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The SCORE-International Baja 500 race is tough on man and machine. The Red Bull Trophy Truck of Menzies Motorsports suffered a flat tire after only 100 miles

The 46th running of the annual SCORE-International Baja 500 began and ended in Ensenada, Mexico. Every year racers and fans flock to the Baja peninsula for this legendary single loop race that goes approximately 500 miles through amazing coastal and desert terrain. To say that racing in Baja takes courage would be a serious understatement.

A chase vehicle helped the Red Bull Trophy Truck of Menzies Motorsports get back into the Baja 500 race and regain a lost position

There are well over 24 classes of vehicles which race the infamous Baja 500 each year. There are classes for two wheels, or four, cars, trucks and almost anything in between. Topping the list of the most spectated classes is the prestigious SCORE Trophy Trucks. Trophy Trucks are open production unlimited race vehicles with the appearance of a modern day pickup. But the similarities between a trophy truck and a production pickup pretty much end at the front grill. Make no mistake; a trophy truck is a highly sophisticated full blown race vehicle.

K&N sponsored Menzies Motorsports made the annual trek to Baja this year with high expectations. One look at the Red Bull sponsored trophy truck of Bryce Menzie and co-pilot Pete, reveals that this team means business. An excellent qualifying run slotted the Menzies Motorsports Red Bull trophy truck in the second overall starting position. Only one racer, last year’s champion Robby Gordon, stood between Menzies Motorsports and an overall victory.

A mechanical problem forced race leader Robby Gordon off the course and allowed the Menzies Motorsports Red Bull Trophy Truck to take the Baja 500 lead

With the waving of a green flag, the SCORE-International Baja 500 race began with Robby Gordon taking off first and Menzies Motorsports leaving exactly one minute after him. The first 100 miles of the race were uneventful with the top 5 trophy trucks retaining their starting positions. At about the 100 mile mark, Menzies Motosports got a flat tire and was passed by the #35 truck piloted by Jason Voss. The repair took less than a minute thanks to a Menzies chase vehicle helping Bryce and Pete get back in the race. As luck would have it, the #35 truck of Jason Voss had their own flat tire forty miles later. Bryce and Pete were now back in second place leaving only Robby Gordon in front of them.

Bryce Menzie and co-pilot Pete stand atop the Red Bull sponsored Trophy Truck and celebrate their third Baja 500 overall victory

Racing in Baja is extremely taxing on both driver and machine. Robby Gordon was struck with a mechanical issue at the 200 mile mark leaving Menzies with a clear view as they took over the lead. Bryce and his co-pilot Pete led the remainder of the race and were welcomed back into Ensenada, Mexico, by cheering fans. This win marks Menzies Motorsports’ third overall Baja 500 victory in the last four years.

“I just want to thank all of my sponsors who make this possible and to all of our crew and volunteers who sacrificed a lot to win this thing. I’m pumped!” said Menzies and he proceeded to spray the cheering crowd with champagne. He continued, “Our team would like to thank our sponsors, like K&N Filters for making this victory possible!”

Menzies Motorsports is proud to run K&N products on their race vehicles. Look up parts for your vehicle here.

Style, performance, and killer engine sound with Blackhawk Air Induction System 71-3066, from K&N

General Motors designed its line of HD full-size pickups, which includes the Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, to provide high towing and payload capacities beyond that of a regular duty pickup. While the 2500 and 3500 HD trucks have proved themselves as a solid work-horse, they’ve also become very popular with the custom truck crowd. Lifted and lowered Duramax diesel powered Silverados and Sierras can be seen storming the streets with a commanding presence. Here to help increase the horsepower, torque, and boldness of these already menacing trucks is the new Blackhawk Air Induction System, 71-3066, from K&N.

K&N Blackhawk Air Induction System for 2007 to 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 / 3500 HD trucks

The 71-3066 Blackhawk Air Induction System is expert-engineered and guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque. It replaces the restrictive factory system with a free-flowing, mandrel bent aluminum air intake tube to help minimize restriction, straighten, and increase airflow to the engine. The mandrel bent aluminum intake tube is finished in a durable flat black powdercoat for a stealth look under the hood. K&N 71-3066 incorporates a heat shield which helps guard air entering the engine from ambient heat.

Dyno Chart for K&N 2007 to 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 / 3500 HD trucks Air Intake 71-3066

For that true blacked out look K&N designed a new line of all black synthetic Dryflow air filters. Air induction system, part number 71-3066, includes K&N’s RU-5177HBK conical Dyflow air filter fitted to the inlet of the air induction system. K&N Dryflow filters provide excellent airflow rates as well as outstanding filtration efficiency. RU-5177HBK is washable and reusable and can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. Use of Synthetic Air Filter cleaner, number 99-0624, is recommended when it comes time to clean RU-5177HBK. This Dryflow air filter does not need to be oiled.

Blackhawk Air Induction Systems are designed to perform as good as they look. The K&N 71-3066 air induction system puts down impressive performance gains in horsepower and torque. On the dyno, when installed on a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 liter V8 diesel, the 71-3066 air induction system produced an estimated additional 12.53 horsepower at 2638 rpm and an incredible 27.67 pound-feet of torque at 2298 rpm.

K&N Blackhawk Air Induction Systems look and perform great on trucks like this custom 2008 Chevy 3500 HD

The 71-3066 Blackhawk Air Induction System is an easy to install performance upgrade that can be installed in about 90 minutes or less using basic hand tools, and by following K&N’s simple step-by-step instructions. It maintains all necessary factory connections and does not require any additional modifications be made to the vehicle.

K&N backs the 71-3066 air induction system with the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty so owners can rest assured that their intake system will stand up to tough conditions. Whether the 2007 to 2010 Chevy or GMC Duramax diesel is used for work or play, the K&N 71-3066 air induction system will provide durable and reliable increased performance for years to come.

Blackhawk Air Induction System, 71-3066, is guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque on the Chevrolet and GMC models listed below:

2010 GMC SIERRA 3500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2009 GMC SIERRA 3500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2009 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2008 GMC SIERRA 3500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2008 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2007 GMC SIERRA 3500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2007 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD 6.6L V8 DSL

For all K&N Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 / 3500 HD trucks air intakes visit the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Air Intakes, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Air Intakes, GMC Sierra 2500 Air Intakes and GMC Sierra 3500 Air Intakes pages on KNFilters.com.

K&N Air Intake under the hood of 2013-2015 Nissan Sentra 1.8L

In recent years, competition in the compact car segment has been all about fuel efficiency and technology in the cabin. Nissan looked to be losing ground in this segment, but the fully-redesigned 2013, 2014 and 2015 Sentra have brought the Sentra back into strong contention. Some Nissan Sentra owners may want a little more horsepower and a little more aggressive sound from the engine, and K&N is happy to oblige with the 69-7003TTK Typhoon performance air intake system.

Performance Air Intake System 69-7003TTK from K&N Filters

K&N guarantees that the 69-7003TTK will increase horsepower. It’s crafted with a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube that helps to minimize restriction in the airflow pathway. The tube is then powdercoated with a durable black finish for a sleek look under the hood. An oversized K&N RC-5128 air filter is fitted to the inlet of the tube, helping to increase airflow and providing excellent air filtration as well as engine protection. The filter is made using K&N’s famous oiled cotton gauze filter media so it is washable and reusable and never needs to be replaced. The RC-5128 can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. A heat shield is incorporated into the 69-7003TTK performance air intake system to shroud the air filter from radiant heat under the hood. This particular air intake system utilizes the factory fresh air duct to help direct cooler air into the engine.

Dyno Chart Caption: 2013 Nissan Sentra gains an estimated 2.3 more horsepower

All of these impressive design elements come together to yield more horsepower and torque. On the dyno, the 69-7003TTK produced an estimated additional 2.3 horsepower at 5255rpm and 2.3 pound-feet of torque at 5255rpm to the wheels over the factory intake system.

The 69-7003TTK is easy to install and maintains all the necessary factory connections. K&N also backs this intake system with the industry-leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty so owners can rest easy knowing their purchase is protected. Some would say that you can’t have excellent fuel economy and more horsepower, that the two are mutually exclusive. However, with the addition of a K&N performance air intake system you can have the impressive fuel economy of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Nissan Sentra 1.8 liter as well as more horsepower from the K&N 69-7003TTK Typhoon performance air intake system.

Performance air intake 69-7003TTK is designed to fit the following Nissan Sentra models:

2015 Nissan Sentra 1.8L
2014 Nissan Sentra 1.8L
2013 Nissan Sentra 1.8L

For all K&N Nissan Sentra 1.8L air intakes visit the Air Intakes for Nissan Sentra page on KNFilters.com.

K&N Air Intake under the hood of 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder and Infiniti JX35

Nissan completely redesigned their popular Altima and Pathfinder models in 2013, as well as unveiled a new model under the Infiniti brand called the JX35. The Altima is completely redone inside and out with all the technological connectivity features new car buyers today expect and still delivers the sporty handling and performance that made it an ever-popular choice. The Pathfinder is overhauled to be a comfortable people-carrying crossover. The Infiniti JX35 shares the same platform as the Pathfinder, but offers almost every feature and option one could want in a luxury SUV. For 2014 Infiniti changed the name of the JX35 to QX60 as part of their full line makeover. Now, owners of the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Altima and Infiniti JX35 models with the 3.5 liter engine can have a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque with the K&N 69-7063TTK Typhoon performance air intake system.

K&N Air Intake System for 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder and Infiniti JX35 / QX60

The 69-7063TTK performance air intake system 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, allowing your engine to breathe easier. A durable black powder coated finish is applied to the tube, providing a sleek appearance under the hood that will look great for years to come. K&N equips the 69-7063TTK with the oversized RF-1048 air filter, providing a large surface to help increase airflow while providing outstanding engine protection. The 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 shrouds the air filter under the hood, helping to protect air entering the intake from radiant heat coming off the engine.

Dyno Chart for K&N 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder and Infiniti JX35 Air Intake 69-7063TTK

All of the design features of the 69-7063TTK performance air intake system work in perfect harmony to deliver increased performance. On the dyno, 69-7063TTK produced an estimated additional 7.1 horsepower at 5354rpm and 5.2 pound-feet of torque at 3905rpm over the factory system.

The 69-7063TTK performance air intake system is an excellent upgrade for your Altima, Pathfinder, JX35, or QX60. 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 the 69-7063TTK with the industry-leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. Whether it’s taking your sporty Altima to the next level or adding some muscle to the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Altima or Infiniti JX35 / QX60, K&N has what you’re looking for with the 69-7063TTK Typhoon air intake system.

Performance air intake 69-7063TTK is designed to fit and function properly on the Nissan and Infiniti models listed below:

2016 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L V6
2016 Nissan Altima 3.5L V6
2016 Infiniti QX60 3.5L V6
2015 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L V6
2015 Nissan Altima 3.5L V6
2015 Infiniti QX60 3.5L V6
2014 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L V6
2014 Nissan Altima 3.5L V6
2014 Infiniti QX60 3.5L V6
2013 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L V6
2013 Nissan Altima 3.5L V6
2013 Infiniti JX35 3.5L V6

For all K&N Nissan Altima, Pathfinder and Infiniti JX35 / QX60 air intakes visit the Nissan Altima Air Intakes, Nissan Pathfinder Air Intakes and Infiniti JX35 Air Intakes pages on KNFilters.com.

K&N Air Intake under the hood of 2013-2016 Ford Flex and Ford Taurus

Henry Ford believed “a business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” There is an inherent responsibility and duty, as a business owner, to leave a positive impact within society. Henry Ford wasn’t in the business of making money - he was in the business of people and service. His lifelong dedication to technology and ability to think outside of the box, set the foundation for Ford to become one of the most successful organizations in the world. From the release of the model T in 1908 to the newly designed vehicles of modern day, Ford Motor Company is continuing to evolve and expand their product line to incorporate new technologies within the automotive industry. The 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Ford Taurus and Ford Flex are great examples of this evolutionary process.

K&N Air Intake System for 2013-2016 Ford Flex and Ford Taurus

The Ford Flex is a full-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV), renowned for its safety features, as well as comfortable interior with a state of the art infotainment system. Great handling coupled with strong performance allows for an enjoyable driving experience. The Ford Flex is a continuation of the Ford Taurus X station wagon model, combining the functionality of a station wagon with modern advancements in order to create a spacious, affordable mid-sized SUV. The Ford Taurus and the Flex have a synergy about them. Both boasting a luxurious interior and both being one of the most affordable vehicles with their respective classes. The Taurus is a bit more seasoned than the Flex, however. The Ford Taurus has been around since the 80’s and has become the largest sedan within the Ford range. The engineers of the Flex incorporated some of the outstanding components of the Ford Taurus, creating another smooth shifting and powerful car.

Dyno Chart for K&N 2013-2016 Ford Flex and Ford Taurus Air Intake 77-2576KTK

K&N has introduced the 77-2576KTK air intake system, giving owners of 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Ford Flex and Ford Taurus models the opportunity to add some oomph to their engine. The 77-2576KTK is a mandrel-bent aluminum intake, with a powdered counted black finish, that will help minimize airflow restriction, all while providing excellent filtration. There is a heat shield attached to the intake which shelters incoming air from engine heat. The additional and cooler air that is brought into the engine, means increased power and guaranteed horsepower gains. Testing on the dyno showed an estimated gain of 13.2 horsepower at 5698 rpm.

The 77-2576KTK performance intake system is reusable and washable, and can last up to 100,000 miles before cleaning is needed, depending on driving conditions. It is easy to install and can be done in 90 minutes or less with common tools. It’s also backed by K&N’s famous Million Mile Limited Warranty so owners have the peace of mind that the 77-2576KTK will last the life of their vehicle.

Ford has been around for over a century and it doesn’t look like they are going anywhere, anytime soon. They are a solid company and just like K&N are committed to bringing forward innovation and inventions that will transform and enlighten your everyday driving experience. Owners of the 2013-2016 Ford Flex and Taurus models listed below are able to increase power in their vehicles with the K&N 77-2576KTK performance air intake system.

2016 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6
2016 Ford Flex 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Flex 3.5L V6
2014 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6
2014 Ford Flex 3.5L V6
2013 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6
2013 Ford Flex 3.5L V6

For all K&N Ford Flex and Ford Taurus air intakes visit the Ford Flex Air Intakes and Ford Taurus Air Intakes pages on KNFilters.com.