jmcadoo
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Other than the "cool" appearance of opening up the space behind the engine, what are the advantages of running "pod" type air filters? (What are the disadvantages also?)
jmcadoo
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Why "pod" air filters?
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Crab_Cake
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They are just like running a sport cold air intake on a car. Air flows more easily through them than the stock air box. More air = more efficient engine. Efficiency = horsepower.
I also believe they have a velocity stack effect. This speeds up the air and gives a better mix of fuel and air.
I also believe they have a velocity stack effect. This speeds up the air and gives a better mix of fuel and air.
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The very important bit with pods though is, they are most certainly not all created equally, & they do have down sides!
Some cheap filters are just crap. I run K & N's a top quality filter, UNI also make good gear. Some others will rob horsepower or just make the bike untuneable!
Also a standard airbox can have positive effects on a engine, they might not allow the air flow of a quality pod type, but the air box will usually stay dry (pods can get wet & block up). Also the shape of the airbox can lead to better induction!
Of cousre as you mentioned, there's also the cool factor!
Some cheap filters are just crap. I run K & N's a top quality filter, UNI also make good gear. Some others will rob horsepower or just make the bike untuneable!
Also a standard airbox can have positive effects on a engine, they might not allow the air flow of a quality pod type, but the air box will usually stay dry (pods can get wet & block up). Also the shape of the airbox can lead to better induction!
Of cousre as you mentioned, there's also the cool factor!
Ghetto
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Definetly a difference in sound as well. Only downfall is it requires jetting!
Actually, the Yamaha engineers knew what they were doing when they designed the airbox. It gives a neat tidy place to connect the crankcase vents and works in rain or shine!
OK.............its not as "cool" looking
OK.............its not as "cool" looking
