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K&N’s washable cabin air filters help clean and freshen the air coming into your car's interior.

The job of a cabin air filter is to clean and filter the outside air that enters your car, truck, or SUV through its ventilation system. In comparison, its function is similar to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning air filter you may have in your house. Just as it’s important to change the air filter in your home’s HVAC system, it’s important that you service your cabin air filter on a regular basis. As the filter does its job and collects dust, debris, and pollen it gets dirtier so that the air entering your ventilation system could become restricted. Without the full flow of air around which the ventilation system was designed, it could cause your air conditioning and heating system to not work as efficiently as it should. Should you own a 2000-2005 Toyota Echo, 2001 – 2004 Toyota RAV4, 2004 – 2006 Scion xA and xB, your car is fitted with a cabin air filter that can be replaced by a K&N VF2009.

As the air filter in your HVAC system is your first line of defense for what you breathe at home, the cabin filter plays the same role in your car. While there are recommended replacement intervals, various factors, like driving in an area with sand or dust in the air, can cause the need for your filter to be changed more frequently. Without changing the filter, you might find that these particulates have collected on your filter and have reduced air flow through your paper air filter. This can lead to the vehicle generating more noise than pushing air through the vents even when you turn up the fan to high. Also persistent bad odors can often be traced to bacteria or mold growing on the filter in cars operated in damp climates.

Your cabin air filter is your first line of defense, so why not replace your OEM filter (typically made from paper) with a high-quality K&N filter. K&N cabin air filters are the first of their kind designed to replace your vehicle's stock cabin air filter with a washable and reusable upgrade that cleans and freshens incoming air. The K&N VF2009 are electrostatically charged to grab and hold dust and other airborne particles. They also help control odors while they help capture most mold, mildew, fungus, spores, and germs.

Made of a unique non-woven synthetic material, the K&N VF2009 cabin air filters is an easy replacement upgrade for your vehicle's HVAC system. Replacing the cabin air filter is a fast swap – it’s as simple as exchanging the old, dirty filter for a new one.

The only maintenance required for a K&N cabin air filter is a service you can do yourself using the 99-6000 cabin filter cleaning kit.  At intervals of about 12 months or 12,000 miles, you can easily renew and re-oil your air filter, which brings it back to virtually new condition and ready to protect your car’s cabin and your passengers. Your K&N cabin air filter has been designed to last for years of use and is guaranteed by K&N’s 10-Year/100,000 Mile Limited Warranty.

To find additional K&N upgrades for cars, trucks, scooters, motorcycles, motorhomes, or almost anything that combusts fuel internally, use the K&N search by vehicle tool. Find an authorized K&N dealer nearby using the K&N dealer search.

Vehicles that can utilize the VF2009:

2010 SCION TC 2.4L L4 F/I - All
2009 SCION TC 2.4L L4 F/I - All
2008 SCION TC 2.4L L4 F/I - All
2006 SCION XB 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2006 SCION XA 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2005 TOYOTA RAV4 2.4L L4 F/I - All
2005 TOYOTA ECHO 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2005 SCION XB 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2005 SCION XA 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2004 TOYOTA RAV4 2.4L L4 F/I - All
2004 TOYOTA ECHO 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2004 SCION XB 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2004 SCION XA 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2003 TOYOTA RAV4 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2003 TOYOTA ECHO 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2002 TOYOTA RAV4 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2002 TOYOTA ECHO 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2001 TOYOTA RAV4 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2001 TOYOTA ECHO 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2000 TOYOTA ECHO 1.5L L4 F/I - All

For anybody that says Murray doesn’t drive his truck, they would be incorrect. Murray uses the truck for shows and for hauling his gear around town.

Following World War II, companies who had switched their production to help the military effort were left with overstock and factories set up to build big, heavy duty machines and vehicles. Chrysler was one of these companies, but rather than let a good thing go to waste, they used it to their advantage. During the war, Dodge built a series of military trucks that could go almost anywhere and take a beating. After the war, Dodge used these trucks as inspiration for a new line of trucks called the Power Wagon.

The custom hood on this 2014 Ram is unlike anything you will find at the dealership. Custom made by Pfaff Designs, it features a functional inlet and washboard-style heat extractors.

Billed as a self-propelled power plant, the Power Wagons were stripped down 4x4 trucks meant for hard work. They featured an all-weather cab, 8-foot bed, and 230ci inline-six engine backed by a 4-speed manual trans. One of the unique features, was a power take off, or PTO, feature that provided power to the front or rear for connecting auxiliary equipment. This feature is more commonly available on tractors now. Originally a 1-ton truck, Dodge later offered ½- and ¾- ton versions. These trucks were sold through 1993 before being discontinued. In 2005, Dodge announced that they would be releasing an updated version of the Power Wagon. This time around it was more about off-road capability.

Much like how Dodge used their war vehicles as inspiration for the Power Wagon, Murray Pfaff, owner of Pfaff Designs, in Royal Oak, Michigan, used the Power Wagon as inspiration for his own creation, the Draggin’ Wagon. “It was built to serve as a show piece and then be directly enlisted as a shop truck,” explained Murray. “I used the 2014 Ram Express as the basis because it is a consumer version of their work truck and being a stripped-down truck, I was able to build it up just as I liked.”

From the side, the Draggin’ Wagon has the perfect stance.

Just like the hood, the rear bumper has been completely reworked, but thanks to the attention to detail, it looks completely factory.

Fortunately, it didn’t stay stripped down for long. The first thing Murray changed was the stance. But rather than Ram’s latest, off-road version of the Power Wagon, Murray went the other direction. A Belltech 2/4-inch lowering kit was installed to bring the Ram closer to the pavement. However, since this was meant to be used as a shop truck, it would need to be able to carry cargo in the bed. To prevent the bed from bottoming out with heavy loads, a set of Air Lift 1000 air springs and QuickSHOT compressor and tank were installed. Rolling stock consists of 20x10 and 22x11 Forgeline GA3C wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes STII tires in sizes 295/45R20 and 305/45R22. Anticipating the power he would inject into the 5.7L Hemi, Murray added white lettering to the tires. Up front the lettering reads, “For Turning” and out back it proclaims “For Burning”.

The K&N 63-1561 kit had to be customized to work with the Maggie on top of the Hemi.

The 5.7L Hemi is stout from the factory, but for Murray’s needs, and to really turn the rear tires into melted slabs of rubber, he was going to need help. Enter the Magnusson 2300 supercharger, pumping out 7 lbs of boost. With all that air pumping into the engine, the factory intake system needed an upgrade. For this, Murray went to the air filter know-it-alls at K&N. After using K&N’s search by vehicle tool, Murray ordered the 63-1561 intake system. Even knowing he would have to modify the system to fit with the supercharger, Murray was certain that the filter and housing would fit in the stock location perfectly. He was also certain that the deep-breathing, supercharged 5.7L would be provided plenty of fresh, cool air. Finishing up the powertrain modifications, Murray added a Magnaflow exhaust and JMS PedalMAX throttle response improver.

One of the many subtle styling modifications that Murray incorporated into the build are the tire lettering that says “For Turning” on the front tires and “For Burning” on the rear tires.

The next step in the process is where Murray was able to let his creative juices flow. He started with custom bumper inserts below the headlights. Acting as functional brake ducts, the “eye black” inserts look completely factory. A custom intake duct and washboard-style heat extractor in the hood keep the Hemi’s vitals in check. Out back, the rear bumper was completely reworked. The center step section was flipped upside down, the exhaust cut outs were moved inboard 8 inches, and the whole bumper was narrowed 3 inches and tucked into the bed for a factory roll pan look. With the body modifications complete, it was sprayed with a triple threat of paint from PPG – Ram Granite Metallic Grey, Mercedes Polarweisse White, and Angry Banana Pearl Yellow. Finally, Murray could finally add the lighting that he wanted to the truck. Lightwerkz Offroad, in Wixom, Michigan, built custom head and taillights for this build with sequential turn signals. Above the windshield is a Heise 54-inch curved light bar, which is accompanied by a 42-inch version in the bumper. Inside the fog light openings in the bumper sit a pair of Hella Rallye 4000-x LEDs, for just that much more blinding light. If all those lights weren’t enough to ward off any drivers that might want to cut off the Draggin’ Wagon, a set of Kleinn Demon 730 train horns were installed. Fellow drivers beware!

The last piece of the custom truck puzzle was the interior. Ram trucks are some of the best equipped when it comes to interior features. But being a stripped down Express version, meant it lacked leather. Murray took care of that with a black, custom stitched Alea Leather kit. The truck also left something to be desired with the sound system. MTX was the answer for that and the system consists of an XThunder 800W 5 channel amp, MTX 6x9-inch door speakers, and an MTX Thunderform sub enclosure with dual 200W subwoofers.

Finally, Murray had a vehicle he could use to showcase his designs and haul all his gear to and from shows and his shop. He has already taken it to numerous shows and has more planned. “It has been to the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago, Illinois, where it came home with the Best Modified Dodge of the show, was shown in the “D Lot” at the Detroit Autorama garnering a first place in class, and will go on Hot Rod Magazine’s Power Tour this spring,” beamed Murray. “I want to thank all of the sponsors and people who helped me with this build.” Murray’s sponsors included: That’s Minor Customs, Forgeline Wheels, Pilot Transport, Magnuson Superchargers, PPG Automotive Refinish, RM Motorsports, Classic Design Concepts, Synergeering, Alea Leather, Revolver X2, MTX Audio, Line-X, Szott M-59 Dodge Ram SRT, Belltech, Magnaflow, Metra/Heise, Norton, Mother’s Polishes, Toyo Tires, XPEL, Air Lift, EBC Brakes, Kleinn Automotive Air Horns, Lightwerx Offroad, SEM, K&N Filters, AMP Research, Motor City Auto Spa, Swing Case, Hella Lighting, Hellwig, F1 RClab,  AMSOIL, Motofab, JMS Chip, TredWear, Discount Tire, Tale Gator, Frank Maiorano, Scott Conly, John “Airplay” Mijal, Tony G, Mike Brimm, Steve Germond, Joe Holyfield, Troy Whyte, Mark Blaha, Ernie Miyamoto, Steve Langdon, Jeff Schneider, Nick Stewart, and Tom Stark.

Custom “eye black” brake ducts were fabricated into the front bumper.

Thanks to Alea Leather, Murray can enjoy the feel and smell of the leather seats in his Ram.

Thanks to the multitude of lights, the Draggin’ Wagon will never be afraid of the dark.

The RE-0961 universal filter offers good looks and superior protection from harmful contaminants.

Whether you’re out riding trails or jumping dunes on your dirt bike, or you’re running a small-bore race car on a paved oval or road course, the K&N RE-0961 universal filter can be your engine’s best friend.

The malleable filter flange can be stretched up to 1/16th of an inch for non-standard fitments

Racers in particular, are always seeking that last ounce of horsepower and some will compete without any filter at all, thinking that they’re squeezing the last bit of power out of their engine.  In fact if they slide into a gravel trap or drive through a dusty pit area, their engine is ingesting dust and dirt that can score the cylinder liners and can lead to reduced compression which, in turn, can lead to a reduction in power – just the opposite of their intention.

The RE-0961 offers exceptional flow characteristics given its compact 4.5” by 3.75” size, providing a full  102.2 CFM flow-bench tested at 1.5inH2O of restriction. While the RE-0961 can be used in sets on multiple carburetor set-ups, even a single filter can have a significant impact on power production.

For example, the RE-0961 is the centerpiece of the K&N 63-1131 AirCharger air intake for select 2008 – 2015 Harley-Davidson® Touring, Softail, Twin-Cam and Sportster motorcycle models. The air intake kit increases power by eliminating the restrictive stock OE air cleaner and replacing it with the RE-0961 K&N high-flow air filter and mandrel bent aluminum intake tube. Tested on an otherwise stock 2015 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, the 63-1131 kit with its RE-0961 filter and aluminum intake tube raised the engine’s output from 68.2 horsepower to 75 hp, an estimated increase of 6.8 hp or about 10%.

K&N offers the 63-1131 Aircharger kit for select 2008-2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The RE-0961 filter is included with that intake kit.

K&N universal air filters are manufactured from multiple layers of oiled cotton, a well-regarded filter media due to the irregular surface of the cotton thread and its ability to grab passing dust and dirt. The RE-0961 not only allows for increased airflow but also provides excellent filtration properties to ensure long engine life. In fact, filter efficiency is 98.54%. This is verified by K&N’s sophisticated in-house ISO 5011 air filter filtration efficiency testing, which adheres to International Standard Organization protocols, ensuring that K&N air filters provide high airflow without sacrificing engine protection. All universal air filters are constructed with durable, molded rubber flanges that absorb engine vibration and allow for secure attachment. Further, the filter can be stretched up to 1/16" (1.5mm) to fit in-between sizes.

The only maintenance required for a K&N universal filter is a quick and easy service. When needed just grab a K&N 99-5000 air filter cleaning kit to refresh and re-oil your air filter -- bringing it back to brand-new condition and ready for more miles of riding, driving, or racing. The filter also comes from K&N with a one year limited warranty.

To find additional K&N upgrades for cars, trucks, scooters, motorcycles, motorhomes, or almost anything with an engine, use the K&N search by vehicle tool. Find an authorized K&N dealer nearby using the K&N dealer search.

Tyler Clem races in the 2016 Dirtcar Nationals, at Voulisa Speedway Park, in Deleon Springs, Florida.

You could say that 13-year-old Tyler Clem, of St. Petersburg, Florida, comes by his racing skills naturally. He’s grown up at race tracks watching his dad, Bubba Clem, race dirt cars, sprint cars, and late models. “It was really cool. That’s why I got into racing,” he said.

The damage to Tyler Clem’s car is a testimonial to the fact that racing sprint cars is for the big boys.

Racing since he was 4 years old, Tyler competes in five divisions –- Late Model, Limited Late Model, 410 and 360 Winged Sprint Car, and Midget Sprint Cars.

He has been racing dirt cars for four years and racing in general for eight. His first experience in the sport was racing a quarter midget sprint car that his father bought him.

“It was a miniature sprint car with no wings. I ran on asphalt and won two races my first year,” he said.

The most powerful class he has raced is dirt late models. “They’re like a stock car with engines that produce 600-horsepower. They’re real fun cars to race,” he said.

Here’s a great example of how aggressive 13-year-old Tyler Clem is. He races against pros who are two to three times older than he is.

He turned pro when he started racing dirt cars about four years ago.

The first few years of competing were spent getting comfortable at local tracks in Florida.  He still races Florida tracks including Bubba Raceway Park, in Ocala, Florida, and also competes in events in Alabama and Georgia.

Tyler Clem making the wide turn in his #14 Late Model racecar.

He says that his greatest victory to date was his first dirt track win at Bubba Raceway Park when he was 11 years old.  “The competition was mostly in their 30s and 40s,” he said.

He has also raced at the Talladega short track, in Eastaboga, Alabama, during NASCAR weekend in May of last year. That race was billed as a Race for the Ages. The oldest driver in the contest was 82-year-old legend Red Farmer and the youngest was Tyler, who was 12. A total of 58 drivers participated. He challenged for the lead for most of the race, but ultimately finished fourth.

So far in 2016 he has participated in three NeSmith Winter events, three Sunshine State Modified Tour contests, two 410 Winged Sprints, six Dirtcar events, one Limited Late Model, two World of Outlaws, and five unsanctioned events.  His best finishes were fourth in NeSmith, fourth in SSMT, fifth in Dirtcar, and eighth in WoO. He’s come on strong in the Unsanctioned division that started in March with a first place finish on April 30, a second place on May 21, a third place on May 14 and a fifth place finish on April 9. The season ends in November.

Tyler races for Clem Racing, Inc, which his father started. The team also includes his father and Travis Nicholls, who maintains his engines.

The K&N logo is prominent with logos of other Tyler Clem sponsors on his #14 car.

An eighth grader in middle school, Tyler races on the weekend and works on his car during the week.  His week begins with a return from a race on Sunday, washing the car on Monday, and checking out the car during the week. That includes making certain that the nuts and bolts are tight, that there are no fuel leaks, and that the car is running right. By Thursday he is cleaning up and loading the trailer. He heads off to his next race on Friday or Saturday.

K&N Engineering has been sponsoring Tyler since he was 5 years old. “They’ve been awesome,” he said.

Tyler Clem’s midget sprint appears to be moving sideways as it takes on the dirt track.

Racing for only eight years, he has a total of 41 sponsors including Vahlco Wheels, Hedman Hedders, Rocket Chassis, Sunoco, Keyser Manufacturing, Whelen, Ferrea Racing Components, Elder Ford of Tampa, Leaf Race Wear, Zero Error Racing, Winters Performance Products, Bell, Impact, Dan Olson Racing Products, Racing Optics, Redline, dB Plugs, Toyo Tires, Durst Motorsports, NGK Spark Plugs, and Braille Batteries.

His total career to date includes 12 wins in dirt, 6 track championships in Florida in the Midget Division, and two wins in Late Models.

He expects to continue racing midget cars in 2017. His goal is to race NASCAR within four to five years or continuing to compete in dirt races “for the rest of my life,” he concluded.

Last year’s fan prize was a special edition 2016 Toyota Tacoma.

Drag racing traces its roots to the backroads and dry lake beds around America. The human spirit is driven towards competition. Get two guys together with cars and before long you will have a race of some sort. Back in 1947, drag racing pioneer Wally Parks organized the Southern California Timing Association and so began the modern era of drag racing. SCTA events were held at the Bonneville Salt Flats as well as the Santa Ana Drags, America’s first drag strip.

Greg Anderson took home $50,000 as the 2016 K&N Horsepower Challenger winner, defeating his KB Racing teammate Jason Line.

By 1951, the sport had grown big enough that regulations needed to be put into place and Wally Parks was at the forefront of it. At the time, Wally was the Editor of Hot Rod magazine and had the backing to create the National Hot Rod Association. The NHRA would go on to be a leader in the motorsports industry and set a number of precedents that would shape the way the industry was regulated. Today, NHRA has over 70,000 members and more than 40,000 licensed competitors and has led drag racing to be one of the most popular motorsport events in the world. Being on top of the motorsports world draws a lot of companies looking to sponsor drivers, series, and events. One of those sponsors is K&N Engineering.

K&N is another well-known name in the automobile and motorsport worlds. Only a few years younger than NHRA, K&N has made a name for being the World’s Best Air Filter. Making filters for just about everything from chainsaws and lawnmowers to car, trucks, boats, and helicopters. K&N has been a sponsor in NHRA for over 30 years.

The fan assigned to Greg for the 2016 K&N Horsepower Challenge and the winner of the prize Tacoma was Eva Mack, of New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Along with sponsoring drivers, K&N is the title sponsor of the K&N Horsepower Challenge. Essentially a race within a race, the K&N Horsepower Challenge allows the top seven Pro Stock drivers in points and a driver voted by the fans to compete for a chance to win $50,000. Along with the driver portion, 8 lucky fans are chosen at random to be a part of HPC. These fans are flown to Las Vegas, where the event is held, and each one is paired with one of the competing drivers. The fan who is paired with the winner of the K&N Horsepower Challenge wins a custom truck. This event is extremely popular among the drivers and the fans who enter for a chance to be chosen.

The NHRA and K&N have come to an agreement for K&N to extend their sponsorship of the K&N Horsepower Challenge through 2018. “We are very excited to continue our relationship with K&N and bring NHRA fans more of the K&N Horsepower Challenge,” said Graham Light, NHRA Senior Vice President of Racing Operations. “The K&N Horsepower Challenge is one of the most exciting all-star bonus events of the year and a fan favorite. The best Pro Stock racers in the world compete for a $50,000 purse and the fans have the opportunity to get directly involved with the racing by picking the eighth finalist with a fan vote.”

Greg Anderson, in his Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro, beat out Jason Line after Line had to shut down due to fluid leaking from his car.

“K&N Horsepower Challenge is a monumental event for the NHRA Pro Stock class and we’re excited to see K&N’s involvement continue into 2018,” noted Caitlin Clement, Track and Series Support Manager for K&N Engineering. “The HPC is a very unique event that blends driver competition with fan excitement that is unmatched amongst all of our promotions. We’re looking forward to giving the fans a chance to win big again next spring!”

K&N is no stranger to working with NHRA. After the 2015 season, NHRA announced the new rules for the upcoming 2016 season and one of the big changes was the switch to electronic fuel injection for the Pro Stock class. K&N worked closely with NHRA, the OEMs, race teams, and chassis builders to build an intake system that would allow the switch to be made from carburetion to fuel injection.

This year’s K&N Horsepower Challenge will be held during the NHRA spring race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Check back for more information on this and other K&N sponsored NHRA drivers and events.