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Pete Gutierrez Shows Custom Raidernation Themed Ford Excursion at 2011 SEMA

His kids wanted a lifted truck, and Gutierrez is a huge Raider fan, his truck combines the best of both for SEMA.
His kids wanted a lifted truck, and Gutierrez is a huge Raider fan, his truck combines the best of both for SEMA.
The 2011 SEMA show was Pete Gutierrez's second time showing a custom vehicle although he has been into customizing for over 20 years. "Every car I've ever owned I've customized it," Gutierrez told K&N News, "But this truck by far is the wildest."
Pete Gutierrez says the suspension on his SEMA 2005 Ford Excursion was totally custom manufactured for his truck.
Pete Gutierrez says the suspension on his SEMA 2005 Ford Excursion was totally custom manufactured for his truck.


Gutierrez's day job is running a manufacturing company, but it's his passion for customizing that's on full display at SEMA, it's his 2005 Ford Excursion 6.8L, 4X4. The Excursion with its pearl white paint and black skull detail is Gutierrez's sixth project vehicle, and it leaves little doubt which NFL team he sides with.

"I'm an avid Oakland Raider football fan. And my kids always wanted a lifted truck, so I put the two together. It is a Raider theme throughout, featuring custom graphics painted in and outside the truck, and a fully custom stereo."

Gutierrez explains that he first got into custom cars as a kid going to car shows with his folks. When he isn't showing his truck he says he attends countless charitable events, as well as attending all the Raider home games. "When they play away, I do sport bars, and show my vehicle for different Booster Clubs up and down the coast," adds Gutierrez.
The stark white paint and black skull detail is also a one-of-a-kind original at SEMA.
The stark white paint and black skull detail is also a one-of-a-kind original at SEMA.


Gutierrez shows his truck and other vehicles with Show Car Inc. This is an automotive marketing company that specializes in placing vehicles for promotional uses such as, music videos, promotional events, and for some of the world's largest automotive conventions. "Their goal," says Gutierrez, "is to be the best out there on the custom car scene."
For Gutierrez it's 100-percent Raidernation, or go home. 2011 SEMA Ford Excursion.
For Gutierrez it's 100-percent Raidernation, or go home. 2011 SEMA Ford Excursion.


Gutierrez vehicles have collectively won over 200 first place trophies, in September of 2008 he was featured Truckin Magazine. He has also been in a number of music videos. "We just did a music video with Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa," says Gutierrez.

The two outstanding features on his Excursion that make Gutierrez particularly proud are suspension and the one of a kind paint job. "The suspension is completely fabricated, no bolt-on crap," says Gutierrez.

It's that attention to detail that brought Gutierrez to K&N. "They are well known for being the best, so I went with them. I'd like to thank Steve Burkett, K&N, and all my sponsors," continues Gutierrez. "I'll make some more modifications on the truck and I'll come out even tougher next year."

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Reusable K&N Heavy Duty Air Filter for Some Kenworth, Peterbilt and Western Star Trucks Available

K&N Heavy Duty Air Filter 38-2021R
K&N Heavy Duty Air Filter 38-2021R
K&N Heavy Duty Diesel Air Filters are designed to increase horsepower through a low-restriction, high air flow design.  While this is a great feature the fact that they are washable and reusable in a world of throw away filters gets the attention of big rig truck owners.  After they see how easy the process is to clean the filters and get them reinstalled the main question is does K&N make one for my rig?  Watch K&N's Heavy Duty Air Filter Cleaning video to see for yourself.

K&N has been working hard releasing new parts to increase class 4-8 truck coverage.  One addition to the K&N heavy duty air filter line is part number 38-2021R. This washable/reusable air filter is manufactured from quality components and backed by K&N's Heavy Duty Air Filter 3-year/300,000 mile limited warranty.

K&N's 38-2021R is a reverse flow air filter meaning the air flows from inside the air filter then out through the sides.  This filter's hybrid synthetic material does not require oil like most K&N products. No oil equates to less time spent servicing the air filter.

The 38-2021R air filter is made with thick urethane seals, heavy duty wire mesh for structural support, and durable air filter material for long life.  It is used on some Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Western Star Trucks as well as in other applications.

The best method of determining the correct K&N heavy duty air filter for your needs is to use our air filter cross reference search.

The 38-2021R is a cross reference to the disposable air filter parts listed below:

Baldwin RS3534
Carquest 88863
Donaldson P534925
Fleetguard AF25248
Fram CA8231
Hastings AF2283
Luber-Finer LAF3302
Napa 6863
Purolator A75974
WIX 46863

Find K&N products for your street car or truck 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.

K&N Performance Air Filter for Select 2006 to 2014 Hyosung Motorcycles

Replacement Air Filter for Hyosung 2006-2009 GT650 models and 2006 to 2014 GT250 Motorcycles
Replacement Air Filter for Hyosung 2006-2009 GT650 models and 2006 to 2014 GT250 Motorcycles
Hyosung is a well-established, Korean based, company that offers street bikes with generous power bands and sporty suspension. Hyosung first broke into the US street bike battle around 2005. Since then they have tried to compete with the Big 4. Along the way various improvements were made to the Hyosung street bike line. The biggest improvement was the cross over to fuel injection which increased responsiveness on their 250cc and 650cc models.
Restriction Chart for HY-6507 Air Filter
Restriction Chart for HY-6507 Air Filter


The sporty V-twin Hyosung GT650 models offer good quality, a comfortable riding position, and better control at a great price. These qualities make it a nice option for beginner level riders.

K&N recognizes the GT650 as a perfect candidate for a high flow motorcycle air filter and designed part number HY-6507 specifically for select 2006-2009 GT650 models and 2006 to 2014 GT250 models.  See list below.  This quality washable/reusable air filter flows better than the OEM paper element for better performance. No tuning is required to run HY-6507 on your GT650.  Installation is easy as bolts hold it in place just like the OEM filter.  K&N's HY-6507 is designed to add power while providing excellent engine protection and it is backed by the K&N million mile limited warranty.

Part HY-6507 takes the place of the factory air filter and is offered for the following applications:

2014 HYOSUNG GT250R 250
2014 HYOSUNG GT250 250
2013 HYOSUNG GT250R 250
2013 HYOSUNG GT250 250
2012 HYOSUNG GT250R 250
2012 HYOSUNG GT250 250
2011 HYOSUNG GT250R 250
2011 HYOSUNG GT250 250
2010 HYOSUNG GT250R 250
2010 HYOSUNG GT250 250
2009 HYOSUNG GT650R 647
2009 HYOSUNG GT650 647
2009 HYOSUNG GT250R 250
2009 HYOSUNG GT250 250
2008 HYOSUNG GV650 647
2008 HYOSUNG GT650S 647
2008 HYOSUNG GT650R 647
2008 HYOSUNG GT650 647
2008 HYOSUNG GT250R 250
2008 HYOSUNG GT250 250
2008 HYOSUNG GT125 COMET 125
2007 HYOSUNG GV650 647
2007 HYOSUNG GT650S 647
2007 HYOSUNG GT650R 647
2007 HYOSUNG GT650 647
2007 HYOSUNG GT250R 250
2007 HYOSUNG GT250 250
2007 HYOSUNG GT125 COMET 125
2006 HYOSUNG GV650 647
2006 HYOSUNG GT650S 647
2006 HYOSUNG GT650R 647
2006 HYOSUNG GT250R 250
2006 HYOSUNG GT250 250
2006 HYOSUNG GT125 COMET 125

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K&N Reusable Air Filter for Some Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth & Western Star Trucks

K&N Heavy Duty Air Filter 38-2015R
K&N Reusable Heavy Duty Air Filter 38-2015R
For those of you that have attended an automotive race, car show, or expo in the last year where K&N was present, you may have noticed extremely large air filters on display. Often times a person will walk in the booth and ask, "Wow! That's a big filter. What does it fit?" These large filters are part of the new K&N heavy duty air filter line. These massive air filters are designed to fit a wide range of heavy operating equipment like, semi-trucks, motor homes, tractors, and large turbo diesel engines.

One air filter part number in particular, 38-2015R, provides excellent protection for larger diesel engines while increasing air flow. Not to mention, the heavy duty hybrid non-oiled air filter material is tough enough to handle the abuse your rig can dish out. That's right! These air filters do not require oil like a traditional K&N automotive air filters. This saves time when servicing this washable/reusable air filter.

K&N's 38-2015R utilizes heavy duty urethane top and bottom components and a rigid wire mesh for outstanding support. This heavy duty air filter includes a reverse directional flow media that flows from inside to the outside. The red side of the HD air filter signifies the dirty side and the white side signifies the clean side. Cleaning K&N 38-2015R is as easy as spraying on the K&N heavy duty cleaner, rinsing with light pressured water, and drying the air filter with light air pressure from an air compressor.

K&N heavy duty air filters, including 38-2015R, are backed by a 3 year/ 300,000 mile limited warranty.  The 38-2015R fits some Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Western Star Trucks, however, the best way to find the correct K&N heavy duty air filter is to use our air filter cross reference search

The 38-2015R is a cross reference to the disposable air filter parts listed below:

Baldwin RS3539
Carquest 88843
Donaldson P534816
Fleetguard AF25247
Fram CA8081
Hastings AF2277
Luber-Finer LAF4816
Napa 6843
Purolator A75254
WIX 46843

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.

2011 to 2014 Ford F-150 Pickup with 5.0L Engine Gets Power from K&N Air Intake

Dyno Chart for 2011 Ford F-150 5.0L
Dyno Chart for 2011 Ford F-150 5.0L
Options can be really exciting when it comes to purchasing a new pickup truck. The popular 2011 Ford F150 provides plenty of options, such as; 3 different engines, 3 bed lengths, 3 cabs sizes, and a hand full of interior and exterior upgrades. One impressive option is the throw back 5.0L engine that produces an estimated 360 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque. Like most factory vehicles, some horsepower is lost due to a restrictive factory air intake system.
K&N Air Intake System for 2011 to 2014 Ford F-150 5.0L
K&N Air Intake System for 2011 to 2014 Ford F-150 5.0L


An easy way to gain power and performance is to bolt on a K&N air intake system custom designed to fit your 2011 and 2012 Ford F-150 pickup with 5.0L engine.  If you have a different F-150 use K&N's vehicle search.  Part number 57-2581 fits the 5.0 liter model.  It includes a low restriction K&N air filter and free-flowing roto-molded intake tube. Dyno testing was performed on the 57-2581, and revealed an estimated gain just under 12 horsepower at 5304 rpm when installed on 2011 Ford F-150 models with the 5.0 liter engine.

The 57-2581 is equipped with air filter part RC-5173, which is washable and reusable. This over-sized performance air filter can go for up to 100,000 miles before it needs servicing depending on driving conditions. It allows high air flow while providing outstanding filtration. In order to provide cooler air to the engine the RC-5173 is isolated from much of the engine heat by a custom designed heat shield. It is placed on top of the OE inlet in the lower airbox assembly so it can direct cooler outside air toward the air filter.

Owners of a 2011 to 2014 Ford F-150 5.0L can feel confident with K&N's 57-2581 performance air intake, because it is backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty®.  The 57-2581 comes with simple installation instructions and can be installed in 90 minutes or less. Check out the 2011 and 2012 Ford F-150 5.0L Non-Metallic Air Intake Installation Video.

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