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2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Gets Enhanced Performance with K&N Air Intake Kit

Dec 15, 2009

Gila Wheels selected a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T with a 5.7 liter engine to show off its 22 inch Rancor line at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada.

2009 Dodge Challenger R/T on display in the Gila Wheels Booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Challenger in the Gila Wheels booth was stock white to show off its chrome wheels. A polished K&N air intake system, part number 69-2526TP, stood out under the hood.

K&N air intake system, part number 69-2526TP on 2009 Dodge Challenger at SEMA Show

Gila Wheels Challenger is a show car and a daily driver with its K&N air intake kit

“We selected K&N to modify our Challenger because K&N makes the best air intake kit on the market,” said Justin Steward of Gila Wheels. “K&N adds looks and performance.”

Other modifications included:

Jet Throttle Body Spacer
Jet Performance Module
Pirelli P-Zero Nero Tires
Pypes Exhaust
Eibach Lowering Springs

The Gila Wheels Challenger is a show car and a daily driver. The group took the Challenger from Houston, Texas to Las Vegas Nevada for the show and drove it home again.

“We tested our Challenger and drove it at 140 mph,” said Steward. “The Gila Wheels looked awesome and the K&N air intake system provided us the additional power and torque.”

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2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2L Gain Estimated 18 HP with Simple K&N Performance Addition

Dec 15, 2009

The 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Chevrolet Camaro models are legendary among enthusiasts and consumers. As one of America’s favorite muscle cars, it offers old school looks and new school performance. K&N’s air intake system offers even more power to your pony car that will match its bad boy looks.

K&N's 69-4519TP air intake system for the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Chevrolet Camaro with a 6.2 liter V8 engine

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

K&N performance air intake kit, part number 69-4519TP for the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Chevrolet Camaro with a 6.2 liter V8 engine provides an incredible 18 horsepower increase at the rear wheels.

K&N air intake system installed in 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

Dyno chart for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2L

K&N’s Research and Development Department tested a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS with a 6.2 liter V8 engine on one of our in house dynamometers. Results showed an increase across the RPM range with a estimated gain of 18 horsepower at 5200 RPM.

In addition to power gains, K&N cold air intake systems are also designed to increase filtering capacity and improve throttle response. The heat shields are engineered to isolate the oversized K&N chrome top high flow air filter, part number RF-1042 from engine bay heat.

This air intake kit also makes use of the Camaro’s factory fresh air duct which provides cooler outside air to the K&N air filter. This filter captures harmful particles, increases airflow and also increases service life. It will perform for up to 100,000 miles before service is required depending on driving conditions.

The mass air sensor is installed in the 90 degree bright intake tube. The mass air sensor adaptors are precision CNC machined, 6061 billet aluminum for accurate mass air flow sensor readings.

It takes about 90 minutes to install the 69-4519TP. This K&N air intake system, like all other K&N air intake systems is backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

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Canada Cup Champion ATV Racer Richard Pelchat Proud of his 2009 Season

Dec 14, 2009

Canadian Richard Pelchat competed in 21 ATV races in 2009 and logged 40,000 miles of travelling. "I will remember 2009 as my toughest ATV racing season ever," he said. "But overall it was a great year."

Canadian ATV racer Richard Pelchat at Montreal Supercross

St. Wenceslas course ATV race for Richard Pelchat where he had a perfect win pattern

Can-Am X-Team ATV motocross racer Pelchat won the Canada Cup ATV Championship. Richard Pelchat also took the holeshot in both ATV moto races in the final round of the championship series aboard his DS 450. "I’m proud to win the cup for Canada," he said. "Canadians all grow up dreaming of winning the Stanley Cup for a professional hockey team. Not me, I guess the name of the championship fits us."

Richard Pelchat competed in 21 ATV races in 2009 and logged around 41,000 miles on the racing circuit

2009 Canadian Cup winner Richard Pelchat will defend his ATV racing title in 2010

Richard Pelchat uses K&N air filter part number, CM-4508 and K&N air filter wrap, part number CM-4508DK on his race ATV. "My K&N air filters worked perfectly this year," he said. "I really like the power they provide me, plus they are so easy to use. The washing and oiling process is quick and we always have K&N filters ready for us at every event."

He followed up his ATV championship win with a strong sixth overall at the penultimate round of the 2009 ITP Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship at Red Bud Track and Trail in Michigan. Richard Pelchat had great weather at the AMA Red Bud. "It was a nice MX track," he said. "I qualified well in front of many factory riders and rode hard."

Things don't always run flawless for ATV racer Richard Pelchat, like his competition at the twelve hours of Pont-de-Vaux in France. "It is really an amazing event," said the racer. "I was teamed up with French riders Jeremy Warnia and Greg Lassigne. We had a bunch of little problems that you can’t have in order to win an endurance race. It just wasn’t our turn."

Richard Pelchat also attended the Montreal Supercross ATV race event. "I took a month off to put myself in SX mode," he said. "I changed my practice track to make it a real SX challenge. The Montreal SX is really great and I was ready for the race. Josh Creamer, John Natalie, Chad Wienen were all on the entry list, but deep down I did not fear them. I felt like I could win. Unfortunately I hurt my left shoulder during practice and the pain was so intense I had to pull out. It increased with every bump and each lap. It was a tough decision, but a smart decision to pull out of the event."

Some of the other ATV races on Pelchat's 2009 schedule were:
Walton, Canada Cup ATV Race
St. Wenceslas, Courses VTT Round 2
Southwick, NEATV Racing
Pennsylvania AMA ATV Racing
St. Seraphine Courses VTT Round 3
Lorreta Lynn, Tennessee AMA ATV Racing

Richard Pelchat will be back for the 2010 ATV race season and said he will be on the starting line with the will to win more than ever. "I will be racing in the United States for a few events," he said. "And I also plan to defend my Canada Cup."

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Teen Boy Earns New Junior Dragster after Great Performance Rookie Year

Dec 14, 2009

Joey McCune is not your typical teenage boy. By the time the 13-year-old starts his freshman year of high-school, he will have a new junior dragster.

Teen driver Joey McCune will get a new faster dragster for his 2010 junior dragster season

Joey McCune won the Central Drag Racing Association (CDRA) Race of Champions at Tulsa Raceway Park in Oklahoma

His rookie season went so well, McCune won the Central Drag Racing Association (CDRA) Race of Champions at Tulsa Raceway Park in Oklahoma. The race showcased the best of the best junior dragsters in his area and he beat them all to earn the title of 2009 Junior Dragster Champion.

Junior Dragster teen Joey McCune will compete for cash in 2010

Junior Dragster Rookie Joey McCune had a good first season and plans a full race schedule in 2010

“Joey has a natural ability when it comes to driving,” said Bobbie Rader, Joey’s mother. “He had a new junior dragster in 2009 and fought it all year long, trying to get the bugs out. We let him be the decision maker on the car, we let him do the dial-ins and he made correct decisions throughout the year.”

McCune also won three races in 2009 and came in second place for five races. He also finished in second place in points at Ozark Raceway Park in Rogersville, Missouri.

“Joey has earned a faster car,” said Rader. “He is also a straight A student. I just know he’ll continue to get good grades in high-school. We have a rule about that, if his grades drop he does not get to drive.”

The family plans a full race schedule for Joey in 2010. His first race will be at Ozark Raceway Park next April where he will compete for cash prizes. “We only use K&N air and oil filters on all of our vehicles,” said Bader. “K&N protects our engines and gives us extra filtration on and off the track.”

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K&N Extreme Duty Air Filters Provide Protection and Performance in High Dust Areas

Dec 11, 2009

K&N XD (Extreme Duty) air filters are built to handle the most grueling off road environments. K&N’s E-3976XD, E-3977XD, E-3979XD and E-3978XD deliver superior performance in extreme conditions such as miles of whoops, silt, sand and rocks.

K&N E-3976XD Extreme Duty air filter has outside diameter and height of 16 inches by 5 inches

K&N E-3979XD Extreme Duty air filter has an outside outside diameter of 14 inches and a height of 4 inches

The XD cotton medium was developed to provide performance and protection for race engines that endure the rigorous demands of the Baja 1000 race or races such as the Las Vegas to Reno Best in the Desert Off-Road Race.

K&N E-3977XD Extreme Duty air filter has outside diameter and height of 16 inches by 4 inches

K&N E-3978XD Extreme Duty air filter has an outside diameter of 14 inches and a height of 5 inches

The E-3976XD, E-3977XD, E-3979XD and E-3978XD air filters use a deep pile design, extra fine weave grade cotton and alternate geometries for added efficiency and capacity for off-road conditions.

Various K&N supported Trophy Truck teams rely on K&N XD filters to help them compete in some of the world’s most demanding proving grounds.

Macrae Glass and The Glass Chiropractic Racing Team finished first in their class in the Las Vegas to Reno Best in the Desert Off-Road Race. Glass used K&N XD air filter, part number E-3978XD, in his full sized unlimited Ford pickup truck. “I used the same K&N XD air filter in the Las Vegas to Reno BITD Race that I used to win in the Terrible’s 250 BITD Race in Primm, Nevada,” said Glass. “I didn’t clean it before the Vegas to Reno run and it still made a difference and helped me get to the Winner’s Circle again.”

The outside diameter and height of the E-3976XD is 16 inches by 5 inches. The outside diameter and height of the E-3977XD is 16 inches by 4 inches. The E-3979XD has an outside diameter of 14 inches and a height of 4 inches and the E-3978XD has an outside diameter of 14 inches and a height of 5 inches.

K&N XD air filters are cleaned the same way as K&N’s original cotton air filters. They are also warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase with no mileage limitation.

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