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K&N Engineering manufactures a universal Apollo Closed Air Intake System
(RC-5052AB) designed to eliminate hot air problems and provide the benefits of
an open cone filter and standard air box in one unit. The Apollo's specially
designed shape increases volumetric efficiency. To take advantage of the volumetric efficiency, a high flow air filter (RC-5052) is utilized to provide excellent filtration to protect your engine while allowing virtually unrestricted airflow. A silicone treated polyester filter wrap, or DryCharger, is another option K&N offers to help protect your filter against water droplets and to help filter the air even further, extending the service life of the RC-5052 air filter.
K&N's RC-5052AB Universal Closed Air Intake System
The K&N Apollo Closed Air Intake System comes with multiple vent adaptors to fit a
universal range of vehicles. The vent adaptors easily
attach to the bottom
housing of the Apollo System. The cold air inlet hose delivers cold air directly to the Apollo for added
performance.
The Apollo has a removable cold air feed attachment
with an aluminum end cap. This allows cooler outside air to be fed into the
unit. Bench air flow testing has been conducted in the UK and power gains have
been consistent under most driving conditions. Rolling road tests also show
positive power gains.
The K&N Universal Apollo Closed Air Intake System comes with a standard 70mm
flange with a range of optional hose adaptors. The accessories (sold separately)
include silicone adaptor hoses available in various sizes (60-70mm part number
85-6003, 70-70mm
part number
85-6002 and
70-80mm part number
85-6001).
K&N Engineering has been inducted to the Route 66 Cruisin’ Hall of Fame. K&N was recognized for its significant impact in the automotive world,
especially as it pertains to the classics, hot rods and antique vehicles.
Jack Brown and Steve Rogers, photo by Route 66 Rendezvous Staff
K&N CEO Steve Rogers, photo by Route 66 Rendezvous Staff
We have been involved with K&N in one way or another for years,” said
Shelly McNaul, Route 66 Director of Operations. “K&N supports our events and our
growth. K&N has always paid attention to the road. It is a natural fit. The
Inland car culture is very strong and Route 66 puts it on display in full
force.”
Cruisin' Hall of Fame Inductees, photo by Route 66 Rendezvous Staff
Crusin' Hall of Fame Brunch, photo by Route 66 Rendezvous Staff
Chief executive officer Steve Rogers received the award on the weekend of the
18th annual Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous at a special Cruisin’ Hall of Fame
Ceremony in San Bernardino, California.
Question: What does it mean for K&N to be one of four inductees into the Crusin’
Hall of Fame?
Rogers: “Beyond being just a product for sale, it means the cotton air filter we
invented became a major part of the car culture in America because our filters
look great and increase horsepower. Now, K&N has been recognized in the Cruisin’
Hall of Fame alongside such names as Hot Rod Magazine, NHRA and the Beach Boys!”
Question: When you received the award of K&N, what was going through your mind?
Rogers: “How fortunate I was to represent the legacy of creative people who made
K&N what it is today and after reviewing the names of past inductees, how
honored K&N was to be included in such a famous group. I was also thrilled to be
introduced by Jack Brown of Stater Bros. Not only is Jack an icon of the Inland
Empire, he is personal friend of my Dad’s and Stater Bros. is the title sponsor
of the event.”
Question: How does the hot rod culture pertain to K&N?
Rogers: “There were 1700 cars at this event and as I walked around, I saw that
vast majority of show cars had a large visible K&N air filter on the top of
their engine. People clearly feel that the “look” of a K&N air filter fits right
in alongside all the chrome, polish and hard work their car represents.”
Question: How can K&N benefit and give back to the nostalgic atmosphere of Route
66?
Rogers: “We benefit through our association and because these car enthusiasts
are our core customers and always have been. They tell everyone else about the
quality of our products and why they should buy a washable K&N replacement air
filter for their car. The way we try to give back is to participate as a vendor
and a sponsor for events all over the country like the Route 66 Rendezvous. A
car show, no matter where located is a place we can call home.”
Question: With the experience of semi-profession racers within the company, and
the popularity of restoration of hot rods, how do K&N products fit into the
overall ambience of Route 66?
Rogers: “Beauty and power, it doesn’t get any better than that. K&N was often
the first order of any performance upgrade because our filters could improve
horsepower and torque. Next people began to like the way they look so now you
see them proudly displayed on show vehicles as for their esthetic appeal and
that’s the greatest compliment we’ve every received!”
The penultimate round of the 2007 World Speedway Grand Prix Championship takes
place at Krsko in Slovenia next Saturday evening. Australian Jason Crump is
aiming for the top spot on the podium.
Jason Crump, photo by Mike Patrick
Crump finished second at this event last year, and wants to hit top form
as the season draws to a close. A win for the double World Champion would be a
huge confidence boost in preparation of the 100th Grand Prix in Germany on
October 13th. There is $100,000.00 prize purse in US dollars at stake in
Germany.
Jason Crump After the Loot, photo by Mike Patrick
“Mathematically I cannot be World Champion this year,” said the 32-year-old
Queenslander. “I have accepted that and already plans are in place for next
year’s championship. Despite the technical problems we had this year, I never
worried about K&N products. Our K&N Filters kept the dirt out of our engines.
Right now, my focus is on coming out with all guns blazing.”
After 8 rounds Crump is in third place in Grand Prix point standings. “I need to
win races, win the Grand Prix and then go to the final round in Germany full of
confidence. My intention is to bring $100,000.00 home with me. There is no
mistake, I will be after the loot.”
Follow Jason Crump's progress throughout the racing season at the
K&N news site. 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.
You win some, you lose some are words that came true for Team Lovell at the
WE-Rock Grand Nationals. Brad Lovell ended up 11th in a field of 23.
Team Lovell at WE-Rock Grand Nationals
Team Lovell has a Record of 26 Podiums in
28 Events
“It was our worst finish ever,” said Lovell. “I cried on my wife’s
shoulder the whole way home from Texas.” Lovell’s was thrown off the line when
his stinger dug into a rock. They rolled and had cooling, electrical and
hydraulic issues.
Team Lovell Entertained the Crowd
A Big Drop at Texas
“The course design also challenged our dated suspension geometry,” said Lovell.
“We are pursuing a new Ranger with added vigor. It will be built to the edge of
the rules with the best parts available.”
With only a few events left as the season winds down, Team Lovell plans to spend
more time practicing to ensure they will be on top of their game next season.
“It wasn’t all bad,” said Lovell. “We entertained the crowd with our antics on
the course. I shot off a drop, avoided a roll and then rolled on the other side
just passing the finish gates.”
Out of 28 rock crawling competitions Team Lovell has made the podium 26 times.
“This race stings, but our record is good and our K&N products didn’t give us
any trouble. I can always count on K&N Filters to keep the debris out of our
engines,” said Lovell. “There is also a slight taper to give me the clearance I
need in this king of competition.”
Next event for Brad Lovell will be at the XRRA Finals in Colorado Springs on
September 29.
Follow Team Lovell throughout the racing season at the
K&N news site. 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.
There are less than 20 races remaining in the 2007 World of Outlaws (WoO) season
and Donny Schatz said he will continue to be strong to the finish.
Donny Schatz
wins at Heartland Park Topeka
The North Dakota racer is the current points leader as he chases his
second World of Outlaws title. On Friday night, September 14th, he raced his
Global ParkerStore J&J with K&N Engineering Products to his second consecutive
win at Heartland Park Topeka in Topeka, Kansas. The previous Wednesday Schatz
won at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa.
Defending World of Outlaws Champion Schatz uses K&N
“You’ve got to take every one you can get,” said Schatz, after his 16th
WoO win of the season. “We got lucky. The car popped out of gear about midway
through the race. I was lucky enough to get it back in gear and passed Daryn
Pittman for second. Then it was just a matter of seeing if we could get past Tim
Shaffer.”
Schatz started the evening by qualifying eighth in the field. He won the second
heat race and drew the number four starting position in the Crane Cams Dash. In
the eight-lap dash, Schatz finished second to Tim Shaffer earning an outside
front row starting position for the 35-lap race.
“I haven’t had a car jump out of gear for several years,” said Schatz. “The
cables kind of pull out and lock. I could feel it earlier in the night, but you
never expect it will bite you. We were bouncing through a few holes and that
started to jar it. It popped out, but I got it back in sync.”
On the restart, Schatz chased Shaffer back into traffic. When Shaffer made a
high move trying to lap a car, Schatz seized the moment on lap 27 and led the
rest of the way for his 67th career WoO A-Feature.
“It’s hard to pass people in open track,” said Schatz. “I don’t think anyone has
that good of a race car, especially with a full load of fuel. We need to hit
lapped traffic and force him to make a mistake. All of the yellow were kind of
hurting him and kind of hurting us. He made a mistake in lapped traffic and I
was there to capitalize on it. I’ve said it before, that when you are running
second, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”
The consecutive wins follow the annual God Rush Tour. It marks the fifth time in
the last six years that Schatz has multiple wins following the west coast swing.
“We are fortunate to work with such great product sponsors like K&N Filters,”
said Schatz. “Without K&N we wouldn’t be here.” Last season, Schatz won five
races following the Gold Cup through the season finale. Schatz is aiming for at
least that many wins this year.
“We’re still shooting for 20 and maybe more,” said Schatz, who won a career high
of 19 last year. “We have a few races left and we just have to make sure to
capitalize on as many as we can. Every year we try and do better. We want to win
another championship.”
Schatz and the ParkerStore Team hope to make it three straight on Sunday night
at Charter Raceway Park.
Follow Donny Schatz throughout the racing season at the
K&N news site. 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.
