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After yanking out the king-sized rat bed, Riddle shook out still more debris.
Okay, we get bats in the belfry, but rats in the air filter? Yikes. Chris Riddle from Ft. Worth, Texas, recently purchased a 2003 Chevy S-10 pickup that had been sitting in mothballs for roughly three years. After driving the truck for about 3,000 miles Riddle figured it was time to change the air filter. To his very auspicious surprise there was a K&N air filter in the truck, "Which probably saved the vehicle," commented Riddle.
The Chap Stick provides a reference point for the size of the rats nest Riddle removed from his air filter canister.
A Texas sized pack-rat had converted the truck's filter canister into his own private rodent condo, there was nesting material and trash crammed into every nook and cranny. At the very least a lesser filter would have been completely blocked. However, we've heard of other grim stories, were squirrels have eaten clean through a paper filter, and then when the unsuspecting driver goes to start the vehicle, any stored nuts or other debris is sucked into the engine.
"The K&N filter kept the truck running," said Riddle. "After knocking about a pound of trash out of the filter, it cleaned right up to be just like new again. I am a lifetime believer in K&N filters, and this just proves it."
"It is my everyday truck, it's how I go to work, the store, haul firewood, or take the kids to get a haircut - that truck is how I get there. It has 99,200 miles on it, and with all the junk in that filter, I was still getting around 20 mpg. I can't wait to see what I get now that all of that stuff is gone."
Riddle explains that he used to work for Genuine Parts Company, the parent company of NAPA Auto Parts, so he was very well aware of K&N filters, and as he puts it "Their superior reputation for a good long while now." Riddle says he has also used the air and oil filters in several of his vehicles over the years. "After seeing what I saw, all the trash that was in that filter canister, and how the truck still kept on running - I will never buy any other brand ever again."
And Riddle wasn't the only one in his family moved enough to buy only K&N, "My father-in-law purchased a K&N air filter for his F-150 when he saw the sheer volume of junk that shook out of mine. He was immediately convinced, as I am, that K&N's reputation for quality is well deserved."
Once again, irrefutable proof that K&N air filters allow your vehicle to breathe better, they last for like a million miles, and they are Texas pack-rat resistant.
Meyers hopes the new look will help in defending his 2010 World of Outlaws title. Photo of Sprint Car in Indiana, CA
After winning the 2010 World of Outlaws title, K&N sponsored Jason Meyers added even more devotees to his already hefty fan-base. Admirers from as far away as Australia began commenting on his Facebook Fan Site, and Australians do love sprint car racing, nearly as much as they like beer. It's viewed as a mix of brave sports heroes going into battle, who more often than not are "working stiffs" spending their weekends on the road. To kick off his 2011 racing campaign, Meyers took part in three of the classic sprint car races "downunder." With the help of Steve Caunt Racing, Meyers experienced not only a solid week of racing, he even pick up his first victory of the year.
The Elite Racing number 14 car will be sporting a new paint job in 2011.
"I was approached by Steve Caunt through Glen Beaton, who works with us, and is from Ballarat, Australia, said Meyers. "He offered to bring us over for a quick trip to include the Presidents Cup, the Kings Challenge and the Classic, which is the Knoxville Nationals of Australia. I have wanted to race in that race for a long time in order to get qualified for the World Challenge event at Knoxville in August, so it was a great opportunity that I could not pass up."
From Meyers' perspective the tracks in Australia are typically very small, similar to the short tracks in California that he grew up racing on. Meyers and Elite Racing are the first team from California to ever to win the World of Outlaws title. He in fact is only the eighth driver to win a World of Outlaws title ever.
"The competition in Australia has really stepped it up over the past five years," adds Meyers. "The caliber of equipment and teams in Australia has definitely started to catch up to the U.S. and it makes it very challenging. I can't say it's quite as tough as the states, yet, but they are well on their way."
"Winning the Australian American Challenge race on the Friday night of the Classic was definitely the highlight of the trip. Steve Caunt and his entire team were great to work with, and to get them a win was special. I have driven for Harry Delamont over the past few seasons in Australia, and he came up to watch too, so it was great to win for Steve and also have Harry and his family in attendance."
After his success on night one, Meyers was looking to capitalize on it during the second evening of racing. Saturday evening at Premier Speedway, night two of the Classic, after a restart, Meyers found himself defending his position from Joey Saldana for the second night in a row, only with different results this time. Saldana first went to the high line in an attempt to get around Meyers, but fell short at the line. Then, coming off turn two, on Lap 29 of the 40 lap feature, Saldana got to the outside of Meyers and the two touched wheels, ending Meyer's 2011 bid to win The Classic.
"It was very unfortunate, because we had a car that could win the race, and I was pretty upset that night, but that's racing and life goes on. The most disappointing part was I thought I could race wheel-to-wheel with the number 9 car, but as it turned out, that wasn't the case. So now I know," remarked Meyers.
With some time to reflect on his trip Meyers says "I absolutely loved the trip down under and I look forward to going back next year. The fan reception and hospitality is second to none. My wife and I want to go over next year with the kids and run a few events and make a vacation out of it."
Lowden and his crew spent countless hours making certain every detail of the Road Runner was perfect.
Big Hemi Customs' home is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and it's owned and operated by Jason Bair, and Todd Lowden. Both huge custom car fanatics, Bair and Lowden started Big Hemi Customs to help restore muscle cars for other car enthusiasts. With over 6,000 square feet of shop space and over 40 Years of combined experience, Big Hemi Customs is a full restoration shop offering some of the highest quality restoration of high quality performance cars to be found anywhere. From rotisserie frame off to a simple paint job, or engine and power train upgrades, for them it's a labor of love, and their attention to the most miniscule details has won them fans nationwide.
Big Hemi Customs went with a K&N air filter because of performance and quality and because it just plain looks cool.
"I've had a love for cars all my life, from Hotwheels, to models, to the real thing," declared Lowden. "Just going to car shows and seeing all the nice cars, I wanted my cars to look that way, or a little better, and I wanted to show my own talents."
Lowden's talents were on display big-time, for all to see at the 2010 Las Vegas SEMA show, in the form of a sculptured 1969 Big Hemi Plymouth Road Runner; featuring a 472 cubic inch Mopar Performance headed stroker, fuel-injected hemi that pumps out 560 ponies.
The paint scheme is "Back in Black" by Barrett Jackson at Planet Color.
Lowden has built other show-stopping muscle rides, such as a 1970 Z28 Camaro, a 1972 Olds 442, or another Road Runner, a 1970 version, but this is the first time he and Big Hemi Customs displayed their creation at SEMA.
Lowden says his inspiration for the SEMA Road Runner was "To show the caliber of work we do at Big Hemi Customs, and hopefully to bring in some new customers." We have to suspect it's mission accomplished, as the Road Runner gathered many new fans and lots of respect at the show.
The wheels are American Racing Torque Thrust M Chrome - 22" x 9.5" in the rear, and 20" x 8.5" in the front.
I car sold immediately following the show and Lowden say the new owner intends on taking it to other shows to show it off, and to perhaps even drive it on the weekends.
This was Lowden's first ever SEMA show and he says there was a lot of long hours put in to making the car perfect. And, being that the shop is in Indiana it had to leave a week before the show. "We crossed our fingers that nothing happened while in transit to SEMA," said Lowden.
Lowden's tips for prospective car builders looking to get started, "Just try to do the best you can and learn from your mistakes. Get a game plan for the car your doing and try to stay in a budget. Then take it to some shows and get some feedback."
Lowden chose to go with a K&N air and oil filter in the Road Runner "First, because of performance and quality and second, because they just look good," he explained. "We have been putting them on 95% of the cars we restore the other 5% want the total stock way. I have been using them myself for about 20 years."
We asked him if he'd won any awards, or had his cars featured in magazines or other publications?
"Yes, we received first place in Modified at Mopars at the Strip (Las Vegas) in March of 2010. We were on the cover of the October 2010 Mopar Muscle Magazine and also had a small TV interview with Dan Woods of 'Chop Cut Rebuild' that aired on the first episode of the new season last fall."
Lowden's impression of the SEMA show, "Well, since it was my first time, one word says it all - WOW. It was awesome, so big I think the show should last for two weeks so I could see it all."
Lowden and the crew have every intention of returning next year. "Hopefully, we are getting ready to work on a '68 Charger to take to the show this year."
Replacement Air Filter for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Cadillac STS-V 4.4L
The iconic image of the full size American sedan, with both power and class is encapsulated within the 2009 Cadillac STS-V. Supported by a supercharged 4.4L V8 engine, and capable of 0-60 MPH in 5.1 seconds, the STS-V is one of the last true American driving experiences left in the world today. Cadillac has pitted one of its best into the competitive full size sport sedan market, going after other manufacturers like Mercedes, BMW and other European models.
Restriction Chart for E-1995 Air Filter
K&N has engineered washable and reusable replacement air filters for over 40 years that are designed to increase horsepower and torque.
A K&N air filter will last for the life of your 2006, 2007, 2008, or 2009
Cadillac STS-V with 4.4 liter engine. K&N manufactures high-flow air filters
that are completely different from traditional disposable filters. Each air
filter is built with premium woven cotton media that provides virtually
unrestricted airflow to your STS-V engine while providing outstanding engine protection. K&N's pre-oiled premium cotton gauze and accordion design provides low restriction while providing excellent filtration to help ensure long engine life.
K&N has incorporated this filter design and philosophy into the new E-1995 air filter, a quality part for a quality luxury sedan. "The unique shape is designed
to take advantage of the air box's area," says K&N Project Manager Geoff Nelson. The OE filter is replaced with a cube filter style filter rather than traditional flat panel replacements. "This design allows for maximum surface area for dirt
holding capacity which gives the filter a long service interval and high air
flow potential."
Removing your current disposable air filter and replacing it with K&N's E-1995 high flow air filter is quick and makes installation simple. The high-flow air filter will not only allow your
Cadillac STS-V engine to breathe easier, but it also provides a lifetime of use thanks to its ability to be washed and reused. Backed by K&N's famous 1,000,000 mile limited lifetime warranty, the E-1995 is the perfect upgrade to one of the last great American sedans.
K&N Air Intake Installed on 2010 GMC Terrain 2.4L and Chevy Equinox 2.4L
Dyno Chart for 2010 to 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L and Chevy Equinox 2.4L
2010 marked the redesign for the Chevrolet Equinox 2.4L 4 cylinder crossover. Complete with a 6 speed automatic transmission, 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque, the 2010 Equinox sports a powerful punch in a comfortably designed, fuel efficient utility vehicle. The Chevy Equinox was designed to rival other models in its class such as the Honda CR-V or the Toyota Venza. Equinox owners can now rev-up their vehicle experience with
a K&N 77-3071KS High-Flow Performance Air Intake. With guaranteed performance gains and a
great looking powder coated aluminum tube, the 77-3071KS is the perfect upgrade for easy to install power and protection from K&N Engineering.
K&N Air Intake System for 2010 to 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L and Chevy Equinox 2.4L
The 77-3071KS intake system
is a totally new design. "This is the 1st intake kit developed for the 2010 to 2016 Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain 2.4 liter models therefore, we were unable to use any existing major kit components," says K&N Product Manager Bert Heck. "A new upper air box was designed allowing the use of a high flow K&N air filter and venturi air filter adapter, while keeping intake noise to a minimum."
2010 GMC Terrain 2.4L
A 3.25" intake tube diameter was selected for use as it showed great gains
and performed much like the stock air/fuel ratio. Heck stated, "Over 120 Dyno tests and many miles of real-world drive tests were performed on 3 different vehicles to verify horsepower gains and factory drivability."
K&N estimates drivers will get 9 more horsepower at 4600 RPM on 2010 Equinox
and Terrain models with 2.4 liter engines with K&N's 77-3071KS
air intake system. The intake's air filter is washable and reusable
and can be used for up to 100,000 miles depending on driving conditions
before servicing is needed. Backed by K&N's famous 1,000,000 mile
limited lifetime warranty, the 77-3071KS is an upgrade needed for any Equinox driver looking for the best in performance intake technology.
