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2014 Dodge Charger with K&N High Performance Air Intake System

2006-2010 Dodge Charger 2.7L Air Intake 57-1544 2006-2010 Dodge Charger 2.7L Air Intake 57-1543 2006-2010 Dodge Charger 5.7L Air Intake 57-1542 2006-2010 Dodge Charger 5.7L Air Intake 69-2526TP 2011-2016 Dodge Charger 3.6L Air Intake 63-1564 2011-2016 Dodge Charger 3.6L Air Intake 69-2544TP 2011-2015 Dodge Charger 5.7L Air Intake 63-1114 2011-2016 Dodge Charger 6.4L Air Intake 63-1565 2011-2016 Dodge Charger 6.4L Air Intake 71-2545

If you told John Dodge and Horace Dodge at the beginning of the 19th century that their baby, the Dodge Brothers Company, would become one of the biggest automobile companies in the world, they would probably have laughed out loud. Or maybe not? Maybe they secretly knew the potential of this family run business to affect the lives of millions and influence the automotive industry on an unprecedented level. John and Horace’s original business was a bicycle company that they soon sold in order to open up a machine shop in Detroit, Michigan, to make parts for the booming auto industry. After over a decade of making parts for companies such as Ford Motor Co, they opened up their own auto business.

In 1928, Dodge Brothers Company was bought out by the Chrysler Corporation that took Dodge vehicles to the next level of global awareness and production. The Dodge division of Chrysler continued to grow as the years passed releasing model after model and ultimately leading up to the creation of the Dodge Charger. The Charger was a response to the muscle car era in which Ford released the Mustang and Plymouth released the Barracuda. The extensive history of the Dodge Charger began in the 60’s and still runs strong today as the engine, aesthetics and overall performance continues to be a force to be reckoned with. K&N is all about performance and improving it when possible. That’s why K&N has had a long tradition of offering power gaining products for Dodge models. This includes a range of amazing high performance air intake products for 2006-2015 Dodge Charger models.

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Dodge Chargers with 2.7L V6 engine have a K&N air intake option available, K&N’s 57-1544. The 57-1544 comes with a chrome topped K&N air filter and a heat shield and produces an estimated 7.3 horsepower once it hits 5693 RPM. The same 2006-2010 Dodge Chargers with the 3.5L engine can utilize the 57-1543 which shows estimated gains of 11.6 HP at 6215 RPM.

Owners of the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Dodge Charger models with either the 5.7L or 6.1L V8 engine cans benefit from one of two K&N air intake options. The K&N 57-1542 is designed to improve throttle response and increase horsepower by an estimated 21 at 5216 RPM. The 57-1542 comes with a free-flowing high density polyethylene tube and a heat shield that protects the air filter from heat emanating from the engine. The second option is the K&N 69-2526TP which is a part of the K&N Typhoon cold air intake series. The air intake tube has a chrome-like finish and accommodates the factory mass air sensor, air temperature sensor and a replacement silicone crank case vent hose. The K&N 69-2526TP showed an estimated 11.6 horsepower gain on the K&N dyno when it hit the 4854 RPM range. The 2011- 2015 Dodge Charger 5.7L also can benefit from increased performance with the K&N 69-2526TP.

Owners of the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Dodge Charger with the 3.6L also has two K&N air intake options available to them, the K&N 63-1564 or 69-2544TP. The K&N 63-1564 Aircharger Intake Kit produces an estimated 8 horsepower at 5231 RPM, whereas the K&N 69-2544TP showed an estimated gain of 7.4 horsepower at 5095 RPM.

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015 Dodge Charger models with the 5.7 liter engine have an easy bolt on upgrade option from K&N. The K&N 63-1114 will replace the restrictive factory air filter and air intake with a high performance alternative. The cooler and denser air, coupled with the high air flow rates showed estimated gains of 11. 7 horsepower when at 4513 RPM.

K&N produces a variety of air intakes for 2011-2016 Dodge Charger 6.4L V8 models. The 2011-2016 Dodge Charger 6.4L V8 can increase performance with the K&N 63-1565 cold air intake or by using the 71-2545. Both of these intakes are guaranteed to increase horsepower. The 71 series Blackhawk Induction Systems air intake comes with a sleek blacked-out finish and produces an estimated 9 HP at 4564 RPM. The 63-1565 showed an incredible gain estimated gain of 21 horsepower when the Charger reached 5216 RPM. The 2011-2016 Dodge Charger 6.4L V8 can also increase performance with the K&N Typhoon Air Intake 69-2545TP which also shows a sizable horsepower gain. The K&N 69-2545TP produces an estimated 22.2 HP at 5216 RPM.

The Dodge Charger continues to be an impressive powerhouse within the automotive industry, and especially among other models of muscle cars. Boost your performance now with one of these K&N air intake options. For a list of K&N air intakes for a variety of Dodge Charger makes and models, please visit the Dodge Charger Air Intakes Page. Watch installations videos and learn more at KNFilters.com.

K&N makes a performance air intake system for first generation 2006-2012 Ford Fusion V6 and 4-cylinder models

The Ford Fusion mid-size sedan was first introduced to the Americas in 2005 for the 2006 model year. The Fusion is slotted between the compact Ford Focus and the full-size Ford Taurus. A mid-size sedan offering had been missing from the Ford Motor Co. lineup since the discontinuation of the Ford Contour. With the Fusion, Ford was able to offer buyers looking for something that is “more car” than a Focus, but not as big or expensive as the Taurus. At its introduction the Ford Fusion combined styling, handling, and a “fun to drive” experience into a package aimed to take a chunk out of Toyota Camry and Honda Accord sales. Subscribers of Car and Driver and Road and Track magazines favored the American Ford Fusion over both the Camry and Accord in head-to-head comparisons.

K&N air intake 69-3515TS was dyno tested and shown to make an estimated 11.9 more horsepower on a 2006 Ford Fusion 3.0L

Most car enthusiasts wouldn’t view the Ford Fusion as a performance vehicle. However, timing of its introduction aligned with Generation X buyers as they began to look for a practical, but fun, sedan. After all, once Gen-X’ers came of age and started families those small Honda Civics so popular just a few years earlier were beginning to feel very cramped. So for Ford Fusion owners that probably grew up during the sport compact tuner era, K&N has made it easy to add a performance upgrade to Ford Fusion models with a K&N air intake system. Michael Cannon from Texas recently wrote into K&N about his Ford Fusion intake 63-2588 and stated how pleased he was being able to equip his Ford Fusion with a K&N air intake system. He had previously installed a K&N intake on both his Ford Ranger and Honda Civic and praised K&N as “the only company that listened to customers and decided to produce a CAI for the 1.5L Fusion.”

K&N air intake 69-3514TTK was dyno tested and shown to make an estimated 6.05 more horsepower on a 2006 Ford Fusion 2.3L

The second generation Ford Fusion offers optional EcoBoost L4 engines for car buyers looking for a little more performance with the added benefit of more miles per gallon. Ford EcoBoost technology has managed to squeeze good power and excellent fuel economy out of surprisingly small engines. The performance bug has even managed to bite Fusion owners not previously interested in aftermarket parts due to the excitement over the fun to drive EcoBoost turbocharged engines. Chris Sessions from Texas, purchased Ford Fusion air intake 63-2585, and told K&N “This is the first mod that I’ve ever done. I’ve heard that it [K&N air intake] is a great first step in modifying your vehicle but I never did. I thought it would be so sweet so I had a friend of mine install it for me due to a lack of mechanical skills, but it was extremely simple.”

K&N makes a performance air intake system for the second generation 2013-2015 Ford Fusion 2.5L as well as the 1.5L, 1.6L, or 2.0L Ecoboost models

The theory behind a K&N Ford Fusion air intake system is simple. K&N engineers are able free up horsepower by reducing restriction and turbulent airflow, while also maximizing the amount of air available to the Ford Fusion’s engine. By replacing the restrictive factory intake ducting and air filter box with a free-flowing air intake tube and an oversized K&N high-flow air filter; K&N air intake systems are able to minimize restriction, while also straightening, and increasing airflow to the engine. More air and less restriction means more usable power throughout the engine’s RPM range by allowing the engine to work more efficiently. Of his K&N Ford Fusion air intake 63-2585 Douglas Dove Bryan from Ohio said “The difference in acceleration is quite noticeable, and the extra performance is GREAT! I would tell anyone this is well worth the money!” In the case of Ecoboost powered Ford Fusion models, reducing restriction and increasing airflow will help the turbo spool up quicker for improved drivability.

K&N air intake 69-3533TTK was dyno tested and shown to make an estimated 6.7 more horsepower on a 2013 Ford Fusion 2.5L

In addition to more power, installing a K&N air intake system will give the Ford Fusion a sportier engine sound. Better engine sound results from letting the Ford Fusion’s engine breathe easier by installing a K&N performance air intake system. A stock Ford Fusion won’t sound like a NASCAR stock car by adding a K&N air intake; however it will give the engine a deeper growl during acceleration and quiet down when cruising or at idle. As Don from Massachusetts said of his Ford Fusion intake 69-3533TTK “Another positive about this [K&N] CAI is that you only hear it when you really step on it. You don’t hear it under light acceleration or when you are just cruising which is beneficial to me because I am running about 2,200 RPM most of my commute to work.”

K&N air intake 63-2585 was dyno tested and shown to make an estimated 10.05 more horsepower on a 2013 Ford Fusion 2.0L turbo

In addition to improving Ford Fusion horsepower and acceleration, a K&N air intake system will save Fusion owners time and money on maintenance costs. K&N’s over-sized reusable air filters are fitted to the inlet of the K&N air intake tube to provide superior airflow and superior performance without sacrificing engine protection. K&N air filters are washable and reusable and can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. When it is time to clean the Ford Fusion intake system air filter, it can be washed and made like new using one of the K&N Recharger air filter service kits. A K&N Recharger air filter cleaning kit contains a specially formulated degreaser and K&N air filter oil necessary to restore airflow efficiency and bring a K&N oiled cotton air filter to like new condition. When compared to purchasing disposable air filters again and again, a K&N air filter will pay for itself in just a couple cleanings.

K&N air intake 63-2586 was dyno tested and shown to make an estimated 5.41 more horsepower on a 2013 Ford Fusion 1.6L Ecoboost

K&N Ford Fusion performance intake systems are an easy to install performance upgrade that can be installed in about 90 minutes or less using basic hand tools. By following K&N’s simple step-by-step instructions owners of Ford Fusion models can experience increased performance while still being able to brag about their car's fuel efficiency. A K&N Ford Fusion performance air intake system maintains all necessary factory connections and does not require any additional modifications to experience a boost in performance. As Craig from Michigan said of his Ford Fusion air intake 69-3514TTK “It took about an hour to install this kit on my 2010 Fusion. It will never be a high-performance machine, but it sounds better, is a bit quicker, and my mileage went from 25.1 to 25.3 in two weeks with no highway driving.”

K&N air intake 63-2588 was dyno tested and shown to make an estimated 8.41 more horsepower on a 2014 Ford Fusion 1.5L Ecoboost

Every K&N Ford Fusion performance air intake system is designed and tested on a chassis dynamometer to establish that it will provide an increase in horsepower to the drive wheels of the vehicle. The K&N horsepower guarantee is simple and straightforward. As Steve Perry from Michigan said about his Ford Fusion intake 69-3515TS “The air intake arrived quickly and on time from K&N. It was packaged well and included clear instructions and a hard copy of the dyno sheet. I like that K&N actually supplies the data to support their guaranteed horsepower claim.”

If all that weren’t enough, K&N backs its Ford Fusion air intake systems with a 10-year/million mile limited warranty. K&N is confident in its products because each one will undergo rigorous testing in both laboratory and real world situations. Additionally, K&N will warrant that using our products will not result in a vehicle warranty denial. If ever a vehicle warranty department tries to deny the vehicle warranty, or blame the presence of a K&N product, please feel free to contact K&N customer service at 1-800-858-3333 and K&N will work to resolve the issue.

Use the K&N Ford Fusion performance air intake upgrade guide below to find a K&N air intake system for your Ford Fusion. Or use the search by vehicle tool on knfilters.com to find additional Ford Fusion performance products and upgrades, or K&N parts for other vehicles. To find a local authorized K&N dealer, use the Find Dealer search function.

First Generation 2006-2012 Ford Fusion Performance Air Intake Systems:

K&N Typhoon Ford Fusion Air Intake System 69-3515TS

2009 Ford Fusion 3.0L V6
2008 Ford Fusion 3.0L V6
2007 Ford Fusion 3.0L V6
2006 Ford Fusion 3.0L V6

K&N Typhoon Ford Fusion Air Intake System 69-3514TTK

2012 Ford Fusion 2.5L L4
2011 Ford Fusion 2.5L L4
2010 Ford Fusion 2.5L L4
2009 Ford Fusion 2.3L L4
2008 Ford Fusion 2.3L L4
2007 Ford Fusion 2.3L L4
2006 Ford Fusion 2.3L L4

Second Generation 2013-2015 Ford Fusion Performance Air Intake Systems:

K&N Typhoon Ford Fusion Air Intake System 69-3533TTK

2017 Ford Fusion 2.5L L4
2016 Ford Fusion 2.5L L4
2015 Ford Fusion 2.5L L4
2014 Ford Fusion 2.5L L4
2013 Ford Fusion 2.5L L4

K&N Aircharger Ford Fusion Air Intake System 63-2585

2016 Ford Fusion 2.0L L4 – Turbo
2015 Ford Fusion 2.0L L4 – Turbo
2014 Ford Fusion 2.0L L4 – Turbo
2013 Ford Fusion 2.0L L4 – Turbo

K&N Aircharger Ford Fusion Air Intake System 63-2586

2015 Ford Fusion 1.6L L4
2014 Ford Fusion 1.6L L4
2013 Ford Fusion 1.6L L4

K&N Aircharger Ford Fusion Air Intake System 63-2588

2015 Ford Fusion 1.5L L4
2016 Ford Fusion 1.5L L4
2015 Ford Fusion 1.5L L4
2014 Ford Fusion 1.5L L4

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Dustin Ash managed to get by Ryan Partridge and crossed the line third; Ryan Partridge, who led a race-high 87 laps, came in fourth with Nicole Behar rounding out the top-five

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Hall of Fame routinely honors drivers who have shown exceptional skill at NASCAR driving, all-time great crew chiefs, owners, as well as other major contributors. In a similar fashion the sanctioning body highlights the future of the sport with the NASCAR Next program. “The NASCAR Next initiative spotlights the future of NASCAR, a collection of promising young talent who have shown the potential to one day reach the highest level of our sport,” said NASCAR Senior Vice President for Industry Services Jill Gregory.

At the NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, 12 drivers were introduced as members of the 2015-16 NASCAR Next class. This new NASCAR Next class is already making its mark on the track. Included in 2015-2016 class is Cole Custer, 17, who is the youngest driver to win a race in NASCAR’s national series. Rico Abreu recently switched over from sprint car racing after winning the 2015 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals and the 2014 USAC national champion. Also included in the 2015-2016 NASCAR Next class is K&N Pro Series West driver Nicole Behar. Nicole, at just 17, holds the honor of being the highest-finishing female in the 61-year history of the series.

During the program’s five year history there have been 28 drivers in the NASCAR Next program. Of the 28 drivers previously selected for the program, 21 have raced in one of NASCAR’s three national series (NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series), and 11 are competing full-time in 2015. Notable NASCAR Next alumni include Kyle Larson, and Chase Elliott, who will replace NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon in the No. 24 car for 2016.

During a ceremony at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, the following 12 drivers were formally announced as the 2015-2016 NASCAR Next class:

Rico Abreu (23, Rutherford, California) – A 2014 USAC national champion and winner of the 2015 Chili Bowl, he has two top-10 finishes in three K&N Pro Series East starts, his first season racing in stock cars.

Nicole Behar (17, Otis Orchards, Washington) – Tied the series record for highest finish by a female driver in just her fifth K&N West start with her second place mark at Irwindale Event Center, and has top-10 finishes in four of six West starts.

Kyle Benjamin (17, Easley, South Carolina) – This Roush Fenway Racing developmental driver earned his first K&N Pro Series win at Bristol Motor Speedway, and is the youngest race winner in ARCA history.

James Bickford (17, Napa, California) – The 2014 K&N West Sunoco Rookie of the Year earned his first win at State Line Speedway in 2014 and finished fifth in the season championship.

William Byron (17, Charlotte, North Carolina) – With a win at Greenville Pickens Speedway and three top 10 finishes, he sits atop the K&N Pro East season championship standings.

Cole Custer (17, Ladera Ranch, California) – He holds the records for youngest pole award and race winner in both the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR’s touring series, and led late in the Truck race at Martinsville Speedway earlier in the 2015 season.

Ruben Garcia Jr. (19, Mexico City, Mexico) – The runner up in last season’s NASCAR Mexico Series season championship, he had one win and 10 top-10 finishes there while also competing in three NASCAR XFINITY Series races.

Austin Hill (21, Winston, Georgia) – Had three consecutive K&N East wins, in the final two races in 2014 and the 2015 season opener at New Smyrna Speedway where he captured his first pole award and led every lap.

Jesse Little (18, Sherrill’s Ford, North Carolina) – Had a win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, four top-five and 10 top-10 finishes in 2014 to finish fourth in the season standings. Little won the pole position at Bristol Motor Speedway in his 2015 K&N East debut.

Dylan Lupton (21, Wilton, California) – Was the 2014 K&N West championship runner up with a win at Kern County Speedway and registered 14 top-10 finishes; made his NASCAR XFINITY Series debut at Phoenix International Raceway in March 2015.

John Hunter Nemechek (17, Mooresville, North Carolina) – Earned six top-10 finishes in 10 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts in 2014, and won the prestigious Snowball Derby Late Model race at Five Flags Speedway in December 2014.

Dalton Sargeant (17, Boca Raton, Florida) – Has a win at Kern County Raceway Park in the West this season, and four top-five finishes in five combined East and West races.

Watch many of these drivers, and more, in the next NASCAR K&N Pro Series race on May 16th at Iowa Speedway for the Casey’s General Store 150. This will be the first of two K&N East vs. West combination races of the 2015 season.

After a fierce door-to-door battle it would be Noah Gragson who crossed the line first under a green-white checkered flag with the margin of victory over his teammate a mere .468 seconds

Dustin Ash managed to get by Ryan Partridge and crossed the line third; Ryan Partridge, who led a race-high 87 laps, came in fourth with Nicole Behar rounding out the top-five

After a 14-year absence, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West returned to Tucson Speedway in Tucson, Arizona giving fans a great night of door-to-door racing with an all-rookie top five finish on a green-white checkered flag. Noah Gragson, in just his third NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race, started the Napa Auto Parts Wildcat 150 in 18th place, but quickly worked his way toward the front in the number 7 Alert I.D. Ford.

By the halfway point of the NAPA Auto Parts Wildcat 150 at Tucson Speedway, Gragson was sitting in second place after briefly leading laps 62 through 69. Ryan Partridge regained the lead on lap 70 and kept the number 9 Eibach Springs/Sunrise Ford/Lucas Oil Ford in front of the pack through lap 140. As the Napa Auto Parts Wildcat 150 at Tucson Speedway wound down, the competition grew fierce.

One autographed K&N Pro Series mini Bell replica helmet will be given away through K&N’s official Twitter feed twitter.com/knfilters after all 28 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East & West races

The top three drivers of the Napa Auto Parts Wildcat 150 at Tucson Speedway in Tucson, Arizona: Gracin Raz who finished second, Noah Gragson with the win, and Dustin Ash in third

Ryan Partidge and Noah Gragson swapped for the lead three times in the closing laps. An extremely late caution in the race added another twist to the plot as Gragson’s teammate Gracin Raz was able to edge past Ryan Partridge. Raz and Gragson were lined up next to one another in the final restart of the race. After the fierce door-to-door battle it would be Gragson who crossed the line first under a green-white checkered flag. Dustin Ash, another rookie, managed to get by Partridge and crossed the line third. Ryan Partridge, who led a race-high 87 laps, came in fourth with another rookie, Nicole Behar rounding out the top-five.

“It got a little hairy there at the end,” said Noah Gragson. “I gave it the restart of my life and we came out with the win.” In only his third NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race Gragson has finished in the top-five twice and in the top-ten once. Gragson’s margin of victory over his teammate in the number 27 Trinity Energy Ford was a mere .468 seconds. Gragson leads the points standing after three races, with Chris Eggleston just two points behind. Gracin Raz sits in third only five points behind his teammate Noah Gragson.

The next NASCAR K&N Pro Series race will be on May 16th at Iowa Speedway for the Casey’s General Store 150. This will be the first of two K&N East vs. West combination races of the 2015 season. “Iowa will be something I haven’t seen before. So it’s going to be nice to have this second carry into that,” said Gracin Raz after the NAPA Auto Parts Wildcat 150 in Tucson.