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Wickham Racing is family run and consists of brothers Kyle Wickham who drives the 4823 car, Jade Wickham serves as the co-driver, and Doug their father acts as the crew chief

Each February since 2007 thousands upon thousands of off-road, Jeep, 4x4, and ATV enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Means Dry Lake in the Johnson Valley OHV area near Landers, California for one of the largest off-road events in the United States. This special event combines the thrills of high-speed desert racing with extreme rock crawling and due to the many trails with hammer in the name; this event has earned the title King of the Hammers (KOH). The King of the Hammers has grown from the original 2007 race of 13 invitation only competitors to a weeklong festival of everything off-road.

Hammerking Productions combines high-speed desert racing with rock crawling and due to many trails with “hammer” in the name; the race in Johnson Valley is called King of the Hammers (KOH)

The 2015 King of the Hammers was the first time that the Spectre Performance supported Wickham Racing team entered this brutal event. Wickham Racing is family run and consists of Brothers Kyle Wickham who drives the 4823 car, Jade Wickham serving as the co-driver, and their father Doug acts as the crew chief. The Wickham brothers compete in the Legends 4800 class in the Ultra4 Racing off-road series. For King of the Hammers, 4800 class Legends racers participate in the SmittyBilt Every Man Challenge held the day before the big 4400 class race.

For their first attempt to become King of the Hammers, the Wickham Racing team did quite well in 2015. Unfortunately, much like the majority of the field, Kyle and Jade Wickham suffered mechanical failures on the course and were unable to finish the 2015 KOH race. This isn't to say the Wickham Brothers gave up easily, as it was their fourth mechanical failure that sealed their fate. Around mile 76 of the 2015 course, and with just 1 hour left to finish the race, a power steering failure disabled the 4823 car. Realizing the possibility of finishing within the allotted time was out of the question the brothers admitted defeat.

Wickham Racing relies on a custom air intake system made using Spectre Air Intake Components and Spectre HPR Air Filter HPR0882K for their Ultra4 and King of the Hammers racing efforts

Kyle and Jade Wickham will leave the KOH 2016 starting line in their Spectre Performance HPR air filter equipped # 4823 car at 8:00 am on Thursday February 4, 2016

In 2015 when the Wickham brothers were asked if they'd be back for KOH in 2016 Kyle Wickham was quick to say We'll definitely do it again next year. That was almost exactly a year ago, and the Wickham Racing team has come a long way since the 2015 KOH. They will need that kind of will and determination to get through the 2016 King of the Hammers. Despite their DNF in the 2015 KOH the Wickham Brothers followed the Ultra4 Racing series and overcame extreme adversity at nearly every round to finish well. Barring any extreme unforeseen circumstances Wickham Racing stands an excellent chance at KOH 2016.

The 2016 King of the Hammers week will begin January 29th, 2016 for registration, practice, and qualifying. The first race of the week will be the King of the Motos on January 31, 2016. Kyle and Jade Wickham will leave the starting line in their Spectre Performance HPR air filter equipped # 4823 car at 8:00 am on Thursday February 4, 2016. Wickham Racing relies on a custom air intake system made using Spectre Air Intake Components and Spectre HPR Air Filter HPR0882K. Use the Vehicle Search tool to find additional vehicle specific parts, or browse a wide array of custom Spectre Performance products. If assistance is required please feel free to call Spectre Performance at 909-673-9800.

Spectre Performance sponsored driver of the 1963 Chevy Corvette, nicknamed Scar, earned one of 10 golden ticket invitations for the 2015 OUSCI, just two days after the car’s debut at SEMA

Each year following the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Optima Batteries, in cooperation with the Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA) puts on the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI). Throughout 2015, the USCA promoted nine nationwide Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car events as an opportunity to qualify for a highly coveted spot in the 2015 OUSCI. For racers unable to attend a USCA event, or who were not fortunate enough to qualify, Optima Batteries reserves 10 additional spots in the OUSCI which are awarded at the SEMA show in the form of a “Golden Ticket.”

Greg Thurmond’s first event of the 2015 OUSCI at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was the autocross, and as he got a feel for his Spectre equipped car and the course, his lap times improved

Spectre Performance sponsored driver of the Spectre HPR air filter equipped 1963 Chevy Corvette nicknamed Scar was one of 10 lucky golden ticket recipients for the 2015 OUSCI. Greg Thurmond, founder of GTS Customs, built and unveiled his latest personal 1963 Corvette at the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center on November 3, 2015. Greg's 1963 widebody Corvette was placed inside the Spectre Performance booth, number 22557, in the Central Hall. Many times SEMA show cars are “SEMA ready,” meaning they look finished but probably still have a lot of little details that need to be finished.

So for Greg Thurmond to finish his Corvette in time for the 2015 SEMA Show, and have it race ready for the 2015 OUSCI says a lot about Greg’s skills as both a builder and driver. Even still, as the 2015 SEMA Show was coming to a close Greg Thurmond took an opportunity to further tune his car during show tear down and the SEMA Cruise immediately after the show on Friday November 6th, 2015. The SEMA Cruise ends at the SEMA Ignited after party held in the LINQ Las Vegas High Roller Event lot. While Greg was honored to have been handpicked to do a one-on-one interview at the SEMA Ignited event, it meant he’d have to do additional race prep on Saturday morning.

Greg took the first couple laps of the Speed Stop Challenge conservatively to get a feel for his Corvette and explore its limits and as he found his groove he pushed Scar further

Saturday morning began early for Greg Thurmond as he had a personal check list of items he needed to go over before his first event. One such item on his list was to swap the Corvette’s front wheels with another set he brought with a more favorable offset. After completing his checklist and applying all the appropriate OUSCI sponsor decals Greg was ready for his first event. Greg’s first event was the autocross portion of the OUSCI, and prepping the car that morning meant he didn’t have time to walk the course. Greg struggled, as did many others, on his first few runs. But as he got a feel for the course his lap times improved.

Any time a car is put to its limits parts are bound to fail. This is only more common in a fresh build with very little run time. Greg suffered from a failed starter motor in his LS swapped C3 Corvette, but luckily the comradery amongst OUSCI drivers resulted in Kyle Tucker at Detroit Speed and Engineering helping Greg with a starter and get the car up and running just in time for the Lingenfelter Design Challenge and the Speed Stop Challenge. Greg took the first couple laps of the Speed Stop Challenge conservatively to get a feel for his Corvette and explore its limits. Once Greg found his groove he started to push Scar more and more.

Greg Thurmond’s quickest lap time during the Hot Lap road course competition was 1:56 compared to the fastest car of the weekend, a 2007 Corvette Z06 driven Danny Popp, with a 1:39

Day two of the 2015 OUSCI started out smoothly for Greg Thurmond, but as the day wore on he discovered further issues with his Corvette that probably wouldn’t have been noticed in normal driving situations. Greg started out easy in the Hot Lap road course portion of the event; however as he started driving more aggressively the car began to experience issues with vapor lock and fuel starvation. This caused the car’s LS engine to hesitate when exiting turns. This isn’t an uncommon problem so as the day wore on Greg was able to get the car sorted; working around his fuel issues, and began doing extremely well. His quickest lap time during the Hot Lap road course competition was 1:56 compared to the fastest car of the weekend, a 2007 Corvette Z06 driven Danny Popp, with a 1:39.

All things considered Greg Thurmond did very well for a fresh SEMA build that rolled out of the Spectre Performance Intakes SEMA show booth and onto a race track for the first time. Overall Greg placed 54 out of approximately 90 competitors. If it wasn’t for all the hiccups during the weekend, Greg might possibly have done much better. Greg Thurmond is an experienced driver and has proven this in his previous Corvette builds. With a little more seat time in the 1963 widebody Corvette nicknamed Scar; Greg Thurmond will surely become a force to be reckoned with on the Pro Touring scene.

Since 1983 Spectre Performance has designed and offered unique, innovative, parts and components to fuel your car or truck obsession. Whether your fixation happens to be a classic or modern muscle, Spectre will help fuel your passion for performance. Please use the Vehicle Search tool to find additional vehicle specific parts, or browse a wide array of custom Spectre Performance products. If assistance is required please feel free to call Spectre Performance at 909-673-9800.

The fourth Gen Grand Cherokee WK2 introduced significant changes including 4-wheel fully independent suspension to improve the Jeep's on-road manners

The third gen Dodge Durango uses an extended version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 platform to create a three row full-size SUV

The fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 was introduced to the car buying public for the 2011 model year. The fourth Gen Grand Cherokee WK2 introduced significant changes including 4-wheel fully independent suspension to improve the Jeep's on-road manners. The fourth gen Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 shares its assembly line, running gear, powertrain and chassis parts with the third generation Dodge Durango. The third gen Dodge Durango uses an extended version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 platform to create a three row full-size SUV.

The third generation Grand Cherokee WK2 has several engine options including a 3.0L turbo diesel and the increasingly popular Pentastar 3.6L V6. However, for those who prefer the deep throaty exhaust note and rumble of a V8 engine, the 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 and 2011-2014 Dodge Durango can be equipped with a 5.7L Hemi V8. The 5.7L HEMI V8 is rated at 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque and the 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 5.7L V8 even utilizes a Multiple Displacement System (MDS) to shut down four cylinders when that kind of power isn't needed. This serves to save 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 and 2011-2014 Dodge Durango owners a few bucks when it's time to fill up.

Spectre Performance air intake 9021 can help 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 5.7L and 2011-2014 Dodge Durango 5.7L models during acceleration as well as during cylinder deactivation

Reducing intake tract restriction and increasing the amount of available airflow with Spectre Performance air intake 9021 can help 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 5.7L and 2011-2014 Dodge Durango 5.7L models during acceleration as well as during cylinder deactivation. This Spectre air intake includes a High Performance Racing (HPR) Spectre Performance air filter and application specific air filter heat shield in place of the factory air filter box. The red synthetic HPR filter, # HPR9892, of Spectre Performance air intake, number 9021, is clamped onto a high-quality polished aluminum air intake tube to aerodynamically direct air into the engine while adding some flair to the engine compartment. An additional benefit of Spectre HPR air filters for Spectre air intake systems is that they are washable and reusable.

Spectre Performance air intake systems use high-quality components throughout and are designed to increase horsepower, as well as torque output. The Spectre Performance 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 5.7L and 2011-2014 Dodge Durango 5.7L performance intake system includes all necessary components and can be installed using basic hand tools in about 90-minutes in the comfort of a garage or in a driveway. Additionally, 2011-2014 Grand Cherokee or Durango HEMI owners can rest assured knowing that Spectre Performance warrants its products to be free from workmanship and material defects with a limited 90 day warranty.

The Spectre Performance 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 5.7L HEMI V8 and 2011-2014 Dodge Durango 5.7L HEMI V8 performance intake system includes all necessary components

This Spectre Performance air intake will provide one of the most cost-effective performance upgrades for the following Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango models:

2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L V8 F/I - All
2014 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L V8 F/I - All
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L V8 F/I - All
2013 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L V8 F/I - All
2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L V8 F/I - All
2012 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L V8 F/I - All
2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L V8 F/I - All
2011 DODGE DURANGO 5.7L V8 F/I - All

Additional Spectre Jeep Grand Cherokee Air Intakes and Spectre Dodge Durango Air Intakes can be found on SpectrePerformance.com. Since 1983 Spectre Performance has designed and offered unique, innovative, parts and components to fuel your car or truck obsession. Please use the Vehicle Search tool to find additional vehicle specific parts, or browse a wide array of custom Spectre Performance products. If assistance is required please feel free to call Spectre Performance at 909-673-9800.

By reducing air intake tract restriction and increasing available airflow, Spectre Performance air intake system 9026 is able to improve performance of 2014 Silverado and Sierra 4.3L V6 trucks

EPA requirements and consumer expectations have forced full-size truck manufacturers to squeeze more power and better fuel economy out of their engines. For example General Motors (GM) used the 4.3L 4300 Vortec V6 as its base engine for the full-size Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 for years. In 2013 this engine was rated at 195 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. However, for 2014 the same size 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine with new technologies such as direct injection, variable valve timing, and even active fuel management, allows the standard V6 to produce 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. This puts the standard 2014 Silverado / Sierra EcoTec3 V6 engine’s performance on par with the 4.8L Vortec V8 engine of the 2013 Silverado and Sierra.

New technologies puts the standard 2014 Silverado / Sierra EcoTec3 V6 engine’s performance on par with the 4.8L Vortec V8 engine of the 2013 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra

285 horsepower is pretty good for a base V6 engine, plus 2014 Chevy Silverado or 2014 GMC Sierra models equipped with the V6 engine cost a little less and get better gas mileage than V8 models. That’s what people call a win-win situation. That doesn’t mean though that a V8 powered 2014 Silverado or Sierra isn’t making more power than 2014 V6 models. That’s where a performance air intake system from Spectre Performance can lend a helping hand. By reducing air intake tract restriction and increasing the amount of available airflow, a Spectre Performance air intake system is able to improve performance, increase the rate of acceleration, and even add a growl under the hood when the accelerator is pressed.

Spectre Performance air intake systems use high-quality components throughout and Spectre warrants its products to be free from workmanship and material defects with a limited 90 day warranty

Plus, like a V6 powered 2014 Silverado or Sierra, purchasing a Spectre Performance air intake system is going to leave a little money left in your wallet. Spectre Performance air intake systems are an excellent value costing about half the price of other intake systems on the market. Additionally, a Spectre Performance air intake system will help save time and money on future maintenance. A Spectre air intake comes equipped with a reusable High Performance Racing (HPR) air filter that can be cleaned when dirty. Spectre HPR conical air filters can be washed and reused by utilizing the Spectre Performance Accucharge cleaning kit, part number 884820.

Spectre High Performance Racing (HPR) conical air filters can be washed and reused by utilizing the Spectre Performance Accucharge cleaning kit, part number 884820

Spectre Performance air intake systems use high-quality components throughout and are designed to increase horsepower, as well as torque output. The Spectre Performance 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 4.3L V6 and 2014 GMC Sierra 4.3L V6 performance intake system includes all necessary components and can be installed using basic hand tools in about 90-minutes in the comfort of a garage or in a driveway. Additionally, 2014 Silverado or Sierra V6 owners can rest assured knowing that Spectre Performance warrants its products to be free from workmanship and material defects with a limited 90 day warranty.

Spectre Performance air intake system, number 9026, will provide one of the most cost effective and easy to install bolt-on performance upgrades for the following Chevy Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500 V6 pickup trucks:

2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 4.3L V6 F/I - All
2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 4.3L V6 F/I - All

Find additional Spectre Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Air Intakes or Spectre GMC Sierra 1500 Air Intakes at SpectrePerformance.com Since 1983 Spectre Performance has designed and offered unique, innovative, parts and components to fuel your car or truck obsession. Whether your fixation happens to be a classic muscle car or modern pickup truck, Spectre will help fuel your passion for performance. Please use the Vehicle Search tool to find additional vehicle specific parts, or browse a wide array of custom Spectre Performance products. If assistance is required please feel free to call Spectre Performance at 909-673-9800.

Spectre Performance offers a performance air intake system, number 9033, for owners of 2015 Ford F150 5.0L V8 pickups looking to quickly and affordably upgrade their truck

The all-new for 2015 Ford F150 was engineered with all-aluminum body panels, as well as a new frame made of 77% high-strength steel. The aluminum and high-strength steel helped the 2015 F-150 shed up to 750 lbs. Less weight means higher payload and towing capacities, more miles per gallon, and a better power to weight ratio. Performance minded drivers should already know that less weight and more power combine to increase the rate of acceleration. What they may not realize is, because an engine is essentially an air pump, reducing restriction in the intake tract and exhaust will also free up lost horsepower.Freeing up horsepower can result in faster acceleration, better towing performance, improved combustion efficiency, and enhanced drivability.

Spectre Performance air intake system 9033 designed to increase power by reducing air intake tract restriction and increasing the airflow to the 2015 Ford F150 5.0-liter V8 engine

Spectre Performance, an innovator in aftermarket upgrades since 1983, offers a performance air intake system, number 9033, for owners of 2015 Ford F150 5.0L V8 pickups looking to quickly and affordably upgrade their truck’s performance. A Spectre Performance air intake system is designed to increase power by significantly reducing air intake tract restriction and increasing the amount of air available to the engine. Reducing the amount of power wasted on drawing air into the engine can translate into more power where it counts; at the wheels. Plus, a Spectre Performance air intake system can provide a power boost at half the price of a competitor’s air intake.

The 2015 Ford F150 5.0 V8 performance air intake, number 9033, from Spectre includes a HPR synthetic air filter and application specific air filter heat shield in place of the factory air box

Spectre Performance air intake systems use high-quality components throughout and are designed to increase horsepower, as well as torque output. The 2015 Ford F150 5.0 V8 performance air intake, number 9033, from Spectre includes a High Performance Racing (HPR) Spectre Performance air filter and application specific air filter heat shield in place of the factory air filter box. The red synthetic HPR filter, # HPR9892, of Spectre Performance air intake, number 9033, is clamped onto a high-quality polished aluminum air intake tube to aerodynamically direct air into the engine while also adding some flair to the engine compartment. An additional benefit of Spectre HPR air filters for Spectre air intake systems is that they are washable and reusable.

The red synthetic HPR filter, # HPR9892, of Spectre Performance air intake, number 9033, is clamped onto a high-quality polished aluminum air intake tube for 2015 Ford F150 5.0-liter V8 models

The Spectre Performance 2015 Ford F150 5.0 V8 performance intake system includes all necessary components and can be installed using basic hand tools in about 90-minutes in the comfort of a garage or in a driveway. Additionally, 2015 Ford F150 5.0 V8 owners can rest assured knowing that Spectre Performance warrants its products to be free from workmanship and material defects with a limited 90 day warranty.

Spectre Performance air intake system, number 9033, will provide one of the most cost effective and easy to install bolt-on performance upgrades for the following Ford F150 models:

2015 FORD F150 5.0L V8

Additional Ford F150 performance upgrades from Spectre Performance can be found on the Ford F150 Air Intake Systems and Ford F150 Replacement Air Filters pages. Since 1983 Spectre Performance has designed and offered unique, innovative, parts and components to fuel your car or truck obsession. Whether your fixation happens to be a classic muscle car or modern pickup truck, Spectre will help fuel your passion for performance. Please use the Vehicle Search tool to find additional vehicle specific parts, or browse a wide array of custom Spectre Performance products. If assistance is required please feel free to call Spectre Performance at 909-673-9800.