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K&N Delivers Big Power for 2011 & 2012 GMC and Chevy Trucks

Posted on Tuesday at 2:52

2011 and 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD and 2011 and 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD 6.0 liter gas engines are some of the more powerful available on the market today. Adequate airflow is the key to the performance of these large engines. On the flip side of the coin, every driver knows how important filtration is to a vehicle’s operation and engine longevity. To balance high airflow and high filtration efficiency, K&N has developed the 77-3076KTK performance air intake system for 2011 and 2012 GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks with 6.0 liter engines.

Built for performance and show, the K&N 77-3076KTK High-Flow Performance Air Intake is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum tube induction system designed to fit easily into 2011 and 2012 GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado 2500 and 3500 6.0 liter models. This air intake system comes with a K&N high flow air filter, a custom designed heat shield and lid to help keep engine heat away and all the necessary components needed for installation. The system has fittings for the crankcase breather hose and a mass air sensor adapter custom designed to perform with the factory’s electronics. On top of utilizing the highest quality, vehicle-specific components, the 77-3076KTK is also backed by K&N’s Million Mile Limited Warranty, giving owners the peace of mind to know that their investment is safe.

K&N air intake systems are a simple bolt-on installation that replaces the vehicle’s stock restrictive factory air filter and air intake setup. The 77-3076KTK is also designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction while it straightens air flow. This allows your vehicle’s engine to inhale a larger amount of air than the OEM air filter assembly. Less restriction means more usable horsepower, torque and acceleration throughout the engine’s RPM range. When dyno tested, the air intake system showed an estimated performance increase of 10 horsepower at 5033rpm and 10 lb-ft of torque at 4736rpm on a 2012 Chevrolet 2500HD pickup with a 6.0 liter V8 engine. The air intake system also allows for an increase in engine sound offering a deeper throatier roar when you step on the gas.

The performance air filter, part RF-1042XD, used on the 77-3076KTK intake is also washable and reusable. Being washable and reusable, the RF-1042XD air filter can go up to100,000 miles depending on driving conditions and it is easily cleaned using the K&N recharger kit meaning you can have more time on the road and less time changing expensive disposable air filters in your garage. The filter is designed with a woven oiled cotton media to ensure excellent filtration efficiency for engine protection.

The 77-3076KTK comes with step-by-step install instructions for easy installation. Including pictures of each component and area of the engine bay as parts get removed and installed. Average installation time runs less than 90 minutes depending on the installer’s skill level.

K&N manufactures many air intakes for Chevy Silverado 2500/3500 and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 trucks. See the Chevy Silverado 2500HD, the Chevy Silverado 3500HD, the GMC 2500 and GMC 3500 Truck Air Intake pages on KNFilters.com for details.

Tags: Chevy, intake, k&n, truck

Dragon Unveils New Floatable Sunglasses

Posted on Monday at 2:47

Dragon has seamlessly blended fashion with function to create the H20 Floatable Collection-its first ever line of floating sunglasses. Made for men and women who enjoy an active lifestyle in and around the water, the Dragon H20 Floatable Collection pairs 5 of Dragon’s most popular styles – including The Jam and the Double Dos-with a specially formulated injected frame designed to stay afloat in the ocean, pool or lake. Arriving just in time for summer, Dragon’s Floatable sunglasses are the answer to never losing your shades in the water again.

Worn by world-renowned big wave surfer and 2013 Billabong XXL Award winner Shane Dorian, Dragon’s H20 Floatable Collection is performance tested and water ready. “The Floatable sunglasses are super functional for me and my friends,” says Shane Dorian. “For people who spend essentially half their lives around the ocean surfing, fishing, boating, stand up paddling or anything else that’s active, knowing you won’t lose your favorite pair of shades if you drop them into the water is key.”

Constructed from a durable, lightweight injected material, all H20 Floatable shades come standard with Dragon’s top-level Performance Polar ®, custom water-resistant rubber logos on the outer temple, nylon lenses, Hydrophobic and Oleophobic coatings, offer 100% UV protection and include rubber nose pads and temple tips for performance fit on select models.

The H20 Floatable Collection includes The Jam, The Shawn Watson Signature Jam, Chrome 2, Vantage, Cinch and Double Dos, and can be found floating at a beach near you or in select retail locations worldwide.

Everyone knows how annoying it is to lose sunglasses in the lake or the ocean, so these new sunglasses from Dragon should help bigtime. Let us know if you try them…

Watch Shane Dorian put the Floatable Collection to the test here, and visit www.dragonalliance.com for more information about Dragon’s full line of floatable sunglasses.

Tags: dragon, sunglasses

Ford Atlas Concept

Posted on Friday at 2:18

Although this truck will probably never come to market, Ford is expected to use this design as a starting point when they update their F-Series trucks (F150, F250, F350, etc). This will allow Ford to think edgy when redesigning the F-Series. There’s actually some great design and aerodynamics in this design. We also heard that the truck may come with electric steps, which would be a nice move away from standard running boards. You may also see better fuel economy, tailgate steps, and some other nice features.

We think this is a very interesting concept and like where Ford is heading. The front end is huge and the truck is very functional. We’d like to see a little different design around the wheel wells and the roof, but other than that, not much else to dislike. This could be an exciting new step in the history of Ford trucks.

Tags: f-series, ford, trucks

How Do New GPS Systems Compare to an Old Garmin?

Posted on Wednesday at 2:44

Radu Tudoroiu (“RT”), Romanian photographer and Off-Road Enthusiast, recently compared his old Garmin 279c to some newer GPS systems. He immediately noticed how a laptop with MapSource and Google Earth allowed him to view tracks and altitude differences, as well as getting a feel for the land, houses and actual birds-eye view of surroundings. He also started experimenting with an iPad with the MotionX app.

The article highlights some key things like battery life, which the Garmin dominated. That being said, an iPad with a car charger can take care of this issue. The next test was the map speed, which was tested in the dirt roads of Turkey and Georgia as well as in the mountains of Romania. Surprisingly, the iPad outperformed the laptop and both devices dominated the Garmin. When it came to durability, all three seemed to perform well (assuming you get a heavy duty case for the iPad and use a Panasonic Toughbook laptop). The last test was processing power and technology, which hands down went to the iPad.

Did you ever think about using the iPad for your Navigation needs? If not, this article shows that the iPad, with the right apps and protective cover, has the ability to help you navigate through some of the most challenging terrain on the planet. Click here to view the entire article. Thanks to 4x4OffRoads.com and RT for the article.

Tags: navigation, system, truck

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