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K&N 63-2593 AirCharger High Performance Intake System for the 2015 or 2016 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost

Thanks to some seriously advanced turbocharging technology, Ford engineers were able to squeeze a staggering 325-hp and 375 lb-ft of torque from the tiny 2.7L EcoBoost V6. This allows the 2015-2016 Ford F-150 2.7 EcoBoost to work like it's got a V8 under the hood, even towing up to 8,500 lbs. when properly equipped. But no matter how powerful that tiny little turbo-6 is, there's always room for improvement. And by simply opening up the restricted stock intake tract, the K&N 63-2593 AirCharger Performance Intake System is able to add an estimated 19-hp & 34 ft-lb of torque to the power tally, making your F-150 2.7L V6 EcoBoost more powerful than many V8's in its class.

Ford engineers were able to squeeze a staggering 325-hp and 375 lb-ft from the tiny F150 2.7L EcoBoost V6, but there's always room for improvement

The reason that a turbocharged engine is able to make such impressive power is a little thing called "Forced Induction". Every time the engine expels exhaust, those gasses spin a little turbine that forces air into the cylinders. This additional air is then mixed with fuel and detonated to make power. The problem is most factory intake systems (like the one installed on the Ford EcoBoost 2.7L) use different sized narrow intake tubes, with lots of bends and uneven surfaces on the inside. As the air flows into these restrictions, it becomes turbulent and the airflow going into the cylinders will be uneven. This causes the engine to produce less power than it actually could. The K&N 63-2593 AirCharger High Performance Intake System is engineered to eliminate these restrictions and straighten out the airflow path. So your 2015 or 2016 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost engine can live up to its true potential.

To open up the airflow path, the K&N 63-2593 AirCharger Performance Intake replaces the narrow factory intake tubes, with a roto-molded high density polyethylene K&N intake tube that is wider, and has a smooth interior. This allows more air to flow into the system, and the smooth surface ensures that air rushes right to the cylinders, instead of swirling around all of those obstructions. The intake tube also includes a built-in fitting for the factory air temperature sensor, so you can install the entire system in about 90 minutes, without making any additional modifications.

Close-up of the K&N 63-2593 AirCharger Performance Intake System installed on a 2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost

Feeding this K&N air intake is a large conical K&N performance air filter, mounted behind a heat shield that fits in place of the stock air filter box lid. The heat shield helps keep the warm air inside the engine bay from entering the system, and the filter is positioned to collect cold air from outside the engine compartment (oxygen-rich cold air helps the engine to make more power during detonation). By delivering a higher volume of cold air through a low-restriction intake system, the EcoBoost turbos are able to spool-up faster, providing more power, and faster throttle response.

K&N installed a K&N 63-2593 AirCharger Performance Intake System on a stock 2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost, and dyno testing revealed an estimated increase of 19.37 horsepower and 34.08 ft-lb of torque. That's a dramatic improvement over stock, but your individual results may vary, due to the mileage, modifications, and overall condition of your specific F-150 EcoBoost.

Dyno results for a 2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost running a K&N 63-2593 AirCharger Performance Intake System

Besides improving the performance of your EcoBoost F-150, the K&N 63-Series AirCharger Performance Intake System will actually save you money in the long-run. Instead of spending $15-$25 every 10,000-15,000 miles to replace your OEM paper air filter, the reusable K&N performance air filter can go up to 100,000 miles before it needs to be cleaned (depending on driving conditions). And the oil-treated cotton gauze filter material is efficient at removing airborne contaminants, so your engine and turbos will be protected from dirt and dust. Plus, the entire system is backed by a 10-Year/million mile limited warranty.

K&N also makes lots of other Ford F-150 performance parts, including K&N Air Filters for the Ford F150 as well as additional K&N Air Intake Systems for the Ford F150 . To see what else is available for your car, truck, motorcycle, or ATV, click here to use the Search by Vehicle Tool, then click here to find a local K&N dealer.

Features & Benefits of the K&N 63-2593 AirCharger High Performance Intake System

• Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque
• Quickens throttle response and power delivery
• Improves engine induction sound
• Reusable K&N performance air filter can go up to 100,000 miles before cleaning (depending on driving conditions)
• Rugged HDPE intake tube includes fitting for the factory air temperature sensor
• Replaces stock air intake system
• Installation takes about 90 minutes using simple hand tools
• Backed by a 10-Year/million mile limited warranty

The 63-2593 K&N Performance Intake Kit fits the following vehicles:

2016 Ford F150 2.7L V6
2015 Ford F150 2.7L V6

You can view all the air intakes that K&N makes for the Ford F150 at the Air Intake Systems for the Ford F150 page. You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool an you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

Keeping Acura's flagship 2014, 2015, 2016 RLX luxury sedan on course for longevity and reliability is the K&N 33-5011 Replacement Air Filter, which fits precisely into the stock air filter box

The Acura RLX is the latest luxury sedan flagship of the Acura line that, when launched in 2013, was praised for its direct-injected, 310-hp V6 engine and an array of new technology as standard equipment. It beat a U.S. domestic sedan in early automotive media comparison drives, and for 2016 has received 19-inch rims, chassis & suspension upgrades for improved ride quality, and even more safety features.

In laboratory testing, following the ISO5011 air filtration protocol developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers, this filter in the RLX was rated with an air filtration efficiency of 98.25%

During development of the RLX in the post-2009 recession days, Honda executives said their thoughts had turned more toward producing premium vehicles incorporating advanced environmental technologies rather than cars with glamorous add-ons. This thought process produced a comfortable vehicle with more value than standout looks, but, combined with Acura's reputation for offering a lively ride, the RLX is leaving a noticeable wake for others to follow.

The course to enhancing the RLX's performance, value and longevity is to reduce air intake tract restriction without sacrificing engine protection with a K&N 33-5011 Replacement Air Filter. The K&N 33-5011 replacement air filter for the Acura RLX provides an enhanced blend of high airflow, filtration efficiency, and dust capacity to protect and keep the 3.5L V6 breathing effortlessly.

In laboratory testing, following the ISO5011 air filtration protocol developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers, this filter in the RLX was rated with an air filtration efficiency of 98.25% overall. As more air that flows through the filter, the more particulate matter it collects, and the air filtration efficiency improves. K&N air filters use an oiled cotton gauze filtration media. The airflow of a cotton air filter is superior to synthetic media and paper, but the use of oil means that filtration efficiency isn’t sacrificed.

K&N replacement air filters can be cleaned every 50,000 miles, or sooner depending on driving conditions, with a K&N Air Filter Cleaning Kit. Installing the 2014-2016 RLX V6 replacement K&N air filter, number 33-5011, is easy to do, reduces some of the costs of maintaining a luxury vehicle and gives owners an opportunity to do some of their own maintenance. K&N’s 10-year/million mile limited warranty completes the job by adding confidence that the filter will last the life of the vehicle.

The 33-5011 K&N Replacement Air Filter will replace this Acura part:

Acura 17220R9PA01

The Acura vehicles listed below can be fitted with K&N Part 33-5011:

2016 ACURA RLX 3.5L V6
2015 ACURA RLX 3.5L V6
2014 ACURA RLX 3.5L V6

You can view all the air filters that K&N makes for the Acura RLX at the Air Filters for the Acura RLX page. You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool an you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

Introduced in 2007, the second generation Toyota Tundra was designed to shake up the American full-size truck market and could be ordered with a 5.7-liter i-Force V8

50-state street legal K&N FIPK Air Intake System 57-9031 includes a new K&N air filter and intake tube, but retains the factory air box to keep all emissions equipment intact

Introduced in 2007, the second generation Toyota Tundra was designed to shake up the American full-size truck market. Unlike their previous attempt, this Tundra was just as big as an F-150 or Silverado, and it could be ordered with a more American-sized 5.7-liter i-Force V8 engine. With 381-hp and 401 ft-lb of torque, the towing and payload capacity of the 2007-2013 Toyota Tundra 5.7L was now on-par with its more powerful domestic rivals. The 2008-2013 Toyota Sequoia also got a similar size and practicality increase. But the Toyota iForce 5.7L V8 is actually capable of a whole lot more, and the K&N 57-9031 street legal FIPK Performance Air Intake has been specifically engineered to unlock your big Yoda's true potential.

An engine makes power by burning a mixture of air and fuel inside the cylinders. So when you add a larger amount of cold air to that air/fuel mix, the extra oxygen molecules in the cold air will cause the fuel to combust with more force. This 'force' translates to horsepower and torque, and it can be achieved using roughly the same amount of fuel. To do this, the K&N 57-9031 FIPK Performance Air Intake System replaces the narrow factory intake tube with a free-flowing roto-molded K&N intake tube. The smooth interior of this large diameter polyethylene tube reduces air turbulence, and allows more air to flow directly into the throttle body with less restriction.

The K&N 57-Series FIPK Performance Intake System utilizes the factory air box, which not only makes for a quick installation, even less than the usual 90 minutes, but it also makes this K&N intake system completely street legal in all 50 states. This design allows the factory emissions equipment to be left unmodified, so this kit has been issued an Exemption Order (EO) number by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to validate its compliance with state laws.

The K&N 57-Series FIPK Performance Intake System utilizes the factory air box, which makes for a quick installation that can be completed in even less time than the usual 90 minutes

To verify performance gains, K&N 57-9031 FIPK Air Intake System was installed on a 2012 Toyota Tundra 5.7L, and dyno testing showed an estimated gain of 5.87 HP and 12.97 ft-lb of torque

To feed the K&N intake system a higher volume of cold air, a free-flowing K&N performance air filter is installed inside the factory air box. This reusable cotton gauze air filter allows more air to enter the system than an OEM paper air filter. Yet, the oil treated filter media is able to attract and trap considerably more contaminants, yielding excellent filtration efficiency.

Because the sticky cotton fibers, pleated into a large surface area, can hold onto the dirt without impeding airflow, you can drive for up to 50,000 miles before the filter needs to be cleaned. However, if you drive in dusty/dirty conditions, we recommend that you inspect the filter more often.

To verify the performance gains, we installed a K&N 57-9031 FIPK Air Intake System on a 2012 Toyota Tundra 5.7L, and dyno testing showed an estimated gain of 5.87 horsepower and 12.97 ft-lb of torque. The improved airflow also sharpens the throttle response, which will make towing and hauling heavy loads in your Tundra/Sequoia, considerably easier. But obviously, your individual results may vary, based on the modifications, mileage, and overall condition of your specific truck.

This K&N air intake system is backed by a 10-Year/million mile limited warranty. This K&N 57-Series FIPK Performance Air Intake System can give your Toyota 5.7L i-Force, a lot more 50-state legal 'force', for many years to come. K&N also makes a lot of other performance parts for your 2007-2013 Toyota Tundra, or 2008-2013 Toyota Sequoia. To check them out, click here to use the K&N Search by Vehicle Tool.

Features & Benefits of the K&N 57-9031 FIPK Performance Air Intake

• Guaranteed to increase horsepower & torque
• Reduces engine strain when towing and hauling
• Improves airflow
• Sharpens throttle response
• Retains factory air box and stock emission controls
• Very Easy to install
• Street legal in all 50 states
• Includes reusable K&N Performance Air Filter
• Backed by a 10-Year/million mile limited warranty

Applications for K&N 57-9031 Performance Intake Kit:

2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2013 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2009 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52
2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7L V8 F/I - All CARB EO Number: D-269-52

On top of Mitsubishi's weight and aero improvements, drivers found they could help their Outlander’s performance a little more by installing the K&N 33-3015 Replacement Air Filter

A major component of a vehicle owner's bottom line is performance efficiency, and a K&N Replacement Air Filter can be a significant influence on how that pencils out. When the third-generation Mitsubishi Outlander was introduced to the American market in late 2012 and went on sale in early 2013, it featured a redesign that trimmed nearly 200 lbs. of weight, mostly from the chassis, and a body shape with a lower coefficient of drag.

The manufacturer did claim a boost in performance specs, and the design and construction improvements generated excitement for drivers, but when this 7-seater is hauling the soccer team to the tournament, or the family and all their weekend gear to the mountains, it needs a little help. And the two powertrains for the 4-cylinder engine in the ES and SE models, both fitted with a continuously variable transmission, make acceleration to highway speeds a bit of a chore. Only in the GT model can you get a conventional 6-speed automatic.

The good news is that drivers found they could help improve their Outlander models a little more by installing the K&N 33-3015 Replacement Air Filter. Comments from around the globe that have contributed to a 4.9-star rating for the 33-3015 Air Filter that ranges from "My Outlander Sport is peppier..." to "Installed in my new Mitzi Outlander and noticed quicker response and acceleration." So, the bottom line is: while K&N does not make any specific hp or mpg claims, we simply encourage you to try our air filter products for yourself and you can be the judge.

The K&N 33-3015 replacement air filter is custom-designed to fit 2012-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, ASX, Lancer, or even Peugot & Citroen models’ air box without special tools or modifications

The K&N 33-3015 replacement air filter is a panel shaped filter that drops directly into the OEM air box of several Mitsubishi models; including 2012-2016 Outlander, ASX, or Lancer models, as well as some vehicles from Peugot & Citroen. It is custom-designed to fit without special tools or modifications, and remains easily removable for cleaning after approximately 50,000 miles, depending on driving conditions.

Being that this K&N replacement air filter is constructed of cotton gauze, the 33-3015 can be washed, re-oiled with the K&N Air Filter Cleaning Kit, and reused for another 50,000 miles or so. This air filter is backed by a 10-year/million-mile limited warranty, and K&N Test Data shows a filtration efficiency rating of 98.67 percent following ISO 5011 protocol. This makes investing in a K&N air filter a win-win for owner and vehicle.

To source a K&N replacement air filter, or K&N air intake system please use K&N's Search by Vehicle tool. Next, we suggest going to an authorized K&N dealer for your purchase.  The K&N Dealer Search can direct you to a K&N dealer in almost any part of the world.

K&N's Cross-Reference guide shows these part numbers can be replaced by K&N Part 33-3015:

Mitsubishi MR968274
Citroen 1609907380
Peugeot 1609907380

The vehicles listed below can be fitted with the K&N 33-3015 Replacement Air Filter to help improve performance:

2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 3.0L V6 F/I - All
2016 MITSUBISHI ASX 1.6L L4 F/I - All
2015 PEUGEOT 4008 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2015 PEUGEOT 4008 1.6L L4 F/I - All
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2.4L L4 F/I - All
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 3.0L V6 F/I - All
2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.4L L4 F/I - w/Manual Trans.
2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2015 MITSUBISHI ASX 1.6L L4 F/I - All
2015 CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2015 CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 1.6L L4 F/I - All
2014 PEUGEOT 4008 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2014 PEUGEOT 4008 1.6L L4 F/I - All
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2.0L L4 F/I - All
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 3.0L V6 F/I - All
2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2.4L L4 F/I - All
2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2014 MITSUBISHI ASX 1.8L L4 F/I - All
2014 MITSUBISHI ASX 1.6L L4 F/I - All
2014 CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2014 CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 1.6L L4 F/I - All
2013 PEUGEOT 4008 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2013 PEUGEOT 4008 1.6L L4 F/I - All
2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2013 MITSUBISHI ASX 1.8L L4 F/I - All
2013 MITSUBISHI ASX 1.6L L4 F/I - All
2013 CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2013 CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 1.6L L4 F/I - All
2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2.0L L4 F/I - From 7/12
2012 MITSUBISHI ASX 1.8L L4 F/I - from 3/12
2012 MITSUBISHI ASX 1.6L L4 F/I - from 3/12

Upon arriving at Cable Airport the folks from the Foothill Flying Club were gracious enough to invite Ray to drive his 1969 Chevy Camaro onto the tarmac, which made for incredible photos

Ray Ziglari has specialized in the service and repair of Japanese autos since 1981, and opened his own shop in 1991. Though Ray’s area of expertise is repairing cars from Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and more, it didn’t stop him from pursuing the car he has coveted since childhood. “I’ve wanted a 1969 Camaro since I first saw one as a kid. I love the look of that front end and hidden headlights,” said Ziglari. What makes the story of Ray’s Camaro more interesting, is that he didn’t just run out and buy this car. In fact, with help from his shop-mate Zack Phillips, Ray built his 69 Camaro over the course of approximately 8 years.

Ray used four K&N air cleaner assemblies, packaged as part number RD-4669, to provide the superior airflow and superior performance demanded by the monstrous Chevy ZZ572 Crate Big Block

As a one-man repair shop, Ray’s 69 Camaro resto-mod was just a side project that he worked on when he could find the time. However, it wasn’t just time that spread this build out over 8 years, there was also a matter of money. As a working-man, Ray had to buy parts for his car as funds allowed, and with the number of premium parts on this build, it’s no wonder the car took 8 years. Similar to enjoying a fine whiskey that has aged in a cask for years, Ray’s patience in building his childhood dream car paid off.

The Chevy Camaro first went on sale in September of 1966 as direct competitor to the wildly popular first generation Ford Mustang. The first generation Camaro lasted three short year, 1967, 1968, and 1969. Though similar in appearance for those three years, there were distinctly aggressive styling cues, and nearly all-new sheet metal, introduced for the 1969 model year that has made the 69 Camaro the most sought after of the first generation. Breaking it down even further, the Z/28 Camaro was designed as a factory built race car and is extremely rare. But it was the Chevy Camaro SS, with the RS appearance package, that ruled the streets in 1969.

Once up on the lift, the Art Morrison Enterprises 3-piece AME GT Sport Chassis package supported by full air bag suspension becomes visible on Ray’s 1969 Chevy Camaro SS

Ray Ziglari’s 1969 Chevy Camaro is an original SS, with the RS appearance package, and is referred to as an RS/SS within the Camaro enthusiast community. At the time Super Sport (SS) models were factory equipped with a 350 cubic-inch small block Chevy V8, or the venerable SS396 cubic-inch Chevy Big Block. Although Ray’s Camaro was originally a small block car, he didn’t hesitate to stuff a big block under the hood. Ray’s engine of choice, a Chevrolet Performance Crate Engine ZZ572 embodies the spirit of “Go Big, or Go Home.” Even Chevrolet’s website describes the ZZ572 as “Our baddest, most powerful Big-Block engine.”

Chevrolet delivers the ZZ572 fully assembled and even includes a Dominator-style 1150-cfm carburetor. But why settle for a carburetor when Hilborn Fuel Injection is manufactured at a facility in Aliso Viejo, California and has been proven to add horsepower as well as increase drivability? Hilborn Fuel Injection systems are unique and recognizable by their distinctive flared velocity stack intake pipes, rising straight up from each cylinder. This makes finding a functional, and attractive, air cleaner system slightly more difficult. Luckily for Ray, and countless racers out there, K&N Filters makes air cleaner assemblies designed specifically for Hilborn Injector Stacks.

The ride and smell of Ray Ziglari’s ZZ572 powered 1969 Chevy Camaro is complemented by a sculpted custom leather upholstered interior with modern gauges and electronics

Ray used four K&N air cleaner assemblies, packaged in one convenient part number RD-4669, to provide the superior airflow and superior performance demanded by the monstrous Chevy 572 cubic inch Big Block. Although K&N makes buying Hilborn Siamese Stack air filters easy, using these filters in a street car presents another set of challenges. The first issue for Ray was hood clearance in his 1969 Camaro. Ray’s car sports an aftermarket steel taller than factory cowl induction hood, but even that provides nowhere near enough hood space. Hence the reason why Ray decided to cut the hood of his Camaro to allow his four K&N air filters to stick above the hood and in your face.

The K&N Hilborn Siamese Injector Stack air cleaners include clear anodized aluminum top plates inside the box. This is typically great for race cars, but didn’t do Ray’s 1969 Camaro justice. So instead of using the supplied air cleaner lids, Ray designed four top plates to match his wheels, and had them machined from billet aluminum. Rather than leaving the windshield end of the extra tall cowl hood wide open, Ray had a custom mesh grill machined to accent his fully custom K&N air filter top plates. It’s these kinds of small details that really add up to create a one of a kind show stopper from a car that is already wildly popular amongst muscle car enthusiasts.

Ray’s Camaro uses C6 Corvette front suspension with a triangulated 3-link rear suspension on airbags with the air tank and fittings, as well as a subwoofer, hidden behind a custom trunk panel

In fact, it’s small details that wouldn’t normally be seen that really sets Ray’s 69 Camaro apart. Lift the car up, and it becomes immediately clear why Ray spent 8 years saving up to buy components for his build. Ray’s 1969 Camaro SS rests upon an Art Morrison Enterprises 3-piece AME GT Sport Chassis package. The kit on Ray’s car uses C6 Corvette front suspension components and an optional triangulated 3-link rear suspension with all four corners supported by airbags. The air tank and fittings for the air suspension are all hidden behind a custom panel in the truck, and can be adjusted on the fly in the center of the custom console. Ray has three pre-set ride heights depending on how the car is being operated. It can tuck those rear 335/30 Ultra High Performance Michelin tires on 20” Intro wheels thanks to the mini tubbed rear end.

It isn’t just the Art Morrison chassis and air suspension that contributes to the stance of Ray’s Camaro. Everything under the car has been positioned to ride flush with the frame rails to ease concerns about ground clearance, and the body was cut and lowered on the AME frame. This detail isn’t easily noticed until one tries to squeeze into the custom built, leather upholstered, rear seat and realizes how little headroom there is in back. Speaking of the back, a custom 9-inch Ford based rear end connects to a body color painted driveshaft being turned by the ZZ572 engine’s 727 HP through a built 4L80-E automatic transmission.

Ray’s Camaro can tuck massive rear 335/30 Ultra High Performance Michelin tires on 20” Intro wheels thanks to the narrowed Ford 9-inch and mini tubbed rear end

A quick drive in Ray’s beastly Camaro to nearby Cable Airport in Upland, California revealed just how well the AME chassis, air suspension, wheels & tires, and of course that ZZ572 setup works together. Despite a lack of headroom in the rear seat, and ultra-low profile tires, the AME chassis and suspension soaked up rough pavement like a modern luxury car. But what most luxury cars don’t have on Ray’s 69 Camaro is 727 + horsepower on tap. Ray has to ease into the throttle at nearly any speed to avoid breaking the rear end loose. Upon arriving at Cable Airport the folks from the Foothill Flying Club were gracious enough to invite Ray to drive his Camaro onto the tarmac, which made for an incredible photo opp.

Ray is certainly no stranger to cars, but he is quick to credit Zack Phillips of Zack’s Hot Rod Refinery for his help in building the Camaro. Zack ventured out on his own in 2011 after spending years working in Chevrolet and Cadillac dealerships, as well as Fred’s Custom Wiring. For Ray’s sake, it helps that Zack’s shop is conveniently located in the back third of Ray’s Japanese Auto Care Specialist shop. This makes for quite an eclectic mix of cars under one roof. Each bay’s occupants ranged from a faded regular cab Toyota Tacoma, to Ray’s Camaro and even a radical 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air customer car three and a half years in the making.

Use the K&N Search By Vehicle tool to find K&N performance upgrades for your daily driver. For your racing, custom, or hot rod needs, browse a wide array of K&N Racing Air Filters, Custom Air Filter Assemblies, Off-Road Air Filters and K&N Automotive Performance Parts. Then use the K&N Dealer Search tool to find a local authorized K&N dealer.