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removing airbox

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mg82:
i was thinking of removing my airbox and running a filter cone directly off the carb. probably a k&n.  has anyone done this before? what was the outcome?

alan:
Not something I would do, Just because I don't like cleaning my filter!

mg82:
well i would have a filter skin on it and it would be strictly for drag racing.

FuriouSly:
Airflow is key in producing power,  especially up top.  This might start a debate,  but that is why we are here on the forum.

K&N filters flow more air than oem stock paper filters in cars and the like, yes.  Yes they can scrub the air down to microns like a hepa filter also.  But they don't flow as much air as a quality foam filter in bikes.  Let the rangling begin!!

If you are going to put a K&N pod on your KX,  its going to be pretty small and have a very small surface area compared to the airbox foam filter.  But if you keep it super clean and oiled in specs (very lightly),  it can work good.

Foam filters need to have a protective airbox and some structure to help keep them in operation.  K&N's have a large gathering in applications where looks and not having to custom fabricate an airbox is more important.

Some thoughts from an insomniac    :| ..... Sly

mg82:
i haven't taken the airbox out yet to get a good look at it but i would put the biggest filter that i could fit. i don't like dealing with the foam filters and i think that if done correctly it would be way less maintenance and could very possibly perform way better. i know i have seen some drag bikes runnin it like that as well.

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