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Pontiac Grand Am Finds Aftermarket Advantage with K&N Performance Products

Dec 10, 2008

K&N performance advantages are available for Pontiac Grand Am owners and getting them is as simple as making a stop at you local auto parts store. This mid-size 4-door family sedan was introduced in 1973 and eventually became Pontiac's best selling car. With an inexpensive price tag and constant improvement the Pontiac Grand Am also found its way into many rental agencies throughout the United States.

Air Filter 33-2121-1 for the Pontiac Grand Am

K&N manufactures a wide variety of performance products to help get the most out of your Grand Am. Our replacement air filters and premium oil filters can be purchased at dealers near you. Find them on at KNFilters.com.

K&N's replacement air filters for the Pontiac Grand Am are specifically engineered to fit directly into the factory air box without any cutting or fitting. This simple drop-in design makes K&N air filters an easy performance upgrade for your Grand Am. K&N replacement air filters are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration.

The 33-2121-1 high flow performance air filter is washable, reusable and backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty^®. It was designed to fit the following Grand Am models:

2000 to 2005 Pontiac Grand Am with the 3.4 liter engine
2000 and 2001 Pontiac Grand Am with the 2.4 liter engine
2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Pontiac Grand Am with the 2.2 liter engine

K&N oil filters for the Pontiac Grand Am are designed to satisfy the demands of racers as well as the average vehicle owner who wants the best oil filter available. They are compatible with synthetic and traditional motor oils while offering high oil flow rates. K&N oil filters deliver outstanding filtration to keep your Grand Am running clean and smooth.

2000 to 2005 Pontiac Grand Am owners that have the 3.4 liter engine use K&N's HP-1001 Performance Gold^® oil filter. The HP-1001 is a canister oil filter constructed with heavy-duty canister walls for extra durability and protection from damage caused by loose rocks and debris. The one inch nut welded to the top of the canister makes it easy to remove.

Oil Filter HP-1001 for the Pontiac Grand Am

Oil Filter HP-1007
for the Pontiac Grand Am

K&N's HP-1007 canister oil filter will fit the 2000 and 2001 Pontiac Grand Am with the 2.4 liter engine. The HP-1007 is used to provide the high level of engine protection you have grown to expect from K&N performance products.

All K&N oil filters for the Pontiac Grand Am are covered by a limited warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship when installed and replaced using engine and equipment manufacturers recommended service intervals.

K&N also offers a larger variety of performance upgrades for earlier years of the Pontiac Grand Am. To find your aftermarket advantage for your Grand Am or any other vehicle use the application search on KNFIlters.com.

VIDEO - Hot Wheels K&N Filters Plymouth Barracuda 40th Anniversary Celebration at SEMA 2008

Dec 9, 2008

The K&N exhibit at the 2008 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in the Las Vegas Convention Center was a memorable event for hundreds of anxious Hot Wheel collectors. Attendees quickly formed a line when news was released about limited edition K&N 1970 Plymouth Barracuda collector cars from Hot Wheels. Many collectors just couldn't wait to get their hands on it.

This limited edition K&N 1970 Plymouth Barracuda collector car from Hot Wheels was designed for K&N's 2009 Dodge Challenger which was also present at the booth. Watch Jerry Thienprasiddhi, Mattel designer, talk about his cool Hot Wheels design and the full-sized Dodge Challenger version.

Click the image below to watch the Hot Wheels K&N Plymouth Barracuda 40th Anniversary Celebration at SEMA 2008 video or click here.

Hot Wheels K&N Plymouth Barracuda 40th Anniversary Celebration at SEMA 2008 Video

K&N Releases a New Sprint Car Air Filter

Dec 8, 2008

K&N Filters manufactures air box air filters made specifically for sprint car applications. Sprint car racing is a fast paced sport where quick reflexes and a high-powered car can put a driver in the winner’s circle.

K&N's 100-8591 sprint car air box.

Sprint car racer Jason Meyers wins with K&N products.

K&N is the leader in manufacturing the best sprint car air filters available and sponsors such sprint car drivers as Jonathan Allard, Jason Meyers, and Craig Dollansky.

The 100-8591 is a new air filter option for sprint cars. It is a smaller version of the 100-8564 air filter. The 100-8591 has no base, which allows for custom mounting to any fuel system. The 100-8591 is 4.125 inches (105 mm) tall, has a length of 18.813 inches (478 mm), and a width of 13.75 inches (349 mm).

Made with a carbon fiber construction, this ultra light K&N sprint car style air box is designed to increase horsepower while providing excellent engine protection. K&N’s sprint car style air boxes feature a washable reusable oiled cotton filter media and features a one-year limited warranty.

K&N sprint car air boxes are hand made in the United States using the same air filter technology that K&N has employed since 1969.

See our K&N Fuel Injection Style Air Box for Sprint Cars page for more information. 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.

The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway puts Bracket Money in K&N Racer's Purse

Dec 8, 2008

The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosted the annual Las Vegas Thanksgiving Bracket Nationals. Alabama resident and K&N sponsored racer Luke Bogacki made the long trek and ended up in the super Pro Winners Circle twice.

Sportsman Class Racer Luke Bogacki has back to back wins at Las Vegas Thanksgiving Bracket Nationals

Bogacki drove his American Race Cars dragster to a $5,000 victory over Chris Lindsay. He made it through the 200-plus car field and saved his best runs for last, posting .005 and .008 reaction times to defeat John Dowd and Brad Gebhardt in rounds six and seven. He then used a perfect .000 reaction and dead-on 4.815 to best upcoming NHRA sportsman standout Justin Lamb, before ending the night with a .008 induced dead-on 4.826 over Lindsay.

IHRA Sportsman Class Racer Luke Bogacki Doubles up at The Strip Las Vegas Motor Speedway

In the semi-final round Bogacki defeated the 2008 Division 6 Super Comp champion. In the second semi-final round, Bogacki won again and put himself in the running for a $7500 purse.

“What an incredible weekend,” said Bogacki. “There were lots of opportunities to make money and it was a good excuse to go to Las Vegas. To win two big races was icing on the cake.”

Bogacki uses K&N air filters. “K&N helped my engine perform the way it should,” he said. “I can also count on K&N for additional power and great filtration.”

In the 2008 season Bogacki claimed 4 IHRA national event titles on route to top ten national finishes in three Sportsman Class categories (Stock, Top Dragster and Quick Rod). He was also awarded the IHRA Sportsman Driver of the Year Award.

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.

2006-2014 Volkswagen Golf V Owners Add Power with K&N Air Intake Kit

Dec 8, 2008

The Volkswagen Golf V successfully replaced the Volkswagen Beetle's popularity in the world market. It is built in Wolfsburg, Germany and more than 30 million have been manufactured.

57-0618-1 K&N performance intake system for 2006-2014 Volkswagen Golf V with a 1.4 liter engine

K&N has developed an air induction system (57-0618-1) for 2006-2014 Volkswagen Golf V European models with a 1.4 liter engine. The manufacturer’s air box restricts air flow to the engine. K&N’s performance air intake system is designed to free your vehicle from restriction. This results in increased power.

A K&N chrome top lifetime washable and reusable air filter provides outstanding engine protection. The filter's large pleated surface area allows for long intervals between cleaning.

Custom mounting hardware is provided and once assembled, keeps the K&N air filter firmly in place. All adaptors are made from high quality materials such as steel, aluminum, silicone or reinforced nylon for longevity. K&N air induction kits are easy to assemble, usually in 90 minutes or less and come with the famous K&N Million Mile Warranty.

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.