Shop is telling me to take the airbox off

[redcell43]

hi all and sorry to take up space for this but this shop is saying just take the whole airbox out and run a uniairfilter with outerware on each carb just strait hook to my carbs have seen this on 3 wheelers before but thought i would ask just to be safe i trail ride and drag and go to the dunes about twice a month.

[redcell43]

sorry forgot to add what i have now i have a proflow with a k&n with outerwares on it.

[kenr74]

If you don't run in wet conditions I would ditch the air box. You get more airflow without it but make sure to rejet.

[banshdog]

you could just ditch the lid, that will increase air flow. depends on rider preference and riding conditions. I run an aftermarket airbox with no lid, an outerwear across the top, and a K&N filter inside. I ride trails, dunes, pretty much every where. only problem i run into is deep puddles. banshee and water dont mix well.

[redcell43]

thanks i dont like getting her wet anyway but i guess i will try it.

[Ducman]

I would keep the stock airbox unless you have to get rid of it to make room for some bigger carbs or other reasons that make it necessary. It wont make a noticeable performance gain going to pods over a K&N in the stock box with the lid off.

 

If you do go to pods then, Uni pods work geat in the dirt and can even shed off a little water flung off of the tires. Sand will stick to foam pod filters real bad though. I'd get a set of K&N's W/outerwears for the sand and Uni's for everything else.

[ellison445]

Good point, if you run outewears on the foam you dont have to worry about sand sticking!

 

 

I would keep the stock airbox unless you have to get rid of it to make room for some bigger carbs or other reasons that make it necessary.  It wont make a noticeable performance gain going to pods over a K&N in the stock box with the lid off.

 

If you do go to pods then, Uni pods work geat in the dirt and can even shed off a little water flung off of the tires.  Sand will stick to foam pod filters real bad though.  I'd get a set of K&N's W/outerwears for the sand and Uni's for everything else.

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[munkenaround]

I would keep the box and swap the lid for a K&N powerlid. The powerlid comes with outerwear and can be bought for $90 at rocky mountain atv. I've done this and am very happy on how it filters the air before it reaches the inner filter.better safe than rebuilding your engine.

[banshee tuner]

Ditch the box I have never regreted going with the k&n pods with outerwears.

[Capone]

Ditch the box I have never regreted going with the k&n pods with outerwears.

 

 

I second that, and you will notice a difference over the stock airbox I did it so there is less spots for possible airleaks, little extra power, easier to jet the carbs, and the look a hell of a lot nicer.

[05bansh]

If you NEVER plan on riding in wet conditions, ditch the box for sure!! Ditching my airbox was the first mod I did. The engine breaths sooo much better. Just make sure to properly re jet after taking it off.

Edited March 11, 2005 by 05bansh