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Message started by ST1 on 07/06/06 at 14:58:52

Title: holes in the air box
Post by ST1 on 07/06/06 at 14:58:52

i bought a k&n filter to go on my savage. I read where some of you are drilling holes in the air box for better air flow. Is one place as good as another or do the holes need to be in a certain place. Also what size holes?

Title: Re: holes in the air box
Post by Reelthing on 07/06/06 at 15:12:10

welcome, are you also dealing with getting more fuel into the engine and more exhaust out of the engine?

Title: Re: holes in the air box
Post by Ed_L. on 07/06/06 at 15:34:35

I used a 3/8 drill on the airbox door, put maybe 50-60 holes in it, I noticed a difference. The bike also has a sporty muffler, K+N stock type filter and a 152.5 main jet. After drilling all the holes there was less noise coming from the airbox area and the bike had a little more to end. Didn't want to remove the door cause little critters might move into the airbox. Try removing the airbox door and see how you like it before you get out the drill.

Title: Re: holes in the air box
Post by 911radioman on 07/06/06 at 16:58:32

Another option might be removing the air box door and installing some screen to keep the critters out.

Title: Re: holes in the air box
Post by lancer on 07/06/06 at 17:34:44

There is a product made for doing just this. It is a "door" or "window" type of thing, that is installed in the sides of an airbox and can be open and closed as desired.

Title: Re: holes in the air box
Post by azjay on 07/07/06 at 08:16:40

i drilled a bunch of 1/2" holes in the door, i avoided drilling on the carb side of the air filter, you need to pay attention to that little detail.