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Message started by jcbass7 on 10/02/05 at 08:36:57

Title: Air box, removal and air filter change?
Post by jcbass7 on 10/02/05 at 08:36:57

I have seen pictures of savages, with the air box removed and either the stock filter on or even cone shaped filters that remind me of the popular intakes on cars these days. What options do i have to remove the airbox and put in a higher perfomance filter?

Title: Re: Air box, removal and air filter change?
Post by Jim_R on 10/02/05 at 22:39:47

If u want to stay stock there is an awesome deal in the marketplace for a k&n drop in filter for like 25.00 with only 600 miles.

I took out my airbox, put two 90 degree pvc pipes with pvc glue(covered in black electrical tape) and put a 2.5 inch car cone filter on it. Here is a pic of it.

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/398825/

with changing the filter and the I had to rejet. Most ppl go with a 155 main jet and a 55 pilot jet. Some people get the dynojet that has an adjustable needle. I went with a 157.5 and a 55 pilot and it works great. I noticed a huge increase in power and my gas mileage isnt too noticible of a drop. I was thinking of just taking off the pvc pipes and putting a small sock filter kinda like greg650 has but smaller. Im not all about welding stuff and I think his straight shot from the carb is prob the most efficient method. I miss my side covers, because the attach to the airbox itself. Oh dont forget the crankcase breather hose. I got a mini filter for it.

Title: Re: Air box, removal and air filter change?
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/03/05 at 05:42:29

The K&N drop-in is a direct replacement for the original stock filter and is just like other K&N filters in that it is designed to be a permanent filter. You clean it, oil it, maybe put a bit of sealant grease on the edges and put it back in. I use it and I like it a lot. To get one for $25 is a good deal. Mine cost $40 + S/H. If you want a pod but don't want to relocate a lot of stuff, there's always this method posted in the Technical Corner:

Big K&N stealth install with IMPROVED PICS (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1118719528)

Title: Re: Air box, removal and air filter change?
Post by jcbass7 on 10/03/05 at 15:23:35

thanks guys, i really like the big kn conversion, i like how its hidden inside and he maintained the stock look. What would i have to do with my carb to have it work right? what carbs could i buy to just replace mine also?

Title: Re: Air box, removal and air filter change?
Post by cain9580 on 10/03/05 at 18:22:33

here is a mod I did with my bike

took out air box and used PVC pipe to make a stack for the K&N pod

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-savage-97-bikepics-372942.jpg

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-savage-97-bikepics-372938.jpg

Title: Re: Air box, removal and air filter change?
Post by vroom1776 on 10/04/05 at 07:22:52

or this similar mod...

http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005%5C09%5C13%5Cbikepics-428348-800.jpg

I love the way my bike's in/out looks, like a backwards "C"

http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005%5C09%5C13%5Cbikepics-428345-800.jpg

in -> BOOM -> out

have fun!

Title: Re: Air box, removal and air filter change?
Post by jcbass7 on 10/04/05 at 12:15:01

thanks guys,
what will one of those cone k&n filters cost me? and where can i purchase one at the best price. thanks

Title: Re: Air box, removal and air filter change?
Post by cain9580 on 10/04/05 at 13:44:39

best bet is to go down to AutoZone or an auto parts store and let them order it.

I cant remember the exact size for the savage. I used a different size to get it to fit the pipe.

Title: Re: Air box, removal and air filter change?
Post by vroom1776 on 10/04/05 at 15:57:05

About $40 USD. If directly to the carb, 2.25 ", I think. See tech sect.

Title: Re: Air box, removal and air filter change?
Post by Greg_650 on 10/09/05 at 08:06:06

I ordered this one from thye Suzuki dealer. No problem.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/gmdinusa/KandN04web.jpg