said Morgan. “Saving time is very important during a race.”

“The Winternationals were fun for the whole team,” said Morgan. “To leave Pomona in third place and go to the semis after the first race of the year exceeds all expectations.”

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