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removing/plugging snorkel, = less air, but more hp??
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Posted by: medicdude

not sure how plugging the snorkel hole in the airbox gives more hp, if youre cutting the air supply. i'm getting my 450 carb next week, and contemplating leaving the snorkel on.

Posted by: EX LONERIDER

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Originally posted by medicdude
not sure how plugging the snorkel hole in the airbox gives more hp, if youre cutting the air supply. i'm getting my 450 carb next week, and contemplating leaving the snorkel on.

where in thee hell did you hear that?????

less air = rich = bog/flame out

Posted by: medicdude

exactly what i'm thinking. a couple threads on here, guys sounded like removing the snorkel gives more hp.
i run with no lid, if removing the snorkel will neither hurt nor help power, ill remove it, just cuz its in the way.

Posted by: gcart2

i put my bike on a "diet" and that was 1 of the first things to go. it supposed to get you "clean" air... lol isnt that why i clean my filter? to answer your question... if u dont have a lid on then get ride of it.

Posted by: medicdude

ten four.
thanks man.

Posted by: dariusld

The main reason for removing the snorkel is, after removing your air box lid, it is not needed. It gives your bike a cleaner look. And you should plug that hole, that the snorkel came out of. I don't like the idea of the hot air coming off the engine going into air box. I don't know if it makes a difference, but it takes two seconds to plug the hole. And one less place for dirt to get to my air filter.

Posted by: woodrow7777

plugged the hole with a black spray paint can lid.. worked great

Posted by: medicdude

if its of no gain, i'll remove it. and of course plug it.

Posted by: hornetgod13

I removed the snorkel and plugged the hole with a NAC's snorkel plug. I run an EHS racing lid. I removed the snorkel to clean up the quad and reduce weight. It doesn't help any with the lid off.

Posted by: medicdude

thanks hornetgod.
that picture is exactly what got me thinking about this. clean bike man

Posted by: hornetgod13

quote:
Originally posted by medicdude
thanks hornetgod.
that picture is exactly what got me thinking about this. clean bike man

Your welcome. Glad I could help

Posted by: 07250ex

what does the snorkel weigh?

Posted by: hornetgod13

Didn't wiegh it. I'd guess a pound at the most.

Posted by: 2old2race

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Originally posted by 07250ex
what does the snorkel weigh?

lol
Same thing I was wondering.

Posted by: gcart2

lol like nothing. iyts like sitting a pair of goggles on your four wheeler.

Posted by: maxamillion

I would just keep the snorkel on. It supports the air box and allows cool air to enter. If you keep your lid on (like me), it will create a dead air space inside the box which results in higher air pressure. The carb works based on pressure differences and when the throttle plate opens, the higher pressure air will rush inside the motor in order to equilize.

Or you could remove your lid and let a bunch of air fly right passed the filter w/ out enering the engine. And then remove the snorkel and let a bunch of hot air (from the motor) rush right passed the filter. Your call.