Airbox mod for VFR800

Discussion in 'Mechanics Garage' started by John Kiewicz, Nov 13, 2009.

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    Holy shit!!! Is that a gixxer engine swap kit?! lol
     
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    I understand the concept behind the Suzuki-spec airbox scoop, but would it really do anything? If it were exposed to the outside I would expect that it would grab (or direct) air ... but when mounted under the fuel tank/seat I don't see any potential for scooping. Wouldn't an open top (without scoop) work equally well or better ... with a whole lot less fabrication work needed?

    Also, if you were to run that fine Gixxer-issue ram-air airbox ... I would suggest a bit of overhaul by aerosol (as a flat black paint job is worth an extra two tenths in the quarter-mile).
     
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    So...I'm a little confused....what do you guys mean by the "down tubes that go to the rear heads?" I thought a header WAS the tubes that go to the heads?!?!?
     
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    It is, The headers on a v4 must be slit into front and back sections. The down tubes are the indipendent header tubes for the rear two cylinders. They connect to the main header behind your rear brake lever.
     
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