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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

You can view all the Spectre Performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local Spectre retailer by plugging your location into the Spectre Dealer Search as well.

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

You can view all the Spectre Performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local Spectre retailer by plugging your location into the Spectre Dealer Search as well.

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.

To find out what products Spectre makes for your vehicle, visit the vehicle search tool and too find your local Spectre dealer use our dealer locator tool.

Brian Finch released a rendering of his latest build, which combines a 1967 Mustang body with a 2011 Mustang front end

Brian Finch is a name many are familiar with in the pro-touring community. Finch’s Spectre Performance equipped 1970 Camaro was quickly recognized as one of the fastest cars on the pro-touring race circuit in 2009 and 2010. Finch and the Camaro traveled across the country racing in events like the Goodguys Autocross, the Optima Series, Holley’s LS Fest, and the Midwest Muscle Car Challenge. As the years passed, competition grew, new performance parts became available and cars essentially got faster. Though the Camaro had a very well established reputation, Finch decided it was time for something new. This is where the creation of the Mus-Take began.

The Spectre Performance equipped 1970 Camaro went viral in 2009 and still competes in race events across the country today

What happens when you take a 1967 Mustang and combine it with a 2011 Mustang front end? No one was quite sure what to expect when Brian announced his new project. No builder had taken these two models and molded them into one vehicle. When Finch publicized the project, many people had their doubts on the build. Once the rendering was released to the public, the vision started to form and word spread. This would either turn out to be an amazing one-off build or a complete disaster.

Brian Finch has built several muscle cars over the past years including the 1963 Split Window Corvette that will make an appearance in an upcoming episode of Competition Ready on Velocity

Finch is an amazing builder and fabricator. His name is behind several builds including his 1970 Camaro, a 1967 Mustang Coupe and the 1963 Split Window Corvette that will be featured in an upcoming episode of Competition Ready on Velocity TV.

The first step in the Mus-Take build started by working the 2011 front end to fit the 1967 Mustang body

When it came time to plan the Mus-Take build, Finch made sure to use the best performance parts available. As parts started to arrive for the Mus-Take project, Finch shared teaser photos with his online followers. The car would get a brand new 5.0L Coyote motor along with a Holley EFI system, a Holley digital dash and a fully customized Spectre Performance Air Intake setup. These were only the first of several parts to arrive in order to complete the build.

Mus-Take will feature a complete Spectre Performance Custom Air Intake set-up that will be designed to draw cooler air to help increase horsepower

Creating custom air intake setups is one of Finch’s specialties. Finch has stood behind the Spectre Performance name for several years using Spectre’s Air Intake Components to create one-off air intakes for his custom builds. Throughout the years, builders have designed their own air intakes or have settled with using only a filter when building cars with custom applications. Spectre Performance developed a system that offered several different components including different bent aluminum tubing, couplers and various sized filters to help accommodate those who wanted to create a custom air intake. Just as Finch has done with past builds, he is using the Spectre Air Intake Components once again with the Mus-Take build in order to design a custom air intake that not only looks good, but draws in cold air to help increase horsepower.

Though the Mus-Take will not be ready for the 2016 race season, Finch will represent Spectre Performance on the race and show circuit with his 1970 Camaro and 1963 Corvette

A date has not been set for the final debut of Brian Finch’s Mus-Take. Though it is not ready for the 2016 race season, we will see the Spectre Performance driver in his 1970 Camaro and possibly in the 1963 Split Window throughout the year.

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 muscle, Spectre will help fuel your passion for performance. Please use the vehicle search tool to find additional vehicle specific parts, or browse the wide array of custom Spectre Performance products. If assistance is required please feel free to call Spectre Performance at 909-673-9800.

Spectre Performance attended the 16th Annual Goodguys Del Mar event, displaying vehicles with different air intake setups

Spectre Performance has been attending Goodguys Rod and Custom Car Shows for the past nine years. Spectre’s long rooted history has helped build relationships with consumers and increase product awareness. Due to this, it is not uncommon to walk through the aisles of a Goodguys car show and see Spectre Performance Air Intake Systems on several of the vehicles. This was just the case once again at the Goodguys show in Del Mar, California.

James Crosby brought out a 1956 Chevy equipped with a Spectre Universal Air Intake

From the pits of the autocross to the cars displayed indoors, Spectre Performance Air Intake Systems were everywhere. Several of these air intakes were custom designed to fit one-off applications for custom builds or rare models where intakes were not available. Cold air intakes were also popular throughout the autocross pits. Many of the racers participate in other race series that benefit from cold air induction systems.

Wes Drelleshak took to the autocross with this 1959 Apache Truck that was also equipped with a Spectre Performance Universal Air Intake

Spectre Performance Universal Air Intake Kits were also quite popular at the Goodguys Del Mar event. Look under the hood of the 1956 Chevy, brought out by James Crosby, and you would find a Spectre Performance Universal Air Intake setup. He was not the only one featuring this type of kit. Wes Drelleshak brought out his 1959 Apache to run the Goodguys Autocross. The Apache also featured a Spectre Performance Airbox with dual inlets and Spectre Performance air ducting components. The main purpose of both Wes and James setup is to draw in cooler air for better performance. Both vehicles participate in several other race series that allow them to see potential benefits from the Spectre Performance Universal Air Intake Kits.

Dick Eytchison designed his Spectre Air Intake with a single inlet and inline filter to draw in cooler air for better performance

Dick Eytchison’s 1966 Chevelle was also equipped with a Spectre Air Intake System made up of Spectre Performance Air Intake Components. The Chevelle featured an airbox with a single inlet and inline Spectre High Performance Air Filter, allowing for clearance in the engine bay along with cooler airflow.

A Spectre Performance Vehicle Specific Air Intake could be seen on Chuck Felton’s 1970 Camaro, which was displayed in the Spectre booth all weekend

The Spectre Performance display across from the Goodguys autocross featured two very different vehicles with Spectre Air Intakes. Chuck Felton’s 1970 Camaro displayed a Spectre Performance Vehicle Specific Air Intake for a second generation Camaro. The low profile dual plenum helped with hood clearance while the dual inlet allowed for greater airflow with less restriction.

On the opposite side of the Spectre Performance display sat a 1966 El Camino built by Best of Show Coach Works. This vehicle was equipped with a custom Spectre Performance air intake system. By using the Spectre Performance mandrel aluminum tubing components, a cold air intake was made to fit within the engine bay while matching the look of the El Camino.

The 1966 El Camino, built by Best In Show Coach Works, created a custom one-off cold air intake by using Spectre air intake components

Each year we continue to see more Spectre Air Intakes at shows such as these Goodguys events. With the desire for more performance and an increase in engine swaps, Spectre has made it easy to create virtually any type of air intake for your specific model.

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 muscle, Spectre will help fuel your passion for performance. Please use the vehicle search tool to find additional vehicle specific parts, or browse the wide array of custom Spectre Performance products. If assistance is required please feel free to call Spectre Performance at 909-673-9800.