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airbox removal
« on: 24 October 2012, 01:53:09 pm »
Has anyone done away with the airbox and just fit filters straight onto the carbs?
If so what size of clamp on filter did you need?

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Re: airbox removal
« Reply #1 on: 24 October 2012, 02:24:01 pm »
I'm guessing that would effectively weaken the mixture (certainly not something you want), so you'd be wise to adjust it accordingly as part of a Dyno-Run.
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Re: airbox removal
« Reply #2 on: 24 October 2012, 03:24:00 pm »
there a few kits about,


http://ivansperformanceproducts.com/FZ1kit.htm scroll down the page a bit to see pictures.


But read all the pages for the FZ1 (The American name for the FZS1000 or 2001-2005 bike), the pod filters offer no power gains over a correctly modified air-box and performance filter.


Or another tuning place: [size=78%]http://www.holeshot.com/fz1/fz1_stage2.shtml[/size]


If you like the look and the extra noise go for it.




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Re: airbox removal
« Reply #3 on: 24 October 2012, 05:30:00 pm »
modern cv carbs dont like pod filters,they can be a nightmare to set up properly,the carbs work better with a airbox
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Re: airbox removal
« Reply #4 on: 25 October 2012, 09:12:29 pm »
+1 Solorider, that's what I've heard too?
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Re: airbox removal
« Reply #5 on: 26 October 2012, 12:39:14 pm »
I've ran them with ivans kit did it for looks really didn't notice any difference between full monty with and without:)
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Re: airbox removal
« Reply #6 on: 27 October 2012, 06:23:34 am »
It,s probably the trumpet lengths that are the important factor.

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Re: airbox removal
« Reply #7 on: 27 October 2012, 08:11:51 am »
It's certainly the case that without fitting correct length velocity stacks inside the pods, you will suffer low-midrange power loss over a modded airbox and K&N type filter.