June 7th, 2013 by Ernest Lo

Kia and Hyundai have done it again. The 2011, 2012 and 2013 Optima and Sonata have created such a buzz in the car world that they are flying off the shelves. Sharing the same power-plant, the Kia and Optima boast a powerful 2.0 liter motor force fed by a twin scroll turbocharger cranking out an impressive 274 horsepower. This is Subaru WRX territory. Both 2013 models were named by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) as top safety picks for the 2012 year. The rise to global recognition results in more aftermarket options for the Sonata and Optima. This is where K&N comes into the picture. A globally recognized company as well, K&N wasn’t satisfied with a measly 274 horsepower from these mid-sized sports sedans.
In comes the 69-5309TS air intake system for 2011, 2012 and 2013 Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata models with the 2.0 liter turbo charged motor. Replacing the restrictive stock air intake system with this free flowing, mandrel bent, aluminum intake system, Optima and Sonata owners can see an estimated 7.6 horsepower increase to the wheels at 4,861 RPM. More horsepower and more torque gives the discerning owner more to play with on the highway. Air intake 69-5309TS provides fittings for the existing blow off valve, EVAP and vent hoses. It comes with a heat shield to block hot engine air and pull in cooler outside air. Owners of Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata models below are guaranteed to increase horsepower by installing this performance air intake system.
K&N air intake 69-5309TS comes with a high flowing air filter (RF-1048) that protects your motor from harmful dust and contaminants. Performance air filter RF-1048 is washable, reusable and it can perform up to 100,000 miles between cleaning, depending on driving conditions.
Installing a K&N air intake system is pretty easy and only requires a few common hand tools. K&N 69-5309TS comes with detailed installation instructions that take you through each step of the process with photo illustrations from an actual install. Performance air intake system 69-5309TS is also backed by K&N’s legendary Million Mile Limited Warranty.
For more information on this product, please visit K&N.
May 28th, 2013 by Ernest Lo

Need more power? Want to hear that deeper roar when hauling an 11,000 pound trailer? Well, as the saying goes, bigger is better and Ford delivers. The bad boy motor of the F-150 lineup is a massive 6.2 liter V8 pumping out 411 horsepower at 5,500 RPM and a ground pounding 434 lb-ft. of torque at 4,500 RPM. The only hard thing to decide on is what to pull with all of this power. With a plethora of options to stick in the bed of the truck or on the hitch, 2011-2012 F-150 owners can customize their tow-along to meet their requirements.
With so much horsepower and torque, what more could a power hungry driver want? How about more power? Available for 2011 and 2012 Ford F-150 owners who already chose the high performance 6.2 liter motor, K&N offers an air intake system guaranteed to increase horsepower. The 77-2584KP high performance intake system was designed to replace the stock, restrictive air intake system allowing Ford F-150 trucks to push out even more power. Dyno testing revealed an estimated gain of 18.7 horsepower @ 5,267 RPM and 12.6 lb-ft. of torque @ 3,431 RPM to the rear wheels. Talk about added towing and hauling power! Designed using only high quality materials, the 77-2584KP aluminum air intake system performs in power and style. Performance air intake 77-2584KP is backed by K&N’s legendary Million Mile Limited Warranty which means this is the last intake system your truck will ever need!
The RC-5173 high performance air filter used in this air intake not only flows better than a conventional paper filter, it provides outstanding filtration efficiency to help protect that massive motor from ingesting harmful contaminants. The air filter is washable, reusable and can go up to 100,000 miles between cleaning, depending on driving conditions. For those who like to haul their dirt bikes or sand rails into dusty areas, K&N also offers a water resistant RC-5173DK Drycharger filter wrap which will help extend the service intervals of the filter.
For more information on this product, please visit K&N.
May 9th, 2013 by Ernest Lo

Hyundai has always produced solid, competent cars, however most new models come off like just another calculated move to keep pace with the competition. With the introduction of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8-liter that all goes out the window. This Hyundai Genesis Coupe ranks as the second most powerful six-cylinder, rear-wheel-drive coupe in its class, and cynical gear-heads must now all agree that the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8-liter is without a doubt the most interesting car that Hyundai produces.
First introduced three years ago from a shortened rear-wheel-drive sedan platform, Hyundai’s first Genesis Coupe was fun to drive, but it came up short on street sophistication and the base turbocharged four-banger was a tad under impressive. For 2013 Hyundai has given the coupe a striking facelift, featuring a handsomely revised body styling and improved interior materials, not to mention a new direct-injected version of the 3.8-liter V6.
Hyundai has improved the Genesis Coupe’s base 2.0-liter, port-injected four with a new twin-scroll turbocharger and a larger intercooler. Horsepower jumps from 210 to a vigorous 274. With its thoroughly efficient six-speed manual transmission the new coupe reaches 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, and covers the quarter-mile in 14.4 seconds.
Now, thanks to K&N‘s new 33-2481 high performance air filter, you can make Hyundai’s most interesting model even more exciting. By merely upgrading the OE air filter with a K&N 33-2481 reusable air filter, you can at once improve the overall performance of the new 3.8-liter mill, while also insuring excellent air filtration and engine protection.
Engineered to increase both horsepower and torque, and designed to simply drop into your existing factory air box, the K&N 33-2481 reusable air filter will be the last and only air filter you’ll ever need to buy for your 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe – plus you have K&N’s well-known Million Mile Limited Warranty to back that claim. It takes only minutes to remove the factory installed air filter and to replace it with the new K&N air filter upgrade and to experience the added performance benefits.
Depending on your driving conditions, servicing intervals can go up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is necessary, and cleaning the filter is as simple as following the four easy cleaning steps on a K&N Recharger Kit (part no. 99-5000).
For more information on this product, please visit K&N.
May 2nd, 2013 by Ernest Lo

Have you ever wondered what a 3-door, no wait, a 4-door hatchback back from one of the fastest growing car manufacturers in the world would look like? Well look no further than the sporty 2012 and 2013 Hyundai Veloster with 1.6 liter engine. You can’t help but smile while looking at the grill that just grins right back at you. From its sporty design to its functional layout, the Hyundai Veloster is an all-around well designed hatchback. Its peppy 1.6 liter, 138 horsepower motor gives it enough get up and go to make driving fun on the highway or through some nice twisty roads. But with nearly every vehicle owner, more power is always nice. K&N agrees and that is why they offer Hyundai Veloster owners a simple fix: a high performance air intake system 69-5304TS.
K&N 69-5304TS air intake system is designed around three basic premises; ease of installation, quality of materials and, and of course more horsepower. Veloster owners can rejoice in knowing that K&N’s intake system is made from durable aluminum tubing with a just-as-durable Silver powder coated finish. The 69-5304TS was designed to reduce air restriction using Computational Fluid Dynamics software. It has been dyno tested to establish an estimated increase of horsepower. With an estimated jump of 6.4 horsepower at 6400 RPM and 5.4 lb.-ft. of torque at 4200 RPM, K&N’s performance intake 69-5304TS breathes new life into the Veloster’s 1.6 liter motor.
The 69-5304TS performance air intake system uses the factory mounting points so no modifications to the Hyundai Veloster is needed. Simply remove the stock, restrictive intake system and install K&N’s high performance air intake system following the easy to read installation instructions. K&N’s Hyundai Veloster air intake provides a connection on the tube for the factory crankcase vent hose and uses a heat shield so cooler outside air enters the engine.
A washable and reusable performance air filter (part RU-4600) comes ready to install and provides excellent filtration while allowing plenty of air to flow into the starving motor. Good for up to 100,000 miles before cleaning, depending on driving conditions, K&N’s RU-4600 performance air filter is a tough act to beat! But what if your driving conditions are much dirtier than normal? K&N has the solution to this problem also, with the optional 22-8036PK air filter wrap. K&N 22-8036PK PreCharger filter wrap helps extend the service life of the filter by capturing and blocking larger dirt particles while adding minimal restriction to the air flow into the filter. It’s a win-win combination!
The best part about K&N air intake 69-5304TS, besides the horsepower increase, is that the whole high performance intake system is backed by K&N’s industry leading Million Mile Limited Warranty. In other words, this is the last air intake system your Hyundai Veloster will ever need.
For more information on this product, please visit K&N.
April 25th, 2013 by Ernest Lo

Being regarded highly as a top light duty truck manufacturer, Ford has brought new life to the market by offering one of the widest selections of high performing models on the 1/2 ton market. This includes the 6.2 liter option of 2011 and 2012 Ford F150 trucks. Packing a punch with its impressive tow capabilities and throttle response, the 6.2 liter models offer power to drivers looking for a strong 1/2 ton. A near 7 second 0-60 time just wasn’t good enough for the team at K&N, so they designed the 63-2584 Aircharger performance air intake system.
The 63-2584 air intake is an easy to install, bolt-on system, designed to replace the restrictive factory air box and filter. Engineered with a custom rotomolded polyethylene intake tube, large conical cotton air filter (part number RC-5173), and a powder coated heat shield, designed to insulate the filter from ambient engine heat, the 63-2584 offers a number of special features that can improve engine performance and provide excellent filtration. When dyno tested, the 63-2584 air intake boosted performance by an estimated 27 horsepower at 5347rpm and 16.9 lbft torque at 3578rpm. More horsepower and torque are never something to go amiss, especially when under heavy load.
The included RC-5173 washable and reusable air filter offers excellent filtration and engine protection. It can be used for up to 100,000 miles before cleaning is needed, depending on your driving conditions.
The 63-2584 air intake system is also backed with K&N’s world famous million mile limited warranty giving you peace of mind. Serving as a perfect upgrade and way to improve engine performance and throttle response, the 63-2584 air intake from K&N is guaranteed to increase horsepower.
For more information on this product, please visit K&N.
April 16th, 2013 by Ernest Lo

The muscle car war is back! The era of powerful cars accelerating from stop to cruising speed has come full swing with the three big power houses laying down rubber with massive horsepower and great handling muscle cars based on their legendary late 60’s predecessors. Dodge with the massive 6.4 liter Challenger, Ford with their mind boggling 650 horsepower GT500 and Chevrolet with the already legendary Camaro ZL1. All of these cars are impressive in their own rights but for Chevy fans all over the world, the rivalry with the Mustang is a long and arduous one that has brought out the best in both.
The Camaro SS was already a formidable muscle car with the powerful 6.2 liter V8 churning out 425 horsepower, but Camaro fans wanted more. Not wanting to sell their first born for the most powerful production Corvette, the ZR1, Camaro fans got their wish when GM’s performance division transplanted a version of the LSA into the Camaro. That’s when the Chevy Camaro ZL1 was born. Producing a Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar Gen 2 tire shredding 580 horsepower and 556 lb-ft of torque, the Camaro ZL1 is not only a thrill to drive but also super car worthy competitor. With magnetically controlled suspension and power like this, what more could ZL1 owner’s ask for?
K&N has decided to squeeze more horsepower out of the already potent LSA motor by replacing the restrictive stock intake system with a high performance, free flowing air intake system. K&N’s 63-3079 is made almost completely out of light weight super strong carbon fiber. The air intake system not only looks the part but acts the part as well. What Chevy Camaro ZL1 owner wouldn’t want additional horsepower? K&N performance air intake 63-3079 was designed for 2012 and 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 models with the 6.2 liter engine and when tested showed an incredible gain of an estimated 31.7 horsepower at 4300 RPM and 39.7 lb-ft of torque at 3300 RPM.
Performance air intake system 63-3079 comes with K&N’s RP-5168 carbon fiber topped, washable and reusable high performance air filter. The RP-5168 air filter provides a massive amount of air flow into the hungry supercharger while still providing excellent filtration to protect all of the internal components. More power and great protection is what makes K&N’s quality air intake system hard to match. This Chevy Camaro ZL1 air intake is also backed by K&N’s famous Million Mile Limited Warranty and since horsepower is the name of the game, K&N 63-3079 air intake system is a welcome addition to any horsepower seeker’s entourage.
For more information on this product, please visit K&N.
April 5th, 2013 by Ernest Lo

In 1953 Chevrolet made history by producing a car that would go on to be one of the most popular sports cars of all time; a sportscar none other than the Chevrolet Corvette. Of course, in 1953 the Corvette was very different than it is today. It came with a 150 horsepower 235 cubic inch Blue Flame Inline 6 cylinder engine, and cost only about $3,500. Chevrolet has come a long way since then, and now produces a special edition Corvette called the ZR-1.
The ZR-1 is probably nicknamed “The Blue Devil” because of its remarkable power. It is equipped with a heavily modified version of the LS3 engine. From the manufacturer, it produces over 630 horsepower, and 604 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production Corvette to date.
If you are a lucky owner of a 2009 to 2013 Corvette ZR-1 with a 6.2 liter engine, then you understand what kind of power this car is really capable of producing. Even with this power you probably would like a little more power for an edge over other ZR-1 owners. K&N engineers came up with an air intake design that reduces intake restriction and produces a lot of extra power for an edge you can feel.
K&N’s high performance carbon-fiber air intake system (63-3080) is more than just a beauty piece for your engine compartment. It’s also a quick and easy path to an estimated gain of 27 horsepower for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Corvette ZR-1 models with a 6.2 liter engine.
K&N’s Chevy Corvette ZR-1 air intake part 63-3080 uses a high-flow cotton air filter (RP-5161) specifically designed to fit in the front of the engine compartment where it can deliver cooler outside air to the motor. Performance air filter RP-5161 is washable, re-useable and it can go up to 100,000 miles between cleaning. If that’s not enough for you, this particular air filter is equipped with a carbon fiber cap and mounting flange as well!
Performance air intake 63-3080 for 2009-2013 Corvette ZR-1, like all K&N high performance intake systems, comes with a Million Mile Limited Warranty, making it the last air intake system your ZR-1 will ever need. The 63-3080 comes with step-by-step instructions for easy installation.
For more information on this product, please visit K&N.
March 27th, 2013 by Ernest Lo

The McLaren MP4-12C has been tagged the perfect supercar, with a Jekyll and Hyde personality that can at one moment soak up freeway miles like the cushiest land yacht, and the next hammer down your favorite back road like a fire spitting Formula 1 racer. Yes, it actually does shoot flames from the exhaust. Its lines are so utterly sexy it appears to flirt its way through wind resistance. Swipe your hand underneath the handle-less door and the 12C’s dihedral, insect-like entrance opens forward and up, similar to the doors on the 1993 McLaren F1, which many still worship today as the definitive supercar of that era.
The 12C is in fact the first production car entirely designed and built by McLaren since the F-1. A big part of the McLaren’s adaptability comes from its advanced and rather unique suspension design. By utilizing electronic dampers and a hydraulic roll control system that acts as a virtual anti-roll bar, the car can be set up to ride cushy and compliant, or firm, which keeps body roll practically nonexistent. This makes the 12C a useable supercar you can actually drive to work.
The MP4-12C features a carbon fiber composite chassis and it’s powered by a mid-mounted McLaren M838T, 3.8 liter, V8, twin-turbo. With a 4000-rpm spread between torque and horsepower peaks, the 12C’s engine feels more like a V10. And with 593 horsepower keen on chaos, zero to 60 mph runs slam you back in the seats for a mere three second, and it dashes through a quarter-mile in less than 11 seconds. Even with those impressive powers, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C models with the 3.8 liter engine can improve performance with the duel, high flow air filters, in K&N part E-0667. K&N’s McLaren MP4-12C replacement air filters are designed to improve horsepower and torque while providing excellent engine protection from dirt and debris.
K&N performance air filters for McLaren MP4-12C, part E-0667, are washable and reusable, which means buying new air filters to replace your dirty filters is a thing of the past. Cleaning your K&N performance air filter is as easy as following the instructions in a K&N Recharger Kit. Depending on your driving circumstances, the two K&N air filters included in part E-0667 can go up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is required depending on driving conditions. K&N E-0667, high flow replacement air filters, are backed by K&N’s Million Mile Limited Warranty and will be the last set of air filters you’ll ever need to purchase for your 2012 McLaren MP-4-12C.
K&N E-0667 (2 filters per box) will fit a 2012 McLaren MP4-12C with a 3.8 liter V8 engine.
For more information on this product, please visit K&N.
March 20th, 2013 by Ernest Lo

Welcome to the era of supercars where nearly every automotive manufacturer has had a hand in building one. From Lexus’ LFA to Ford’s current ground pounding GT500, these cars have the power and look that attract consumers. For those with a more German oriented taste and a little more dough in their pockets, Audi has a supercar answer for you. The Audi R8 with the available 5.2 liter V10 monster churns out a whopping 525 horsepower at 8000 RPM and has a 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds thanks in part to its legendary Quattro all-wheel drive system. Audi has also kept the traditional racing spirit alive with an optional manual transmission for those who remember the days when a proper supercar was driven with technique in mind and not just straight line speed.
For the discerning owner, K&N offers a high performance replacement air filter designed to increase horsepower. Mounted to the throttle bodies and nestled within the stock air box, K&N part number E-0669 comes with two high flow replacement air filters per package. These filters will also fit the Audi R8 GT as well as, their evil Italian twin, the 2009 to 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo with the 5.2 liter V10. In order to keep in the spirit of racing and the idea that less weight is better, K&N has topped these performance air filters with carbon fiber not only giving them a fantastic look but also reducing their overall weight. With power options hitting the 560 horsepower mark in the R8 GT, a little more performance is never a bad thing.
Washable and reusable like other K&N air filters, the E-0669 filters are backed by an industry leading Million Mile Limited Warranty .
For more information on this product, please visit K&N.
March 11th, 2013 by Ernest Lo

Hyundai first produced the Genesis Coupe during the 2010 model year. The coupe’s key billing was its affordability as a rear-wheel-drive performance coupe. A rear-wheel-drive chassis was a relative rarity among reasonably priced cars on the whole and virtually unheard of from a Korean manufacturer. Make no mistake about it though, the Genesis Coupe should not be confused with Hyundai’s Genesis sedan, as they are two entirely different vehicles.
The redesigned two-liter 2013 Hyundai Genesis has a retuned suspension, twin-scroll turbocharger and a larger, more efficient intercooler, that helps boost output and increase fuel efficiency. When the coupe was introduced in 2010, it delivered a measly 210 horsepower. The power plant that comes with 2013 Genesis coupe models, adds an extra 64 ponies, dialing up the wick to a wicked 274 horsepower. Drivers indicate a noticeable jump in stoplight-to-stoplight gusto, as there’s a new rush of acceleration that wasn’t present in the old engine. The old coupe made zero to 60 runs in 6.8 seconds, the 2013 Coupe smokes that by over a second at 5.7 seconds.
Owners of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe with the 2.0 liter engine can experience added performance by simply upgrading to a K&N 33-2482 high flow air filter. K&N’s performance air filter delivers exceptional engine protection and it was designed to increase horsepower and acceleration.
Installation of K&N’s Hyundai Genesis Coupe replacement air filter is as easy as removing the existing air filter from the OE airbox and dropping the 33-2482 performance filter in its place.
K&N air filter 33-2482 is washable and reusable, which means that you will never have to buy another air filter for the life of your coupe. Servicing your air filter is made simple with K&N’s air filter Recharger Kit. The kit contains air filter cleaner, which dissolves dirt so it can be easily washed away, and filter oil, which restores your filter so it performs like new. Depending on your individual driving conditions, K&N’s Hyundai Genesis Coupe replacement air filter 33-2482 can perform up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is necessary depending on driving conditions.
Your 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe deserves the performance and protection of K&N and the reassurance that comes with the Million Mile Limited Warranty provided with this air filter.
K&N 33-2482 fits all 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe models with a 2.0 liter engine.
For more information on this product, please visit K&N.
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