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The K&N 63-3086 will deliver more horsepower and increase acceleration of your Cadillac CTS-V guaranteed.

As a new millennium broke, many drivers who wanted a luxury car that offered high performance turned to the first generation Cadillac CTS-V because of its impressive 5.7-liter pushrod OHV V-8 engine that generated 400-horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 395-lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. According to General Motors, thanks to the engine, the car ran from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds for the first generation CTS-V and recorded a quarter-mile time of 13.1 seconds at 109-mph while the car topped out 163-mph.

The K&N 63-3086 AirCharger Air Intake Kit replaces the factory air filter and intake tubing, but retains the factory air box on many Cadillac CTS-V models.

The second-generation incarnation of the car boasted an engine that clocked 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and a quarter mile in 12.0 seconds at 118 mph. Perhaps not trusting the Cadillac executives to give the true numbers, Road and Track Magazine staff did their own trial and matched what the execs had claimed. Not bad for a luxury car.

What would owners of a Cadillac CTS-V say if those performance numbers could be even better?

K&N’s 63-3086 air intake system is specifically designed for many Cadillac CTS-V models and will improve horsepower, throttle response and engine sound. The system is designed to replace the factory air filter and air intake tubing that has actually been restricting the car’s performance. The K&N system dramatically reduces the intake restrictions and causes a smoother airflow that allows the engine to take in more air than the factory air filter and air intakes assembly permits. More air translates to more power and acceleration throughout the engine’s RPM range.

K&N Air Intake 63-3086 shows an estimated gain of 20 horsepower at 4493 rpm.

The second generation CTS-V boasts impressive power numbers, and the K&N intake system can create even more performance

The air intake kit includes a replacement K&N high-flow air filter and an aerodynamically engineered intake tube. The assembly connects easily in just 90 minutes or less to the vehicle’s factory air box and throttle body using common hand tools. The high-flow cotton filter captures and holds more dirt than typical paper air filters because of the depth-loading technology. The tube that hosts the filter is made from interlaced High Density Polyethylene, which can be precisely shaped to help reduce turbulence and accelerate airflow into the engine. The extra air-flow, coupled with the custom intake tube, gives the already powerful CTS-V even more punch.

K&N Cadillac CTS-V Air Intake System 63-3086 shows an estimated gain of 20 horsepower at 4493 rpm. If you’re looking to enhance the performance of your CTS-V, then look no further than the 63-3086 air intake system from K&N!

The K&N 63-3086 Air Intake System fits into the following Cadillac CTS-V models:

2015 Cadillac CTS-V 6.2L V8
2014 Cadillac CTS-V 6.2L V8
2013 Cadillac CTS-V 6.2L V8
2012 Cadillac CTS-V 6.2L V8
2011 Cadillac CTS-V 6.2L V8
2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6.2L V8
2009 Cadillac CTS-V 6.2L V8

You can view all the air intakes that K&N makes for the Cadillac CTS-V at the Air Intake Systems for the Cadillac CTS-V page and all the air filters that K&N makes for the Cadillac CTS-V at the Air Filters for the Cadillac CTS-V page. You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

Engineered and constructed to increase airflow, the K&N 33-3034 will add performance to your Mercedes engine

When drivers think Mercedes-Benz, most can probably agree the marque is synonymous with elegance, refinement and class – with a certain attitude. The E-Class and C-Class models, and certainly the SLK roadster and crossover GLC are ones that portray just the right amount of attitude.

Since 1993, the E-Class has been aimed at the executive mid-size luxury market and the C-Class was its compact sibling positioned for younger up-and-comers. The cars have been described as "benchmarks for ride quality, craftsmanship and clever innovation." No argument there either. The E-Class includes coupe, sedan, station wagon and special-purpose applications (police or ambulance modifications) and is often used as a taxi in Asia. The C-Class, although described as Mercedes' entry-level car, is on par with the E, offered in an array of trims and power options, including an AMG development package.

The K&N 33-3034 air filter's drop-in design means adding performance is simple, and no special tools or skills are required.

The E-Class got a facelift in 2013 and comprehensive redesign in 2016. The C-Class got a facelift for 2012 and in 2014, the current-generation car was introduced, showcasing Mercedes' 200-lb. lighter modular rear architecture (MRA) aluminum platform. In 2015 a hybrid was added to the C-Class lineup and their popularity has not waned.

For 2016 the SLK got a new 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0L, four-cylinder engine to replace the SLK250 and its 201-hp 1.8L. The GLC was completely redesigned, upsized a bit and re-powered with the same turbocharged four-cylinder found in the C300. A four-cylinder diesel engine is expected later in the year, plus a 320-horsepower hybrid and an AMG performance version.

The cotton filter material on the K&N 33-3034 air filter allows it to be cleaned and re-used time and again.

Maintaining peak performance among these current-era examples of M-B excellence is a priority, and a matter of pride for all who own and drive them on country roads, the occasional club track day, and the daily commute. All of their engines are direct injected and some are turbocharged, so keeping the induction system free and clear is of paramount importance.

At the heart of an induction system is the engine air filter, and drivers can assuredly agree that replacing it annually is synonymous with good engine health. Now this crucial maintenance step can be accomplished with the K&N 33-3034 Replacement Air Filter. But instead of replacing the filter each year, users can just wash and re-use the K&N air filter. It can even go up to 50,000 miles before needing to be cleaned (under normal highway driving conditions).

The 33-3034 Replacement Air Filter is made with multiple layers of oiled cotton filter media that not only provide excellent filtration to ensure long engine life, it is emissions-legal in all 50 U.S. states and will not void new-vehicle manufacturer warranties. The filter's drop-in design means adding performance is simple, and no special tools or skills are required. An instruction sheet accompanies the filter with installation details.

When it is time to service the 33-3034 filter, just pick up a K&N Recharger Kit 99-5050. It comes with a spray bottle of K&N Power Kleen air filter cleaner and a squeeze bottle of K&N Air Filter Oil. K&N Power Kleen works to dissolve the dirt build up and old filter oil, then it can be washed away with water. After the air filter fully dries, re-oil it with K&N Air Filter Oil, then reinstall it.

Giving your S, C, SLK and GLC class Mercedes a fresh or refreshed K&N air filter on a regular schedule will help them maintain that level of excellence the motoring world has come to expect. And K&N's 10-Year/Million-Mile Limited Warranty will likely make it the last air filter the car will ever need.

The K&N 33-3034 Replaces these parts:
Fram CA11759
Mann-Hummel 2740940104
Mercedes Benz A2740940104

These Mercedes-Benz models can be fitted with a K&N 33-3034 Replacement Air Filter:
2016 Mercedes Benz SLK300 2.0L L4
2016 Mercedes Benz GLC300 2.0L L4
2016 Mercedes Benz E250 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Combi & Sedan
2016 Mercedes Benz E200 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Combi & Sedan
2016 Mercedes Benz C350 HYBRID 2.0L L4
2016 Mercedes Benz C300 2.0L L4
2016 Mercedes Benz C250 2.0L L4
2016 Mercedes Benz C200 2.0L L4
2016 Mercedes Benz C180 1.6L L4
2016 Mercedes Benz C160 1.6L L4
2015 Mercedes Benz E250 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Combi & Sedan
2015 Mercedes Benz E200 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Combi & Sedan
2015 Mercedes Benz C350 HYBRID 2.0L L4
2015 Mercedes Benz C300 2.0L L4
2015 Mercedes Benz C250 2.0L L4
2015 Mercedes Benz C200 2.0L L4
2015 Mercedes Benz C180 1.6L L4
2015 Mercedes Benz C160 1.6L L4
2014 Mercedes Benz E250 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Combi & Sedan
2014 Mercedes Benz E200 2.0L L4 - Non-US, Combi & Sedan
2014 Mercedes Benz C250 2.0L L4
2014 Mercedes Benz C200 2.0L L4
2014 Mercedes Benz C180 1.6L L4 - W205
2014 Mercedes Benz C180 1.6L L4 - W205
2013 Mercedes Benz E250 2.0L L4 - Combi & Sedan
2013 Mercedes Benz E200 2.0L L4 - from 4/13, Combi & Sedan

You can view all the air filters that K&N makes for the Mercedes Benz at the Replacement Air Filters for Mercedes-Benz Models page and all the air intakes that K&N makes for the Mercedes Benz at the Air Intakes for the Air Intakes for Mercedes-Benz Models page. You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

Powered by a 436 cubic-inch Ford Performance/Roush Yates Racing V8, the 2016 Mustang RTR gained over 100 horsepower by switching to VP Racing Fuel’s C85 product.

After “The Diago effect” in 2012, the horsepower wars began in Formula Drift. Competition accelerated at an astronomical rate, and with that increase in horsepower came the need for more grip and more angle. Vaughn Gittin Jr., 2010 Formula Drift champion, has been a top competitor in Formula Drift for over a decade and is one of the sport’s most iconic drivers. He has been piloting a Ford Mustang for almost his entire drifting career and, because of that long relationship, had the solid-axel S197 chassis Mustang dialed in.

The 2016 Mustang RTR is built on the all-new 2016 Ford Mustang chassis, including the new independent rear suspension setup.

2016 provided a platform for innovation for Vaughn and the RTR team with the release of the new 50th-anniversary Ford Mustang. This sixth generation of the Mustang is the first to offer independent rear suspension (IRS), a new opportunity for JR and his team to take handling to the next level and make use of his high-horsepower V8.

The 2016 Mustang RTR will be sporting sticky Nitto NT05 tires, making the IRS setup work hard to get the power down from the over 900 horsepower, 436 cubic-inch Ford Performance/Roush Yates engine under the hood. Spinning to over 9000 rpm, this pony’s heart gained over 100 horsepower just from swapping to the VP Racing Fuel C85 blend. Protecting this huge V8 is a pair of K&N high-flow air filters. Vaughn relied on K&N to protect the engine in his previous Mustang and shared in the success of his 2010 championship. With a new filter setup on his 2016 Mustang, K&N is again helping Vaughn protect his 900 horsepower machine from the smoke and tire debris on the track this year.

Vaughn Gittin Jr. is prepped and ready to hit the streets of Long Beach for the first round of the 2016 Formula Drift season

New chassis, new suspension, over 900 horsepower and a vehicle weighing less than 3,000 pounds means Vaughn and the 2016 Mustang RTR are poised for a strong podium run in the 2016 Formula Drift season. After just 1 year of development, the results were impressive to say the least. In a flat-out drag race, Vaughn’s new 2016 RTR left his 2014 Mustang in the dust!

“I was a bit nervous about where we would end up initially,” says Vaughn, “as we have had over 10 years of development of the previous generation S197 Mustang and it was dialed. But following the final tests, that nervousness has turned into confidence.”

Mark your calendars. The 2016 Formula Drift season starts this weekend, April 8 and 9, on the streets of Long Beach which never cease to disappoint. The 2015 season began with dramatic crashes and one-more-time battles for the ages. Vaughn qualified 4th at Long Beach in 2015 and with the confidence-inspiring, all-new Mustang RTR, the podium is in sight for Vaughn Gittin Jr. Be sure to check back throughout the 2016 Formula D season to see how Vaughn and his K&N-sponsored Mustang are performing!

Fans line up to meet and get an autograph from the 8 drivers in the K&N Horsepower Challenge at the K&N Truck & Trailer

NHRA Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line met in the final of the 2016 K&N Horsepower Challenge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. On the line was $50,000 in prize money and a custom trophy, but there was a little more at stake in the final this year. Anderson was shooting for his fifth K&N Horsepower Challenge victory. It would give him more wins than any other driver in the 30 years of the K&N Horsepower Challenge. Line was in search of his first K&N Horsepower Challenge win and a chance to make up for some missed opportunities.

Greg Anderson celebrates his win in the 2016 K&N Horsepower Challenge at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

As Pro Stock teammates in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, the two drivers know each other well. They know each other’s tactics and strategies. They even know each other’s cars. In the final, Anderson won the K&N Horsepower Challenge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and forged his name in drag racing history.

He won for the fifth time in the 30th running of the K&N Horsepower Challenge, a bonus race in the NHRA Drag Racing Series for the Pro Stock drivers. Anderson won $50,000 and the trophy with his fifth win, breaking a tie he held with Kurt Johnson for the most Horsepower Challenge wins, who won four Horsepower Challenges.

“It’s really cool. Kurt and I have a great history; we go back a long way, we raced together a long time,” Anderson said. “I owe so much of what I’m doing today to those people. I owe a lot to them. I respect them, and it’s great any time you can beat either one of their records. I feel great about that.”

Eva Mack from Pennsylvania takes home the 2016 TRD Toyota Tacoma as the winner of the K&N Horsepower Challenge Sweepstakes

Anderson, driver of the Summit Racing Equipment Camaro, said after winning the K&N Horsepower Challenge on April 2 in Las Vegas that he wants to add to his total. “I look forward to finding way to make the number bigger,” Anderson said. “But it’s cool to be the winningest driver. I didn’t even realize it’s been 30 years we’ve had this race. That’s a lot of chances for people to win, and somehow I’ve won the most of anybody over 30 years. That’s incredible to me.”

The final race was a little anticlimactic, Anderson said. He faced Line, his KB Racing teammate, in the final. But both drivers had trouble at the starting line. Line’s car was leaking oil during the burn out. He shut his car down before the green light. Anderson’s car shook off the starting line. He shut his car down and coasted down the strip to a 12.33 second pass.

“I’m going to take that win and move forward and try to add to it when we come out next year, and the first thing that I have to realize is it’s not an easy deal,” Anderson said. “You have to do the best you can for a year to qualify for it. The last two years I haven’t been able to qualify for it — that shows you how tough it is. I’ll do the best I can racing this year because I love racing this race, and hopefully we can come back next year and shoot for Number 6.”

Greg Anderson and Jason Line race for the 2016 K&N Horsepower Challenge Championship in the final round matchup

The K&N Horsepower Challenge is made up of eight drivers. The top-seven qualifiers are seeded by points in the NHRA Pro Stock standings. The eighth driver is voted in by fans in an online campaign and on social media. Anderson was the top qualifier in the K&N Horsepower Challenge and beat Jeg Coughlin Jr. in the first round, who was voted into the field by fans. Anderson beat Chris McGaha in the semifinals before facing Line in the final. Anderson also won the K&N Horsepower Challenge in 2004, 2006, 2010 and 2011. He has two other victories over Line in finals this year, both coming on holeshots. Line won his first-round race over Shane Gray and defeated Erica Enders, the 2015 K&N Horsepower Challenge champion, in the semifinals.

“That’s the third race in a row that I’ve kind of dodged a bullet,” Anderson said. “He’s got a bad hot rod right there. He’s going to be the man to beat this year. He’s driving great. Obviously, something went wrong, and I feel bad for him. It’s a heck of a letdown. I’m sorry that we didn’t put on a better show for you.”

Eva Mack, a fan from New Hope, Pa., was the other big winner, taking home the 2016 K&N Horsepower Challenge Special Edition Toyota Tacoma. Mack one was on eight fans drawn at random from K&N’s online sweepstakes. She was paired with Anderson during an on-site random pairing at the track on Friday.

“I want to thank the Toyota people for giving away a truck to a lucky fan; that makes you feel better than anything else,” Anderson said. “I feel great about getting to hand over the keys to a lucky lady from Pennsylvania more than anything else.”

Mack, a retired special education teacher, said when she met Anderson after winning the Toyota Tacoma, she became a fan. “He was a total gentleman,” she said. She also said after meeting the other contestants that she wished they would have won too.

“My race experience is more NASCAR, as I have been to Pocono with my brother,” Mack said. “I found drag racing much easier to follow.”

Her first thought was to give the Toyota Tacoma to her son in Texas. But after sitting in it, she is having second thoughts. “Who doesn't need a truck from time to time?” she said. “After getting to sit in the driver's seat, I am thinking it could replace my car.”

This 2016 special edition Toyota Tacoma features Toyota Racing Development (TRD) parts, including Cat-back exhaust, an air intake system, off-road bead-lock wheels, and a custom K&N Horsepower Challenge themed graphic scheme. Special thanks to Toyota Racing for providing this year’s one-of-a-kind Toyota Tacoma!

Be sure to watch for updates regarding the 2017 K&N Horsepower Challenge for a chance to be a part of K&N Horsepower Challenge history!

K&N VF3004 Cabin Air Filter is designed for the 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey, 2001-2006 Acura MDX, & 2003-2008 Honda Pilot

The 1940 Packard 180 was the very first production car to offer air conditioning. Called 'Weather Conditioning', this one-speed air cooler stickered for $279, which is the equivalent of $4,759 in today's money. Automotive HVAC systems have come a long way in the last three-quarters of a century, and many of today's high-end vehicles offer filtered climate control systems. If you drive a 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey, 2001-2006 Acura MDX, or 2003-2008 Honda Pilot, then you have one of these systems. The idea is to filter out dust, dirt, and allergens like pollen and mold. By cleaning the "conditioned" air, you get a more relaxing environment, free of allergy causing contaminants and strange smells. But if you don't change that dirty cabin air filter once a year, you could actually be inhaling air with dangerous levels of contamination.

the Reusable K&N VF3004 Cabin Air Filter improves the air quality inside the 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey, 2003-2008 Honda Pilot & 2001-2006 Acura MDX

A cabin air filter is used to clean the cool/warm air before it's pumped through the vents. The OEM cabin air filter typically uses pleated paper to remove dirt and allergens as the air passes through it. These surface-loading filters hold the dirt on the surface, and that will cause it to clog as the dirt builds. Over time, that dirty cabin air filter will start to affect your lungs, and your allergies may get worse as well. It will also make the HVAC system work harder, as it forces air through the dirty, heavily restricted filter. This in turn, lowers your MPG's as the engine burns more fuel, powering your overburdened A/C and heating system. The K&N VF3004 Cabin Air Filter solves these problems, and it saves you money in the long-run, because it can be washed and reused for up to 10-years or 100,000 miles.

Made from a proprietary synthetic material, the VF3004 Cabin Air Filter benefits from K&N's many automotive filtration innovations. The number of pleats for example, are specifically chosen because they allow this high-flow cabin air filter to flow enough air to meet your Honda/Acura's HVAC specs, while simultaneously achieving excellent filtration efficiency. This means the electrostatically charged filter media can attract and hold the vast majority of the airborne contaminants that pass through it. Even microscopic particles will become trapped inside the web of synthetic fibers, and the dirt will remain inside the filter, keeping the air into your car clean and fresh. We recommend cleaning your K&N cabin air filter every 12-months/12,000 miles, using the K&N Cabin Air Filter Refresh Kit. You can also refresh the inside of your Pilot, Odyssey, or MDX, by cleaning the filter after pollen/allergy season.

K&N Refresher kit for washable cabin air filters loosens dirt and road grime from your K&N cabin air filter

Thanks to its innovative design, the reusable K&N VF3004 Cabin Air Filter will keep dirt, dust, pollen, mold, fungus, mildew, spores, bacteria, germs, and many other allergens from contaminating the air inside your vehicle. That fresh air is also guaranteed by the K&N 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty. So you'll be able to breathe easy, and save money at the same time.

To check out other ways that K&N can improve the performance of your 2001-2006 Acura MDX, 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey, or 2003-2008 Honda Pilot, enter your year/make/model in the Search by Vehicle Tool, or you can click here to find a K&N dealer near you.

Features & Benefits of the K&N VF3004 Cabin Air Filter

• Developed for the 3.5L V6 powered 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey, 2001-2006 Acura MDX, & 2003-2008 Honda Pilot
• Revitalizes the air quality inside your vehicle
• Outperforms and outlasts OEM cabin air filters
• Helps prevent dirt, dust, mold, pollen, mildew, fungus, spores, germs, bacteria, and other allergens from contaminating the air your family breathes
• Increases the efficiency of your HVAC system
• Synthetic K&N cabin air filter can go up to 12-months/12,000 miles before needing to be cleaned (depending on driving conditions)
• Quality & performance are guaranteed by the K&N 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty

K&N Applications for VF3004 Cabin Air Filter

2008 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6
2007 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6
2006 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6
2006 Acura MDX 3.5L V6
2005 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6
2005 Acura MDX 3.5L V6
2004 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6
2004 Honda Odyssey 3.5L V6
2004 Acura MDX 3.5L V6
2003 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6
2003 Honda Odyssey 3.5L V6
2003 Acura MDX 3.5L V6
2002 Honda Odyssey 3.5L V6
2002 Acura MDX 3.5L V6
2001 Honda Odyssey 3.5L V6
2001 Acura MDX 3.5L V6
2000 Honda Odyssey 3.5L V6
1999 Honda Odyssey 3.5L V6

You can view all the cabin air filters that K&N makes for these vehicles at the Honda Pilot Cabin Air Filters page, Acura MDX Cabin Air Filters page and the Honda Odyssey Cabin Air Filters page. You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.