Is it necessary to run an air filter in drag racing?
Racers spend all of their hard earned money to go fast, and anything that’s going to slow them down is considered unnecessary. And earlier filter technology, in many applications, did rob them of horsepower, torque, and ultimate performance.
What kind of air filter does a cafe racer have?
The cheap pod filters that you see on a lot of café racers, scramblers, and trackers on today’s motorcycles really do look cool, but they have WAY bigger openings on them than the original airboxes, which lets in the maximum amount of air constantly.
Do you need a performance air filter on a motorcycle?
That said, in order to get a meaningful improvement using a performance air filter, the main restriction needs to be the air filter in the inlet tract and the head and exhaust need to be able to cope with the increased airflow. If that’s not the case you won’t see any performance improvement.
Do you need a filter for a pod filter?
Most pod filters do not have a built in filter. They might say the word “filter” in their product description online, but about the only thing that pod filters will keep out of your engine are small boulders. They won’t stop dust. The first function of the air filter is to slow down the air flow inside the air box.
That said, in order to get a meaningful improvement using a performance air filter, the main restriction needs to be the air filter in the inlet tract and the head and exhaust need to be able to cope with the increased airflow. If that’s not the case you won’t see any performance improvement.
What kind of air filter does a dragster use?
R2C Polaris RZR air filters offer unmatched engine protection and easy maintenance in a long-life, oil-free, high performance air filter. Stops and holds dust to .3 microns! These filters rely on military media technology and are designed for severe duty use.
Do you have to clean the airbox when changing the air filter?
Failing to clean the airbox when changing the air filter is the equivalent of not flossing after brushing your teeth. There’s no good reason why you should do one without the other. A dirty airbox can quickly contaminate a new air filter, thus reducing its effectiveness. Invest in a plastic air intake cover and use it when cleaning the airbox.
Can you replace the air filter on a Polaris dragster?
Don’t risk dirt entering and damaging your polaris rzr engines. One of the first and most important things you can do for your RZR is to eliminate the factory air filter problems. R2C offers replacement, reusable air filters for the 800, 900 and 1000 models that eliminate engine damaging dust and dirt.