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The K&N 63-9038 air intake system is designed and engineered for the 2015-2017 Lexus RC F

All vehicles marketed internationally as Lexus from 1989 through 2005 were released under the Toyota marque in Japan. It wasn’t until 2005 that Lexus was introduced into the Japanese car market.

Introduced in 2014, the Lexus RC F is a high performance vehicle that features a 5.0-liter 2UR-GSE V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It includes a vertical G-sensor for Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, an integrated handling and software control system developed by Toyota. It also has Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) with three modes – standard, slalom, or track. There are also front and rear coil-spring independent suspension, monotube gas-filled shock absorbers and ball joined stabilizer bars, 19-inch diameter forged aluminum wheels, spindle grille with F-mesh pattern on the lower half, unique hood with air vents, front cooling ducts, L-shaped front fender ducts and combination meters with centrally-mounted tachometer that changes according to drive mode, digital and analog speedometer, G-force meter, oil and water temperature gauges, and mileage information.

The 2015, 2016 and 2017 RC F is a two-door version of the Lexus four-door sport sedan. The car borrows from previous and current Lexus models. The front section is from the wide-body GS, the middle section from the previous generation IS convertible and the rear third is taken from the current-generation IS.

The original 5.0-liter V8 has been modified with only the aluminum block retained. The heads, cams, titanium valves, forged connecting rods, crank journals, intake manifold, and larger throttle body are all new. As a result, the new engine generates 467-horsepower compared to 420-horsepower produced by the previous engine. Torque has also been enhanced now achieving 389 lb-ft compared to 371 lb-ft. The engine is classified not to be a gas-guzzler, which avoids a gas-guzzler tax in Japan and converts from Otto cycle to Atkinson cycle under light loads. The set up is considered better than cylinder deactivation because after 100,000 or so miles activated cylinders have greater wear and tear than deactivated ones.

The K&N 63-9038 air intake is designed to replace the factory air filter and air intake tubing

The air intake features a K&N replacement air filter that is washable and reusable and can be used for up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is required. The air filter is constructed of a multilayered cotton gauze media that is treated with a special grade of oil that makes the strands of the cotton sticky. K&N also offers an air filter cleaning kit that is specially formulated to clean and recharge the filter after up to 50,000 miles of driving, depending on driving conditions, so that it can be used over and over again. In fact, the K&N air filter will last for the life of the car.

K&N backs the air filter with a 10-year/Million Mile Limited Warranty. This guarantees that it will perform for up to 10 years or 1,000,000 miles without requiring replacement.

The K&N 63-9038 air intake system is designed to fit the following vehicles:

2017 LEXUS RC F 5.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 LEXUS RC F 5.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2015 LEXUS RC F 5.0L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake system includes a K&N RC-2960 air filter that is washable and reusable

The second-generation Tacoma, which was unveiled in 2005, was available as a 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive regular cab, access cab, double cab long bed and TRD, 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive extended cab, X-Runner and X-Runner extended cab.

An interesting fact is that U.S. Army Special Forces was observed using multiple Toyota Tacomas during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in 1991.

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma is available only in the extended and crew cab configurations. A 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine is available to power the vehicle. However, the original 4.0-liter V6 has been replaced with a smoother, more fuel efficient V6. The engine stems from the 3.5-liter V6 used to power other Toyota cars. The new engine has 42 more horses than the previous V6. A 6-speed automatic transmission is available to mate with these engines.

K&N offers the K&N 77-9039KP air intake system for 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The kit offers an estimated 18.81-horsepower improvement at 5429 rpm and will also improve throttle response and engine sound. It includes a K&N RC-2960 oversized, washable, and reusable universal cone-shaped air filter that features a cotton gauze media and ultra-strong molded pliable rubber flanges that absorb vibration and ensures a secure attachment.

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake system can be installed in around 90 minutes with simple hand tools

K&N also offers an air filter cleaning kit that is specially formulated to cleanse the air filter after up to 100,000 miles of use. If the filter is cleaned and recharged properly every 100,000 miles, then the filter can be reused over and over again.

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake system is backed by a K&N 10-year/Million Mile Limited Warranty. It promises that the kit will last up to 10 years or 1,000,000 miles without need for replacement. The intake system can be installed easily using common hand tools in about 90 minutes.

The K&N 77-9039KP air intake is designed and engineered to fit the following vehicles:

2017 TOYOTA TACOMA 3.5L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 TOYOTA TACOMA 3.5L V6 Fuel Injection - All Models

Consistency and talent earned Haagsma a podium finish in Primm, Nevada

The Primm, Nevada, event was run in a two-day format with a short course race on Saturday and a traditional off-road race on Sunday. These two events were combined to determine final finishing position.

Rain threw a monkey wrench in the weekend schedule as the Friday qualifying runs were rained out. However, K&N-sponsored Haagsma drew the number one position for the short course race on Saturday.

The variable track conditions in Primm required complete focus at the SxS World Finals

Haagsma was running the same set-up as last season but he is optimistic that they can dial things in to stay competitive. He said that the naturally aspirated machines are a bit more reliable, so that was a factor in his impressive finish. However, he said that he may well be running a turbo in the next WORCS round.

In the longer Sunday race, Haagsma’s talent and experience were on full display. He ran a smart and surgical race to secure a runner-up finish. That second podium finish of the weekend earned Haagsma a second place finish overall in the SXS World Finals. Cody Bradbury took the overall win.

The next round of the WORCS SXS off road series will be staged at Honolulu Hills Raceway in Taft, California on February 17-19. We will have to see what race machine David Haagsma rolls out of the trailer in Taft.

Remaining WORCS SXS Schedule:

A high-flying Haagsma in his naturally aspirated SXS in Primm, Nevada, for the SxS World Finals

Rnd 4&5 Mar 17-19 Crazy Horse – Lake Havasu, Arizona

Rnd 6 Apr 1-2 The Orleans – Las Vegas, Nevada

Rnd 7 Apr 21-23 Sand Hollow – Hurricane, Utah

Rnd 8 May 19-21 Iron Mine – Cedar City, Utah

Rnd 9 June 16-18 Summer Festival – Stater Brothers Stadium – Adelanto, California

Rnd 10 Sept 8-10 Glen Helen – Devore, California

Rnd 11 Oct 6-8 TBA

Detroit Speed restored a 1969 Dodge Charger to near perfection!

If you were in the scenario mentioned above, how would you handle it? Would you slam on your brakes, maybe flash the car to slow down? Would you call the cops to report this dangerous driver, or would you speed up in desperate hope to catch up to this beautiful symbol you your own uncontrollable curiosity?

The Charger started off looking nearly bone-stock.

To begin, let’s get you acquainted with the makers. Detroit Speed is known in the automotive industry for manufacturing quality aftermarket products for Camaros since 2001. They also have a complete fabrication facility to transform their customers' vehicles into something they could only dream of. DSE focuses on providing and using automotive components and systems which deliver that late model vehicle feel in a classic muscle-car, while also providing the horsepower all auto-enthusiasts constantly crave. And with their first high-profile Mopar project, Detroit Speed did just that.

Detroit Speed did a complete frame-off restoration on this 1969 Charger.

While the engine is an obvious win, let’s get more into the drivetrain on this gorgeous Hemi. The Charger is equipped with a Bowler 4L80E automatic and 2,200-stall lockup converter to handle the engines high-output, and includes a custom DSE pistol grip shifter so the driver can “handle” the car! The rear axle features a DSE 9-inch rear-end with 31-spline Moser axles, 3.891:1 gears, and a Truetrac limited-slip differential. Now you see another factor of that dyno wheel-spin, right?

A lot of custom fabrication was completed during the restoration of this '69 Charger

Detroit Speed fabricated a custom intake accomodating a K&N panel filter.

The K&N panel filter fits Detroit Speed's custom intake like a glove!

The Charger is equipped with a Chrysler 426ci Gen III Hemi armed with a Whipple 4.0L supercharger.

It’s fair to say this Charger comes with all the bells and whipples, or eh whistles. What more could you want in a car? Hope you enjoyed our article and if everything you’ve just read escapes your memory entirely just remember the following; if you’re ever in the motor city and you briefly experience an ear-piercing metallic whine accompanied by a rapid orange flash, don’t go chasing after it because you’ll never catch up.

The interior of the Charger looks just as great at the outside.

Detroit Speed proves their capability in every detail of this 1969 Dodge Charger.

Le propriétaire de cette Dodge Challenger Hellcat 2016, c'est le PDG de K&N

Si vous venez d'avoir un aperçu de la Dodge Challenger Hellcat de Tom McGann, vous auriez pu penser que vous venez de repérer l'une des rares kit cars Chrysler Direct Connection du début des années 70. Seulement la couverture de la carrosserie donne l'impression d'être en présence d'un Late Model Sportsman de l'époque de Jimmy Carter.

À l'époque, tandis que Chrysler régnait sur les superspeedways de NASCAR, Chevrolet ne s’imposait que sur les short-tracks locaux. Pour réduire la part de marché de Chevy de manière très pressée, Chrysler a mis au point toute une voiture short-track avec Petty Enterprises, qui a également vendu la kit car aux pilotes. Cela n'a pas produit l'effet prévu et n'a pas eu le temps de se développer. À peu près à cette époque, Chrysler a mis fin à pratiquement tous les programmes car l'entreprise était au bord de la faillite. Peu de ces premières kit cars survivent de nos jours.

Mais en pensée, ces voitures continuent à vivre dans les Challengers comme la Hellcat appartenant à Tom McGann, qui est à la fois PDG de K&N Engineering. Il est naturel que le leader mondial en matière de filtration d'air de haute performance soit géré par un véritable passionné de l'automobile.

Le numéro « 52 » sur les portières de la voiture représente les 52 ans d'activité de K&N en 2016

La Hellcat de Tom a été exposée au SEMA Show 2016, complètement transformée avec le genre d'améliorations que la plupart des passionnés apporteraient s'ils se réveillaient un jour et qu'ils trouvaient une Hellcat dans leur garage.

L'extérieur à deux tons aux touches de rouge et orange aux couleurs de K&N est l'œuvre de Brian Wenzel de Frontier Graphics à Denver, Colorado. La société de Brian a fait le covering de voitures de démonstration, de voitures de course, de véhicules pour les entreprises locales, et même de séries telles que les Subarus comme pour l'équipe de ski Nordica. D'ailleurs, Tom McGann a partagé sa carrière entre les automobiles de haute performance et les sports d'hiver extrêmes, donc il est clair que c'est quelqu'un qui aime que les choses aillent vite.

Une caractéristique extérieure assez difficile à ne pas remarquer, c'est les fonds ronds contenant le numéro 52 sur les portières du pilote et du passager. Bien que la plupart du temps un numéro sur le côté d'une voiture de rue nous fait remonter à la Général Lee, ces numéros ont une signification bien plus importante que simplement la copie de ce qui a été peint sur le côté de la voiture de cascade de la série télévisée. Le 52 sur la Hellcat de McGann représente le fait que l'année 2016 a été la 52ème année d'activités de K&N.

Les roues Savini dotées d'enjoliveurs orange et les ressorts Eibach Pro-Kit aident à apporter la touche finale à la Hellcat 2016

Au départ, le capot de la Dodge a été remplacé par une superbe pièce en fibre de carbone de chez Anderson Composites avec un système d'admission d'air froid élargie et des évents d'air chaud.

Pour connecter la voiture au pneu, il y a un ensemble de roues Savini SV25-S. Tom a sélectionné ces merveilles forgées de 20 pouces parmi les 491 roues différentes dont Savini dispose pour la Challenger. Forgées, avec un passage en fibre de carbone, les roues ont une finition en noir avec des touches orange sur les rayons - une signature orange subtile qui est apparue depuis de nombreuses années sur le logo de K&N.

Pour éliminer ce vide irritant entre le haut des pneus et le passage du garde-boue, on trouve un ensemble de ressorts de haute performance progressivement enroulés Eibach Pro-Kit, ce qui abaisse l'avant de la Hellcat de 1,1 pouces et l'arrière, de 1,2 pouces. Un avantage secondaire d'abaisser la voiture, c'est que la Hellcat devient un peu plus aérodynamique, ce qui offre la possibilité d'augmenter sa vitesse sur le circuit.

Un système d'admission d'air froid K&N augmente le rendement des roues arrière de près de 40 chevaux-vapeur

Et bien sûr, que trouverait-on sous le capot de la voiture du PDG de K&N si ce n'est pas un système d'admission d'air froid K&N série 69. Le système d'admission d'air K&N 69-2550TTK est un système d'induction d'air fluide, avec des tubes en aluminium cintrés sur mandrin conçu pour s'adapter à la Dodge Challenger, à la Charger SRT chics de 6.2L, et bien sûr aux modèles Hellcat. Les boîtiers contraignants du système d'admission d'air et du filtre à air d'usine sont complètement remplacés par le système K&N, conçu pour réduire considérablement les turbulences du débit d'air. La récompense est grande avec la Hellcat - le 69-2550TTK ajoute une augmentation estimative énorme de 38,95 chevaux-vapeur sur les roues arrière. En plus de la puissance accrue, le système améliore encore plus le bruit du moteur de la Hellcat en lui donnant une acoustique plus agressive et plus profonde au cours de l'accélération.

Ainsi si vous vous trouvez sur le côté nord de la Riverside, Californie, en semaine et que vous repérez une Hellcat abaissée ayant le numéro 52 sur les portières, il ne s'agit pas de l'équipe du quai de chargement en train de manger des tacos, c'est le PDG de K&N Engineering assistant à une réunion de travail dont les affaires se fondent sur la performance.