The store will not work correctly when cookies are disabled.
Nous utilisons les cookies pour vous offrir une meilleure expérience utilisateur.Pour se conformer à la nouvelle directive concernant la vie privée, nous devons vous demander votre consentement pour sauvegarder des cookies sur votre ordinateur. En savoir plus.
Joe Sylvester understands the importance of keeping his rig in optimal working condition, and in turn, is a strong advocate of using K&N products for his filtering needs
Try to imagine yourself climbing into the cab of Joe Sylvester's truck. And I do mean climb, as 66" tires combined with 26" shocks lend to an overall vehicle height of 10-feet. The perspective would be much different from what the average person is accustomed to.
However, one could safely say that Sylvester is probably not the "average person." In fact, not only does he feel at home in this monstrous rig, but he savors the opportunity to approach ramps at high rates of speeds, and soar incredible distances through the air.
"I've been jumping since I learned to ride a bicycle," recalled the Ohio native. "Ever since I was a little kid, it was just something I enjoyed. The feeling of flying through the air, whether it's on a bike, a pair of skis, an ATV or a truck, is a tremendous sense of freedom and adrenaline."
With age and experience came much longer and more complicated stunts. In fact, Sylvester set a world record with a 208-feet jump in 2010 - a proud moment in his racing career. But records are made to be broken and Sylvester's aspirations lent to little time to bathe in his accomplishment.
Joe Sylvester recently set a new world record, jumping a staggering 237-feet
The driver recently devised another stunt that would exceed his previous performance. Rolling into Columbus, Ohio, he was prepared to dazzle the fans with a jump that would clear a staggering 237-feet.
As the engine roared and anticipation thickened the air, Joe Sylvester hit the ramp at the optimal speed. Fans were mesmerized as his truck soared over a tractor trailer. The crowd bellowed with approval upon a safe landing and cheering intensified when they learned he had set a new world record.
When asked what he found most exciting about the jump, Sylvester answered, "The adrenaline rush and the satisfaction of knowing had just accomplished something that no one else had ever done. It was a feeling of accomplishment."
As one might suspect, countless hours of preparation are imperative for a stunt of this magnitude to go without a hitch. "Physically, I train in the gym five days a week," explained Sylvester. "I've been into physical fitness since I was around 12-years old. I have found that whether I am in my pro-light race truck, on my mountain bike, or in a monster truck, being physical fit makes a big difference in my performances.
"I don't do much to prepare mentally.," shared the driver. "I guess it's just part of me. It's what I do and who I am; a bit of modern-day daredevil, you might say. All of my efforts and thoughts go into making sure the truck is 100% ready for the jump, and my ramp is built properly.
"As with any other motorsport," Sylvester continued, "it takes a solid team working together to win races, and in this case, set world records. My crew all pitched in to make sure the truck was ready, and I was safe. Maintenance is very important. When a monster truck is flying 35-feet off of the ground at 85 miles-per-hour, equipment failure is simply not an option."
Mindful that keeping the internal components of his engine contaminant free is one of the key elements of dependability and performance, Joe Sylvester is a strong advocate of using K&N products for his filtering needs.
"I've been using K&N products since I was in my teens - from street and mud trucks to racing ATVs and dirt bikes," recalled the driver. "In the monster truck, we use K&N air, fuel and oil filters. We also use a K&N air filter on my transporter. Simply put... Their the best filter in the world. I wouldn't use anything else."
Although Joe Sylvester currently holds the world record, that's no indication he's ready to hang it up. "I've always said I want to jump 300-feet," he explained. "So I started thinking about the next jump almost immediately after the last two. Like I said, I'm all about pushing my limits."
Related K&N News Articles about Joe Sylvester:Joe Sylvester Wins the Young Guns Shootout and a Spot in Monster Jam World Finals; Joe Sylvester with His Bad Habit Monster Truck Break World Record Jump
Mike Edward and his Camaro were recently unstoppable at the Brainerd International Raceway
Mike Edwards had already proved his driving skills during the 2013 season, prior to his recent arrival at the Brainerd International Raceway, in Brainerd, Minnesota. He had already earned four NHRA Pro-Stock titles this season, and sported an impressive resume, with 38 career wins.
In spite of a record any driver would find satisfying, Edwards showed up at this event with something to prove. For some reason, he had never managed to pull off a victory at Brainerd, and it was due time for change.
"As a team, we knew we had the car to win the event, explained Mike Edwards Motorsports Publicity manager, John Miller. "We just had to make good runs on Sunday, and maybe get a little "racing magic. We were coming off the Western Swing, and it was the last race carrying the K&N colors on the Chevy Camaro. So we wanted to go out with a bang and give them a Pro Stock victory.
Mike Edwards is a strong advocate of maintenance, and depends upon K&N products to keep the internal components of his race car engine contaminant free
Mike had never reached the final at the track," he continued, "and had competed at Brainerd every year since 1996, minus one season, when he took the year off as a driver.
"It's a great facility on the NHRA tour. The lakes and trees lend to one of the coolest settings we go to. For some reason, we never had a winning combination. It was nothing the track threw at us, we just never figured it out until this year."
And figure it out they did, as Mike Edwards and his Chevy Camaro proved unstoppable at the recent event, in spite of the hard knocks that often come with the sport. After suffering through ignition issues while qualifying, Mike Edwards and his crew hastily put their noses to the grindstone and made the needed changes prior to eliminations.
Although there were a few competitors who would likely prove "the man to beat," Edwards and his team went into the event knowing that each and every driver was capable of earning the victory title. That in mind, they focused on one competitor at a time.
Mike Edwards started his run from the number four position. Although this was his second lowest starting position throughout the entire 2013 campaign, that certainly didn't deter his pursuit for the championship.
Edwards immediately took out Greg Stanfield, positioning him in the following round with Allen Johnson. Scoring a mere five-thousandths faster than the competitor who was second on the overall points race, Edwards posted a 6.630 and a near perfect 0.007 reaction time to inch his way past Vincent Nobile, and earn a much deserved spot in the final against Vieri Gaines.
Not only was Edwards on the verge of putting his lack of success at this particular venue behind him, but it was also a first in the sense that he had never had the opportunity to meet up with this driver in a final.
The air grew saturated with anticipation, as the Christmas tree deemed the race underway. And when the roaring engines returned to an idle, Mike Edwards had earned the victory.
"It was huge to win at Brainerd," ensured the team's publicity manager. "When you go to the same place year after year with no success, you begin to dread the next year when that event rolls around. To get a win, we can return in 2014 knowing we have conquered that hill, and maybe can start a long winning streak.
"Winning any race is always huge," he continued. "But Brainerd was even bigger. It gave us the momentum that helped carry us to a win at the U.S. Nationals. It put us in a position at the start of the playoffs, that if we did not excel, we had a buffer. Thus, it has helped keep us in the title chase with a couple of races left."
Mike Edwards and his team are acutely aware that consistent success depends a great deal upon their engine's ability to operate at its optimal performance. that in mind, they depend upon K&N products to ensure the internal components of their engines remain contaminant free. The team uses a K&N hood scoop air system and oil filters on their race car and use K&N products on their support vehicles as well.
"K&N is the best product on the market," he ensured. "We have used K&N filters as long as I can remember, and they always perform flawlessly. It is great to be associated with such a company that strives for perfection in all they do. That is clear in the product they produce and the reputation they carry throughout the automotive industry.
Looking to the future, Mike Edwards' game plan is plain and simple. "We just have to be consistent and fast. Those are the two main ingredients of success. As a driver, I have to leave on time and do my job. We will come out and do our best, and make everyone proud to be part of Mike Edwards Motorsports."
For all of you who thought that car customizing was only something for guys, then think twice. There has been a growing trend of female custom car builders and designers in the last few years in the custom car building scene. One thing any vehicle customizer needs to have is attention to detail, and the owner of Project Black Widow Nicole Viscovich seems to have this in her blood.
The amazing work shows in the detail, from the lights, to the custom stereo, to the exterior, to the performance and to the interior of Project Black Widow
Nicole purchased her 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye just 13 days before SEMA, and within that time she was able to secure a spot for her ride as a booth vehicle. Some of the customizations that she was able to accomplish in those short 13 days included an interior swap to a Katzkin leather kit, full audio system consisting of two 12" subwofferss from DC Audio, upgraded brake System and custom 19" wheels wrapped in Vredestein rubber. Even with all of these customizations performed, Nicole wasn't satisfied with the overall exterior and with only a few days left before SEMA a new Paint job was out of the books. So Nicole decided to wrap the Dart with red vinyl on top, kept the bottom factory black and used a dual silver stripe to break up the 2 tone color scheme.
Project Black Widow Showing Off
While at SEMA 2012 Nicole and her husband Jess met with K&N and decided to hand the car over to K&N after SEMA to allow them to use the car to design a new Intake system for the newly released Dodge Dart with the 1.4L turbo motor. According to Nicole, "The outcome has been amazing. The product looks, displays, and performs way better than I expected. I am very happy we were able to work together". The finished K&N air intake system that was designed off of Nicole's car is part # 69-2548TS
The two-tone exterior finish of Project Black Widow is something to see
So far this year Nicole and her Project Black Widow have attended over 20 shows and placed at half. Not bad for a car built by a woman, with a woman's touch! Now that SEMA 2013 is rolling around we are back in the grind to get the DART ready with a new look for SEMA 2013 and next year show season.
So for all of the guys that think the automotive scene is just for men, they might want to rethink their opinions because there are builders out there like Nicole Viscovich that have the what it takes to build top notch vehicles that not only look good, but perform very well and take home trophies.
K&N’s Vaughn Gittin Jr. was awarded Formula Drift's "Ace Driver of the Decade" - Picture by Larry Chen
There are no short cuts for certain, particularly momentous motorsport tributes, some simply require extraordinary consistency, and time. Case in point the "Ace Driver of the Decade" award bestowed on Vaughn Gittin Jr. at the 10th anniversary gathering of Formula Drift. The honor acknowledges that the K&N driver has run all 10 seasons of Formula Drift and collected the most tandem victories of any driver in the series. It is a huge accomplishment for the 2010 Champion and the RTR Drift Team.
For the second year in a row K&N's Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the RTR Drift Team finished the 2013 FD season as the "highest qualifier" - Picture by Larry Chen
"I was very shocked and extremely excited when my name was called to receive this award from Formula Drift," Gittin admitted. "Knowing that I am the winningest driver in Formula Drift history is just mind blowing, especially considering the talent in the series. I really can't think of a better achievement. I feel the same sense of success and pride that I did winning the championship in 2010!"
Gittin's extraordinary reign of steadiness also spotlighted him as the "highest qualifier" in 2013. Which simply means that overall, throughout the season, his average qualifying position was higher than any other driver. This is the second consecutive year that Gittin has finished the season as the highest qualifying driver. The RTR Drift Team capped off the 10th season of Formula Drift in 5th place overall, which is yet another immeasurable triumph for the first year team owner.
"Being that it was my first year as a team owner, it was definitely a year of learning," Gittin said. "I am very grateful to have an awesome team that chooses to support me and because of them the transition was very seamless. There are a few minor things we aim to improve on, but overall, we are where we need to be!"
K&N's Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the RTR Drift Team is looking forward to the 2014 season and have some exciting things planned - Picture by Larry Chen
The curtain may have been drawn on the 10th Formula Drift season for Gittin and the RTR Drift team, but their year is far from over. Gittin still has a number of drifting exhibitions left on the calendar, as well as the last round of the World Drift Series in China in December. He has already won two events in that series and leads the points chase heading into the final round.
"The 2013 Formula Drift season proved to be a very interesting one for us,"Vaughn Gittin Jr. adds." Overall I feel that it has been a successful year and I could not be happier with ASD Motorsports', the RTR Drift Team's, and my performance throughout the season. I am very grateful for all of my incredible partners and the fans that offer us unconditional support year-after-year. We are already looking forward to 2014 and have some pretty exciting things planned, all of which should result in increased success on and off the track."
Related K&N News Articles about Vaughn Gittin Jr.: Drifting’s International Ambassador Vaughn Gittin Jr. Wins World Drift Series Event in China; RTR Drift Team & Vaughn Gittin Jr. Gain Formula Drift Championship Points at Joint Base Lewis-McChord; Vaughn Gittin Jr. Takes Second in North American Professional Drifting Season Opener in Long Beach; Vaughn Gittin Jr. Leads Formula Drift Championship After Second Win in a Row
In 1964 the Ford Mustang ushered in the "pony car" class of American automobiles and over 50 years later, it’s still a leader in this category with powerful V6 and V8 engines and sleek retro aesthetics. Now in its 5th generation the Mustang burns rubber with a 5.0 liter V8 engine that produces over 400 break horsepower and yet, despite all those ponies breathing under the hood, it sips fuel at an EPA estimated 25 miles-per-gallon on the highway. The Mustang blends performance and style in a manner that only the original pony car can, and owners of 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 liter can add blacked-out horsepower and styling with the K&N 71-3527 Blackhawk Induction™ air intake system.
K&N Air Intake System for Ford Mustang GT
The 71-3527 is expert engineered to and guaranteed to increase horsepower and acceleration as a simple bolt-on performance air intake system. It maintains all required factory connections and is simple to install using basic hand tools and the provided step-by-step instructions. The intake tube is a black powder coated aluminum tube and comes with a sleek welded K&N engraved plate on it. Also incorporated into this intake system is a heat shield that utilizes the factory fresh air scoop to further increase performance. The RU-3102HBK air filter on the system utilizes a washable and reusable Dryflow air filter media that does not require any oil. It will provide excellent air flow while without sacrificing filtration efficiency and can go for up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions.
Dyno Chart for K&N Ford Mustang GT Air Intake 71-3527
The striking style of the 71-3527 Blackhawk Induction intake system is only half the story. On the dyno, the 71-3527 produced an estimated 14.3 horsepower at 4808rpm and 16.7 pound-feet of torque at 4526rpm. More ponies for the original pony car, it just makes sense. The 71-3527 is also backed by K&N’s Million Mile Limited Warranty to help keep your prized stallion running down the road with an outstanding intake system.
If you’re looking to increase horsepower and get a killer engine sound from your 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 liter V8 look no further than the 71-3527 Blackhawk induction system. It blends performance and style in a cutting edge package, just as the Ford Mustang did when it first rolled off the production line in 1964.
The K&N 71-3527 will fit the following Ford Mustang GT models:
2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L
2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L
2012 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L
2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L
