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K&N Air Intake System under the hood of 2013 to 2016 Ford Focus with 2.0L Engine

Turbocharged… Sharp Handling… European styling… Attractive interior… Filled with technology… Hot hatchback… Made in America? Most people would say an American-made car with all those adjectives is fairy tale material, and a few years ago, they'd be right. However, today, all those phrases fit together in the powerful symphony of the 2013 to 2016 Ford Focus ST. The Focus ST is a completely new model and gives the elder statesmen of the GTI, Mazdaspeed3, and Civic Si and WRX a substantial run for the money with its turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder motor churning out 252 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Even with all this power the car still manages torque steer quite well and now, owners of this impressive little American hatchback have a guaranteed increase the horsepower and torque with the K&N 69-3518TS Typhoon air intake system.

K&N Performance Cold Air Intake for 2013 to 2016 Ford Focus 2.0L

The 69-3518TS air intake system is precision engineered to be a simple performance upgrade. The system utilizes a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube, finished in a durable powder coating, to help streamline airflow into the engine and help minimize restriction. The inlet of the 69-3518TS is fitted with the RU-4600 air filter to provide your Ford Focus ST with excellent air filtration and efficiency. This air filter is a washable, reusable, oiled cotton gauze filter that can go for up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. A heat shield is also incorporated into the design of the 69-3518TS, thus helping to keep incoming air cooler.

Flow Chart for K&N 2013 to 2016 Ford Focus 2.0L Air Intake 69-3518TS

All of these design components come together to deliver additional horsepower and torque to the wheels. On the dyno, the 69-3518TS produced an estimated gain of 7.3 horsepower at 5130 rpm and 6.9 pound-feet of torque at 3529 rpm over the factory air intake system. That'll help make your engine sing.

The 69-3518TS performance air intake is easy to install and usually completed in 90 minutes or so using basic hand tools. It's also backed by K&N's industry-leading Million Mile Limited Warranty so owners can have the comfort of knowing that their air intake system is covered.

The 2013 to 2016 Ford Focus ST hit all the checkboxes for an excellent small performance car - powerful turbocharged motor, refined interior and exterior styling, sharp handling, and a price tag that won't break the bank. It takes a true craftsman to develop a performance part that doesn't just add power, but does so with style, and K&N did with the 69-3518TS Typhoon air intake system.

Owners of the 2013 to 2016 Ford Focus ST models with 2.0 liter engines can enjoy the added power and torque they'll receive from K&N's simple bolt-on air intake system 69-3518TS.

For all K&N Ford Focus ST air filters visit the Air Filters for Ford Focus ST page on KNFilters.com.

Erica Enders-Stevens defeated fan-vote winner Dave Connolly in the final to become the first female winner in the history of the K&N Horsepower Challenge

This past weekend’s K&N Horsepower Challenge proved to be a perfect showcase for NHRA’s most competitive class. It was run as part of the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 30th running of the specialty event pitted eight of Pro Stock’s best drivers in a three-round shootout with the winner taking home $50,000. The crowd was treated to a day of tremendous racing.

Pro Stock racer Erica Enders-Stevens, driver of the Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro celebrates as she holds the 2014 K&N Horsepower Challenge trophy

Erica Enders-Stevens, the alternate for sidelined Mike Edwards, ended the day in the winner’s circle. Enders-Stevens defeated fan-vote winner and No. 8 qualifier Dave Connolly in the final to become the first female winner in the history of the special bonus event.

Anne Perkins, the K&N Horsepower Sweepstakes finalist from Brookings, Oregon, was paired with Enders-Stevens and took home a one-of-a-kind special edition 2014 Toyota Tacoma HPC, created by Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and K&N Engineering.

Enders-Stevens, driver of the Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro, collected a $25,000 “double-up” bonus from NHRA due to also winning the race on Sunday.

Anne Perkins, the K&N Horsepower Sweepstakes finalist from Brookings, Oregon, was paired with Enders-Stevens and, thanks to her win, took home a one-of-a-kind 2014 K&N HPC Custom Toyota Tacoma

"Erica took us into the trailer and showed us where they build the transmissions and work on things like the clutch system. She showed us some computer data and the weather system as well," said Perkins. “She was so sweet. They treated us like family, and I don’t think I could’ve picked a better racer. It was ‘girl power’ all day, and we felt like rock stars out there."

"It was really cool to be selected as one of the eight finalists and be in Vegas for the weekend. Winning that beautiful Tacoma was just an added benefit that I could not believe. We had an awesome time with everyone. K&N went above and beyond to make us feel special, and I can’t thank them enough for everything. I still can’t believe it.”

Caitlin Clement, Series and Track Support Manager for K&N Engineering, was pleased with the event and outcome as well.

Race winner Erica Enders-Stevens, Sweepstakes winner Anne Perkins and Gregg Perkins in the winner circle at the 2014 K&N Horsepower Challenge

“K&N’s involvement with the Horsepower Challenge has been a tremendous experience,” said Clement. “K&N is proud to be a part of this unique, specialty race. The combination of the ultimate Pro Stock shootout and an incredible fan experience makes this such a great event. Without our friends over at Toyota Racing, this would not be the once-in-a-lifetime experience that it is. We’d like to thank Toyota Racing for providing the 2014 K&N Horsepower Challenge Toyota Tacoma, a truly special truck that any fan would be lucky to own."

"We want to commend all eight drivers for putting on a great show and congratulate Erica Enders-Stevens on her first win. Erica will certainly enjoy her bragging rights and Anne will undoubtedly enjoy cruising around her small, coastal town of Brookings, Oregon, in that beautiful Toyota Tacoma. All in all, the 2014 K&N Horsepower Challenge was a phenomenal event, and we are already working to make next year’s edition even better.”

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The JJR/Stenhouse Jr. Racing has their sights set on winning a record breaking fifth ASCS Championship this year.

All things being relative, the start of the 2014 season hasn't been Jason Johnson's favorite. "To start the season off at Cocopah Speedway in Yuma, Arizona, is the place to be in the spring time. It was nice to escape the cold in Missouri and get in some nice warm weather," Johnson commented, finding the silver lining in his disappointment.

With his recent win at Battleground Speedway Jason Johnson now has a total of 240 combined race victories.

"After sweeping all four events at Cocopah in 2013, we felt we had a great package for this event. Obviously, we made a few changes over the winter time, and our first weekend for the ASCS National Tour opener was just an average result with two top-10 finishes. We definitely expected a much better result to start the season off strong."

Placed into the context of the lofty heights where he's etched his personal achievement watermark, that sentiment becomes understandable. Born and raised in Eunice, Louisiana, and nicknamed the Ragin' Cajun and the Cajun Sensation because of his youthful fascination with fast cars, Johnson has collected a combined total of 240 career victories since 1993, driving stock cars, mini sprints, outlaw winged modifieds, 360 sprint cars, and 410 sprint cars. And since 2010 alone, the JJR/Stenhouse Jr. Racing team has produced five ASCS Owners Championships and four Drivers Championships, and it's the latter of those accomplishments that Johnson now holds squarely in his crosshairs.

"Entering the 2014 season, I am mentally ready to strive for our fifth ASCS Championship," he confirmed. "I believe three drivers, including myself, have won four Championships, and we would like to be the first to win five."

"Physically, I feel to be in the best condition to start a season off due to the fact of being in the gym all winter long. This winter has been unique, because the last 10 years we have traveled down to Australia to race in our off season. This winter though we stayed back in the USA and worked alongside the guys on our equipment in getting prepared for 2014."

The most significant change for Johnson in 2014 is his switch to Don Ott Engines.

During their off season Jason Johnson Racing made a number of other significant changes to their program too. The most noteworthy of those changes being that they have decided to utilize Don Ott Engines, whereas the last couple seasons they ran the Ford power plants built by Roush Yates.

Internally, Philip Dietz is still the crew chief for Jason Johnson Racing, but he's now working along with Travis Marsch for this season. "They have been working together all winter long," Johnson adds, "and they have been focused on finding more speed to stay ahead of our competition."

It appears that they have indeed found that elusive needed speed, as Johnson recently returned to his winning ways at Battleground Speedway in Highlands, Texas. This was a particularly special win as Josh Baughman and the entire JJR/Stenhouse Jr. Racing team donned their Los Angeles Dodgers hats backwards, as Patrick Silva always did, in a salute to their fallen friend and team member who passed away recently. Johnson dedicated the win to Patrick Silva, his family, and his friends.