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Old 05-16-2013, 09:13 AM
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Brent-cancel your passport.
No, the engine, as she is now, is a wonderful engine. I wouldn't want to change her for a 40 or 50 peak HP increase. I have not ruled out a second engine though, with free flowing pipes. I will consider that option in a timely fashion.

In the meantime, to close out what was supposed to be a one page thread about removing red/blue coatings, but what grew, thanks to Bernica, in to a filter housing replacement, here is a shot with the new K & N 9" round filter installed under the Xtreme Top. The total height gain is only one quarter inch. The second shot is through the scoop with a 3/4" roll of black electrical tape sitting on the top. The roll of tape just barely touches with the hood latched. BTW, the whole thing (Xtreme Top and 9" Filter) cost less than a hundred bucks. Fifteen minutes to modify the base, half hour to tape off and paint the filter top. And, you can still put the old S&H filter top on if you so choose. This is a sub-hour/sub-Franklin project that even RodKnock could bang out.





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