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A 2009 Chevrolet Colorado with a V8 engine rolled off the production line and made its way to one of K&N’s dynamometer rooms in Riverside, California. GM has a small fleet of test vehicles in the Los Angeles area. Vehicles are available to journalists who write for various publications.
2009 Chevrolet Colorado with a V8 engine on the dyno at K&N
John Stewart is writing an article for pickuptrucks.com and wanted a road test, fast. He drove from Pasadena, California about sixty miles east to K&N’s facility in Riverside, California. “K&N has a long standing policy that if you have something new and want to get it tested, just bring it in,” said Stewart. “It’s a win-win situation because I get absolute horsepower and torque numbers and K&N gets a look under the hood.”
2009 is the first year GM has produced a Chevrolet Colorado with a V8 engine
2009 Chevrolet Colorado with a V8 engine was tested for absolute horsepower and torque numbers at K&N in Riverside, California
Chevy’s new Colorado has a 5.3 liter V8 engine which is available on extended and crew cab models. “This truck is different, it’s also the first year GM has offered a V8 in this model,” said Stewart. “It appeals to the family who wants a truck with comfort.” The Colorado can seat up to six, is quiet and has a lot of interior space.
“K&N is the premier testing facility in the Los Angeles area,” said Stewart. “The crew at K&N is knowledgeable and we can learn a lot about a vehicle in a short time. Also, the data we received on the Colorado is reliable.” K&N did a dyno run on the 2WD with the OE filter and then put on a washable, reusable lifetime K&N air filter.
“It’s interesting how much power you can gain with small changes on a stock intake system,” said Stewart. “In this case, simply by replacing the stock Chevrolet filter with a K&N air filter we noticed an 8 horsepower increase and a 9 ft. lbs increase. That’s a big deal.”
Other features new on the midsize pickup for 2009 include:
Improved brake system which features four channel ABS with yaw control for flatter, more controlled stopping during panic stops and improved control on slippery surfaces
StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, standard on all models
Fuel system control module for improved fuel economy
New ZQ8 sport suspension
Z71: higher stance, larger wheel/tire combination for improved appearance and off-road maneuverability
16-inch steel wheels replace 15-inch steel wheels on Work Truck models
New family of 16-inch, 17-inch and 18-inch wheels for LT models
Standard bedliner with Fleet Delete package
Exterior trim revisions
Two new exterior colors: Deep Navy and Aqua Blue Metallic
XM Satellite Radio standard on LT
Carpet and cloth seats now standard on Work Truck
1VL Value Package on extended and crew cabs
There are also a lot of revisions to the exterior including a ride height that is “slammed.”
That means the pickups can ride on unique 18 X 8 inch aluminum wheels and low-profile sport tires. As a result the handling and maneuverability are crisper.
Mike Lavallee is an airbrush artist who started custom painting vehicles after someone asked him if he could paint fire on a car. He said yes, and the rest is history. Now, he has a studio named Killer Paint in Snohomish, Washington.
2002 Ford F-150 Lightning shows of flames, skulls and skeleton designs of Killer Paint Airbrush Artist Mike Lavallee
K&N air filter is on supercharged 5.4 liter Ford F-150 engine
“I don’t have a job,” said Lavalle. “But I do go to work every day wanting to go, not having to go. There is a big difference.”
Mike Lavallee demonstrates air brush art in the House of Kolor Booth at the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
Hemi-powered 357 Dodge Magnum painted by Mike Lavallee for SEMA Show is equipped with K&N air filter
Lavallee was demonstrating how to airbrush designs for vehicles at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. He worked in the House of Kolor booth right next to its tattoo artists. People came to watch his demonstrations and to get tattoos in the House of Kolor
booth. The lines were so long for a free tattoo at the Las Vegas Convention Center the artists were booked for the entire show.
Some of Lavallee’s favorite works of art were on a 2002 Ford F-150 Lightning and a Dodge 357 Magnum. “I put K&N products on these cars,” said Lavallee. “I also use K&N every day on my personal vehicles. I like the guaranteed power and filtration from K&N.”
The Ford was a showcase vehicle for his custom paint shop. They mixed House of Kolor Orange with Euro Red to get the right
base color. Once that was applied, Lavallee took out his airbrush gun. He filled
it with Tangelo Pearl, Sunset Pearl and Sunrise Pearl to make his air
brush designs pop off the base colors. “I put flames, skulls and a skeleton,” said Lavallee. “There is also a mural of my girlfriend Nicole.” Killer Paint provided the looks
and Exile Audio provided the sound. The F-150 sits low over the Foose Nitrous 20-inch wheels. The
Ford F-150 also has Baer rotors and of course a K&N air filter.
Lavallee pays close attention to details. “My father was a taxidermist and I learned to paint by watching him,” he said. “I love taking something from its base and turning it into a piece of art.”
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The Monster Jam Circuit witnessed some of its wildest action in Hampton, Virginia in front of a sold-out crowd.
Black Stallion piloted by Michael Vaters on the Monster Jam Circuit
Michael Vaters piloted the Black Stallion to wins in both Friday night’s Racing contest and Saturday nights Wheelie Contest. Vaters teammate Trey Myers won in Friday night’s Wheelie Contest.
Iron Warrior driven by Trey Myers is also equipped with K&N products on the Monster Jam Circuit
Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Backdraft and Stone Crusher were also in the middle of the track action. It started right away with Trey Myers in the Iron Warrior rolling over on the way to taking the Wheelie Contest win. Vaters then went through the field of competition to finally pair up against Stone Crusher.
Both trucks went flying across the line but Vaters hole-shot gave an advantage to the Black Stallion for the win. In addition, Vaters jumped the large ramp on the floor in reverse and landed out in the middle of the floor. It was one of the highest and longest reverse jumps in a long time at the Hampton Coliseum.
Vaters is preparing for the 2009 Monster Jam season. He uses K&N air and oil filters on his Monster Trucks. “Over my many years in this business I’ve used a lot of products, but K&N is the one that can handle the dirty and dusty environment during Monster Jam competitions,” said Vaters. “We are known nationwide for our wild and crazy driving and the ability to push our engines to the limit. We’re hard on our motors and K&N gives us the protection we need for competition.”
Kathy and Kevin Fisher Enjoy Reaching the Final Round at the IHRA President's Cup Nationals in Budds Creek, Maryland
Kathy Fisher's First Time in a Top Alcohol Dragster ad First Warm Up at Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School in Gainesville, Florida
Kevin Fisher as Crew Chief as he waits for his New 2009 Dragster
2009 Cannister Top Dragster to be Finished and Equipped with an Ohio Crankshaft 615 BBC Plus Fully Loaded with K&N Products
Kathy Fisher Successfully Completed Her First Pass in a Top Alcohol Dragster at Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School
Racers Kathy and Kevin Fisher Attended the NHRA SportsNationals in Columbus, Ohio
Kathy and Kevin Fisher got to know each other because of drag racing. They married and had their wedding reception at a race track in Ohio. “We were supposed to get married on the starting line, but it rained so hard they called
off the races that day,” said Kathy Fisher. “We went ahead and married in the picnic area.”
That was eight years ago. “We’d have a lot more money if only one of us wanted to race,” she said. “But the plus side to both of us racing is we help each other at the track. We each have our own jobs to do when it comes to everything involved with competition.”
2009 will be a good year for the couple. Kathy recently earned her Top Alcohol Dragster License at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School in Florida. Kevin has a new 2009 Dale Canister built dragster
with an Ohio Crankshaft 615BBC. “It’s almost finished and we plan to fully load
it with K&N products including a K&N dragster scoop and air filter assembly,” said Kathy Fisher. “K&N makes great products. We’ve used them for years.”
It was however, a huge jump for Kathy to get that TAD license, because she’s been in the same dragster running mainly 8.90 classes for about five years. Fisher got her license on the first try. “I surprised myself,” she said. “Not everyone gets it the first time.” Fisher posted the fastest and quickest runs of her career the day she successfully completed the requirements for the licensing program.
“It’s different with Top Alcohol,” she said. “It’s all about getting there first. But in Sportsman Class Racing it’s about having that perfect dial-in and the right call at the stripe. In a perfect world I’d run both an 8.90 class and Top Alcohol.”
Frank Hawley signed her first Super Comp license and now his name is on her Top Alcohol license. “Frank is a fantastic teacher and has helped me in more ways than I ever expected,” said Kathy. “I wish all of my teachers in school had been like Frank.”
The couple hopes to race as many NHRA/IHRA Division 3 events as they can for the 2009 season. They also want to run local events in Ohio at National Trail Raceway and Norwalk.
The Hyundai Sonata is a stylish front-wheel-drive midsize sedan. The Sonata is very roomy in the front and back seats while the four or six cylinder engine delivers impressive power. The outstanding performance, luxury, comfort and style set the Hyundai Sonata in a class of its own.
K&N manufactures a variety of performance products for the Hyundai Sonata. Our replacement air filters are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration. K&N's heavy-duty oil filters protect your engine from
harmful debris.
Replacement Air Filters
K&N replacement air filters for the Hyundai Sonata are washable, reusable and designed to last the life of your Sonata. Our durable cotton filters are engineered to fit into the factory airbox of your Sonata without any cutting or fitting.
Their simple drop-in design makes adding performance very easy. K&N air filters
for the Sonata are backed by a one million mile limited warranty and will be the last air filter your Hyundai Sonata will ever need.
The 33-2346 high-flow air filter was designed for the following Hyundai Sonata models:
2005 to 2010 Hyundai Sonata with the 3.3 liter engine
2006 to 2009 Hyundai Sonata V with the 3.3 liter engine
K&N OE replacement air filter 33-2188 will fit the following Hyundai Sonata models:
2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Hyundai Sonata's that have the 2.7 liter engine
2001 to 2004 Hyundai Sonata IV models with the 2.7 liter engine
2000 and 2001 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.5 liter engine
2000 and 2001 Hyundai Sonata III with the 2.5 liter engine
2000 to 2005 Hyundai Sonata's that have the 2.4 liter engine
2001 to 2005 Hyundai Sonata IV models with the 2.0 liter engine
2000 to 2001 Hyundai Sonata III with the 2.0 liter engine
Washable, reusable 33-2887 offers protection to the following Hyundai Sonata models:
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.4 liter engine
2005 to 2008 Hyundai Sonata V models that have the 2.4 liter engine
2006 to 2009 Hyundai Sonata V with the 2.0 liter diesel engine
Owners of the 2000 and 2001 Hyundai Sonata III models that have the 2.4 liter engine find power and protection from K&N's E-2875 high flow air filter.
Performance Oil Filters
K&N performance oil filters are engineered for the driver who only wants the best oil filter available. Our premium canister oil filters have heavy duty canister walls for added durability and protection from loose rocks and debris. K&N
canister oil filters for the Hyundai Sonata are designed with a 1 inch hex nut welded to the top of the canister for easy removal.
The premium oil filter, part HP-1008, offers high oil flow rates while providing excellent protection for your engine. The HP-1008 fits the following Hyundai Sonata models:
2002 to 2005 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.7 liter engine
2001 to 2004 Hyundai Sonata IV models with the 2.7 liter engine
K&N's HP-1004 will fit these Hyundai Sonata models:
2000 to 2001 Hyundai Sonata's that have the 2.5 liter engine
2000 to 2001 Hyundai Sonata III models with the 2.5 liter engine
2006 to 2017 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.4 liter engine
2006 to 2008 Hyundai Sonata V with the 2.4 liter engine
2011 to 2017 Hyundai Sonata's that have the 2.0 liter engine
2000 to 2001 Hyundai Sonata III with the 2.4 liter engine
K&N has manufactured a variety of performance parts for the Hyundai Sonata. To find other K&N products for your Hyundai Sonata or any other vehicle use the K&N application search on KNFilters.com.
