K&N Engineering, Inc. has been the World leader in performance filter technology since 1969. With more than 35 years of air filtration experience, K&N prides itself as being the innovator of the unique cotton air filtration system and
creating the World’s Best High-Flow Air Filter. Headquartered in Riverside,
California, the family run company serves the needs of the powersports,
automotive, marine, industrial and military markets all over the world.
On March 26, 1963 a small group of manufacturers formed a group called the Speed
Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA). One of the goals was to develop
uniform standards for products. There were only 36 original members.
K&N Engineering booth at SEMA 2005
Around 1967, the SEMA name changed to Specialty Equipment Manufacturing
Association, to reach out to a wider base of automotive manufacturers. As
emissions and safety issues on vehicles became consumer concerns, speed on city
streets took a back seat. The original market had expanded.
K&N Engineering has been a member of SEMA for around 30 years. “One of the
original SEMA shows was at Dodger Stadium,” said Steve Williams, K&N Vice
President of Product Development and Engineering. “In the early days everyone
sold product and everyone shared. The whole industry was smaller back then and
you met your customers.”
The early shows were masking tape and card table venues. Competitors in the
automotive industry met face-to-face and showcased their new products to
potential buyers. “In the past most manufacturers were family run,” said
Williams. “The industry was entrepreneurial in nature. Even though they competed
there was more unity at the time. People shared concerns and executed
solutions.”
In the early 1970s marketing techniques and sophisticated exhibits could be seen
throughout SEMA. The show moved to the Anaheim Convention Center and attendance
increased dramatically. SEMA developed a reputation as a place where business
was done.
The organization to grow and was moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1977. In 1979,
SEMA became the Specialty Equipment Market Association to meet the needs of
those involved in specialty automotive equipment, not just manufacturers.
Today the annual SEMA Show is held usually in late October or early November in
Las Vegas, in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week. SEMA
and other automotive aftermarket trade organizations make-up the single largest
event on the Las Vegas calendar.
K&N's 2003 Infiniti G35 at SEMA 2005
In 2006 more than 100,000 will be attending the world’s largest parts and
accessories extravaganza. More than 7500 booths will cover 3 million square feet
at the Las Vegas Convention Center at the end of October.
K&N will have a booth to show what sets the company apart from the rest.
Employees will talk to customers and potential customers and showcase new
products and technology. K&N plans to share test data and release its latest
marketing program and unveil two very special cars.
SEMA and K&N were started by people who loved vehicles and turned their hobby
into a career. SEMA members make, buy, sell and use all kinds of specialty parts
and accessories in the multi-billion dollar automotive industry.
World of Outlaws Donny Schatz won the 46th Annual Super Clean Knoxville
Nationals Saturday, the biggest race in sprint car racing.
“It hasn’t really hit me,” said Schatz, following the biggest race of his
career. “I’m as excited as I’ve ever been in my life. This is one of the
defining moments of my life. This is it. It does not get any bigger than this.
It does not get any better. We are fortunate to work with such great product
sponsors and without them we wouldn’t be here. The folks at K&N Engineering
build a Carbon Airbox that is second to none. When you are racing in an event of
this magnitude, you have to be totally confident in all of your components.”
Donny Schatz wins Knoxville Nationals
The World of Outlaws points leader and the ParkerStore team were one of
the favorites heading into this year’s Nationals. After leading the qualifying
points, Schatz earned the pole position with a strong run in Friday’s “A”
Scramble, which served as a test session for Saturday’s finale.
In the 30-lap feature event, Schatz and fellow front row starter Joey Saldana
each took turns grabbing the lead in two attempts at starting the race, until
the race went green on the third try. Saldana took the early lead, but Schatz
was his shadow as the two swapped lines in each corner. Schatz had the lead on
lap four, but Saldana regained it the next time and carried it into lapped
traffic.
Schatz set his sights on Saldana and continued to move closer and closer. With a
move late in lap 12, the Fargo, North Dakota racer took command and began
pulling away from the field. A yellow flag on lap 18 bunched the field before a
red flag stopped the action two laps later.
The ParkerStore crew made no changes to the No. 15 car and let Schatz know he
was the best out there and there were only ten more laps to go for the coveted
Knoxville crown.
When the race resumed, Schatz drove away from Saldana and built a commanding
lead taking the win by a huge margin. “The K&N Airbox worked flawlessly all week
and we had changing conditions all three nights,” he said. “We were able to
attain maximum horsepower Wednesday, Friday and ultimately on Saturday night to
claim the Knoxville Nationals. I have to thank all the folks at K&N for their
dedication to building a superior product.”
Schatz and ParkerStore Team use K&N Carbon Airbox
This is such a big deal for all of us, said Schatz. “I wanted to win this
race for a long time and had to settle for second too many times,” he said. “We
work hard as a team and hard work is what won this race. Joey (Saldana) ran a
great race and we’ve had some good battles all year. He got me in the King’s
Royal and I got him at the Knoxville Nationals. Now it’s time to head west and
see if we can win more races.”
Schatz and his ParkerStore team will return to action Thursday at Black Hills
Speedway in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Follow Donny Schatz'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 2006 Chevrolet Impala was introduced with an almost-complete redesign. There
are also improvements such as more power and performance, improved comfort, fuel
economy and lower emissions. Chevy expects the new Impala's target audience to
be families and loyalists. There have been more than 1.25 million Impalas sold
over the decades.
AirCharger Air Intake for Chevy Impala, Monte Carlo and Pontiac Grand Prix
K&N Engineering, Inc. has made a 63 Series AirCharger Intake Kit (63-3059)
for the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet Impala 5.3L V8, 2006 and 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo 5.3L, and the 2006 to 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 5.3L. Designed for maximum air flow the unique
heat shield keeps the engine heat away from the open element air filter and
provides a cooler air charge.
K&N tests have shown a horsepower gain of 13.48 @ 5222 RPM with the K&N (63-3059)
Intake Kit. K&N Engineers were able to get such good horsepower because the
original factory airbox is restrictive. The K&N Intake Tube design along with
the K&N Filter with radius adaptor, are why K&N was able to gain so much
power.
K&N 63 Series Kits use a round tapered universal Air Filter (RF-
1048) that can fit into the engine compartment using factory holes and
mounting points. It takes less than an hour to install this kit and the lifetime
K&N Air Filter performs for up to 100,000 miles before service is required
depending on driving conditions.
The famed 46th Annual Super Clean Knoxville National’s were tough for Jeremy
Campbell Motorsports. Mechanical problems during qualifying meant a tough three
days at the biggest sprint car race of the year.
Campbell was able to win his qualifying heat Wednesday night but the
mechanical problems that plagued the team continued and he finished 18th in the
main heat. “We had engine problems and
we’re still trying to figure out what is going on,” said Campbell. “Our K&N
Engineering Filter worked great, our engine stayed clean. If our engine worked
as well as our K&N Filter things would be great.”
On Saturday Campbell struggled again with the same mechanical problems and was
only able to make it to 16th in the “C” Feature.
“It was definitely a disappointing Knoxville for us,” Campbell said. “You just
can’t make mistakes here and we were battling problems with the car all week.
Hopefully we have them figured out as we had back into points racing and we can
redeem ourselves a little.”
Jeremy Campbell Motorsports Team
Campbell races Thursday night in Rapid City, South Dakota. “We get one run
to work out the bugs, hopefully everything will be working,” said Campbell.
“There have been a lot of ups and downs but it’s been a great season so far.”
Jeremy Campbell Motorsports changed the outside look of its sprint car. “We
wanted something different, something that stands out,” said Campbell. “We’ll
probably keep the new look for the rest of the year.”
Follow Jeremy
Campbell'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.
Kawasaki Mule off-road utility vehicles have a solid reputation for design and
performance. The Mule 3010 can transform quickly between two-passenger and
four-passenger modes.
The ATV features a liquid-cooled, V-twin engine, High/Low range transmission,
limited slip front differential, and plenty of room for gear or a crew. K&N
Engineering has developed a Powersports Oil Filter (KN-128) for the Mule.
Powersports Oil Filter for Kawasaki Motorcycles
Adding performance is simple with a K&N Oil Filter. Each Powersports Oil Filter
is equal to or will exceed all OEM specifications.
K&N Oil Filters feature an oversized synthetic filter media that is compatible
with the high concentrates of today's semi-synthetic and synthetic oils.
K&N Powersports Oil Filters (KN-128)
are made with a sealing bead precise to its application to ensure an air tight
fit and a large filtration are to provide longer service intervals.
The 'spin-on' K&N Oil Filters feature a heavy-duty metal can with a 17mm nut
secured on the end for easy installation and removal. The (KN-128)
is 2.795 inches in height (71mm) with an outside diameter of 2.677 inches
(68mm).
