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The K&N 69-3538TTK Typhoon air intake improves horsepower, throttle response, and engine sound
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Born on January 11, 1923, Carroll Shelby was an American automobile designer and businessman who gained fame
for producing high performance cars like the AC Cobra and the Shelby Mustang.
He spent a good portion of his childhood from 7 to 14-years old in bed due to a heart valve leakage, but outgrew
the problem. It was apparent as early as his days in high school that he was destined to have a career in
automotive racing and production. He obtained his initial skills working on his own Willy automobile while
attending Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas.
After graduating, he planned to attend the Georgia School of Technology to study Aeronautical Engineering. However,
World War II changed things. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and served as a flight instructor
and test pilot. He ultimately left the service after the war with the rank of staff sergeant and then worked
on oil wells and a poultry farm.
He started racing cars as an amateur during the mid 1950s using a friend’s MG TC and a borrowed Cad-Allards.
His early success in racing led to invitations to participate in the Aston Martin and Maserati factory racing
teams during the mid and late 1950s.
Some of the races he competed in included:
• The 12 Hours of Sebring in an Aston Martin DBR1/300 in 1958
• The Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race in a specially prepared Ferrari 375 GP Roadster in 1956
• Formula One races from 1958 to 1959
• The 24 Hours of Le Mans in an Aston Martin DBR1 in 1959
He set U.S. and International speed records driving a modified, streamline supercharged Austin Healy 100S at
the Bonneville Salt Flats, completed the Mount Washington HillClimb race in a record 10:21.8 seconds. In
addition, he won eight World Championships and several non-championship races during his stint in Formula
One.
As he raced in the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, he noticed the performance of an AC-Motors-built racer, known as
the Ace, which became the origin for his AC Cobra that was built three years later.
He retired from racing in 1959 due to health issues and created a high-performance driving school and the Shelby-American
Company, a manufacturer of custom high-performance automobiles.
In his first venture Shelby asked AC Motors of England to design a new high performance car with a Ford V8 used
in its popular AC Ace sports car. The car was dubbed the AC Cobra and Shelby obtained a license to import
it into the United States. It soon became known as the Shelby Cobra. Ford Motors Invested in it from 1962
through 1965 and also provided financial support to Shelby American for the development of the Ford GT (also
known as the Shelby Mustang) from 1964 through 1967.
After Lee Iacocca left Ford, he asked Shelby to create high performance cars for his new employer, Chrysler.
Shelby joined the board of directors and assisted Iacocca as the Performance Consultant. He was instrumental
in the development of the Dodge Viper and help produced an assortment of Dodge Shelby cars including the
Dodge Shelby Charger from 1983-1984, the Dodge Daytona Shelby Z from 1987-1988, and other cars from 1983
through 1989.
In 2003, Shelby re-established ties with Ford to be the Technical Advisor in the development of the Ford GT.
He is a member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, the
Automotive Hall of Fame, and the SCCA Hall of Fame.
The K&N 69-3538TTK is designed to replace the factory intake system
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He died on May 10, 2012.
Two of the most recent Shelby Mustangs to be developed are the 2016-2017 Ford Shelby GT350 and the 2018 Ford
Shelby GT500.
A 5.2-liter flat plane crank V8 engine, also known as the Voodoo motor, which offers 526 horsepower and 429 lb-ft
of torque powers the 2016 GT350.
The car features track-focused chassis tuning, significant aerodynamic enhancements that include a lowered hood
around the engine, two piece Brembo brakes, MagneRide damping option, lightweight Tremec 6-speed manual transmission,
and Recaro seats. Other changes meant to make the car lighter include a carbon fiber reinforced polymer radiator
support that guides cooling channels for many components.
If you are still looking for more horsepower in your 2016 and 2017 Ford Shelby GT350, then consider buying the
K&N 69-3538TTK Typhoon air intake
system. This system has been rated to offer an estimated boost of 18.12 horsepower at 6400 rpm. It includes
a free-flowing, mandrel-bent aluminum tube that reduces the airflow restriction caused by the factory intake.
The tube helps smooth and straighten the airflow giving the engine more air, which helps it produce more
power and acceleration throughout the engine RPM range.
The intake also includes a washable and reusable K&N RP-2960 universal air filter with a carbon fiber top. The round-tapered filter features a media made of multiple
layers of cotton gauze. The gauze has been treated with a special grade of oil that makes them very sticky
so that they can catch and hold particles.
K&N also offers the 99-5000 filter care
service kit, which is specially formulated to clean and recharge the K&N air filter when it comes time to
clean it. This means that the filter can be used over and over again and will be the only filter you will
need for the life of your car. A heat shield is also included that blocks hot engine air from entering the
intake. This helps assure that the air that flows to the engine is cool resulting in better performance.
The air intake is designed to replace the factory intake system and the air filter and heat shield will fit into
the factory air box location. The air filter installs easily using the existing factory mounting points.
The whole process can be done in about 90 minutes using common hand tools.
The K&N 69-3538TTK Typhoon Air Intake
System fits the following vehicles:
2017 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY 5.2L V8 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY 5.2L V8 Fuel Injection
- All Models
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