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The K&N 77-1571KP air intake system for 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks.

Introduced in 1981, the Dodge Ram pickup truck was named after the ram hood ornament that graced the 1930s and 1940s Dodge vehicles. The truck was available in a two-door extended cab, four-door crew cab and dually body styles.

The 2013 Ram 1500 is a fourth generation pickup that experienced a mild refreshing that included a larger grille, restyled headlights and LED turn signals and taillights. The V6 engine that powered the 2012 model was replaced with a new 3.6-liter V6 that delivered 42 percent more horsepower and 20 percent higher fuel mileage. Also included were stop-start technology and a new standard 8-speed automatic transmission.

The frame was re-done to be stronger and lighter than the previous frame and a new air suspension was included that provides five different settings for ride height and total ride-height adjustment of 4-inches. This means that owners could raise the 1500 for better ground clearance or lower it for better fuel economy and easier entry and exit for passengers. In addition, the air suspension was improved to include automatic load-leveling to assist with towing and hauling.

As noted, the K&N 77-1571KP air intake system is specifically engineered to work in the 2013 Dodge Ram pickup. The system includes a replacement air filter that features a multilayered cotton gauze media that has been treated with a special grade of filter oil. This allows the filter to capture and hold various size contaminants. The filter is washable at recommended intervals of 100,000 miles, depending on driving conditions.

K&N offers an air filter cleaning kit that cleanses and recharges the filter so that it can be used again and again. In fact, if cleaned properly when needed, the filter will last as long as you own the vehicle.

The K&N 77-1571KP air intake system is designed to replace the entire factory air intake.

The air intake system also includes a free-flow mandrel-bent aluminum tube that is designed to dramatically reduce airflow restrictions. This allows the engine to take in more air than the stock air intake is able to supply. This translates to more power, a boost of horsepower and improved acceleration throughout the engine’s RPM range. The air intake also improves engine sound because it provides more aggressive and deeper acoustics during acceleration. The air tube has accommodations for the factory air temperature sensor and crankcase vent hose.

The intake also includes a heat shield that blocks hot air from the engine compartment from entering the intake. This results in cooler air getting into the engine, which helps boost performance. The intake includes adapters made from high strength materials such as silicon and reinforced nylon to ensure that it will last. The system can be installed in about 90 minutes using existing factory mounting points with common hand tools.

The K&N 77-1571KP high-flow performance air intake system is designed for the following vehicle applications:

2013 RAM 1500 4.7L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2013 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 4.7L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models

Squeeze Box is a modern throw-back to the iconic Honda Trail 70

Pfaff’s creative juices for this build began to flow when he studied Honda’s cool and compact Grom 125. The diminutive play-bike has been praised by virtually everyone who has straddled its low seat. What Pfaff saw when he looked at the Grom was the kindred spirit it shared with its ancestors from the 1970s. “Since I saw my first Grom dual-sport, I knew it was the perfect donor for something really cool,” said Pfaff. “And since I was never allowed my own mini-bike as a kid I wanted to make up for it by building the ultimate Trail 70.”

The build's silouette is mix of generational elements decades apart

The top-mounted shock and K&N filter are signature elements of the project

While Murray Pfaff is clearly the creative force behind Squeeze Box, he is quick to credit the other craftsmen who worked on the build. Steve Germond assisted in the welding and fabrication and Tom Stark did much of the machining. That striking paint and graphic scheme is the handiwork of John Mijal.

The old (SL70) and the new (Grom) getting to know eachother

About Pfaff Designs:

Murray Pfaff is a national award winning custom car designer and builder. He designs projects for enthusiasts and top builders alike. Some of his notable builds are The Imperial Speedster, the Cadillac known as FireMaker, the MINI he named Alter-Ego, and the supercharged Ram pickup that carries the name Draggin’ Wagon.

Eye candy was everywhere at the Festival of Speed in Scottsdale

That's a K&N filter in the pristine engine compartment of a classic Camaro

Both closed-course racers and street-legal exotics were on display

The small cluster of Ducati classics drew crowds. Yes, that's a K&N on the beautiful L-twin

The festival was a spectacular gathering in every way. In addition to the pure joy the event was for both attendees and owners, the Festival of Speed had a higher purpose. All of the proceeds of the perfectly staged event went to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Take a look below for some images of the eye candy on display at the 9th Annual Scuderia Southwest Festival of Speed. (All photos by Tim Kessel)

A K&N on a fire-breathing 427 Turbo-Jet

Even open-wheeled Formula 1 cars graced the show

Beautiful twins on the Scottsdale grass

Porsches lined up on the banks of the lagoon

Not-so-mellow-yellows back to back

A 1966 Shelby Cobra at parade rest

Vintage speedsters were a hit at the festival

A classic Porsche strapped up and ready to roll

The festival drew loads of fans

Another beautiful Ducati that breathes through a K&N