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Ford, Volvo and Mazda have had a long and eventful history with one another. It was a beautiful partnership that has inspired and cultivated new technologies that are making way for an interesting and exciting future. The sharing of these technologies was instrumental in their overall success when Ford owned Volvo and had a partial ownership of Mazda. The networking laid the ground work for some excellent vehicles. Eventually, all 3 companies went their separate ways, taking what they learned and the experiences they gained to become unique competitors within the automobile industry. It was definitely a great ride, but as they say, “all good things come to an end”. Or do they? In this case the goodness keeps on giving.

K&N Replacement Air Filter E-9289 for Performance Air Box 57S-4000

Ford, Volvo and Mazda are not closely affiliated with each other anymore; however, they are still pumping out amazing cars and using the same C1 platform to build them on. If it’s not broke why fix it? These companies know that the C1 platform ensures consistency and reliability; therefore, it is still in use for their compact cars, mid-sized minivans and crossover SUV’s. The C1 platform is specifically integrated in the Ford C Max, Ford Focus, Volvo C30, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Ford Kuga, Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 models listed below.

Air Filter Test Data for K&N Air Filter E-9289

This impressive platform has allowed K&N to create a custom air filter and air intake for the vehicles listed below. The K&N 57S-4000 performance air box is a simple addition that is guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque in the Ford C Max, Ford Focus, Volvo C30, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Ford Kuga, Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 models listed below. Vehicles that use the 57S-4000 can order an extra air filter so when the original is dirty they can pop in the other E-9289 filter and wash the dirty one when they get a chance. The E-9289 is designed to increase performance and protect your engine, by reducing restriction and providing exceptional filtration. This filter is able to be washed and reused again, and can be used for up to 50,000 miles before servicing is needed, all depending on driving conditions.

The 57S-4000 Performance Air Box fits the following vehicles:

2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.6L L4 F/I
2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.6L L4 Diesel
2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.5L L4 Diesel
2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.0L L3 F/I
2016 FORD TOURNEO CONNECT 1.5L L4 Diesel
2016 FORD TOURNEO CONNECT 1.0L L3 F/I
2016 FORD GRAND C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2016 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.5L L4 F/I
2016 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.5L L4 Diesel
2016 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.0L L3 F/I
2016 FORD FOCUS ST 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 F/I
2016 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 F/I
2016 FORD FOCUS III 1.5L L4 F/I
2016 FORD FOCUS III 1.5L L4 Diesel
2016 FORD FOCUS III 1.0L L3 F/I
2016 FORD C-MAX II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 F/I
2016 FORD C-MAX II 1.5L L4 F/I
2016 FORD C-MAX II 1.5L L4 Diesel
2016 FORD C-MAX II 1.0L L3 F/I
2015 MAZDA 5 1.6L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.6L L4 F/I
2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.6L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.0L L3 F/I
2015 FORD TOURNEO CONNECT 1.6L L4 F/I
2015 FORD TOURNEO CONNECT 1.6L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD TOURNEO CONNECT 1.5L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD TOURNEO CONNECT 1.0L L3 F/I
2015 FORD KUGA II 1.6L L4 F/I
2015 FORD GRAND C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2015 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.5L L4 F/I
2015 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.5L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.0L L3 F/I
2015 FORD FOCUS ST 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 FORD FOCUS ST 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 F/I
2015 FORD FOCUS III 1.5L L4 F/I
2015 FORD FOCUS III 1.5L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD FOCUS III 1.0L L3 F/I
2015 FORD C-MAX II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 F/I
2015 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD C-MAX II 1.5L L4 F/I
2015 FORD C-MAX II 1.5L L4 Diesel
2015 FORD C-MAX II 1.0L L3 F/I
2014 VOLVO V70 III 1.6L L4 Diesel
2014 VOLVO V40 II 1.6L L4 F/I
2014 VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY 1.6L L4 F/I
2014 VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY 1.6L L4 Diesel
2014 MAZDA 5 1.6L L4 Diesel
2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.6L L4 F/I
2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.6L L4 Diesel
2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.0L L3 F/I
2014 FORD TOURNEO CONNECT 1.6L L4 F/I
2014 FORD TOURNEO CONNECT 1.6L L4 Diesel
2014 FORD TOURNEO CONNECT 1.0L L3 F/I
2014 FORD KUGA II 1.6L L4 F/I
2014 FORD GRAND C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2014 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 Diesel
2014 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.0L L3 F/I
2014 FORD FOCUS ST 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 FORD FOCUS ST 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 F/I
2014 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 Diesel
2014 FORD FOCUS III 1.5L L4 F/I
2014 FORD FOCUS III 1.0L L3 F/I
2014 FORD C-MAX II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 F/I
2014 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2014 FORD C-MAX II 1.0L L3 F/I
2013 VOLVO V70 III 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 VOLVO V40 II 1.6L L4 F/I
2013 VOLVO V40 II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY 1.6L L4 F/I
2013 VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 MAZDA 5 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 MAZDA 3 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 FORD KUGA II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 FORD KUGA 1.6L L4 F/I
2013 FORD GRAND C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2013 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.0L L3 F/I
2013 FORD FOCUS ST 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 F/I
2013 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 FORD FOCUS III 1.0L L3 F/I
2013 FORD C-MAX II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 F/I
2013 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2013 FORD C-MAX II 1.0L L3 F/I
2012 VOLVO V70 III 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 VOLVO V50 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 VOLVO V40 II 1.6L L4 F/I
2012 VOLVO V40 II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 VOLVO S40 II 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 MAZDA 5 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 MAZDA 3 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 FORD KUGA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 FORD GRAND C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2012 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.0L L3 F/I
2012 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 F/I
2012 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 FORD FOCUS III 1.0L L3 F/I
2012 FORD FOCUS 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 FORD C-MAX II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 F/I
2012 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2012 FORD C-MAX II 1.0L L3 F/I
2011 VOLVO V70 III 1.6L L4 Diesel
2011 VOLVO V50 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 F/I
2011 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 Diesel
2011 VOLVO S40 II 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 F/I
2011 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2011 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 F/I
2011 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 Diesel
2011 MAZDA 5 1.6L L4 Diesel
2011 MAZDA 3 1.6L L4 Diesel
2011 FORD KUGA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 FORD GRAND C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2011 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 Diesel
2011 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 F/I
2011 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 Diesel
2011 FORD C-MAX II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 F/I
2011 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 VOLVO V70 III 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 VOLVO V50 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 VOLVO V50 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 F/I
2010 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 VOLVO S40 II 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 VOLVO S40 II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 F/I
2010 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 F/I
2010 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 MAZDA 5 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 MAZDA 3 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 FORD KUGA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 FORD GRAND C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2010 FORD GRAND C-MAX 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 FORD FOCUS III 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 F/I
2010 FORD FOCUS III 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 FORD FOCUS II 2.5L L5 F/I - RS
2010 FORD FOCUS II 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 FORD FOCUS II 1.8L L4 F/I
2010 FORD FOCUS II 1.6L L4 F/I
2010 FORD FOCUS II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 FORD FOCUS II 1.4L L4 F/I
2010 FORD C-MAX II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 F/I
2010 FORD C-MAX II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2010 FORD C-MAX 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 FORD C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 FORD C-MAX 1.8L L4 F/I
2010 FORD C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2010 FORD C-MAX 1.6L L4 Diesel
2009 VOLVO V50 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 VOLVO V50 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 VOLVO V50 1.8L L4 F/I
2009 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 F/I
2009 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 Diesel
2009 VOLVO S40 II 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 VOLVO S40 II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 VOLVO S40 II 1.8L L4 F/I
2009 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 F/I
2009 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2009 VOLVO C70 II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 VOLVO C30 1.8L L4 F/I
2009 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 F/I
2009 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 Diesel
2009 MAZDA 3 1.6L L4 Diesel - From 6/09
2009 FORD KUGA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 FORD FOCUS II 2.5L L5 F/I - RS
2009 FORD FOCUS II 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 FORD FOCUS II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 FORD FOCUS II 1.8L L4 F/I
2009 FORD FOCUS II 1.6L L4 F/I
2009 FORD FOCUS II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2009 FORD FOCUS II 1.4L L4 F/I
2009 FORD C-MAX 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 FORD C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 FORD C-MAX 1.8L L4 F/I
2009 FORD C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2009 FORD C-MAX 1.6L L4 Diesel
2008 VOLVO V50 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 VOLVO V50 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 VOLVO V50 1.8L L4 F/I
2008 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 F/I
2008 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 Diesel
2008 VOLVO S40 II 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 VOLVO S40 II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 VOLVO S40 II 1.8L L4 F/I
2008 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 F/I
2008 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2008 VOLVO C70 II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 VOLVO C30 1.8L L4 F/I
2008 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 F/I
2008 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 Diesel
2008 FORD KUGA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 FORD FOCUS II 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 FORD FOCUS II 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 FORD FOCUS II 1.8L L4 F/I
2008 FORD FOCUS II 1.8L L4 Diesel
2008 FORD FOCUS II 1.6L L4 F/I
2008 FORD FOCUS II 1.6L L4 Diesel
2008 FORD FOCUS II 1.4L L4 F/I
2008 FORD C-MAX 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 FORD C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 FORD C-MAX 1.8L L4 F/I
2008 FORD C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2008 FORD C-MAX 1.6L L4 Diesel
2007 VOLVO V50 2.0L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO V50 2.0L L4 Diesel - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO V50 1.8L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO V50 1.6L L4 Diesel - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO S40 II 2.0L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO S40 II 2.0L L4 Diesel - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO S40 II 1.8L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO S40 II 1.6L L4 Diesel - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO C30 2.0L L4 Diesel - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO C30 1.8L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 VOLVO C30 1.6L L4 Diesel - from 8/07
2007 FORD FOCUS II 2.0L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 FORD FOCUS II 2.0L L4 Diesel - from 8/07
2007 FORD FOCUS II 1.8L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 FORD FOCUS II 1.8L L4 Diesel - from 8/07
2007 FORD FOCUS II 1.6L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 FORD FOCUS II 1.6L L4 Diesel - from 8/07
2007 FORD FOCUS II 1.4L L4 F/I - from 8/07
2007 FORD C-MAX 2.0L L4 F/I
2007 FORD C-MAX 2.0L L4 Diesel
2007 FORD C-MAX 1.8L L4 F/I
2007 FORD C-MAX 1.6L L4 F/I
2007 FORD C-MAX 1.6L L4 Diesel

For all K&N Ford C-Max, Ford Focus, Ford Kuga, Ford Grand, Volvo C30, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo V40, Volvo V70, Mazda 3, Mazda 5 air filters visit the Ford C-Max Air Filters, Ford Focus Air Filters, Ford Kuga Air Filters, Ford Grand Air Filters, Volvo C30 Air Filters, Volvo S40 Air Filters, Volvo V50 Air Filters, Volvo V40 Air Filters, Volvo V70 Air Filters, Mazda 3 Air Filters, Mazda 5 Air Filters pages on KNFilters.com.

69-8704TP retains the stock GS 350 air box to maintain factory connections and the visual continuity that Lexus is known for

Lexus was first introduced in 1989 as the luxury oriented division of the Toyota Motor Corporation. Lexus models, such as the 2013 and 2014 GS 350, benefit from Toyota engineering, and build quality but are very different from Toyota vehicles on the road. The 2013 and 2014 Lexus GS 350 is equipped with a 306 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine and transfers that power to the rear wheels. Rear wheel drive, and a performance V6 differentiates the GS350 from anything offered by Toyota and slots the GS in the mid-luxury class with other cars such as the BMW 5-series or Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Performance Air Intake System 69-8704TP from K&N Filters for select Lexus IS250, IS350, GS350 and RC350 models

With features like rear wheel drive, 306 horsepower, massive brakes, and staggered 19” wheels, the 2013-2014 Lexus GS 350 is more than just luxurious; it is also a performance-sedan. K&N realizes that the typical GS 350 owner is not only interested in touch-screen navigation, but also enjoys the rush of acceleration and the growl emitted by a performance-oriented engine. This is why K&N Filters has released the new air intake system, number 69-8704TP, for the 2015 RC 350, 2013-2015 IS 250, 2014-2015 IS 350 and 2013-2014 Lexus GS 350 with a 3.5L V6 engine. The 69-8704TP Typhoon Air Intake System is precision-engineered to provide a guaranteed increase in horsepower, better acceleration, and improved engine sound for the GS 350.

Dyno Chart - 2013 Lexus GS 350 gains an estimated 12.57 more horsepower and 13.62 lb-ft of torque for better acceleration, drivability, and improved engine sound

The 69-8704TP performance air intake system is a little different from the average cold air intake system. K&N engineers chose to retain the use of the 2015 RC 350, 2013-2015 IS 250, 2014-2015 IS 350 or 2013-2014 Lexus GS 350 stock air box when designing the 69-8704TP performance air intake system. Retaining the use of the stock air box allowed K&N engineers to increase performance while keeping inlet air temperatures, and air / fuel ratios within factory specifications. Utilizing the stock air box maintains the use of the factory cold air inlet near the front wheel, allowed K&N engineers to retain all factory air intake connections, as well as leaving all the stock emissions control equipment in place.

Testing revealed that the factory maze of air intake ducting was a significant source of restriction in the stock air inlet system. Included in performance air intake system 69-8704TP is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube which helps to overcome the restriction found in the stock air ducting, allowing the Lexus GS 350 3.5-liter engine to breathe easier. Restriction isn’t the only trouble with the stock air intake as it also creates turbulence in the incoming air. The mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube used in 69-8704TP has a smooth and consistent internal circumference for reduced airflow turbulence. To complement the under hood appearance of the 2015 RC 350, 2013-2015 IS 250, 2014-2015 IS 350 and 2013-2014 Lexus GS 350, the intake tube is protected with a durable chrome-like finish that will look great for years to come without the need for polishing.

K&N high-flow air filters provide less restriction than typical paper air filters, and because of this K&N air filter, number 33-2452, is able to diminish restriction inherent to using a stock air filter. K&N Air Filter 33-2452 is designed with our famous high-flow cotton gauze filter media to help increase airflow while also providing outstanding engine protection. 33-2452 is washable and reusable and can even go up to 50,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions.

All of the design features of the 69-8704TP performance air intake system work together to deliver increased horsepower, torque, and improved acceleration. On the dyno, 69-8704TP produced an estimated additional 12.57 horsepower at 5,498 rpm and 13.62 pound-feet of torque at 4,376 rpm over the stock system. Additional horsepower and torque can come in handy when merging onto a highway, or a spirited drive on a winding mountain road. An added benefit of a K&N intake system is the improved engine sound that will complement the already pulse raising exhaust note of the 3.5-liter engine found in the GS 350.

The 69-8704TP performance air intake system is an excellent upgrade for your 2013 and 2014 Lexus GS 350 with a 3.5L V6 engine. With simple to follow instructions and no need to make any other modifications to the vehicle, you’ll be on the road in 90 minutes, or less, with more horsepower under your right foot. If all that weren’t enough, K&N backs the 69-8704TP with the industry-leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. Whether it’s taking your sporty Lexus GS 350 to the next level of performance or adding some get up and go to the family luxury sedan, K&N has what you’re looking for with the 69-8704TP Typhoon air intake system.

Performance air intake 69-8704TP is designed to fit and function properly on the Lexus GS 350 models listed below:

2015 LEXUS RC350 3.5L V6 F/I
2015 LEXUS IS350 3.5L V6 F/I
2015 LEXUS IS250 2.5L V6 F/I
2014 LEXUS IS350 3.5L V6 F/I
2014 LEXUS GS350 3.5L V6 F/I
2013 LEXUS IS350 3.5L V6 F/I
2013 LEXUS GS350 3.5L V6 F/I

For all K&N Lexus GS350 air intakes visit the Lexus GS350 Air Intakes page on KNFilters.com.

Tim Crawley recently earned his fourth consecutive USCS victory at the Hammerdown at Hammer Hill event held at the I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas

It was an unseasonably cool July evening in Little Rock, Arkansas - a perfect night for racing. The USCS “Outlaw Thunder” tour, presented by K&N Filters, had rolled into town and the air permeated with anticipation. Drivers representing five states were geared up and ready for a fierce battle in the “Hammerdown at Hammer Hill.”

Terry Gray and Morgan Turpen, the top two drivers in the series points race, had aspirations of cushioning their lead. Both drivers were familiar with this venue and were prepared for the waving of the green flag to start the event.

Terry Gray and Zach Pringle battled for the lead at the Hammerdown at Hammer Hill early on, only to eventually fall behind Tim Crawley, who walked away victorious

But there was another driver in town, a fella whose name was recognized by those who frequent the legendary I-30 Speedway. Tim Crawley is a local and has been on a streak during the past three events. With three consecutive wins under his belt, he had no intentions of doing anything other than putting another victory in the books in front of family, friends and fans.

Terry Gray took the second heat, clinching a spot in the feature race. Tim Crawley finished his heat in second, also earning his well-deserved spot in the A-main. Morgan Turpen’s performance in the fourth heat was enough to secure her a position as well. It was panning out to be a heated battle. It looked like the fans would certainly get their money’s worth.

Lining up at the pole, Terry Gray was situated in a favorable position. But when the race was finally underway, another fan favorite and local, Zach Pringle, didn’t waste any time challenging the pole winner. In fact, Pringle took the lead at the initial start, a position he held for five laps.

Starting seventh in the feature, Tim Crawley eventually worked his way to the front of the field for a USCS victory at I-30 Speedway

But Gray remained steadfast, and after a heated battle with Pringle, the points leader retook the number one spot in lap six. Terry Gray, ten-time series champion, continued to head the pack until Jordan Mallett’s miscalculation caused a yellow flag to fly in the 10th lap. When the drivers were given the green light, Gray continued to increase the distance between him and the remainder of the field.

However, Tim Crawley, who had started in the seventh position, was methodically working his way through the field of drivers. Maneuvering around Pringle in the eighteenth lap, there was only one person separating him from the coveted spot that would earn a position atop the podium.

Terry Gray had no intentions of giving up his position, a mindset shared by both that would eventually result in an exciting and fierce battle. With the race nearing its end, Crawley had a chore ahead of him. However, a red flag during the 29th lap was the extra muster he was looking for.

Given the go-ahead, the two drivers embarked upon a relentless engagement, to the point of bumping wheels, sending Gray into a spin. Maintaining control and taking the lead, Crawley never looked back. When the dust had settled Crawley had earned his fourth consecutive USCS win.

“A lot of stuff happened in tonight’s heats,” recalled Crawley. “There were a lot of cars, a lot of wrecks and a lot of people got points. When you have four heats, you have to pass more than two cars. We started fourth and ran second. In turn, we missed the redraw by one spot.” said Crawley.

In reference to the main event, Crawley continued, “The track was a little bit hard to pass on. But I eventually found ways of getting a little bit of momentum.”

“Terry’s car was good,” ensured Crawley. “If we would have kept running, I wasn’t going to be able to do anything with him. But on the restart, after the red flag, he parked it on the bottom and I managed to sweep around him.”

“We started off on the fourth row, but it worked out. It makes a little more work for you when you have to start back a little ways, but it also validates things and makes you feel a little better when you take the win.” continued Crawley.

Tim Crawley is quick to credit his team as a crucial element of success. The driver is also aware of the importance of keeping his rig maintained. That in mind, he depends upon K&N products to ensure the internal components of his engine remain contaminant free.

“Anything I’ve ever used with K&N products has worked out well.” Crawley explained. “I’ve raced just about everything you can imagine and have used (K&N) products on everything from motocross, to cars, to street rods. I’ve always been pleased with their performance. I’ve used (K&N) for years and they’re second to none.”

When asked the key to his recent string of wins, Tim Crawley concluded, “We were fast during the first part of the year, but we weren’t closing the deals. Here lately, we’ve had a little luck, hit some draws right and started on the front of a feature or two. You just have to keep working hard and it will happen.”

Mean looks, more horsepower, and killer engine sound with Blackhawk Air Induction System 71-3082, for 2014-2016 Chevrolet or GMC truck and SUV V8 engine models

The fully-redesigned 2014, 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL and of course the plush Cadillac Escalade come hooked up with refined interiors, modern technology, and a comfortable ride straight from the factory. But there are those owners out there who associate the Silverado, Yukon, or Escalade with a lifestyle that can’t simply be added as optional equipment. Look around and a lifted or lowered Sierra, Tahoe, or Escalade is sure to be in sight, hitting the streets and demanding respect. Helping to bridge that gap between bone stock and a ride that gets noticed is the new blacked out Blackhawk Air Induction System, 71-3082, from K&N Filters.

71-3082 Blackhawk Air Induction System from K&N Filters, for 2014-2016 Chevy or GMC V8 models, features a blacked out synthetic Dryflow air filter

The color black has strong emotional associations and it often implies power, elegance, and mystery. K&N gets that, which is why K&N has released a line of all black air intake systems. K&N felt that trucks like the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL and Cadillac Escalade were deserving of such an aggressive intake system. K&N Blackhawk Air Induction System, part number 71-3082, is designed to not only imply aggressive power, but is expert-engineered and guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque. It replaces the restrictive factory system with a free-flowing, mandrel bent aluminum air intake tube to help minimize restriction, straighten, and increase airflow to the engine. The mandrel bent aluminum intake tube is finished in a durable flat black powdercoat for an aggressive but low-key look under the hood. In stark contrast to the black intake tube is a welded and engraved aluminum K&N nameplate. The K&N logo has been representing performance for 45 years. Blackhawk Air Induction System, 71-3082, incorporates a black powdercoated heat shield which helps guard air entering the engine from heat under the hood.

Dyno Chart - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 6.2 liter EcoTec V8 gains an estimated 9.05 more horsepower and 11.47 lb-ft of torque

For that true blacked out look K&N designed a new line of black colored synthetic Dryflow air filters. Blackhawk Air Induction System, part number 71-3082, includes K&N’s RU-3101HBK conical Dyflow air filter fitted to the inlet of the air induction system. K&N Dryflow filters provide excellent airflow rates as well as outstanding filtration efficiency. RU-3101HBK is washable and reusable and can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. Use of Synthetic Air Filter cleaner, number 99-0624, is recommended when it comes time to clean RU-3101HBK. This Dryflow air filter does not need to be oiled. No oil equals quicker cleaning and that means you can hit the streets sooner.

K&N Blackhawk Air Induction Systems look and perform great on trucks like this custom 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 from Rockstar Garage

Blackhawk Air Induction Systems look mean and are designed to throw down respectable performance gains in both horsepower and torque. On the dyno, when installed on a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 6.2 liter V8, the 71-3082 Blackhawk Air Induction System produced an estimated additional 9.05 horsepower at 4996 rpm and 11.47 pound-feet of torque at 3875 rpm. When installed on a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 liter V8, the 71-3082 performance air intake system produced an estimated additional 8.3 horsepower at 5338 rpm and 7.13 pound-feet of torque at 4188 rpm. Both the 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter V8 are pumping out over 300 horsepower at the rear wheels, yet what Silverado, Suburban, or Escalade owner doesn’t want a little more power? Whether it’s for towing a boat to the river, or rolling with 6 of your associates to Las Vegas, Nevada; that increase in power is going to get noticed.

The 71-3082 Blackhawk Air Induction System is an easy to install performance upgrade that can be installed in about 90 minutes or less using basic hand tools, and by following K&N’s simple step-by-step instructions. It maintains all necessary factory connections and does not require any additional modifications be made to the vehicle.

K&N backs the 71-3082 air induction system with the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty so owners can rest easy knowing their intake system can stand up to tough situations. Whether the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL or Cadillac Escalade truck or SUV is used for the daily grind or the local custom truck scene, the K&N 71-3082 air induction system will provide increased power, acceleration, and good looks for years to come.

Blackhawk Air Induction System, 71-3082, is guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque on the Chevrolet and GMC models listed below:

2016 GMC YUKON XL 5.3L V8 F/I
2016 GMC YUKON DENALI XL 6.2L V8 F/I
2016 GMC YUKON DENALI 6.2L V8 F/I
2016 GMC YUKON 5.3L V8 F/I
2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 6.2L V8 F/I
2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 5.3L V8 F/I
2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE 5.3L V8 F/I
2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 5.3L V8 F/I
2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 6.2L V8 F/I
2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 5.3L V8 F/I
2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 6.2L V8 F/I
2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE 6.2L V8 F/I
2015 GMC YUKON XL 5.3L V8 F/I
2015 GMC YUKON DENALI XL 6.2L V8 F/I
2015 GMC YUKON DENALI 6.2L V8 F/I
2015 GMC YUKON 5.3L V8 F/I
2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 6.2L V8 F/I
2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 5.3L V8 F/I
2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE 5.3L V8 F/I
2015 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 5.3L V8 F/I
2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 6.2L V8 F/I
2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 5.3L V8 F/I
2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 6.2L V8 F/I
2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE 6.2L V8 F/I
2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 6.2L V8 F/I
2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 5.3L V8 F/I
2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 6.2L V8 F/I
2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 5.3L V8 F/I

For all K&N GMC Yukon, GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 air intakes visit the GMC Yukon Air Intakes, GMC Sierra 1500 Air Intakes and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Air Intakes pages on KNFilters.com.

A Hooked On Driving school coach navigates through the infamous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca corkscrew in their 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 coupe. Photo by Dito Milian/gotbluemilk.com

Hooked On Driving (HOD) offers a high performance driving experience to individuals who have a passion for driving their own cars, whether it be a Corvette, Shelby, Porsche or just about any car out there that is in safe and serviceable condition. HOD is focused on providing driver training in a controlled race course environment without competition or training for competition. HOD places a focus on safety, coaching, learning and fun, with participants being able to experience their cars at a higher level than would be safe or prudent on public roads.

The recent Hooked On Driving event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was presented by K&N, and participants were exposed to K&N Performance Air Filters and Oil Filters. Photo by Dito Milian/gotbluemilk.com

The Hooked On Driving program operates coast to coast – in the Pacific Northwest and California, the Great Lakes Region, the Northeastern and Southern States, and in Florida as well. With this network, HOD will hold over 100 events throughout 2014. K&N filters shares a passion for performance and has chosen to partner with HOD and provide $50 gift certificates to the first 1,000 people to enroll as “TeamHOD” members. According to David Ray, founder of Hooked On Driving, “At a cost of $49 and other benefits included, this ($50 gift certificate) makes ‘TeamHOD’ a NO BRAINER!” In addition to providing gift certificates to HOD, there are events in each of the six regions presented by K&N. At these particular events HOD participants will be exposed to K&N filtration product features and benefits. David Ray is a big K&N fan and has been using K&N products on and off the track for years. “We’ve used K&N products since the 1970’s and have nothing but a ‘thumbs up’ for their proven product line” said Ray.

Hooked On Driving operates in six key regions in the United States. HOD will have an event near K&N Filters’ corporate headquarters in July at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Photo by Dito Milian/gotbluemilk.com

Caitlin Clement, K&N Track and Series Support Manager, was a key individual in creating this new partnership between K&N Filters and the HOD program. In addition to providing product gift certificates, K&N has been named the Official Performance Filter of Hooked On Driving. “K&N Is pleased to be named the Official Performance Filter of such a unique and high-quality driving program” said Clement. Caitlin went on to say “We hope that each HOD student decides to enhance their driving experience by upgrading to a K&N high-flow air filter designed to increase horsepower and acceleration.”

2014 Hooked On Driving events presented by K&N are listed below:

May 16th, Atlanta Motorsports Park – Dawsonville, Georgia
June 19th, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca – Salinas, California
June 21st, Palm Beach International Raceway – Jupiter, Florida
July 18th, The Ridge Motorsports Park – Shelton, Washington
August 11th, Road America – Plymouth, Wisconsin
August 24th, Pocono Raceway –Long Pond, Pennsylvania

If you’re ready to take your car or truck to the next level of performance, find K&N parts for your vehicle here. After improving your performance, improve your driving skills at a Hooked On Driving event near you. For more information, and to find an event near you, go to http://www.hookedondriving.com/.