Update: Post 7. Permalink
M.Hicks
I'm sure there's plenty of tape out there I could use, I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with this or has a recommendation...
Or knows specificaly what the ports are designed for.
Or knows specificaly what the ports are designed for.
Update: During my tear down I decided to clean the whole intake duct work up and get it race ready. Here's what I did.
1. What you'll need.
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2. Frame ports in question.
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3. I used the file to file down the burrs left from production, this is to create a smooth mating surface for the tape.
I then used the compressed air to blow out the metal shavings and dust.
Next, I used the cleaner and scrubbed the area to make sure the mating surface was clear of all debris.
Lastly, using the high-temp(300°) metal based tape, I taped off the ports.
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4. Next I removed the resonator box on the bottom of the ram-air plumbing.
This does nothing but quiet the intake sound.
It's a muffler for the intake, nothing more, nothing less.
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5. Using the same process as above, I cleaned the suface and taped it off.
I chose this method rather than simply plugging the hole,
as it should decrease turbulance caused by the uneven surface of the intake tract left by the resonator.
The tape will provide a smoother transition to the air box and throttlebodies.
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6. Close up.
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7. Pictured here are the water drains.
These are on the bottom of the airbox and 'leak' water in the event water begins to puddle in the airbox.
The problem with these is that they counteract the ram-air effect.
In optimal conditions, a ram-air effect can create positive pressure in the air-box,
something to the tune of 1-2psi at high speeds.
With the holes in place, they also leak pressure, and essentially dimish the ram-air effect.
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8. I would not recommend this modification to anyone that rides,
or may potentially ride, in the rain. Tape them off.
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9. Now you can enjoy a hotter frame on longer rides, more anxiety if it ever rains,
and a louder intake sound.
In theory, these modifications should decrease turbulance in the intake plumbing
and should thus increase intake velocity creating more power. Enjoy!
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1. What you'll need.
2. Frame ports in question.
3. I used the file to file down the burrs left from production, this is to create a smooth mating surface for the tape.
I then used the compressed air to blow out the metal shavings and dust.
Next, I used the cleaner and scrubbed the area to make sure the mating surface was clear of all debris.
Lastly, using the high-temp(300°) metal based tape, I taped off the ports.
4. Next I removed the resonator box on the bottom of the ram-air plumbing.
This does nothing but quiet the intake sound.
It's a muffler for the intake, nothing more, nothing less.
5. Using the same process as above, I cleaned the suface and taped it off.
I chose this method rather than simply plugging the hole,
as it should decrease turbulance caused by the uneven surface of the intake tract left by the resonator.
The tape will provide a smoother transition to the air box and throttlebodies.
6. Close up.
7. Pictured here are the water drains.
These are on the bottom of the airbox and 'leak' water in the event water begins to puddle in the airbox.
The problem with these is that they counteract the ram-air effect.
In optimal conditions, a ram-air effect can create positive pressure in the air-box,
something to the tune of 1-2psi at high speeds.
With the holes in place, they also leak pressure, and essentially dimish the ram-air effect.
8. I would not recommend this modification to anyone that rides,
or may potentially ride, in the rain. Tape them off.
9. Now you can enjoy a hotter frame on longer rides, more anxiety if it ever rains,
and a louder intake sound.
In theory, these modifications should decrease turbulance in the intake plumbing
and should thus increase intake velocity creating more power. Enjoy!
... :facepalm:
at high speeds covering up those holes in the frame may increase your CFM by like .4
at high speeds covering up those holes in the frame may increase your CFM by like .4
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