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K&N air filter, HA-1313, is designed to fit into the stock air filter box of 2013-2015 Honda Grom / MSX125 motorcycles and will boost performance with the need for an aftermarket tuner

It seems as if small motorcycles and mopeds are quickly taking over the streets and alleyways as young urbanites seek affordable, yet fun, transportation. This seems to be a cyclical trend as small bikes like the Honda MB5, or the Puch Moped from the 1970’s and early 1980’s, are coming back into style. Owners of these mini bikes are forming clubs with the intention of overtaking cities across the nation.

K&N offers a washable and reusable performance air filter upgrade for 2013-2017 Honda Grom / MSX125 motorcycles that fits in the stock air filter box without modifications

A thirty-year-old finicky two stroke moped isn’t every young person’s cup of tea, so American Honda introduced the 2013, 2014, and 2015 Honda Grom, also known as the MSX125 in some markets. The 2014 Honda Grom combined Honda’s legendary 4-stroke reliability with modern electronic fuel injection, electric starting, an easy to use four speed transmission, and hydraulic disc brakes. Throw in the fact that the Grom is designed to accommodate a passenger for two-up riding, and it’s no wonder this bike has gathered a large following.

The 2014 Honda Grom takes legendary Honda 4-stroke reliability and blends it with modern fuel injection, electric starting, an easy to use four speed transmission, and hydraulic disc brakes

2014 Honda Grom owners have been chomping at the bit for a performance air filter from K&N. After spending some time doing proper research and development K&N can offer a washable and reusable performance air filter upgrade for the 2013-2017 Honda Grom / MSX125. A replacement K&N High-Flow Performance Air Filter is designed to provide increased airflow, resulting in increased acceleration and throttle response while providing excellent filtration. Fuel management changes or additional modifications to the 2013-2017 Honda Grom / MSX125 are not necessary to obtain increased performance.

Honda Grom / MSX125 motorcycles might not be the biggest kid on the block, but they certainly can boast more miles per gallon than larger more expensive bikes

Some might be worried that an increase in airflow comes at the expense of filtration efficiency and engine protection. K&N performs filtration efficiency testing following the ISO 5011 protocol to guarantee that our air filters will provide high airflow without sacrificing engine protection. Air filtration testing results are available online, and show that part number HA-1313 has a nearly 98% overall filtration efficiency rating.

Perhaps more exciting than the increased performance that comes with a replacement K&N High-Flow Performance Air Filter is that they are also a washable and reusable air filter. The ability to wash and reuse a K&N air filter means that it will pay for itself over time. A K&N washable air filter can be made like new using one of the K&N Recharger air filter service kits.

Covered by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty®, and made in the USA, K&N’s HA-1313 performance air filter will be the last air filter your 2013-2017 Honda Grom / MSX125 motorcycle will ever need. This performance air filter upgrade is designed to be installed without any need for modifications or tuning in the following Honda motorcycles:

2017 HONDA GROM 125
2016 HONDA MSX125
2015 Honda MSX125
2015 Honda Grom 125
2014 Honda MSX125
2014 Honda Grom 125
2013 Honda MSX125

K&N Part number HA-1313 is designed as a direct air filter cross reference for Honda part number 17210K26900.

For all K&N Honda MSX and Honda Grom air filters visit the Honda MSX Air Filters and Honda Grom Air Filters pages on KNFilters.com.

The K&N reusable air filter for 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 models with a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine is built with 2 extra layers, totaling 6, of our tight weave cotton gauze

The fourth generation 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, referred to as the WK2 in some circles, can be equipped with an optional 3.0-liter turbocharged EcoDiesel V6. The common rail diesel (CRD) V6 engine is produced by VM Motori Cento in Ferrara, Italy and produces horsepower and torque numbers that rival the optional 5.7-liter V8 engine equipped WK2 Grand Cherokee models. Where the diesel Grand Cherokee outshines its V8 powered brethren is in miles per gallon and increased fuel range.

Owners of 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee models can now equip their EcoDiesel powered SUV with a replacement diesel air filter from the authority in washable air filters, K&N. This reusable air filter is designed to fit into the stock air filter box of 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 turbo diesel models without any need for modifications. K&N replacement air filters are made with specially woven cotton gauze. Because cotton, by nature, is more breathable than paper, a K&N replacement diesel air filter can flow more air than a typical paper air filter. More air can result in increased performance and better acceleration.

Filtration efficiency test results, following the ISO 5011 protocol with ISO coarse test dust, show that the 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L diesel air filter is 99.28% efficient overall

It would be false to assume that an increase in airflow with a K&N diesel air filter comes at the expense of filtration efficiency and engine protection. K&N engineers place filtration efficiency and dirt retention as a priority when developing a diesel air filter. This diesel air filter uses design elements that go above and beyond our standard automotive air filters. K&N knows that a Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel could be subjected to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. This is why K&N used two extra layers, totaling six, of our special tight weave cotton gauze sandwiched between wire mesh to form extra deep 1-1/4” pleats. Six layers of 1-1/4” deep pleated cotton filter media allows diesel air filter, number 33-3029, to outflow the stock air filter, hold a lot of dirt for long service intervals, and offer 99.28% overall filtration efficiency.

K&N performs filtration efficiency testing following the ISO 5011 protocol with ISO coarse test dust to guarantee that our air filters will provide high airflow without sacrificing engine protection. Calling this test dust coarse is almost absurd, as 22% of the dust is rated at 10 microns or less. To provide perspective, a human blood cell is typically between 6 and 8 microns across. Detailed filtration test results for diesel air filter 33-3029 are available for viewing.

Perhaps more exciting than the increased performance that comes with a K&N replacement diesel air filter is the fact that they are also a washable and reusable air filter. The ability to wash and reuse a K&N air filter means that it will pay for itself over time. The K&N diesel air filter for 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel models can be washed and made like new using one of the K&N Recharger air filter service kits. Recharger kit 99-5000, includes 12 fluid ounces of air filter cleaner and a 6.5 ounce aerosol bottle of air filter oil for quick and easy application. Recharger kit 99-5050, differs in that it includes an 8 ounce squeeze bottle of K&N filter oil for a more precise application.

This K&N replacement diesel air filter for Jeep Grand Cherokee Eco Diesel 3.0L V-6 turbo diesel models is backed by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. Replacement air filter 33-3029 is designed to provide increased performance, reusability, and long air filter service intervals without any need for modifications or tuning for the following Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 models:

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L V6 Diesel

K&N diesel air filter number 33-3029 is designed as a direct air filter cross reference for the following part numbers:

Hengst E625L
Jeep 04861688AA
Jeep 4861688AA
Mahle LX2108

For all K&N Jeep Grand Cherokee air filters visit the Jeep Grand Cherokee Air Filters page on KNFilters.com.

Almost as if by design, Hot Wheels^® is releasing a new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500™ Mustang collectible toy at the same time as the K&N Ford Racing Mustang RTR race car has clinched the regional NASA American Iron championship and in anticipation of the K&N Mustang heading to Sonoma, California to compete for the National Championship.

The Hot Wheels^® 2015 HW City™ 2010 Ford Shelby GT500™ Mustang car features a paint scheme designed to match the K&N built Ford Racing Mustang RTR race car. K&N has received a very limited number of samples, however these cars will be hitting store shelves soon, if not already. The 2015 HW City™ 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 will make an excellent addition to any Hot Wheels® collector’s display case especially if they’re a fan of The World’s Best Air Filter.

Hot Wheels^®, like K&N, is an iconic American brand born of the late 1960’s. Over the years automobile manufacturers and automotive aftermarket brands have licensed Mattel to make 1:64 scale cars. Originally introduced in 1968 as a children’s toy, Hot Wheels® has developed a legion of loyal adult collectors.

Hot Wheels® has released the limited edition HW City™ 2010 Ford Shelby GT500™ Mustang styled after the K&N NASA American Iron Ford Racing Mustang RTR race car

K&N has received a very limited number of samples of the Hot Wheels® HW City™ 2010 Ford Shelby GT500™ K&N Mustang, however these cars will be hitting store shelves soon, if not already

The K&N Ford Racing Mustang RTR race car has clinched the NASA American Iron regional championship and will head to Sonoma, California to compete for the National Championship

The RSD team began the Track Chief project with a board tracker concept rendering, and from there deconstruction of the brand new Indian Chieftain began and its rebirth followed

The RSD Track Chief began its life as a beautifully engineered American V-Twin powered, long distance touring oriented Indian Chieftain bagger from Polaris Industries

The Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company made American Motorcycles in Springfield, Massachusetts from 1901 to 1953 until the original company went bankrupt. Indian Motorcycles were rocketed into fame by the company’s unique racing heritage. In 1903 Indian co-founder Oscar Hedström set the world motorcycle speed record, and by 1905 the company was building v-twin powered factory race bikes. In 1911 the Indian Motorcycle factory race team took the top three positions in the legendary Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. During those formative years leading up to World War I, Indian became the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer.

The Track Chief’s gas tank was handmade from titanium, capped off with a custom gas cap, stainless steel tank strap buckles, and a leather tank strap complete with Indian Head Nickel

No Roland Sands Design custom bike build would be complete without K&N Performance Filters and the Track Chief features a RSD Blunt air cleaner assembly with a K&N air filter

Many successors have attempted to revive the Indian Motorcycle name since the original company went bankrupt in 1953. It wasn’t until 2011 however, when Polaris Industries acquired the Indian Motorcycle brand, that a large player in the motorcycle industry was backing the once legendary brand. One of the new models designed since the 2011 buy-out is the Indian Chieftain. Normally considered a touring bike, with a full front fairing and hard saddlebags, contemporary bike builder and motorcycle visionary Roland Sands took one look at the Chieftain and decided to give the bike a new life.

On the RSD blog, the company stated “In our minds a proper Indian is a racer. Purpose built machines utilizing only the barest of necessities. And there lies the challenge.” The challenge being referred to is how does one strip down a well-engineered, technologically advanced, modern Chieftain and pay homage to the board trackers, hill climbers, and flat track racers of the 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s? Roland Sands has effectively answered that question with the bike he calls the “Track Chief”. The RSD team began the project with a board tracker concept rendering, and from there deconstruction of the Indian Chieftain began.

RSD truly went back in time when they built their first-ever leaf spring fork bike, but the addition of a Fox DHX mountain bike shock, blends old school suspension with new school damping

Exhaust for the Track Chief was constructed from carefully mandrel bent titanium tubing with the goal of keeping the pipes as close to the chassis as possible without sacrificing leg room

After much determination the Chieftain was reborn as the RSD Track Chief. Roland Sands and his team paid attention to the details, and the results are stunning. The modern Polaris built engine is cradled in a custom single sided chromoly rigid frame. The computer, battery, and all the electronics were hidden in a custom belly pan. RSD truly went back in time when they built their first-ever leaf spring fork bike, but the addition of a Fox DHX mountain bike shock, blends old school suspension with new school damping. The gas tank is a handmade titanium work of art, and so is the mandrel bent titanium exhaust. Of course no Roland Sands Design custom bike would be complete without K&N Performance Filters. The Track Chief features a RSD Blunt air cleaner assembly with a K&N air filter keeping out the dust, bugs, rubber, or whatever else a modern board tracker might encounter.

The Roland Sands Design built Track Chief will be featured in the K&N Air Filters 2014 SEMA show booth, number 22943. If you can, make sure to come by the K&N SEMA show booth and check out this bike up close and in person.

The Performance Short Ram Intake System from K&N Air Filters is designed to increase horsepower and torque for 2014 Kia Forte and Kia Forte Koup models with the 2.0L engine

It’s fairly obvious that when Kia Motors America engineers designed the Kia Forte, they had their sights set on the traditional Honda Civic owner. This is especially obvious when you consider that the Kia Forte Koup is the only 2-door car in direct competition with the Honda Civic outside of the rebadged Hyundai Elantra. The naturally aspirated gasoline direct injection (GDI) 2.0-liter engine found in the 2014 Kia Forte and Kia Forte Koup is rated at 173 horsepower and 154 lb-ft of torque from the factory, but reducing air intake restriction can help this advanced engine perform even better. Owners seeking some extra boost in the power department can now install the 69-5314TS K&N performance short ram intake system. By replacing the maze of convoluted air intake tubes, stock air filter box, and disposable car air filters, K&N intake systems are able to reduce restriction and increase power.

K&N powder coated its short ram intake system for 2014 Kia Forte and Kia Forte Koup 2.0L models in a silver color to protect the tube and look good under the hood

The 2014 Kia Forte 2.0L short ram intake from K&N is precision-engineered to be a simple-to-install performance add-on. The backbone of this intake system is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube which helps to minimize restriction, and prevent turbulence, allowing your engine to breathe easier. A durable silver color powder coated finish is applied to the tube, providing an attractive appearance under the hood that will look great for years to come..

A stock 2014 Kia Forte Koup 2.0L gained an estimated 8.2 more horsepower and 7.03 lb-ft of torque when dyno tested with K&N Air Filters short ram intake system number 69-5314TS

K&N equips the 69-5314TS short ram intake with the oversized RU-4600 reusable air filter, providing a large surface to help increase airflow while providing outstanding engine protection. The washable air filter is made with K&N’s famous high-flow filter media so it’s washable and reusable and can even go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. To top it all off, a heat shield designed specifically for the 2014 Kia Forte 2.0L is included with the short ram intake, helping to deflect engine heat away from incoming air.

All of the design features of this short ram intake system work in harmony to deliver increased performance. On the dyno, 69-5314TS produced an estimated additional 8.2 horsepower at 5467 rpm and an impressive 7.03 pound-feet of torque at 4007 rpm over the factory air filter box and convoluted air intake tubes when installed on a 2014 Kia Forte Koup 2.0L.

This short ram intake system is guaranteed to provide a boost in power for 2014 Kia Forte and Kia Forte Koup models with the naturally aspirated GDI 2.0L engine. With simple to follow instructions and no need to make any other modifications to the vehicle, you’ll be on the road in approximately 90 minutes with more horsepower under your right foot.

If all that weren’t enough, K&N backs its short ram intake and cold air intake systems with the industry-leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty®. If you’re looking to take your 2014 Kia Forte and Kia Forte Koup models with the naturally aspirated GDI 2.0L engine almost to the performance level of the 1.6L turbo engine, look no further than the 69-5314TS Typhoon short ram intake system.

K&N short ram intake system 69-5314TS is designed to provide a lifetime of increased power on the following Kia Forte models:

2014 KIA FORTE KOUP 2.0L L4 F/I – All
2014 KIA FORTE 2.0L L4 F/I - All

For all K&N Kia Forte Air Intakes visit the Kia Forte Air Intakes Page on KNfilters.com