Latest News | Read Our Blog

2011 to 2016 Chevrolet Aveo and Sonic Models Gain Performance with K&N Air Filter

18 Jun 2012

Replacement Air Filter for 2011-2016 Chevy Aveo, and 2012-2016 Chevy Sonic 1.8L

Chevrolet is finding the task of convincing more buyers to "get small" slightly more complicated than comedian Steve Martin did back in the 1970s; of course he was referring to something other than cars. So, begin by first erasing everything in your memories of small Chevys from the past, because the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is a completely different creature. The all-new Sonic is bigger and bolder yet sips rather than gulps fuel.

Chevrolet's newest subcompact sedan and five-door hatch was conjured up by a global General Motors team before being fine-tuned for local markets. Here in the U.S., Chevy is pitching the Sonic as Chevy Cruze's little brother.

To that end Chevy's marketing team has decided to replace the Aveo nameplate in North America with a new moniker - enter the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. General Motors' largest division is betting heavily on its new South Korean-designed Sonic subcompact, not only as a hedge against fluctuating spikes in gasoline prices, but also to meet the tough federal fuel-economy standards that started ramping up with the 2011 model year, and will reach a car-fleet-average of no less than 42 mpg come 2016.

Restriction Chart for 33-2476 Air Filter

Owners of select 2011 to 2016 Chevrolet Aveo and Sonic models can save money and improve overall performance today by simply replacing their existing air filter with a K&N 33-2476 reusable air filter. K&N air filters are designed to add power and torque to your vehicle. They have less restriction than typical paper air filters so your engine has to do less work to bring in air needed for combustion.

K&N's 33-2476 high-performance panel style air filter is a direct replacement for the existing stock air filter, meaning the installation procedure is exactly the same. So, without investing anymore time, effort, or making any modifications to your vehicle whatsoever, you can now boost performance.

What makes air filter 33-2476 even more beneficial, is that it will be the last air filter you'll ever need to buy for your Aveo or Sonic, because it's backed with K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty. Plus, you won't even need to think about cleaning your 33-2476 reusable air filter for up to 50,000 trouble-free miles, depending on driving conditions, and K&N air filters offer excellent levels of air filtration and engine protection on top of all that. When it is finally time to clean the air filter, you simply service it with one of K&N's Recharger Kits, 99-5000 or 99-5050, and it's good to go for another 50,000 miles.

K&N air filter 33-2476 will fit the following Chevy Sonic and Chevy Aveo models:

2016 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.4L L4
2015 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.8L L4
2015 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.4L L4
2014 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.8L L4
2014 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.4L L4
2014 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.4L L4
2014 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.2L L4
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.8L L4
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.4L L4
2013 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.6L L4
2013 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.4L L4
2013 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.2L L4
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.8L L4
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC 1.4L L4
2012 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.6L L4
2012 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.4L L4
2012 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.2L L4
2011 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.6L L4 - Non-US
2011 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.4L L4
2011 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2011 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.2L L4

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

2004-2011 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis Gain Horsepower with K&N Air Intake

18 Jun 2012

Dyno Chart for 69-3532TTK Typhoon air intake system

Performance may not be on the list of priorities for most Ford Crown Victoria owners but, that doesn't mean it's not a great fit for aftermarket performance products. For the performance minded customers that have called countless times inquiring about a K&N intake system for their Crown Victoria or their Grand Marquis, K&N has answered the call. The 4.6 liter beast under the hood can now be relieved from factory induced air restriction. K&N designed part number 69-3532TTK to let the engine breathe with ease.

K&N Air Intake System for 04-11 Mercury Grand Marquis and Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L

The factory air intake system breathes just about as well as a congested 5th grader playing baseball on a Wednesday night. Air intake system part number 69-3532TTK is designed to reduce restriction and straighten out air flow through the intake path. This, in turn, improves performance. The 69-3532TTK intake comes complete with a free flowing intake tube, a heat shield, mounting hardware, and a K&N high-flow air filter that offers excellent filtration and engine protection.

The air filter is constructed of high-quality components that not only increase air flow over the factory OEM replacement but, offers a washable/reusable feature. Servicing the air filter is easy and can be done with a K&N Recharger Kit found at your local K&N authorized dealer. The service interval for this air filter is up to 100,000 miles, depending on driving conditions.

The recipe is simple, minimize restriction and heated air, then horsepower will follow. After running a few dyno tests, the 69-3532TTK added an estimated 10.2 horsepower and 9.8 lb-ft of torque to the wheels at 4491 rpm.

Unlike other aftermarket parts, a K&N air intake system is pretty much worry-free. Installation is easy with simple hand tools This power boost can be done at home in about 90 minutes. 69-3532TTK comes with installation instructions to make installation easy. This system is backed by K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty so you can simply relax and enjoy the added power.

Use the Crown Victoria Air Intake page for a list of all Ford Crown Victoria air intake systems.

K&N 69-3532TTK fits the following vehicles:

2011 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
2011 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L
2010 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
2010 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
2009 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
2008 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
2007 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
2006 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
2005 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L
2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

2011 to 2013 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L Owners Gain Horsepower with K&N Air Intake System

18 Jun 2012

Dyno Chart for 69-5303TS air intake system

We all know the performance parts industry was developed by guys that modified their cars because they could, not because they had to. Here at K&N we keep that same spirit by taking something that is good and making it better, just because we can. The R&D department at K&N has liberated airflow on 2011 to 2013 Hyundai Elantra models by modifying and improving the air intake path.

By freeing up the airflow with the 69-5303TS air intake system we're allowing your car the ability to increase its power. Using a chassis dyno we've tested the 2011 Hyundai Elantra with a 1.8L engine and estimate it will gain an additional 5.6 horsepower at 5,383 RMP. In addition to the increase in horsepower we estimate this air intake will add 3.72 lb-ft of torque at 4775 RPM. Not too shabby considering this intake can usually be installed in less than ninety minutes.

K&N Air Intake System for 2011 and 2012 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L

K&N Air Intake System for 2011 and 2013 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L

Not only is this air intake designed to increase power, it looks good while doing it. K&N's 69-5303TS compliments the sleek look of Hyundai's engine bay with a high-quality performance intake tube with a silver colored finish. The whole air intake is backed by K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty. The mandrel bent aluminum tubing has a high quality powder coat finish. Our powder coats are applied using charged powder particles that adhere to the electrically grounded surface of the intake tube until the powder is heated and fused into a smooth coating in the curing oven. This finish is highly durable and resistant to scratches, chipping, fading and general wear.

In addition to the highly durable finish, drivers can rest assured that this intake was designed to work perfectly with the vehicle's factory electronic components. One side of the intake tube features a vent fitting for a hose that connects to a port on the valve cover that keeps the CCV system vented.

On the end of this air intake is one of our famous high-flow air filters, part number RU-4600. This filter is made with an oiled cotton gauze media that has incredible air flow and dust capacity. What makes K&N air filters great is that they increase increase the air flow and dust capacity of the filter without sacrificing filtration efficiency. If you are driving in extremely dusty conditions we offer air filter wrap part number 22-8036PK that can be placed around the outside of the filter for a longer service interval.

Service intervals for this air filter vary depending on driving conditions. Of course if you're driving in an extremely dusty environment the filter will need to be cleaned more than usual but if you are driving on typically paved streets and freeways the filter will be able to go up to 100,000 miles before cleaning and re-oiling is needed. When servicing does become necessary you can purchase K&N Recharge Kit number 99-5000 or 99-5050.

The 69-5303TS air intake system fits the following applications:

2013 Hyundai Elantra Gt 1.8L L4
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe 1.8L L4
2013 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L L4
2012 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L L4
2011 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L L4

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

2011 to 2016 Ford F250 and F350 6.7L Diesel Trucks Gain Horsepower and Torque with K&N Air Intake

15 Jun 2012

K&N 63-2582 Air Intake Installed on a 2011 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.7L diesel

Dyno Chart for 63-2582 AirCharger air intake system

K&N's 63-2582 AirCharger air intake system has given Ford Super Duty Pickup owners more power and performance. Quite a few 2011-2016 Ford Super Duty truck enthusiasts completed K&N's Product Request Form and were notified via email when the 63-2582 was first released. Their response to this diesel air intake has been great!

K&N Air Intake System for 2011 to 2016 Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty 6.7L diesels

Turbo diesels require a lot of air to function properly. Restriction is not a friend to these engines as it can rob them of power and torque. In simple terms a K&N high-flow performance air intake system reduces restriction allowing your diesel engine to perform better. K&N power testing shows the 63-2582 air intake system gaining an estimated 11.92 horsepower and 22.44 lb-ft of torque to the wheels at 2700 RPM on a 2011 Ford F-250 truck with a 6.7 liter turbo diesel engine.

This K&N air intake system allows your engine to breathe while protecting your engine from harmful contaminants. It also comes with a washable/reusable K&N air filter, part number RC-5282, which makes an accommodation for the factory restriction gauge. Once the restriction gauge reads red just pop the K&N air filter off and clean it. Do-it-yourselfers no longer have to drive to the store or keep a spare air filter on hand in order to service their vehicle. All you have to do is remove the air filter, clean it, let it dry, apply the K&N air filter oil and you are back on the road. Since this K&N air filter can go for up to 100,000 miles before cleaning is needed, depending on driving conditions, you won't need to think about cleaning it for a while.

The 63-2582 air intake comes with K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty so it can withstand more miles than most vehicles see in a lifetime. This intake comes with all necessary hardware and detailed installation instructions.

If you are looking for more power and better performance out of your 2011-2016 Ford Super Duty diesel truck get a K&N air intake system and see the results for yourself. K&N also makes other air intakes for Ford F-250 Super Duty Trucks and other air intakes for Ford F-350 Super Duty Trucks for models going back into the 1980's.

K&N 63-2582 air intake fits the following applications:

2016 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2016 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2016 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2016 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2015 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2015 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2015 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2015 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2014 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2014 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2014 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2014 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2013 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2013 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2013 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2013 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2012 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2012 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2012 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2012 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2011 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2011 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2011 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel
2011 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.7L V8 Diesel

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

Gary Scelzi Motorsports' Brothers Dominic and Giovanni Keep Winning and Inspiring

14 Jun 2012

After a recent mishap of his own, Giovanni was able to shake it off, and go on to again set fast time, and to win the feature going away.

It wasn't that long ago Gary Scelzi ruled the dragstrip as one of the most feared and respected NHRA Top Fuel drag racers of all time. Getting and staying on top was tough, but generally things were in Gary's hands, with him in control. These days he's long made peace with being recognized as Dominic and Giovanni's dad and that's great. Watching his genetically race-blessed sons redefine what young racers are capable of each time they hit the track is great. However, when things go amuck, as they will in racing, and Gary the dad can only watch, that's not so great, and a heck of a lot harder to deal with than anything he faced as a racer.

It's been a while, how have Dominic and Giovanni been doing? Let's start with the micros back in April at Plaza Park.

"The micro racing has been going well. Dominic has one win in the Super 600 class, but recently there has been a shortage of cars, so last weekend Dominic decided to run the non-wing class, which had over 20 cars in the class. Dominic qualified 4th on Saturday, and won the feature, and then came back on Sunday qualifying 2nd and won the feature again."

"Giovanni, on the other hand, had to sit out three races due to a concussion he received while swimming at a friend's house. Gio's race season has been incredible except for the concussion. He has set fast time at every race this year except for one, and his worst finish has been 2nd place. Last weekend he set fast time and was leading the main event comfortably when a lap car turned right in front of him, which sent Gio flipping through the air destroying the car. Fortunately, we have all the best safety equipment you can have, Hans Device, Hooker Safety belts, Simpson helmet, and Sparco Fire suit."

After clinching the 2011 ROY and Restricted 600 Class Champion at Lemoore Raceway, there's no sign of let-down in Giovanni driving this season.

"Gio was shaken, but not injured. After four hours of sleep, we replaced the rear-end, front-end, steering, top-wing, and steering box on Gio's car, and he went back after them on Sunday. I must admit after a hard crash like that, I was amazed and impressed that Giovanni drove the car just as hard as he did on Saturday night. He again set fast time, and won the feature going away."

How's the set-up going with Dominic's car, also has he spent anymore time in the Sprint Car and how's that going?

"Dominic is not chasing the points this year as we are trying to get him as many 360 sprint car races as possible. Dominic has only raced four races so far in the sprint car, with a 6th place finish, a 8th place finish, a blown motor, and a crash in the other. But, he is tied for fast time and won a heat race. So, all in all, I believe he is ahead of the curve."

At Dominic and Giovanni's age they must be growing and changing every few months, what do you see as the biggest changes in the way they approach racing from previous seasons?

"Giovanni has really matured this year, even at 10 years old he takes his racing seriously and he always seems to have a plan on how he is going to approach each race. I think a lot of his maturity comes from the closeness of his brother Dominic. They always talk about racing and watch other races on You Tube. Dominic, on the other hand, has always lived and breathed racing 24-7 and it's all he thinks about. His dream is to some day run with the World of Outlaws. For me, it is a matter of enjoying my boys and watching them progress. It reminds me when I was young and all I wanted to do was drag race. So all in all it's been fun and right now we are working on getting some more funding to run Dominic more races in the 360 for next year."

K&N News Update: Following this interview Gary and his sons headed to Watsonville, California for a Sprint Car event at Ocean Speedway. In the main event, with 5 laps remaining, Dominic went to the high-side in turns 3 and 4 and in the middle of the turn something broke in the steering sending him into the concrete wall and causing the car to flip several times. "The wreck did not look that bad as Dominic got out of the car and did an interview," remarked Gary, "But as he came back to the trailer and I talked to him, I could tell something was wrong. Dominic complained of a headache, upset stomach and sore back and neck, which prompted us to get him in an ambulance and send him to the hospital. The findings were a concussion, broken nose and a bruised heart, fortunately all will heal within the next couple of weeks. Thank God!"

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.