Air Box question!
06-17-2016, 06:14 PM
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Air Box question!
So after removing my air box for the resuscitation of my '98 SH I gave the outside and inside a thorough cleaning. Inside of the air intake horn on the longest radius in each of the inlets there was a a piece of open cell foam set into a recess of the air intake. Needless to say the foam crumbled to the touch and fell apart. I had my resident rocket scientist take a look at it and his best guess was it was to pre-scrub big objects like bugs or pieces of dirt out of the airstream or possibly help separates moisture from the incoming air on rainy days... Anyone have any ideas? I could fabricate two pieces of foam easily enough, but are they really needed?
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06-17-2016, 06:31 PM
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At first I thought you were talking about the foam inside the airbox. Now I see you are talking about the foam inside the snorkel.
My best guess would be to dampen the noise from the valve overlap. Other than that, I removed my snorkel completely and never looked back.
Bobby, search here for "F.I.L. Mod". Micky and I went about installing a filter in the airbox lid with, what I believe as a fantastic improvement. I can't wait to see how the F.IL. Mod works with my mildly built engine
My best guess would be to dampen the noise from the valve overlap. Other than that, I removed my snorkel completely and never looked back.
Bobby, search here for "F.I.L. Mod". Micky and I went about installing a filter in the airbox lid with, what I believe as a fantastic improvement. I can't wait to see how the F.IL. Mod works with my mildly built engine
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