hi there trying to decide if i should fit aftermarket air filter or not having read some earlier post ain't sure just wondering where people who have stand on this and also can i fit indivaul socks as oppossed to a sauage type to the same effect? finally where can i get the items from?

cheers dean

What engine are you installing?

Aahh, just realised you're the guy who bought Kevs Fireblade engined Indy.

For what its gonna cost to replace the airbox with an aftermarket foam filter and baseplate from Pipercross/ITG etc (about £80 minimum), I don't think it's worth the hassle. Also, you may have to get the carbs re-jetted which is additional expense.

To top it off, you will also get a fair amount of induction noise with a foam filter which will increase your noise levels for any trackdays you may wish to do.

It's even questionable whether you'd actually gain any horsepower, so, in my opinion it just ain't worth it.

sounds like good advice hellfire crew, a lot of people have false claims about airfilters, after all it's a filter and any filter will restrict airflow, look at F1 cars etc.. they just use un-filtered trumpets straight into the inlet. as you say a lot of money for nothing, and plus there's the trackday noise thing aswell.

Picked your winter project up yet Kev?

a mate of mine's got a small haulage firm, and he's going to pick it up from kent for me tomorow for eighty quid! what a bargain!!! should give me a few headaches this winter!!! hop to see you soon, kev

CHEERS FOR YOUR HELP MAYBE I WILL LEAVE IT HAS IS THEN

CHEERS DEAN