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Post by cjarvis64 on Jul 9, 2021 9:32:58 GMT -5
Hello, I am thinking of installing a K&N pod air filter on a 2008 yamaha zuma. I know I will need to adjust the air screw on the carb to keep from running too lean, but is there any other tuning required for the increase in air flow? Any pitfalls or potential engine damage to look out for? I'm currently working on getting this bike running again from a no-start condition and am waiting on a replacement stock air filter. I plan on getting it running with the stock air filter first but if it's only an air screw adjustment for the pod filter I may go ahead and install it. Thoughts and ideas? Thank you
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Post by chadbullet on Jul 9, 2021 9:49:04 GMT -5
Most scooters will really struggle with stock bore/stock carb and pod filter. They need the backpressure of the more restrictive airbox to run correctly.
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Post by cjarvis64 on Jul 9, 2021 9:58:15 GMT -5
Most scooters will really struggle with stock bore/stock carb and pod filter. They need the backpressure of the more restrictive airbox to run correctly. I gotcha. I figured a pod filter may require a lot of collateral upgrades. I guess ill have that filter on the shelf if I ever decide to mess with that. |
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Post by captincvmn on Jul 9, 2021 11:21:08 GMT -5
I do run a pod filter on my 2t, tuning will be more finicky. It’ll need richer and if you rain ride the filter can get soaked causing more issues.
But, with a naturally aspirated engine, restriction of any kind means less air and fewer oxygen molecules in the cylinder.
It all has to be designed to work together. Change one piece and it affects the rest.
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Post by Zino on Jul 9, 2021 11:24:47 GMT -5
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Post by FrankenMech on Jul 9, 2021 12:27:09 GMT -5
Without a carb upgrade to a 'performance' carb the installation of a pod filter will require internal jet changes on a stock carb and lots of tuning.
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