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Sprint car air box part number 100-8559 with 2.75 inch air horns
In racing, winning comes down to driving skill, how well the vehicle is tuned and the performance products that are used to get every last 1/10th of a horsepower to the wheels. The importance of quality performance parts has contributed to K&N becoming a recognized name in race circles around the world.
2.5" air horn seal adapter part of K&N 100-8558
K&N has continued to work toward staying at the forefront of racing technology by providing more innovative and adaptable parts. It is out of this dedication that K&N is proud to release the 100-8558 and 100-8559 air box assemblies. Both of these assemblies come with the large washable and reusable 100-8564 air filter, the solid carbon fiber 100-8590 base, 6 spring clips, a set of 4 air horn seals and air horn seal attachment screws.
The difference between the two assemblies is the included air horn seal inside diameters. The 100-8558 comes with four 2-1/2" inside diameter air horn seal adapters and 100-8559 comes with four 2-3/4" inside diameter air horn seal adapters. To use the horn seal adapters, you cut out 4 oval openings, aligned to each set of injector stacks in the solid carbon fiber 100-8590 base and bolt each adapter to the carbon fiber base.
If an increase in airflow is what you are looking for, this high flow air box is your ticket.
The cotton air filter medium used in K&N air filters improves air flow with its
exclusive woven design. Not to mention, these assemblies are lightweight and extremely durable and a must for any racer currently using a traditional multi-Siamese fuel injection stack setup. In addition, with the two different air horn seal sizes, these two air box assemblies have a greater flexibility and versatility in use, fitment and function.
Carbon fiber sprint car air box base plate part 100-8590. This base plate comes with part 100-8558 and 100-8559.
Sprint car air box part number 100-8558 with 2.5" air horns
Each assembly is constructed from ultra-light weight carbon fiber. A Carbon Fiber Injector Stack Filter provides more than needed airflow while also providing the filtration and efficiency that K&N’s filter have become known for. Once the base and air horn seals have been put in place, simply slip the main filter assembly over the stacks and secure with the supplied spring clip clamps keep the filter securely attached for positive seal and ease of servicing.
These racing air filters are warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase with no mileage limitation.
SEMA Featured Z/TA Trans Am Conversion Package Includes K&N Air Intake System
Chevy may have breathed new life into the Camaro, but modern day Trans Am lovers have had no such luck with a revival of the once revered American muscle car; until now. Doug Street owner of Projxauto offers a custom Trans Am appearance package that has additional performance options. "Our Z/TA Trans Am conversion package will fit any Gen 5 Camaro to date, 2010 -2013 V8 or V6 coupe or convertible," stated Street.
Doug Street Brought his two Z/TA Converted Camaro's for the SEMA Show
For the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Street brought two converted beauties to show off the designs and styling of Projxauto. "The two cars featured at the SEMA show were owned by Walters Ekland Chevrolet from Pennsylvania. We have built many Z/TA conversions for them." "We have been visiting and displaying different product at SEMA for approximately 12 years," said Street. "We can do a Z/TA conversion on a Camaro in about 1 weeks’ time." Specializing in automotive design and parts development focusing on plastics and body trim, this full body build is one of the largest builds available from Projxauto.
Yellow Camaro with Z/TA Trans Am Body Package at the 2012 SEMA Show
"The real inspiration for these modern day Trans Am's, mainly came from the fact that GM dropped the ball, and we feel there is still a strong desire to drive a modern day TA," said Street. "The obvious main modification, is the Z/TA Trans Am body package including a functional shaker scoop that feeds additional cold air into a K&N cold air intake system, followed by aftermarket wheels and a drop spring kit." When asked what the public thought about the conversion packages, Street mentioned that the vehicles are truly unique.
SEMA Featured Modified Z/TA Package on Black Camaro
"I would say that definitely the Z/TA package gets all the attention, after all this kit will transform an ordinary Camaro into a modern day Firebird that really doesn't exist. This kit will truly make your car stand out from the rest!" When asked why K&N was used in their modified Z/TA packages Street answered, "… we chose to [go] with K&N because we felt that they were the better engineered system on the aftermarket." " We actually decided t go with K&N during our product design and engineering stages. After evaluating a few other systems, we chose K&N, and then designed our functional shaker scoop system around the K&N system," said Street.
SEMA Vendor Projxauto Designs Interior and Exterior Body Panels and Trim
Featured in many articles and advertisements as well as bringing vehicles to shows around the North Eastern United States, Doug Street and Projxauto are hopeful to expand their market reach and grow to other areas of the country. "…we are an automotive design and engineering company, that has been designing interior and exterior body panels and trim for over thirty years, so we have applied all the disciplines from the OEM world into our product," said Street.
Projxauto Transformed an Ordinary Camaro Into a Modern Day Firebird for SEMA
"All of our parts are made locally and proudly in the Detroit area. We feel that this investment in design, engineering, tooling, and manufacturing sets our Trans AM package far in front of any other conversion on the market." For more information about Projxauto and their revolutionary conversions visit www.ztafirebird.com
Steve Bucaro's SEMA featured 400cc Pilot Class Buggy
Steve "Wheels" Bucaro is a growing personality in the off-road racing world. Wrapping up a 2012 season with multiple 1st place finishes, the rear bumper of Steve's 1989 400cc Honda Pilot FL440 is becoming a common site for other racers. At the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Steve's buggy allowed spectators a rare view of seeing it close up and from the front.
400cc Pilot Class Buggy at SEMA
"I had started and run Check Me Out Customs doing retail from home...but my dream has always been to race," said Steve. "So I bought something I could afford and didn't have to modify to drive." Bucaro is also a 14 year veteran of the SEMA show and no rookie when it comes to building custom trucks. "Building a SEMA vehicle is awesome as well as stressful," said Steve. "I think I've gotten more experience as the years go by. Having been the only person in a wheelchair out there building trucks has put me on the map. I enjoy trucks and whether its air bagged or lifted, just trucks!"
Steve Bucaro's LOORRS Pilot Class Buggy at SEMA 2012
Bucaro is currently working on a project 1999 Chevy Dually and upon completion is expected to be featured in Truckin' Magazine. Steve's Honda Pilot also received some great press coverage and feature in the November 2012 issue of Sports ‘N Spokes, a magazine for adaptive sports and recreation.
One of the most important elements in racing is proper vehicle maintenance and when asked what products Steve Bucaro uses, he replied K&N. "My first K&N filter was in my first car in high school," said Steve. It was the best out there, more performance, more power, lifetime warranty, never had any issues, and [I] won't ever use anything else!" "I have and only ever will use K&N air and oil filters on everything from my daily driver to a show [car] to my race cars! My mom and girlfriend's cars even have drop in's in ‘em! K&N is simply the best out there!"
Bucaro has been making a serious name for himself in the off-road racing circuit and has high aspirations for 2013. "My goals in 2013 are to make the next step up into a SR1 Rhino and race the LORRS series in So Cal and try to climb my way to the top." Steve is also looking forward to building his tow rig for the 2013 SEMA show and racing season. "I'd like to thank everyone who has helped me and stood by me throughout my truck building and now racing career! These great companies that have awesome people working for them make it all possible for me to do what do."
Carl Renezeder won the 2012 season ending Challenge Cup at Firebird Raceway, it’s his second Cup in four tries
Saving the best for last – for the past four years the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing has done just that. The season finale Challenge Cup race, held at Firebird Raceway in Chandler, Arizona, featured combined classes duking it out, and it continues to draw more attention and larger crowds each year. And why wouldn’t it, it’s a formula deliberately set to deliver plenty of high drama and fantastic racing.
Although the Pro-4 and Pro-2 trucks may appear similar in size and weight, the variations in drivetrains and chassis usually spell about a second a lap difference, which is why the Pro 2s start half a lap ahead of the Pro 4s, and it’s also why the action heats up immediately from the get-go. The trick for winning the event is to make bold moves while staying clear of all the drama, which precisely fits into Carl Renezeder strike zone, and why his name is now engraved on the trophy for the second time in just four tries. Renezeder entertainingly demonstrated every aspect of the skill set he acquired during his 14-year tenure in his Lucas Oil short-course series to win 2012 Lucas Oil Challenge Cup at season ending show down.
Renezeder said his Pro-4 truck ran flawless during the opening laps of the race
“I’m pretty sure we could have had problems on all four corners of my truck during that race and I would have driven it the same way – I was in the zone,” explained Renezeder after passing 21 trucks on his way to his 104th career win and the $30,000 prize. “The truck was flawless in the opening laps. I could put it anywhere, and it worked. We did have a broken sway bar arm before halfway, but it didn’t ruin our day. I had so much fun driving today!”
The K&N sponsored driver finished out the points season the day before the Cup with a convincing win in Pro-4 and a disappointing eighth-place in Pro-2, landing him third and fourth in the points championships, respectively. Renezeder had his choice of running either his Pro-2 or Pro-4 truck in the Cup race and he went with the Pro-4 based partially on that win.
The carnage in the Cup race is infamous, and this year didn’t disappoint as only 12 of the 24 starters finished on the lead lap of the 20-lap event. Fourteen Pro-2s led the field, and Renezeder was the eighth Pro-4 starter, with only two trucks behind him at the drop of the green flag. The initial start had to be thrown out though when two trucks got together in turn three on the first full lap. Renezeder was disappointed in having to do a full restart after a fantastic start in his truck, but he was up to the task as he was able to restart well, and in only three laps he was past all of the Pro-4s in the field.
The Cup victory gave Renezeder his 104th career win and the $30,000 prize
Fans got every penny of their Challenge Cup dollar as they witnessed the master do his thing on the big stage. Renezeder’s most spectacular pass was the leap over the step-up into turn four, where he got around four trucks in one bold, calculated move. By lap ten he was in the lead with Pro-4 champion, Kyle LeDuc, close behind. Renezeder caught a lip on a jump out of turn one that just about ended his day and LeDuc as able to make a move around him for the lead. Unfortunately, on the very next lap LeDuc wasn’t as lucky on the same jump, going for a hard end-over-end ride that ended his day. Fortunately, he walked away from the wreck. Renezeder led the rest of the race, closing out the 2012 season with the big win.
“I’m so proud of our team,” Renezeder remarked. “My team, my family, my sponsors and all of the fans – they’ve been here every step of the way and this win is for them.”
The 2012 season didn’t start well for Renezeder, and by mid-season it didn’t show much hope for great improvement. But he’s an eight-time champion for a reason, and the final two events of the year showcased that. The team wrapped up the year with five wins in eight races, including the biggest race of the year, no doubt making the off-season much more bearable. They’ll look to pick up the 2013 season right where this one left off, with confidence and the ability to win.
Located in Pleasant Hill, California is a company devoted to building unique rides since 2008. Curt Hill, owner and builder of Hill’s Rod and Custom, has a lot of experience when it comes to customizing cars and trucks into distinct and awesome hot rods. "I personally have 18 years working in the industry at various shops," said Hill. "I started Hill's Rod and Custom four years ago and have been enjoying building different projects. I think my specialty is one-of-a-kind cars and the parts they are made of." For the 2012 SEMA show, Hill brought one of his newer creations, a heavily modified 1972 Chevy Blazer, built for the Alworth’s of Manhattan Beach, Ca.
SEMA Featured Chevy Blazer From Hill's Rod and Custom
"The theme of this Blazer was to appear stock at first, then at second glance all the little things would then set it apart from other stock Blazers," said Hill. "The idea was to have a low stance with coil overs and ride and handle like a Corvette." When asked how extensive the modifications were, Hill replied, "There is not one thing that is not been touched, painted, plated, or powder coated." "This Blazer is a true frame off build, starting with only the frame rails and everything made from there. The suspension, frame stiffeners, heat shields, exhaust, engine starting with a new block and built from there. The body got the full treatment with new paint and added moldings to make it a two tone like the trucks. The trucks were two tone but the Blazers were one solid color with the top white," said Hill. Curt also noted that the interior was a complete one-off design by Sid Chavers upholstery.
Curt Hill's 1972 Chevy Blazer Outside SEMA Building
Curt Hill's SEMA Chevy Blazer
"The frame was the most radical modification," reported Hill. "It was done in house at Hill's Rod and Custom in Pleasant Hill, CA. The reason the frame was so important [is] because it made the blazer frame super stiff." With Hill’s concept to take this street car and modify it to a race car, a strong and stiff frame was imperative to support a removable top which offered no additional strength.
Building such an extensive project for the SEMA show is certainly a considerable challenge. "It take[s] many long hours to get a vehicle up to the standard...that SEMA has risen to," said Hill. "Another important ingredient is to have the best parts in the industry on the vehicle to make it stand out from others." When asked which parts Hill’s Rod and Custom trusts, Curt told about his first car. "I have been using K&N products since my first car, a 1954 Chevy hard top. I would always put a K&N air filter because they are proven," said Hill. For the Blazer build, Hill used K&N air filter E-3029R. "I used the filter because it works; Brett the owner wanted it because it looks better than other white filters," said Hill. "...We spend so much on getting horsepower, it would be a shame to put a poor air filter on that takes power away!"
1972 Chevy Blazer at SEMA 2012
Optima Street Car Invitational Chevy Blazer at SEMA
Since its completion, the 1972 Blazer has received quite a bit of notoriety. "1st Place in its class at the Grand National Roadster Show Pomona, Sacramento Autorama, Goodguys Gazette Pick, Meguiars Magnificent Masterpiece, and ‘70’s Pick." "The blazer also competed in the Optima Street Car Invitational, and placed 23rd out of 52 cars," said Hill. As for upcoming exposure, the Blazer is scheduled to be on the February cover of Street Trucks. Hill is also looking forward to seeing the Blazer rack up some miles over the next year. "...It was meant to be driven and enjoyed be the owners. I also can’t wait to get other vehicles out that I'm currently working on for people to see."
