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Caption: The Spectre 2369 Clearview fuel filter comes with three sizes of barbs to fit many common fuel lines

Whether you're building a street rod from the frame-up or updating the carb on your existing muscle car, a fuel filter is critical to the operation of your vehicle's engine. Unfiltered fuel may contain several types of contamination, ranging from those inadvertently added during the filling and storing process at the gas station to degradation inside your own gas tank - dependent upon its age. If these contaminants are not removed they can plug fuel metering orifices in the carburetor or prevent valves from seating.

An excellent choice to protect your fuel delivery system is Spectre 2369 Clearview fuel filter, which will fit virtually any carbureted application with 1/4-, 5/16-, and 3/8-inch barb fittings included. The kit allows the Spectre 2369 to be fitted to various sizes of rubber and metal fuel lines.

The Spectre 2369 Clearview fuel filter also provides excellent filtration characteristics, removing contaminants as small as 40 micron from the fuel surging past. For reference, 40 microns is 0.004 of a millimeter or about 60 percent smaller than the thickness of a human hair. The filter media used is nylon, the choice of several manufacturers of heavy-duty fuel filters for commercial vehicles.

Caption: The replacement filter kit comes with enough screens and O-rings for three cleanings

Spectre 2369 Clearview fuel filter features a transparent glass body for quick viewing of any contaminants trapped by the filter. The advantage of a clear case is that the debris can be viewed in the mesh of the filter element, providing constant feedback as to the condition of the filter, and avoiding problems before they happen.

As the fuel filter does its job, the element can become restricted if not monitored and cleaned (or replaced). Debris reduces the flow of fuel to the engine. If the filter restricts too much fuel, the fuel pump cannot provide enough volume to the carburetors. If the fuel pressure decreases enough, it will reduce power and may cause the engine to hesitate, misfire, or even stall. Spectre's 2369 Clearview fuel filter kit features a white mesh filter, so the amount of debris collected is easily spotted. Further the filter element is replaceable, making it a simple, easy task to install or replace the filter element with no special tools or skills required at a cost much lower than having to purchase a brand-new high performance filter each time.

Spectre's replacement fuel filter element kit includes three replacement filter elements and six O-ring seals and can be ordered by using part number 2358.

NOTE: The Spectre 2369 Clearview fuel filters are not designed for use with fuel injected engines.

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From mild to wild, Spectre Performance has the parts and accessories to help you realize your automotive vision. Our extensive parts catalog is chock full of things like performance enhancing cold air intake systems, low-restriction air filters, chrome engine accessories, clear glass fuel filters, ignition parts, billet shifter knobs, exhaust tips, and a whole lot more. We also manufacture these parts, so turning your ride into something special will be a lot more affordable than you might think.

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Engineered to fit into the stock air box, the Spectre Performance HPR9482 can boost airflow for Avensis, Corolla, and Elise engines through its large surface area and synthetic filter media.

Several generations of a diverse international range of sports and family cars sharing small- to medium-displacement Toyota gasoline engines can now benefit from an air filter upgrade with the Spectre Performance HPR9482.

This group includes production year 2001 through 2015 Toyota Avensis, Corolla, and Matrix, Lotus Elise, and even a Scion and Pontiac Vibe that fulfill a wide variety of family transport, daily driver, club racer, and weekend fun-car duties. All will have better aspiration with a washable, reusable Spectre Performance filter (see below for a complete list of models).

Perhaps the biggest population of the group is the Corolla, built in several plants worldwide and in Mississippi in the United States. As one of the best-selling cars in the world since the mid-1970s, it has been praised for its durability and practicality, and 40 million were sold by 2013. It provides the platform for the Toyota Matrix and GM's Pontiac Vibe.

The Avensis is a full-size family car built in England, and includes a hatchback and station wagon plus the Avensis Verso MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) in the line. It is exported to Japan and other European nations, and is not sold in the United States. Like the Corolla, it is conservatively designed and a staple of the sedan segment, getting people and gear from point A to point B safely and securely.

The Lotus Elise is the head-turning mid-engine roadster that is a true sports car: no-frills appointments, lightweight, exciting to drive, and trackable. It received federally mandated safety updates and the Toyota 1.8L 2ZZ engines and drivetrain to enter the U.S. market in 2005. Described as "unfiltered and capable as an Italian exotic, at roughly a quarter of the cost", the Elise is an ultimate ride for the performance enthusiast.

The bottom line for all these cars is the need to operate at high performance, and owners who replace the stock paper air filters in these cars with the HPR9482 can help keep their engines up there with proper airflow and clean intakes. Depending on driving conditions, the air filter should be cleaned annually, or every 12,000 miles depending on driving conditions. And after investing in a Spectre Performance replacement air filter now, owners can just clean the filter and re-install it.

Engineered and constructed to fit into the stock air box, the Spectre Performance HPR9482 seats perfectly and provides excellent protection with a synthetic, pre-dyed filter media reinforced by steel mesh and mounted in a urethane frame. It designed to boost acceleration and add horsepower with a larger surface area that allows better airflow than the stock paper version. The filter comes pre-treated, and is ready to install. Spectre Performance replaceable air filters are also backed by a limited 90-day warranty against material or workmanship defects.

The following vehicles can use the Spectre Performance HPR9482 Replacement Air Filter:
2015 LOTUS ELISE 1.8L L4
2015 LOTUS ELISE 1.6L L4
2014 LOTUS ELISE 1.8L L4
2014 LOTUS ELISE 1.6L L4
2013 LOTUS ELISE 1.8L L4
2012 LOTUS ELISE 1.6L L4
2012 LOTUS ELISE 1.6L L4
2011 LOTUS ELISE 1.8L L4 - w/Toyota Engine
2010 SCION TC 2.4L L4
2010 LOTUS EXIGE 1.8L L4
2010 LOTUS ELISE 1.8L L4 - w/Toyota Engine
2009 TOYOTA VERSO 1.8L L4
2009 TOYOTA VERSO 1.6L L4
2009 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.4L L4
2009 SCION TC 2.4L L4
2009 LOTUS EXIGE 1.8L L4
2009 LOTUS ELISE 1.8L L4 - w/Toyota Engine
2008 TOYOTA VERSO 1.8L L4
2008 TOYOTA VERSO 1.6L L4
2008 TOYOTA MATRIX 1.8L L4
2008 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8L L4
2008 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.4L L4
2008 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4
2008 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4
2008 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4
2008 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4
2008 SCION TC 2.4L L4
2008 PONTIAC VIBE 1.8L L4
2007 TOYOTA VERSO 1.8L L4
2007 TOYOTA VERSO 1.6L L4
2007 TOYOTA MATRIX 1.8L L4
2007 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8L L4
2007 TOYOTA AVENSIS VERSO 2.0L L4 - 1AZ-FE Engine
2007 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.4L L4
2007 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4
2007 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4
2007 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4
2007 SCION TC 2.4L L4
2007 PONTIAC VIBE 1.8L L4
2007 LOTUS ELISE 1.8L L4 - w/Toyota Engine
2006 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS 1.8L L4
2006 TOYOTA MATRIX XR 1.8L L4
2006 TOYOTA MATRIX 1.8L L4
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8L L4
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4
2006 TOYOTA AVENSIS VERSO 2.0L L4 - 1AZ-FE Engine
2006 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.4L L4
2006 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4
2006 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4
2006 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4
2006 SCION TC 2.4L L4 -
2006 PONTIAC VIBE GT 1.8L L4
2006 PONTIAC VIBE 1.8L L4
2006 LOTUS ELISE 1.8L L4 - w/Toyota Engine
2005 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS 1.8L L4
2005 TOYOTA MATRIX XR 1.8L L4
2005 TOYOTA MATRIX 1.8L L4
2005 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8L L4
2005 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4
2005 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4
2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS VERSO 2.0L L4 - 1AZ-FE Engine
2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.4L L4
2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4
2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4
2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4
2005 PONTIAC VIBE GT 1.8L L4
2005 PONTIAC VIBE 1.8L L4
2005 LOTUS ELISE 1.8L L4 - w/Toyota Engine
2004 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS 1.8L L4
2004 TOYOTA MATRIX XR 1.8L L4
2004 TOYOTA MATRIX 1.8L L4
2004 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8L L4
2004 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4
2004 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4
2004 TOYOTA AVENSIS VERSO 2.0L L4 - 1AZ-FE Engine
2004 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.4L L4
2004 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4
2004 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4
2004 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4
2004 PONTIAC VIBE GT 1.8L L4
2004 PONTIAC VIBE 1.8L L4
2004 LOTUS ELISE 1.8L L4 - w/Toyota Engine
2003 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS 1.8L L4
2003 TOYOTA MATRIX XR 1.8L L4
2003 TOYOTA MATRIX 1.8L L4
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8L L4
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4
2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS VERSO 2.0L L4 - 1AZ-FE Engine
2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.4L L4
2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4 - from 3/03
2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4 - From 4/03
2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4 - from 3/03
2003 PONTIAC VIBE GT 1.8L L4
2003 PONTIAC VIBE 1.8L L4
2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8L L4 - Non-US
2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4
2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4
2002 TOYOTA AVENSIS VERSO 2.0L L4 - 1AZ-FE Engine
2001 TOYOTA COROLLA 2.0L L4
2001 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8L L4 - Non-US
2001 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4
2001 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4
2001 TOYOTA AVENSIS VERSO 2.0L L4 - 1AZ-FE Engine
2000 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4 - 97BHP

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Constructed of a pre-dyed synthetic non-woven media, reinforced with steel mesh and held in a durable polyurethane frame, the Spectre Performance HPR8997 filter is designed to trap more dust and particles than stock or other disposable paper replacement filters.

The new millennium in the automotive industry was populated by a proliferation of SUVs. Nearly every manufacturer brought something new to market and among them were Ford's Escape and Maverick (for Europe and China), Mazda's Tribute, and Mercury's Mariner. Sharing engineering, design, and manufacturing best practices as part of their 20+ year collaboration, Ford (owned a 33 percent stake in Mazda at the time) and Mazda took on Toyota and Honda with their small, fun-to-drive utes.

Car-like road manners, comfortable interiors, and power choices over the years between 2L, 2.3L 4-cyl, and 3.0L V6, then 2.5L 4-cyl for the Escape and Mariner made these SUVs likeable and serviceable for a decade. Tribute's 2.3L and 3.0L 4-cyl power plants coupled with MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension were Mazda innovations that earned the vehicle accolades for its sports-car feel.

Holding the course and fulfilling the mid-size to full-size family sedan segment for Ford were the Taurus and Mercury Sable. Redesigned in 1996 in a distinctive oval shape, the third-generation Taurus was the first sedan to be approved for NASCAR competition, winning the then-titled Winston Cup with Dale Jarrett driving. The Sable was praised for its sporty performance in its own right and was popular for its comfort and affordability. The pair got another redesign, and a power upgrade with the 3.0L Duratec engine in 2000, as Ford actively worked to regain Taurus's stature as the best-selling car in America (which it had held between 1992 and 1996).

Staples of the U.S. automotive economy for another six years, they are still ferrying families and commuters on their daily rounds as survivors of the millennium.

Dependability and solid performance form the bottom line among these competent machines, and keeping them road-worthy requires they have a well-maintained air filtration system. Spectre Performance makes that maintenance requirement easy to fulfill with a panel-shaped replacement air filter that precisely fits the stock Duratec air box. The HPR8997 goes one step further by being washable and reusable, and is backed by a limited warranty against workmanship and materials.

Constructed of a pre-dyed synthetic non-woven media, reinforced with steel mesh and held in a durable polyurethane frame, this filter is designed to trap more dust and particles than stock or other disposable paper replacement filters. It is engineered to have a greater surface area in the same dimensions, which increases its efficiency. When it's time for a filter service (at least once a year, or about every 12,000 miles, depending on driving conditions), the HPR8997 can be easily removed, sprayed with the Spectre Performance filter cleaner, rinsed, and dried. After checking the air box for larger pieces of road debris and another spray with the Spectre Performance refresher spray, the filter can be replaced and the job is done.

It is an affordable alternative to buying and disposing of paper filters and can extend the life of your Ford or Mazda SUV or sedan. It's a simple investment that will provide clean, fresh air for the engine and peace of mind for the owner.

The following vehicles can be fitted with a Spectre Performance HPR8997 Replacement Air Filter:
2012 Ford Escape 2.5L L4
2011 Mercury Mariner 2.5L L4
2011 Mazda Tribute 2.5L L4
2011 Ford Escape 2.5L L4
2010 Mercury Mariner 2.5L L4
2010 Mazda Tribute 2.5L L4
2010 Ford Escape 2.5L L4
2009 Mercury Mariner 2.5L L4
2009 Mazda Tribute 2.5L L4
2009 Ford Escape 2.5L L4
2008 Mercury Mariner 3.0L V6
2008 Mercury Mariner 2.3L L4
2008 Mazda Tribute 3.0L V6
2008 Mazda Tribute 2.3L L4
2008 Ford Escape 3.0L V6
2008 Ford Escape 2.3L L4
2007 Mercury Mariner 3.0L V6
2007 Mercury Mariner 2.3L L4
2007 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6
2007 Ford Escape 3.0L V6
2007 Ford Escape 2.3L L4
2006 Mercury Mariner 3.0L V6
2006 Mercury Mariner 2.3L L4
2006 Mazda Tribute 3.0L V6
2006 Mazda Tribute 2.3L L4
2006 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6
2006 Ford Escape 3.0L V6
2006 Ford Escape 2.3L L4
2005 Mercury Sable 3.0L V6
2005 Mercury Mariner 3.0L V6
2005 Mercury Mariner 2.3L L4
2005 Mazda Tribute 3.0L V6
2005 Mazda Tribute 2.3L L4
2005 Mazda Tribute 2.0L L4
2005 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6
2005 Ford Maverick 3.0L L4
2005 Ford Escape 3.0L V6
2005 Ford Escape 2.3L L4
2004 Mercury Sable 3.0L V6
2004 Mazda Tribute 3.0L V6
2004 Mazda Tribute 2.0L L4
2004 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6
2004 Ford Maverick 3.0L L4
2004 Ford Maverick 2.3L L4
2004 Ford Escape 3.0L V6
2004 Ford Escape 2.0L L4
2003 Mercury Sable 3.0L V6
2003 Mazda Tribute 3.0L V6
2003 Mazda Tribute 2.0L L4
2003 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6
2003 Ford Maverick 3.0L L4
2003 Ford Escape 3.0L V6
2003 Ford Escape 2.0L L4
2002 Mercury Sable 3.0L V6
2002 Mazda Tribute 3.0L V6
2002 Mazda Tribute 2.0L L4
2002 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6
2002 Ford Maverick 3.0L L4
2002 Ford Escape 3.0L V6
2002 Ford Escape 2.0L L4
2001 Mercury Sable 3.0L V6
2001 Mazda Tribute 3.0L V6
2001 Mazda Tribute 2.0L L4
2001 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6
2001 Ford Maverick 3.0L L4
2001 Ford Escape 3.0L V6
2001 Ford Escape 2.0L L4
2000 Mercury Sable 3.0L V6
2000 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6
1999 Ford Taurus 3.4L V8
1998 Ford Taurus 3.4L V8

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Your 5.6L will be able to breathe easier with the help of the Spectre 9951 intake kit

A cold air intake system is a relatively inexpensive modification, adding horsepower and torque to your ride but is much easier to install than most other engine modifications. Here’s how it helps gain power: recall the last time you had a cold and you felt all stuffed up? After you felt better, you could breathe clearly, right? That’s sort of the effect that installing a cold air intake system has on your vehicle. The Spectre 9951 air intake system for 2005 – 2014 5.6L Nissan Titan and Armada, and 2004-2010 Infiniti QX56, brings performance increases that can be achieved by a DIY installation that takes around 90 minutes with simple hand tools and no re-calibration of engine electronics required.

Caption: Clean and recharge your Spectre air filter with our AccuCharge easy-to-use cleaning kit

The Spectre 9951 moves the air intake away from the hot engine and protects it with a heat shield so cooler outside air can reach the air filter. Cooler air is denser, carrying additional air molecules to the engine, increasing horsepower. If you’ve ever driven your car on a cool morning and noticed it seemed a bit more powerful -- that’s the effect we’re talking about.

A Spectre Air Intake System will add horsepower and torque to your 2005 – 2014 5.6 L Nissan Titan and Armada, and 2004-2010 Infiniti QX56

If you’ve ever looked under the hood of your Nissan 5.6L V8 and traced the path the air intake hose travels to reach the throttle body, you’ll see that it’s less than a straight line. The 9951 air intake kit uses a large diameter aluminum intake tube that’s smoother with fewer bends providing higher airflow capacity than the OEM hose.

The Spectre 9951 air intake system utilizes a non-woven synthetic filter media to help protect your engine from harmful debris. In addition, the filter is available in four colors: 9951 (red), 9951B (blue), 9951K (black), and 9951W (white).

The air intake system comes with the above-mentioned reusable low restriction air filter, high quality tubing, and a black powder coated heat shield to help prevent hot engine air from entering the intake inlet. Spectre air intake systems come with the necessary boots, clamps, and hardware for an OE fit and finish. The kit also accommodates all factory emissions and vacuum lines. OEM mounting brackets and hardware are utilized to allow for quick and easy installation.

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