Airbox mod pics anyone?
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Black-n-naked
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Done!
Thanks for the pics, they were a clear guide on what to cut and what to keep.
Haven't noticed much difference yet though but it was also a very small testride so I might notice it on my next ride.
Thanks for the pics, they were a clear guide on what to cut and what to keep.
Haven't noticed much difference yet though but it was also a very small testride so I might notice it on my next ride.
impostor1981
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I think you would have to dyno it to synch everything and than you could feel the difference ;-) I will do it but just not yet
Lee_533
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I agree...I do want more power down low but at the same time, wouldn't you have to tune it after? I would imagine that the engine would run either leaner or richer after this mod. Wouldn't that be risking burnt valves or heads? I plan on doing this mod but I think I'm going to invest in a Power Commander and auto tuner first.
Koeke
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Is the airbox mod worth it? It is a very cheap mod so I'm thinking to do it also. No negative experience, water in the box when cleaning/ raining? Do i need a powercommander ( not so cheap anymore)? Power difference? My exhaust (leovince lv one carbon slip-on) has some popping, is this mod going to make it worse or better because he gets more air? can anyone who did this mod answers.
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lothodon
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given the option i would do it again, but not take out all the plastic at once. no water issues for me at all.
power difference is of course unable to determine as our butt dyno is far from accurate, but you don't NEED a pcv. it does change the sound of the bike a little as you can hear a difference in the acceleration note of the engine.
i cannot comment on the exhaust popping as i did the smog plate removal at the same time.
the single drawback i seem to get is an occasional hesitation when i crack it wide open with a cold engine. almost as if it dumped all air and no gas for a second.
power difference is of course unable to determine as our butt dyno is far from accurate, but you don't NEED a pcv. it does change the sound of the bike a little as you can hear a difference in the acceleration note of the engine.
i cannot comment on the exhaust popping as i did the smog plate removal at the same time.
the single drawback i seem to get is an occasional hesitation when i crack it wide open with a cold engine. almost as if it dumped all air and no gas for a second.
RyanSterling
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So, I finally got around to doing this last night. Installed a KN filter and trimmed the airbox.... My initial reaction would be HOLY %$#%!!!!!!!! I have to admit I didn't expect that noticeable of a difference but boy was I wrong. The second I fired it up I could hear the difference. It sounded "growly-er." And then I took it out for a short ride. Much smoother throughout the entire RPM range and a noticeable difference in power. Wish I had done it sooner.
For reference I have the stock exhaust and no PCV. This is the only engine mod I have made so far.
For reference I have the stock exhaust and no PCV. This is the only engine mod I have made so far.
sempre1
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Can you send some pix on how to do it the smog plate removal?
I'm planning to do this mod this weekend.
lothodon
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i think i already have pics posted...lemme look...
http://www.779cc.org/forum/fz8-mods/594-agg-smog-plates-2.html
it's a 5 page thread but there are pics and a lot of good info included.
http://www.779cc.org/forum/fz8-mods/594-agg-smog-plates-2.html
it's a 5 page thread but there are pics and a lot of good info included.
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kbrink
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For anyone that has done this airbox mod and who is still running without a power commander, and stock air filter, have you noticed a decrease in low end power?
I completed this mod and it might just be my imagination, but it feels to me that the low end punch that it once had, is noticable softer. I do feel there is a better top end rush now!
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I completed this mod and it might just be my imagination, but it feels to me that the low end punch that it once had, is noticable softer. I do feel there is a better top end rush now!
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kbrink
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I think I might have the same thing going on. Did you help this by increasing your idle speed?
kbrink
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Well, I'll give that a shot tomorrow, and see if that helps it out.
Thanks for the quick response.
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Vapordan
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What part of Michigan are you? I caught site of a raven 2012 floating down, think it was I-94, about 4 weeks ago. jeans, white t-shirt. grey or white helmet going south up near around birch run (was a lot more south than birch run but that's the closest town that comes to mind).