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A year after its 2005 debut the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2 liter four-cylinder
is one for the fastest small cars on the market. The engine is a 16-valve Ecotec
four with twin counter-rotating balance shafts and electronic throttle control.
Air Intake System for Chevy Cobalt
K&N Engineering has released a new 69-Series Typhoon Air Intake (69-4515TS) for
the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Chevrolet (Chevy) Cobalt 2.2 liter L4. K&N dynamometer test show a 6.6
horsepower gain @ 4750 RPM for this powder coated silver intake. "The power gain
is exceptional for this engine," said K&N Project Technician Nestor Cabrera. "We
used a slightly larger than average filter (RU-5147) for this car to ensure that
the engine would get all the air that it needs."
This 69-Series Typhoon Air Intake (69-4515TS) uses the factory mass air flow
sensor installed in the tube and a special radiused filter adapter with heat
shield. "The radiused adapter helps provide smooth non-turbulent air flow into
the intake tube," said Cabrera. "The heat shield isolates the filter from the
engine compartment keeping the air around it cooler."
The design of this vehicle played a major role in the development of this
69-Series Kit. The throttle body placement required the development of a special
90 degree silicone hose with a very tight radius. "We designed this K&N Kit
(69-4515TS) so the intake tube would follow the cars natural lines," said
Cabrera. "It places the air filter in the location of the stock air box."
With all K&N 69-Series Typhoon Air Intakes there is a thorough development
procedure which requires the use of multiple test vehicles. "We conducted a
little more testing than usual on this particular Air Intake before reaching
this design," Cabrera said. "We were however, able to locate vehicles easily for
this project."
The 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Spectra is based on the next generation Hyundai Elantra platform and is
the larger of Kia's two compact cars. The Spectra's 2.0L 4-cylinder engine is
also the same engine as the Elantra. In 2005, the compact car was designed with
a European appearance.
Typhoon Air Intake System for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Kia Spectra
K&N Engineering has developed a new 69-Series Typhoon Air Intake (69-5305TP)
for the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Kia Spectra 2.0L L4. "It is designed to be used with the factory
mass air flow sensor along with a heat shield that keeps the filter isolated
from the engine compartment," said K&N Project Technician Nestor Cabrera. "This
keeps the engine cool for maximum horsepower and torque."
K&N dynamometer tests show a 7.17 horsepower gain @ 5800 RPM for this intake.
"This kit (69-5305TP)
has exceptional power gains for this type of engine," said Cabrera. "Kia NA
provided us with some of the cars for testing. We actually applied information
used in previous intake designs and applied it to this one. It resulted in a
fairly smooth and non-troublesome intake design."
As with all other Typhoon systems, each Spectra kit begins with a high-flow K&N
Replacement Filter (RU-4870).
"We designed this Typhoon Air Intake (69-5305TP)
so that the filter and the heat shield would be located where the original air
box was," said Cabrera. "The filter uses a special radiused mounting flange to
provide smooth non-turbulent air flow into the intake tube."
Typhoon Systems improve both engine performance and under the hood aesthetics.
This K&N (69-5305TP)
short-ram Intake System is available in polished aluminum.
The first half of the 2006 season in the CORR Lucas Oil Championship Off Road
Racing Series ended in Chula Vista, California with excitement and controversy.
An off-camber hairpin turn on a new track layout was the cause of many problems.
Trucks were forced to slow down to nearly a stop in order to maneuver. Fans
loved the close racing and lots of contact. Carl Renezeder Swept the Pro-2
Division and won one in Pro-4.
Team
Renezeder Pro -4
“Carl won rounds 7 and 8 by more than a straight-away Saturday and Sunday in
triple digit temperatures against a full field of talent and great equipment,”
said Jennifer Bissett of Team Renezeder. “But one of the best races of the
season took place on Sunday.”
The Laguna Beach, Calfornia racer was flagged for aggressive driving, but he
left the pits in time to fall back into the race. During the last few laps
Adrian Cenni, Scott Douglas, Rick Huseman and Carl Renezeder were in a tight
race for the lead. In the final lap, Renezeder made a controversial move by
passing Scott Douglas, giving Adrian Cenni the opportunity to also pass Douglas.
The Race Review Board reviewed the pass and allowed Renezeder to keep his first
place win. “He was also penalized by 10 points because of Carl’s side-by-side
contact with Scott Douglas earlier in the race,” said Bissett. “Fans loved the
close racing and the daring outside/inside move that Carl used in the chicane on
the final lap. Cheering definitely outweighed the jeering in the stands.”
“I felt that Douglas missed his line and opened the door for me to capitalize,”
said Renezeder after four hours of official deliberation. “There was incidental
side-by-side contact, I hit the brakes, dove inside, made the pass, was tagged
in the rear and then throttled up through the final corner to win. Hard-fought
battles on the track make this sport fun for the drivers and the fans. I’m proud
of my guys for the truck they gave me and feel bad for them that there was even
an issue.”
Team Renezeder Pro-2
“Team Renezeder’s new Lucas Oil Nissan Titan is officially on the map as a
serious contender,” said Bissett. “Carl uses K&N Engineering products. We’ve
been using K&N since Carl started his own team 8 years ago. Carl loves the
performance he gets because of K&N and would not use any other filter. In the
dust and sweltering heat K&N stops the dirt and debris from getting into the
engine. We’ve never had a problem on these trucks anytime or anywhere with K&N Filters.”
The series takes a two week break before revving back up at Bark River, Michigan
for rounds 9 and 10 on August 11th and 12th.
Follow Team Renezeder's progress throughout the racing season at the
K&N news site. 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.
The Chris Steele Racing Team is very happy with a top 3 finish in a special
local race at the I-77 Speedway near Richburg, South Carolina.
Steele Family, Photo courtesy of Chris Steele Racing
Steele said they have been struggling a bit, but this win may be a turning
point for the team. He hopes to be back on track, especially when it comes to
the FASTRAK Racing Series.
During practice, Steele was not happy with his 2004 GRT and made some changes
before qualifying 6th. Still not satisfied with the way his car was handling,
the team made some more changes. "It's been a tough season," said Steele before
the track called for a final practice session. "If my car performed as well as
my K&N Filter, we would win."
Steele started the main race from the third row on the outside and quickly moved
into 5th position and then up to 4th. There was a pile-up on one of the restarts
and Steele moved to 3rd position. He began to press for second, but could not
make the move and had to settle on third. “I feel like we won the race,” said
Steele. “Now that we’re back where we need to be it’s time to win some races
again.”
Steele said his car is equipped with K&N Engineering Oil and Air Filters. “The K&N
Filter works great and gave us an edge over our competitors,” said Steele. “The
only filters I will use are K&N Filters.”
Follow Chris Steele's progress throughout the racing season at the
K&N news site. 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.
There will be no championship title for Harrison Brothers Racing (HBR) in the
MRO Dynapro Minitwins Championship. The weekend was devastating for Jonathan
Harrison at Cadwell Park in Linconshire, England.
The European racer was hoping to build points in rounds 10 and 11 with his 2003
Suzuki SV650S (V Twin configuration). In the qualifying session he was 5th on
the grid just behind pole man Keith Clarke. Harrison planned on a close battle
all weekend.
Richie Harrison of Harrison Brothers Racing
In the first race, Harrison took his place at the head of the 2nd row. As
the lights went out the pack roared from the line and Harrison came back into
sight in 5th place. The group separated onto the start/finish straight and
Jonathan held 4th place to the flag.
During race 2, Harrison joined the front running pack to battle it out for the
lead and was making very good progress. The racer set the fastest lap of the
race but then everything changed. Harrison was knocked from his machine by SDC
Championship leader Keith Clarke’s team mate, rider Rob Guinan. Both riders
tumbled into the gravel and Harrison required medical attention. He was sent to
the hospital with a suspected broken heel. The good news; nothing was broken.
The bad news; Harrison was taken out of the mix for the rest of the weekend and
lost HBR’s shot at the MRO Minitwins Championship Title this year.
Jonathan and brother Richie Harrison are making plans to move up into the
British Superbike Championship Series within the Supersport Cup category for
2007.
“Racing gives me the opportunity to take a bike to its limits in a safe
environment,” said Harrison. “When I’m on the bike on the track I’m in my own
world. It’s up to me to put those fast laps together to win, and when I win the
feeling is unbelievable.”
Jonathan Harris of Harrison Brothers Racing
HBR uses K&N Engineering products. “K&N products are second to none,” said
Harrison. “Without the K&N Oil and Air Filters our bike would struggle to be
competitive. We need every advantage we can get to run at the front, and K&N
gives us this edge.”
Follow Harrison Brothers Racing's progress throughout the racing season at the
K&N news site. 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.
