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Suzuki Hayabusa Crash at Bonneville Salt Flats May Have Set Record

28.08.2008

Speed Week at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats is the place to break land-speed records. Jason McVicar broke another kind of record. He may be the fastest motorcycle land speed crash survivor.

World's Fastest Open Motorcycle - Two turbo Suzuki Hayabusa with racer Jason McVicar

McVicar was running the long course on his two turbo Suzuki Hayabusa when his motorcycle hit debris. The Falkner-Livingston Team rider was going 243 mph when he came off the bike.

Jason McVicar may be the fastest motorcycle crash survivor on record. He was going 243 mph during Speed Week at Bonneville when it happened.

Suzuki Hayabusa and Jason McVicar will be back in action at Speed Week 2009

The debris had apparently been left on the course by a car. McVicar said the rear tire broke loose and the bike turned a sharp left and began tumbling. “Both the bike and Jason tumbled through the air,” said Team Manger Becca Livingston. “They were tumbling separately for the most part, but they did apparently contact at one point. When the safety team and medics arrived at the accident they were surprised to find him alive.”

McVicar was transported to a hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah and released later the same day. He suffered a broken kneecap. McVicar is at home in Vancouver, Canada resting and recovering with his very relieved wife and son by his side.

“Before the crash we set the all time top speed on the Salt Flats by an open motorcycle at 253.297 mph,” said McVicar. “This was a special record. It is the fastest salt record on a sit-on bike.”

Team FL rider Randall Parker also bumped his record in the 1000cc MPS-G class from 201.234 mph to 202.730 mph. Team FL uses K&N Engineering products on all their motorcycles.

“The K&N air filters performed well and kept the salt out of our highly tuned engines,” said McVicar. “Part of our routine every night was to clean the K&N filters with the K&N filtercharger kit.”

Next year, McVicar will be back at Bonneville in the repaired Suzuki Hayabusa. His goal is for a new land speed record of 260 mph.

Follow the Falkner Livingston team 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.

K&N Engineering is Primary Sponsor of CJM Racing in NASCAR Nationwide Series Race

28.08.2008

California based K&N Engineering, Inc. will serve as the primary sponsor on CJM Racing’s No. 11 entry at the upcoming Camping World RV Service 300 in California. K&N has been affiliated with CJM Racing since the start of the 2008 season serving as an associate sponsor and provider of products to the NASCAR Nationwide Series race team.

CJM Racer Jason Keller will race at California Speedway in the NASCAR Nationwide Series

“K&N has become a part of the CJM Racing family and we are very pleased that they have signed on to become the primary sponsor in California. Our relationship continues to grow and we’re looking forward to what the future brings,” stated co-owner of CJM Racing Tony Mullet.

K&N Engineering is the inventor and leading innovator of reusable cotton gauze filter technology for automotive applications. From humble beginnings as a family run business over 35 years ago, K&N Engineering, now a truly global company with offices in the U.K. and the Netherlands, continues to exist as a family owned business with an enthusiast mindset and a direct connection with motor sports.

“We’re thrilled to be associated with CJM Racing as they compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series on our hometown track at the California Speedway. Our hallways have photos from the 1970’s of retired NASCAR drivers running K&N air filters at the old Riverside Raceway, so it seems only fitting that the K&N logo is once again storming around a California Speedway,” exclaimed Steve Rogers, CEO of K&N Engineering. “We’re pulling for CJM Racing to drive our logo right into the winner’s circle.”

The No. 11 K&N Chevrolet will compete in the Camping World RV Service 300 this Saturday, August 30th. The race will air live on ESPN2 at 9:45 pm (EST).

Follow the progress of CJM Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series 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.

Citroen and Peugeot Small Vans Gain Peformance with K&N Air Induction Kit

27.08.2008

Peugeot's Partner minivan is virtually identical to its sister minivan, the Citroen Berlingo. Both are practical in the Euro market due to versatility and cost. The newest Peugeot Partner van will be manufactured in Vigo, Spain and will be available in two body lengths. The Peugeot Partner van has been very successful and has proven itself with good sales records in a very competitive European market.

K&N Engineering 57-0660 air intake system for Peugeot and Citroen

K&N Engineering has designed an air induction kit (57-0660) for the Peugeot and Citroen. See the complete vehicle list below. The K&N air intake system is equipped with a K&N chrome top lifetime air filter which is supported by a saddle bracket. The cold air hose is positioned by the lower spoiler and secured at the top of the wire loom with a provided cable tie.

K&N performance air intake system 57-0660 installed on a 2008 Peugeot Partner

2008 Peugeot Partner with a 1.6 liter engine

K&N designed this high-flow air intake to achieve extra horsepower by picking up cooler outside air. The K&N air filter feeds cool free flowing air into the engine to help improve performance.

K&N air intake kits are easy to install, usually in 90 minutes or less and come with the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. Once assembled the 57-0660 is designed to free your vehicle from much of the original air box restriction while providing a power gain and excellent filtration.

Vehicle list for the 57-0660

2011 PEUGEOT 207 1.6L L4 F/I - 110BHP
2010 PEUGEOT 207 1.6L L4 F/I - 110BHP
2010 CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 1.6L L4 F/I
2009 PEUGEOT 207 1.6L L4 F/I - 110BHP
2008 PEUGEOT PARTNER 1.6L L4 F/I
2008 PEUGEOT 207 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP
2008 CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP
2008 CITROEN C4 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP
2008 CITROEN BERLINGO 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP
2007 PEUGEOT PARTNER 1.6L L4 F/I
2007 PEUGEOT 307 1.6L L4 F/I
2007 PEUGEOT 207 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP
2007 PEUGEOT 206 1.6L L4 F/I
2007 CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP
2007 CITROEN C4 1.6L L4 F/I
2007 CITROEN BERLINGO 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP
2006 PEUGEOT PARTNER 1.6L L4 F/I
2006 PEUGEOT 307 1.6L L4 F/I
2006 PEUGEOT 207 1.6L L4 F/I
2006 PEUGEOT 206 1.6L L4 F/I
2006 CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP
2006 CITROEN C4 1.6L L4 F/I
2006 CITROEN BERLINGO 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP
2005 PEUGEOT PARTNER 1.6L L4 F/I
2005 PEUGEOT 307 1.6L L4 F/I
2005 PEUGEOT 206 1.6L L4 F/I - from 10/05
2005 CITROEN C4 1.6L L4 F/I
2005 CITROEN BERLINGO 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP
2004 PEUGEOT PARTNER 1.6L L4 F/I
2004 CITROEN C4 1.6L L4 F/I
2004 CITROEN BERLINGO 1.6L L4 F/I - 109BHP

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.

Add 8 HP to 2007 through 2011 Jeep Wrangler V6 with K&N Air Intake System

27.08.2008

The 2007 to 2011 Jeep Wrangler is powered by a 3.8 liter overhead valve V6 engine. It is bigger than previous models and for the first time, offers a four door version with a larger front seat area.

K&N Engineering 57-1553 air intake system for 2007 to 2011 Jeep Wrangler with a 3.8 liter engine

K&N Engineering developed a performance air intake system (57-1553) that is street legal in 50 states for the 2007 to 2011 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 liter V6 engine. K&N replaced the Wrangler’s original restrictive intake assembly with an all new air intake design.

Add 8.17 horsepower to 2007 to 2011 Jeep Wrangler with 3.8 liter engine with K&N performance air intake system

Dyno chart for 2007 to 2011 Jeep Wrangler with a 3.8 liter engine

K&N dynamometer test show a horsepower gain of 8.17 @ 4807 RPM. K&N cold air intake systems are designed to reduce intake restriction as they smooth and straighten airflow while providing outstanding filtration. This results in engine protection with more power and torque when you need it.

The new K&N air intake system draws air through a K&N chrome top lifetime replacement air filter (RF-1048) for an immediate power gain. The air filter is washable and reusable and can perform for up to 100,000 miles before service is required. The rotationally-molded high-density polyethylene tube improves the air path between the K&N air filter and the motor.

A powder coated steel heat shield replaces the stock airbox and protects the K&N air filter from engine heat. This keeps the engine cooler for an immediate power gain. For an immediate performance increase simply remove the stock intake tube along with the factory air box and replace it with the K&N custom engineered air intake system. The 57-1553 can be easily installed in 90 minutes or less and is backed by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

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.

Add 21.48 More HP to Ford F-250 Super Duty & Ford Excursion with K&N Air Intake System

27.08.2008

Pickup truck buyers who need something with a little more muscle can turn to the Ford F-250 Super Duty. The ¾ ton truck is often seen on the road doing what it does best, hauling and pulling big loads.

K&N's 57-2570 air intake system for 2005 and 2006 Ford F250 Super Duty and 2005 Ford Excursion

2005 Ford F-250

K&N Engineering has developed a K&N air intake system (57-2570) that is street legal in 50 states for the 2006 Ford F250 Super Duty with a 5.4 liter V8 engine, the 2005 Ford F-250 Super duty with a 5.4 liter V8 engine and the 2005 Ford Excursion with a 5.4 liter V8 engine.

57-2570 K&N air intake system installed in 2005 Ford F-250

Dyno chart for 2005 Ford F-250 5.4 liter V8 engine

K&N dynamometer test show a horsepower gain of 21.48 @ 4387 RPM. The original factory intake tube and factory air box are restrictive. For an immediate performance increase simply remove the stock intake tube along with the factory air box and replace it with the K&N custom engineered cold air intake tube.

The new air intake system pulls air through a K&N lifetime replacement chrome top air filter (RC-5046) which increases airflow and filtering capacity. The powder coated steel heat shield replaces the stock airbox as it isolates and protects the K&N air filter from engine heat. This results in cooler air entering the engine for an immediate power gain.

K&N also relocated the mass air sensor from the factory air box to the K&N intake tube with a gasket that is included. With a K&N air intake system consumers can count on extra horsepower whether driving around town, towing or hauling.

Designed to be installed with simple hand tools in 90 minutes or less, our K&N air intake systems are backed by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

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.