The store will not work correctly when cookies are disabled.
Wir verwenden Cookies, um Ihre Erfahrungen besser machen.Um der neuen e-Privacy-Richtlinie zu entsprechen, müssen wir um Ihre Zustimmung bitten, die Cookies zu setzen. Erfahren Sie mehr.
The term ironman evokes a number of immediate images, a fictional superhero, a punishing trifecta sporting event in Hawaii, a watch. Even used as a verb, as in Roger Norman plans to ironman the entire 1050 mile 2010 Score Baja 1000, the common denominator remains the same - something of herculean proportions is worthy of our immediate attention.
Co-driver Lance Clifford
On November 18, at approximately 11:45am, K&N sponsored Roger Norman and his Crystal Bay Casino number 8 Trophy Truck will be focused on an unobstructed Baja coast as he takes the very first green flag starting the 2010 desert classic. The computerized random selection drew Norman as the first vehicle to leave the line at the 43rd Baja 1000.
"I am so stoked, I can't believe it. It is the coolest thing," exclaimed Norman. "We have never started any better than fifth in the past. At my last race, the Baja 500, we drew 38th starting position and finished fourth. In desert racing we start on the clock and each vehicle starts the race one minute apart. Starting first off the line is a huge advantage in my opinion. No stress struggling your way through the pack, no dust, it couldn't be more perfect."
The El Cajon, California resident's intentions are to drive the entire mind boggling race with co-driver Lance Clifford by his side. Things are aligning rather nicely at this point for the duo to repeat the Norman Motorsports 2008 Baja victory. Norman, being the ultimate off-road professional clearly recognizes this opportunity, and he refuses to leave even the tiniest stone unturned, as it were, during his tireless race preparations.
"I am planning on pre-running more than I have ever pre-run in my life - which is a lot!" laughed Norman. "I started pre-running the race course this Monday. On day one I spent 17 hours in the truck with my co-driver Lance Clifford. While we are pre-running we are making notations and notes on our GPS to remind us of dangerous places on the race course. One of the dangers we came across was a construction zone on the side of a huge cliff. There were no barriers, and we thought the cliff was the only worry, but we soon found a twenty-foot deep excavation site that we barely missed."
Norman explains that he pre-runs the race in a vehicle that is very similar in horsepower and general performance characteristics to the trophy truck he'll be running in the actual race. His pre-runner has 710 ft-lbs torque and 700 horsepower. And it has a full 30 inches of wheel travel.
"We usually run the race course several times during pre-running so we have to taper the speed back in order to make the vehicle last," says Norman. "Over the last two days of pre-running we spent 36 hours in the truck and covered over 1200 miles. We are getting ourselves tuned up for the task at hand. It will be tough to ironman this course, and the pre-running is the only thing that can really get you ready. It's amazing how many things hurt after 36 hours."
"We did one particular section, which was the most difficult 40 miles of the race course, three times. We will do it several more times before the start of the race. After two weeks of pre-running, I will run the course nonstop in a single seat trophy truck to determine if I can run the entire race without the help of a second driver to give me a break, and a chance to stretch out and get some food."
"The reason I am ironmaning the race is that my co-driver went with another team, and I can't just throw anybody in the driver's seat," remarked Norman candidly. "I have somebody in mind if I determine that running solo is not going to be the best program to win this race overall. I have never done the ironman thing before, this will be a first for me. Foremost though, I must see if it's possible."
The term "racing is in his blood" is thrown around loosely in the racing community, but for one driver, the phrase actually seems appropriate.
Butler's KJ Motorsports Sprint Car
Enter Keith Butler, a third-generation sprint car racer from Tampa, Florida. Since the age of 5, Butler has been competing in open-wheel racing, first in karting, then in quarter-midgets, and finally in sprints, where he has enjoyed one of the most successful careers of any regional racer in the southeast United States.
"It's been a dream," said Butler, the back-to-back, defending Checkered Flag Sprint Series Champion. "This season hasn't quite been what we were looking for. We've had some engine problems, and we've been in the wrong place at the wrong time. But we are still in the points race."
Butler was also the 2003 Tampa Bay Area Racing Association's Owners Champion. In addition to those two series, he also runs in the Top Gun series. Butler currently sits fourth in points in the CFSS with two race weekends remaining in 2010. He has tasted bitterness of defeat and the sweet taste of victory this year.
"This season has had its ups and downs. From winning, to engine problems, to crashes, it's just been a roller coaster."
Butler's KJ Motorsports team, named for himself and his wife Jennifer, found a way to take racing and put it to good use. In 2008, the founded Operation: Race For Freedom. The team collects and distributes items needed by United States Military members throughout the world.
KJ Motorsports has long used K&N products to get them in victory lane, and Butler said the reason is simple. "K&N products are high quality and consistent. They allow us to standardize our maintenance intervals. The people at K&N have also been such a pleasure to work with, and have gone above and beyond to help with giveaways for Operation: Race For Freedom."
K&N Air Intake Installed on 2009 through 2012 Ford Flex 3.5L
Dyno Chart for 77-2578KS Air Intake System
The Ford Flex is a full-sized seven passenger crossover utility vehicle (CUV). Its bold exterior design is accompanied by
Ford's signature chrome horizontal three-bar grille. The stylish interior, combined with the second and third row seats that fold flat into the floor, make the
Ford Flex a desirable buy. With an abundance of cargo space and family-friendly seating, the Ford Flex can be a very practical and convenient vehicle to own.
K&N Air Intake System for 2009 through 2012 Ford Flex 3.5L
The Ford Flex is said to produce 262 horsepower from its 3.5L V6 engine.
There are times, like when passing, extra power is missed. K&N
has designed a performance air intake system just for those times.
K&N's 77-2578KS
air intake fits 2009 through 2012 Ford Flex models with the 3.5L engine. The 77-2578KS is guaranteed to provide more horsepower and increased torque for these models.
K&N's intake system is equipped with a custom tuned intake tube, a K&N high-flow washable air filter (RF-1048) and a heat shield.
This intake system virtually eliminates air path restriction and positions
the filter toward cooler outside air.
Dyno testing revealed an increase of 9.19 horsepower at 4914 rpm with the use of this simple performance
air intake add-on. Testing also showed a powerful boost of 9.82 lbft of
torque. More power and towing ability makes the Ford Flex an even better
crossover utility vehicle.
Complete with images, K&N's installation instructions will guide you through the installation process in a step by step fashion. Installation of the 77-2578KS is typically done in 90 minutes or less. Adding performance to your 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Ford Flex has never been easier.
K&N air intake systems are designed to last the life of your vehicle and come with K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty.
Replacement Air Filter for 2006 to 2010 Terios 1.5L, 2007 to 2010 Sirion 1.5L and 2007 to 2010 Materia 1.5L/1.3L
Owners of a 2006 to 2012 Daihatsu Terios with 1.5L engine, a 2007 to 2010
Daihatsu Sirion with 1.5L engine or a 2007 to 2012 Daihatsu Materia with 1.5L
or 1.3L engine can now drop in additional performance with K&N's 33-2967 replacement air filter. K&N has engineered and designed the 33-2967 to provide more horsepower and better performance while still providing the high levels of efficiency and filtration for engine protection.
Restriction Chart for 33-2967 Air Filter
The 33-2967 air filter was designed as a drop-in replacement air filter. Installation of the 33-2967 is as simple as replacing the stock restrictive paper filter with K&N's high-flow air filter.
K&N's washable and reusable air filter design means you will never need to
buy another air filter for your Daihatsu Terios, Sirion, or Materia. K&N backs the 33-2967
with a Million Mile Limited Warranty. This performance air filter can go up to 50,000 miles/85,000 km before servicing is necessary, depending on driving conditions.
Results of
K&N testing
can be viewed on the 33-2967's
test data page. The
K&N 33-2967
air filter fits the following models:
2012 DAIHATSU TERIOS 1.5L L4 F/I - Non-US
2011 DAIHATSU TERIOS 1.5L L4 F/I - Non-US
2011 DAIHATSU SIRION 1.5L L4 F/I - OEM 17801B1010
2011 DAIHATSU MATERIA 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2011 DAIHATSU MATERIA 1.3L L4 F/I - All
2010 DAIHATSU TERIOS 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2010 DAIHATSU SIRION 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2010 DAIHATSU MATERIA 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2010 DAIHATSU MATERIA 1.3L L4 F/I - All
2009 DAIHATSU TERIOS 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2009 DAIHATSU SIRION 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2009 DAIHATSU MATERIA 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2009 DAIHATSU MATERIA 1.3L L4 F/I - All
2008 DAIHATSU TERIOS 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2008 DAIHATSU SIRION 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2008 DAIHATSU MATERIA 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2008 DAIHATSU MATERIA 1.3L L4 F/I - All
2007 DAIHATSU TERIOS 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2007 DAIHATSU SIRION 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2007 DAIHATSU MATERIA 1.5L L4 F/I - All
2007 DAIHATSU MATERIA 1.3L L4 F/I - All
2006 DAIHATSU TERIOS 1.5L L4 F/I - All
Replacement Air Filter for 2008 to 2015 Lexus IS F
Lexus set out to turn the sport sedan market upside down with the introduction of its IS F model in 2008. With a 5.0L V8 engine, eight-speed transmission and track-ready suspension the usual class leaders from Germany must
have taken notice.
K&N High-Flow Air Filter™ part number 33-2453 is designed to increase performance
in 2008 to 2015 Lexus IS F models equipped with a 5.0L V8
engine.
Made from cotton instead of paper this air filter never needs to be replaced.
It can go for up to 50,000 miles before servicing is needed under normal highway driving conditions.
The 33-2453
air filter will provide outstanding engine protection for the life of your
Lexus and since it never needs to be replaced it will help to reduce waste.
K&N air filters provide less restriction than typical paper air filters, which can increase the efficiency of the combustion process. Allowing your engine to breathe easier can give your car extra horsepower and extra acceleration that can come in handy, even during every day driving. The simple drop in design makes a K&N replacement air filter an easy, and ecological performance add-on.
K&N stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty® and will be the last air filter your
Lexus IS F will ever need.
