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Each month listeners email Kurt Chase, host of The Automotive Edge Radio Show, to nominate their teacher and tell Kurt why they believe their teacher deserves Teacher of the Month

Kurt Chase has spent nearly thirty years in the automotive industry but around seven years ago he decided to use his experience to benefit others. Kurt started his career as a car salesman in the Dallas Fort Worth area in Texas. From there he quickly worked his way through the ranks until he was running car dealerships across Texas.

Each Teacher of the Month winner receives a K&N Filters automotive makeover including free K&N air, oil, and cabin filters, an oil change, and the winner will receive a gift certificate

Kurt woke up one day and felt a calling to do something more than making money for the car dealerships. No amount of money was worth the 80 hour work weeks and in turn missing the formative years of his children’s lives. Kurt began to provide seminars to provide the car buying public with information they could use to their advantage over the dealership. These seminars led to the formation of The Automotive Edge Radio Show.

In addition to helping hard working listeners to save money on car purchases and vehicle service, Kurt supports several philanthropic causes to better the lives of folks living in the Dallas Fort Worth area. One such program is the K&N Filters sponsored Teacher of the Month award. Each month listeners email the Automotive Edge to nominate their teacher and tell Kurt why they believe their teacher is deserving of the award.

Students and parents submit a nomination for Teacher of the Month to Kurt Chase at The Automotive Edge Radio show to express their appreciation for the hard working teachers out there

Each month’s winner receives a little special treatment by way of a K&N Filters automotive makeover including free K&N air filter, oil filter, and cabin filters as well as an oil change. As if that's not enough, the Teacher of the Month will also receive a gift certificate. Recently Kurt Chase presented Mrs. Gina Mitchell, a kindergarten teacher from Independence Elementary School, with the teacher of the month award.

Kurt Chase has three sons of his own and knows firsthand how much the teachers in the Dallas Fort Worth, Texas area sacrifice to provide a proper learning environment for students

Mrs. Mitchell was nominated because of her dedication to teaching and her involvement with parents. Mrs. Mitchell’s students love her and try to impress her. Mrs. Mitchell has implemented an award system in her classroom allowing well behaved children to select a toy at the end of the day. The nomination said Mrs. Mitchell keeps the parents informed of daily activities like picture day or overdue library books. She writes emails very early in the morning or very late at night. She works off the clock quite a bit. After school is dismissed Mrs. Mitchell can be found manning the cross walks as a crossing guard while saying good bye to the students and parents.

K&N is proud to be a sponsor of the Automotive Edge and the Teacher of the Month award. Kurt Chase is making a difference in the Dallas Fort Worth area by helping hundreds of people to save thousands of dollars as well as giving back to the community that has made him what he is today.

The K&N 2013-2016 Nissan Note and 2011-2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L supercharged L3 washable air filter is built with K&N’s high-flow cotton gauze filter media for a lifetime of reusability

K&N can be considered the authority in washable air filters, and the 2013-2016 Nissan Note and 2011-2016 Nissan Micra Performance air filter for 1.2L supercharged models has been engineered to fit in the stock air filter box without any need for modifications. Installation of a K&N Nissan Note or Micra performance air filter is simple, and can usually be completed in less than five minutes.

Filtration efficiency test results, following the ISO 5011 protocol with ISO coarse test dust, shows that the K&N air filter for Nissan Note and Micra 1.2L supercharged models is 98.68% efficient overall

Because cotton, by nature, is more breathable than paper, a K&N replacement washable air filter can flow more air than a typical paper automotive air filter. More air can result in increased performance and better acceleration. It would be false to assume that an increase in airflow with a K&N reusable air filter comes at the expense of filtration efficiency and engine protection. K&N performs filtration efficiency testing following the internationally recognized ISO 5011 protocol with ISO coarse test dust to guarantee that our air filters will provide high airflow without sacrificing engine protection. K&N replacement air filter 33-3027 was tested and showed a 98.68% overall filtration efficiency rating. Detailed filtration test results for this air filter are available for viewing.

A K&N replacement air filter is made with specially woven cotton gauze. Typical auto air filters are made of a restrictive paper material, and must be thrown away when dirty. The cotton gauze in a K&N Nissan Note or Micra 1.2L supercharged L3 performance air filter allows it to be washed again and again saving money over time and reducing waste. The K&N washable air filter for 2013-2016 Nissan Note and 2011-2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L supercharged L3 models can be washed and made like new using one of the K&N Recharger air filter service kits.

The K&N Performance air filter for 2013-2016 Nissan Note and 2011-2016 Nissan Micra models with the 1.2L supercharged L3 engine is backed by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. Nissan Note and Nissan Micra performance air filter 33-3027 is designed to provide increased performance, reusability, and long air filter service intervals without any need for modifications for the following Nissan models:

2016 Nissan Note 1.2L Turbo
2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L Turbo
2015 Nissan Note 1.2L Turbo
2015 Nissan Micra 1.2L Turbo
2014 Nissan Note 1.2L Turbo
2014 Nissan Micra 1.2L Turbo
2013 Nissan Note 1.2L Turbo
2013 Nissan Micra 1.2L Turbo
2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Turbo
2011 Nissan Micra 1.2L Turbo

K&N performance air filter 33-3027 is designed as a direct air filter cross reference for the following part numbers:

Nissan 165453HD0A

The third generation Chevy Impala was the first to be equipped with the Super Sport package and the 1964 Chevy Impala SS is perhaps the most sought after among collectors

Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport (SS) package in 1961 on the full-size Chevy Impala model. In 1961 the SS badging truly represented a performance package with more powerful engine options, upgraded wheels, tires, suspension, and brakes. For 1961 the SS package was available on Impala coupes, sedans, and even station wagons. The legendary Impala SS continued until 1969 with the Impala SS427 signaling the end of Chevrolet’s full-size performance car until 1994.

The performance of early V8 powered Impala SS models can be improved with the addition of a variety of different K&N custom air cleaner assemblies designed for stock 2-barrell and 4-barrel carburetors as well as aftermarket 4-barrel carbs

Because of the large number of engine, carburetor and performance packages offered during early Impala SS production, it’s best to use the K&N vehicle search tool to find the specific stock replacement air filter needed. Of course, the performance of any of these V8 powered early Impala SS models can be improved with the addition of a variety of different K&N custom air cleaner assemblies designed for stock 2-barrell and 4-barrel carburetors as well as aftermarket 4-barrel carbs.

A K&N air intake system for 1994-1996 Chevy Impala SS 5.7L models reduces air intake restriction and on the dyno showed an estimated power gain of nearly 19 horsepower at the rear wheels

Twenty years ago Chevrolet brought back the Impala SS for just three short years. In 1994, 1995, and 1996 a new Chevy Impala SS powered by a 5.7L LT1 V8 engine derived from the Corvette could be purchased. The seventh generation Impala SS had sport tuned suspension, larger disc brakes, and dual exhaust normally only found in the Caprice 9C1 police package. The 5.7L Chevy small block engine and other mechanical upgrades had previously only been available in the B-Body platform, such as the Chevy Caprice, to law enforcement and government agencies.

Performance of 1994, 1995, and 1996 rear wheel drive Impala SS models with a 5.7L engine can be improved by replacing the restrictive disposable air filter with a high-flow K&N air filter 33-2057, or step up to a K&N air intake system. K&N’s 57-3011 air intake system for 1994-1996 Chevy Impala SS 5.7L models reduces air intake restriction and showed an estimated power gain of nearly 19 horsepower at the rear wheels in dyno tests.

The K&N performance air filter for 2006-2009 Chevy Impala SS 5.3L models is designed to improve performance and fit inside the stock air filter box without any modifications

General Motors discontinued its full-size car rear wheel drive platforms following the 1996 model year. When the Impala reemerged in 2000, it did so as a front wheel drive car only available as a sedan. Although a V8 engine was not available in the eighth generation Impala, Chevy did produce an Impala SS powered by a supercharged 3.8L V6 engine capable of producing a reasonable 240 horsepower. 2006 ushered in the ninth generation Chevy Impala, and with it came a new V8 powered Impala SS. It’s noteworthy that the 2006 Impala SS was the first V8 in a front-wheel-drive Chevrolet and the first V8 in a Chevrolet sedan since the 1996 Impala/Caprice. Rated at 303 horsepower, the ninth generation Impala SS is said to be capable of acceleration from 0-60 in 5.6 second.

When installed on an otherwise stock 2006 Chevy Impala SS 5.3L, this K&N air intake system provided an estimated 13.48 more horsepower and an estimated gain of 13.56 lb-ft of torque

2000-2005 Chevy Impala models with a 3.8-liter or 3.4-liter V6 engine can be outfitted with a high-flow K&N air filter 33-2141-1 for improved performance. Impala SS models with a 3.8L engine can also choose to install the 57-3045 K&N short ram intake for an even stronger performance boost.

5.3-liter V8 powered 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 Impala SS models can receive similar performance improvements with a high-flow 33-2334 K&N air filter, or a 63-3059 K&N short ram intake. When installed on an otherwise stock 2006 Chevy Impala SS 5.3L, this K&N air intake system provided an estimated 13.48 more horsepower and an estimated gain of 13.56 lb-ft of torque. The 33-2334 K&N air filter will also fit 2006-2011 Chevy Impala SS 3.5L and 3.9L engines.

The 2004 Pontiac GTO was first powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 capable of 350 horsepower, but in 2005 displacement was bumped up to 6.0L and with it came another 50 horsepower

Meanwhile in Australia the GM subsidiary known as GM Holden LTD, was producing a rear wheel drive sedan named the Commodore, and its coupe variant called the Monaro. The former GM North America Chairman fought to import a version of the Monaro following excellent Car and Driver reviews, and complaints that this particular GM car was not available in North America. After much internal debate GM officials agreed to bring the Holden Monaro to the United States and at the same time revive the legendary Pontiac GTO.

The 2004, 2005, and 2006 Pontiac GTO was first powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 capable of 350 horsepower. In 2005 displacement was bumped up to 6.0L and with it came another 50 horsepower. Lukewarm sales resulted in the discontinuation of the Holden Monaro based fourth generation GTO. However, in a time when the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird were absent from GM offerings, it represented the only performance coupe available in the U.S. from General Motors besides the Chevy Corvette.

2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0L owners can choose between a high-flow K&N air filter, number 33-2314, or K&N air intake systems, numbers 57-3053 and 69-7201TP

K&N offers performance upgrades for the 2004, 2005, and 2006 Pontiac GTO with either the 5.7L or 6.0L V8 engine, in the form of a high-flow K&N air filter, or a K&N short ram intake system. 2004 GTO 5.7L models can upgrade to the 33-2289 K&N air filter, or choose between two K&N air intakes. Part number 57-3044 comes with a black rotomolded air intake tube, and part number 69-7200TP uses a mirror-like aluminum air intake tube instead.

2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0L owners can install the 33-2314 K&N air filter, or choose from two K&N air intake systems. The 57-3053 and 69-7201TP systems are both engineered to fit the 2005 GTO 6.0L engine. The 57-3053 intake features a high-density polyethylene intake tube, while the 69-7201TP intake features a polished aluminum intake tube.

2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0L models are also compatible with the 33-2314 air filter, as well as the K&N 63-3053 short ram intake. The 63-3053 showed an estimated gain of 13.96 horsepower on an otherwise stock vehicle during dyno tests.

Not too discouraged by the discontinuation of the fourth generation Pontiac GTO, Pontiac was back at it again in 2008 with a rebadged Holden Commodore they called the Pontiac G8

Not too discouraged by the discontinuation of the fourth gen GTO, Pontiac was back at it again in 2008 with another rebadged Holden. This time however, Pontiac targeted the performance sedan market with a Holden Commodore based car known in North America as the Pontiac G8. The G8 was Pontiac’s first rear-wheel-drive full-size sedan since 1986. The G8 had an optional 6.0L V8, and in 2009 a GXP version of the G8 was offered with a 415 horsepower 6.2L LS3 V8 engine. Sadly, a down turn in the global economy hurt sales of the G8 and as part of the GM bail-out, came the discontinuation of the Pontiac make as a whole.

2008 and 2009 Pontiac G8 6.0L models have the option of a K&N air intake system, number 63-3071, shown to make an estimated additional 11.88 more horsepower when tested on the dyno

3.6L and 6.0L powered 2008 and 2009 Pontiac G8 and G8 GXP sedans, as well as 2009 models with a 6.2L engine, can receive improved performance with a 33-2919 K&N performance air filter.

2008 and 2009 Pontiac G8 6.0L models have the option of a 63-3071 K&N air intake system shown to make an estimated additional 11 more horsepower when tested on the dyno. This intake is also compatible with 2014, 2015, and 2016 Chevrolet SS models with a 6.2L engine.

The Holden VF Commodore, sold as the Chevrolet SS in the U.S., continues the full-size performance car legacy after the demise of the Chevy Impala SS, Pontiac G8, and Pontiac GTO

As the health of General Motors recovered, so has interest in performance rear wheel drive cars. The Chevy Camaro made a triumphant return in 2010 and for 2014 Chevrolet introduced the SS model. Slotted in size between the Chevy Malibu and Chevy Impala, the Holden VF Commodore based Chevrolet SS is the first rear-wheel drive Chevy sedan since 1996. The SS is powered by a 6.2L V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette and the 2009 Pontiac G8. The 2015 model year Chevrolet SS can now be equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission for full control of all 415 ponies, and comes standard with magnetic ride control.

The similarity between the outgoing Pontiac G8, and the new Chevrolet SS means that the same washable and reusable K&N performance air filter designed for the G8 will also fit the 2014 Chevrolet SS. As with the K&N air filter, the K&N short ram intake system first tested on a 2008 Pontiac G8 will also provide a guaranteed increase in horsepower for the 2014 Chevrolet SS. When K&N air intake 63-3071 was tested on a 2014 Chevrolet SS 6.2L the car saw an estimated increase of over 10 horsepower, and almost 9 lb-ft of torque. A K&N short ram intake system provides one of the best performance bangs for the buck, and can usually be installed using basic hand tools in around 90 minutes.

The performance car market segment is full of sports coupes, small, and even mid-size cars from U.S., European, and Japanese automobile manufacturers. While a BMW 5-Series, or Chevy Corvette offer incredible performance, they might not suit everyone’s taste. There is something about driving a full-size V8 powered car that can’t be explained, it just needs to be felt. For those enthusiasts out there that prefer a big-body sedan, K&N has your performance parts and performance upgrades covered.

The similarity between the outgoing Pontiac G8, and the new Chevrolet SS means that the same washable K&N performance air filter designed for the G8 will fit the 2014 Chevrolet SS

The 2015 model year Chevrolet SS can now be equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission for full control of all 415 ponies, and comes standard with magnetic ride control

The performance Short Ram Intake System for 2013-2016 Chevy Malibu 2.5L models from K&N Air Filters is designed to increase horsepower and torque for better acceleration

The latest generation Chevy Malibu sedan debuted in 2013 with an all-new global platform. The GM Epsilon II platform is used in various other Opel, Saab, Buick and Cadillac models. The standard engine for 2013-2016 Chevy Malibu LS, 1LT, and 2LT models is the 2.5-liter DOHC inline-four cylinder engine capable of producing 196 horsepower and an EPA estimated 36 MPG. A four-cylinder engine capable of 196 horsepower and 36 MPG is pretty good. However, that doesn’t mean that owners of 2013-2016 Chevy Malibu LS, 1LT, and 2LT models with the 2.5L engine don’t want to add a little more get up and go to their car. By simply reducing air intake restriction the 2013-2016 Chevy Malibu 2.5L can perform better and accelerate quicker. Replacing the maze of factory air intake tubes, stock air filter box, and disposable car air filters with a K&N intake system for the 2013-2016 Chevy Malibu 2.5L will result in more horsepower and torque.

K&N Short Ram Intake 69-4529TS is powder coated in a silver color to protect the aluminum tube and look good under the hood of the 2013-2016 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L models

The K&N short ram intake system for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Chevy Malibu LS, 1LT, and 2LT models with the 2.5L engine is precision-engineered to be a simple-to-install performance add-on. The backbone of this intake system is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube which helps to minimize restriction, allowing your engine to breathe easier. A durable silver color powder coat finish is applied to the tube, providing an attractive appearance under the hood that will look great for years to come.

An otherwise stock 2013 Chevy Malibu 2.5-liter model gained an estimated 8.24 more horsepower, and 11.13 lb-ft of torque by installing a K&N Air Filters short ram intake system

K&N equips the 2013-2016 Chevy Malibu LS, 1LT, and 2LT 2.5L short ram intake with the oversized RU-4960 reusable air filter, providing a large surface to help increase airflow while providing outstanding engine protection. This washable air filter is made with K&N’s famous high-flow air filter media so it’s washable and reusable and can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. To top it all off, a heat shield shrouds the air filter under the hood, helping to deflect engine heat away from incoming air.

All of the design features of the 2013-2016 Chevy Malibu LS, 1LT, and 2LT 2.5L short ram intake system work in harmony to deliver increased performance. On the dyno, 69-4529TS produced an estimated additional 8.24 horsepower at 6321 rpm and a very useful 11.13 pound-feet of torque at a low 3979 rpm over the factory air filter box, and air intake tubes system when installed on a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L. This is over a 5-percent gain in horsepower, and 8-percent gain in torque just from a bolt-on upgrade.

This short ram intake system is an excellent upgrade for 2013-2016 Chevy Malibu LS, 1LT, and 2LT 2.5L models. With simple to follow instructions and no need to make any other modifications to the vehicle, you’ll be on the road in approximately 90 minutes with more horsepower under your right foot.

If all that weren’t enough, K&N backs its short ram air intake systems with the industry-leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty^®. If you’re looking to add a little get up and go to 2013-2016 Chevy Malibu LS, 1LT, and 2LT 2.5L, look no further than a K&N Typhoon short ram intake system. K&N Air Intake System 69-4529TS is designed to provide a lifetime of increased power on the following Malibu models:

2016 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L
2015 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L
2014 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L
2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L

To find additional K&N air intakes for your Chevrolet Malibu please visit the Chevrolet Malibu Air Intakes page..

Featured inside the official Toyota Motor Sales, USA 2014 SEMA show booth was a 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition pickup like no other Tundra built for celebrity Chef Tim Love

Prominently featured inside the official Toyota Motor Sales, USA 2014 SEMA show booth was a 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition pickup like no other on the planet. For those that don’t know, the 1794 Edition Toyota Tundra is the highest trim level Tundra available from the factory. The next question that follows is probably “Where did Toyota come up with the name 1794 Edition?” Well the answer requires a bit of a lesson in Texas history. The Toyota plant where the Tundra and Tacoma are built near San Antonio lies on a large plot of land purchased from the oldest working cattle ranch in the state of Texas. The JLC Ranch was founded by Spanish colonist Juan Ignacio de Casanova in 1794, hence name 1794 Edition.

For professional chef Tim Love, who lives by the motto “Eat, Drink, & Live Well”, an ordinary tailgating experience just wouldn’t suffice so he worked with Divine 1 Customs on this Tundra

According to celebrity Chef Tim Love’s website he is often considered an informal ambassador for Texas. Chef Tim Love is a national spokesperson for Hellmann’s Mayonnaise and Thomas’ English Muffins and serves as host of CNBC’s newest show Restaurant Startup. Chef Tim Love opened his first restaurant in the historic Stockyards district of Ford Worth, Texas in 2000. As a true Texan who loves Dallas Cowboys football and the Texas Rangers, it seems only fitting that Love would drive a truck built in and named after the history of the Lone Star State.

A fully motorized Leer 100XR camper shell with wind doors and heavy commercial lamination lifts up and away, at SEMA 2014, from Chef Tim Love’s Tundra to create an interactive tailgating experience

For a professional chef who lives by the motto “Eat, Drink, & Live Well”, an ordinary tailgating experience just wouldn’t suffice. This is exactly why Chef Tim Love worked with the build team from Divine 1 Customs out of Henderson, Nevada. Divine 1 Customs has been in the business of frame-off restoration and custom builds for the last ten years. Divine 1 Customs is a one stop shop specializing in custom fabrication, paint and body work, suspension, audio, video, and security systems. The Divine 1 Customs website states “We begin with a dream and make it a reality.”

A Solaire 27" grill with infrared burner, two John Boos cutting boards, two taps for beer/wine and cold storage coolers slide out on a custom system from the 1794 Edition Tundra’s bed

The Tim Love 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition truly is a dream come true for hardcore sports fans and tailgaters. With the push of a button the fully motorized Leer camper shell lifts up and out of the way to reveal a 27” Solaire grill, cutting boards, and a two taps for beer or wine. All this slides out of the Tim Love Tundra’s bed to create a backyard grill away from home feel. Also inside the bed are two 24” Samsung LED HD TV’s and an additional 40” Samsung screen hooked into a PlayStation 4, and Apple TV. Sound comes from a full Rockford Fosgate Audio System comprised of three pairs of 6.5” full-range speakers, two 10” subwoofers, and three amplifiers equipped with Bluetooth, iPod, USB, and 3.5 mm inputs.

Inside the bed, at the 2014 SEMA Show, are two 24” Samsung LED HD TV’s and an additional 40” Samsung screen hooked into a PlayStation 4, and Apple TV, with audio emitting from a Rockford Fosgate system

Chef Tim Love officially revealed his truck at the recent University of Alabama and University of Tennessee game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee before taking the truck to the 2014 SEMA show. If you find yourself at a Texas sporting event, keep an eye out for Chef Tim Love in the parking lot. As a true sports fan, Tim Love will probably be nearby tailgating in his Divine 1 Customs built Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition pickup.

A more complete list of modifications made to the Chef Tim Love 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition is below:

Stainless-Steel Grill Slide-Out System

Solaire 27" grill with infrared burner
Two John Boos cutting boards
Two taps for beer/wine
Cold storage coolers

Video

Two 24" Samsung LED HD TVs
40" Samsung LED HD TV
PlayStation^®4
Apple TV

Rockford Fosgate Audio System

Three pairs of P165 6.5" full-range speakers
Two 10" P3D2 Punch subwoofers
Two P600X4 amplifiers
P1000X1bd mono amplifier
RFXMR5BB wired controller with additional RFXBT marine
Bluetooth unit and an RFX33SD iPod, USB and 3.5 mm inputs

Exterior Modifications

Fully motorized automated Leer 100XR camper shell with wind doors and heavy commercial lamination
N-Fab T0798CC-6 nerf bars, T144LB bumper light bar and T0750LR roof-mounted light bar brackets
Rigid Lighting D2 and Q2 Drive LED lights and E2-50 combo LED roof light bar
Ready Lift T6 5075 billet 2.4" Front Leveling Kit and 66-5002 rear 2" block system
22" DPR wheels
33" Toyo MT tires
Thule roof rack M.O.A.B. basket system with 60" AeroBlade bars and Foot Pack 480
Bushwacker fender flares
Color-matched grille bezel and handles
Metra wiring and audio/video accessories including Ethereal HDMI cables, TSpec 12-volt wiring and hardware and Install Bay power supplies and installation hardware

For a list of K&N Cold Air Intakes for your Toyota Tundra, you can visit the Toyota Tundra Air Intakes page or the vehicle search tool on KNfilters.com.