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RIVERSIDE, CA - The Ford SVT F-150 Lightning was recently certified "The World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck" by Guinness World Records^™ as the result of a 147-mph run at Ford's test track. K&N Engineering makes this truck and its F-150 Harley-Davidson^™ SuperCrew sibling even faster and more powerful with two new Fuel Injection Performance Kit (FIPK^®) applications. Kit No. 57-2549 for 2001-2004 trucks increased rear-wheel horsepower on K&N's Dynojet 248 dynamometer 15.6 HP to a peak of 372.1; system 57-2548 raised 1999-2000 Lightning rear-wheel output 14.8 HP to 345.5.

By replacing the poor flowing stock airbox and intact tract K&N Intake Kits feed the 5.4L supercharged engine significantly more air. Each Kit includes a genuine washable and reusable K&N High-Flow Air Filter, which is shielded from underhood heat with a black-powdercoated steel heat shield. K&N is so confident in its engineering that the company offers guaranteed horsepower with this kit.

Because K&N High-Flow Air Filters can be repeatedly cleaned and re-oiled with a K&N recharger kit (available separately), the FIPK^® is an exceptional long-term value, considering both improved horsepower and protection from harmful dirt and debris

The average do-it-yourselfer can complete installation in approximately 90 minutes. The job is purely bolt-on, using existing holes and mounting locations. Overall, this FIPK^® upgrade involves removing the stock airbox, intake tract and mass-air sensor; replacing these parts with corresponding FIPK^® components; and re-attaching/re-installing the factory sensors and vent lines. K&N^® supplies all necessary mounting hardware.

Most K&N FIPK^® Kits are 50-state legal, won't void the factory warranty and are compatible with OE computer and emissions controls. Also, the system's High-Flow Air Filter is backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty^®. For more information about FIPK^®-improved power and throttle response for the Lightning or Harley-Davidson^™ F-150s, please contact K&N Engineering, Inc., P.O. Box 1329, Riverside, CA 92502-1329, (800) 213-4182 for a dealer near you, (800) 858-3333 for technical service/questions, (951) 826-4001 Fax, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.knfilters.com.

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RIVERSIDE, CA, -- Owners of 2003-04 Kawasaki ZX-6R and ZX-6RR/ZX-636 sport bikes already enjoy impressive performance. Through extensive dyno testing K&N engineers were able to make a great bike even better by designing a new High-Flow Air Filter (PN# KA-6003) that improves airflow into the 600cc and 636cc engines on these bikes for improved horsepower and torque. Right off the bat, one of the first things riders will notice is that the K&N High-Flow Air Filter offers improved throttle response.

More than 40 years ago K&N invented the washable and re-usable cotton gauze air filter. In that time the company has made numerous improvements to the original design and has always maintained their commitment to offering the best products on the market. K&N High-Flow Air Filters are made up of four layers of high quality gauze, sandwiched between epoxy-coated aluminum wire mesh, and then treated with a specially-formulated oil. The combination is a highly efficient filter with outstanding filtration that allows more air in the engine.

A Recharger^® Kit is available separately and includes a cleaning solution and a bottle of K&N's filter oil. K&N recommends cleaning about every 30,000-40,000 miles for street-driven applications (more often for off-road or heavy dust driving conditions) and as with all K&N High Flow Air Filters, the KA-6003 is backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Warranty^®.

For additional information, please contact K&N Engineering, Inc., P.O. Box 1329, Riverside, CA 92502-1329, (800) 213-4182 for a dealer near you, (800) 858-3333 for technical service/questions, (951) 826-4001 Fax, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.knpowersports.com.

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RIVERSIDE, CA, -- Driving without an air filter can lead to serious engine damage. When K&N engineers saw that some tri-power street rods were being driven unprotected, they started thinking. There aren't enough choices for air filters that complement the nostalgic looks of many tri-powered hot rods. K&N addressed this problem with their new four-inch finned aluminum filter assemblies.

These Nostalgia assemblies can be ordered individually (PN# 60-0410) or as a set of three (PN# 60-0413) and can be installed as is (with cast finish) or all or part of the assembly can be polished and/or painted for a truly custom look.

K&N Nostalgia Assemblies are four inches round, 2-3/4 tall (top to bottom of flange) and are designed to fit carburetors with a 2-5/8" flange diameter. Each K&N Nostalgia Assembly incorporates K&N's famous washable and re-usable filter material that provides great airflow and filtration. Cleaning is a simple process with the K&N Recharger Kit (sold separately) and with recommended cleaning every 50,000 miles (depending on conditions), a K&N filter will often last longer than the vehicle.

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RIVERSIDE, CA (Feb. 29, 2004) -- Bob Harris Jr. of Trabuco Canyon, CA had his work cut out for him. Not only was he campaigning his beautiful orange 2000 Corvette racecar in one of the most competitive classes in all of NHRA drag racing - he was doing it at the NHRA season opener event sponsored by his employer, K&N Filters.

By day, Harris works in K&N's Research, Development and Engineering Department. During his free time Bob has been pursuing a passion for racing that spans 14 years.

With 143 entrants registered for the K&N Filters WinterNationals Super Gas Class, there were a lot of experienced racers to get through before Harris could lay claim to his third NHRA National event Wally Trophy (he has also won National events at the Arizona Nationals in 1991 and the Autolite Nationals in 1992 - both in his equally impressive 1955 Chevy). With a perfect 9.90 run in the first round Harris was off to a great start and beat Ted Seipel, 2002 National Champion, Todd Steward, Richard Okerman and Larry Bradshaw before meeting Johnny Matassa in the final round. Bob ran a 9.873 to Matassa's 9.860, winning on a breakout (in Super Gas competition the winner is the driver who runs as close to 9.90 without breaking out/running under 9.90).

Harris' racecar is a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (featuring a genuine Corvette body), built by Gary Hansen at Hansen Racecars and receives support from Goodyear and of course, K&N Engineering. The engine is 498-inch big block built by K&N co-worker, John Reedy.

Harris is headed to Phoenix for the second race of the season and looks forward to maintaining the momentum he built in Pomona.

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RIVERSIDE, CA, -- In looking back on their first 100 issues the editors of Powersports Business Magazine asked themselves, "Who were the most influential companies in the industry over the last six years?"

To find the answer they looked through their past issues, talked to consumer magazine editors, as well as friends in the business, and came up with a comprehensive list of companies and organizations that "had a significant impact on the powersports industry during the last six years".

Considerations included market share, product development, industry involvement, and innovation in the way a company does business.

Their research was extensive and in the end editors of Powersports Business Magazine named K&N Engineering to their 2004 top 100 Most Influential Powersports Companies. The list was created to recognize companies whose accomplishments were most notable in the powersports business during the magazine's first 100 issues (1998-2003).

A plaque announcing the honor was presented to Tom Cates, Powersports Manager for K&N Engineering and will be proudly displayed in the lobby of the K&N's world headquarters, in Riverside, California.

Of the companies listed, K&N Engineering was the only filter manufacturer. Nearly a fifth of the other companies included in the Powersports Business list are companies K&N works closely with. K&N would like to congratulate the distributors, partners and associations who were also recognized and who have helped K&N achieve this honor.

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