Gut a 87-91 airbox?
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I haven't looked at yours closely.
But the 92-99 boxes are restrictive and have baffles inside that slow down the intake of airflow. Gutting removes the restrictions and allows the engine to breath better. More air..more power..more power..more smiles.
But the 92-99 boxes are restrictive and have baffles inside that slow down the intake of airflow. Gutting removes the restrictions and allows the engine to breath better. More air..more power..more power..more smiles.
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i will take pictures....
i just had it open last night, and another shop went and replaced my damn K&N, now i have no money to get another one...so im suck with a FRAM...eww... yeah i will dig it apart a lil bit and take pics...
i just had it open last night, and another shop went and replaced my damn K&N, now i have no money to get another one...so im suck with a FRAM...eww... yeah i will dig it apart a lil bit and take pics...
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It'* really only the S2 motors that have the restrictive airbox. The 92-95 isn't bad. There are a few little things you can do (like removing the cone on the front) but thats about it.
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Yeah, on the S1 it'* like a longish cone with a couple of "bumps" (resonating chambers or something) that goes towards the back of the passenger side headlamp.
Removing it shows minimal gains though, I would invest in a "proper" intake.
Removing it shows minimal gains though, I would invest in a "proper" intake.
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John...yours is a big box on the side of the fender well right? If I remember right..it'* probably the best non restrictive design ever make.
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hey well thats a good thing, here is a pic of it just to jog your memory...
yeah i have taken it apart and it does not look very restrictive.... and the snorkel doesnt either..i mean it is only an N/A it can only handle soo much air....[/img]
yeah i have taken it apart and it does not look very restrictive.... and the snorkel doesnt either..i mean it is only an N/A it can only handle soo much air....[/img]