any ideas how to plug snorkl from airbx

[sc400ex_rider]

i want to remove the snorkle from the airbox what do you use to block the hole? any ideas welcome....thx

[TURBO-530R]

i think nacs sold a block off for it.

[dariusld]

Alot of people use spray can lids. Just find one that fits and wa-la. and its free.

[underpowered]

yupp the lid off a spray can is perfect, also with paint there is a variety of colors available lol.

[hornetgod13]

Nac's Racing website does sell an aluminum "laser etched" snorkel plug for $9.95. I have one installed on my quad, pictured below. Some prefer to use a spray paint can lid.

[Ruby Soho]

does removing the snorkel help any? it does get in the way when working on the engine...

[rescue6]

Man that EHS lid looks great. I bought an outerwears box cover but have not yet installed it because I cant quite figure out how it is suposed to seal completely maybe I can copy that aluminim plate design and just go that route. How do you like it? I am currently just running with the lid off but I dont like having to remove the airbox all of the time to clean it out. I would have ordered the NACS racing snorkle plug also but they were out of stock when I wanted one so I used a yellow spray paint cap that matched my quad.

[JOEX]

Originally posted by Ruby Soho
does removing the snorkel help any? it does get in the way when working on the engine...
The snorkle becomes unecessary when the airbox lid is removed or when using a modified lid like what hornetgod13 posted.

[drag93ex]

Originally posted by JOEX
The snorkle becomes unecessary when the airbox lid is removed or when using a modified lid like what hornetgod13 posted.

im runnin with no lid and paint can lid with drilled holes in it, not sure if the holes help but looks good.

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by rescue6
Man that EHS lid looks great. I bought an outerwears box cover but have not yet installed it because I cant quite figure out how it is suposed to seal completely maybe I can copy that aluminim plate design and just go that route. How do you like it?

The EHS lid is awesome. It filters a lot of the larger stuff out before it even gets to the UNI filter. It's water resistant as well for added protection. Anyone with some metal working skills and access to assorted nuts and bolts could make one of these. You would need to buy/use an Outerwear lid to cover the opening. EHS Racing sells the entire lid for $80.00 and a kit for $40.00.
That outwears cover that's held on with adhesive velcro is WORTHLESS! Don't waste your time with it. It fits poorly and the sticky side of the velcro lifts up the next time to go to take it off. Just cut it down and make a custom lid.

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by Ruby Soho
does removing the snorkel help any? it does get in the way when working on the engine...

Reduces the weight slightly. It's also make the quad a little more maintenance friendly. I removed mine and blocked the intake hole because I wanted all my air to flow through the modified lid I bought from EHS Racing.

[rescue6]

My thoughts exactly. I have the outerwears box cover but never installed it because it does not look as though it would make a tight fit. Would you mind getting me a measurement for the oval oppening in that cover and the thickness of the aluminum? I am pretty sure my rotozip and I can make one of those covers.

[hornetgod13]

The hole is 7" long by 4 3/8" wide. The thickness is up to you. It just holds the outerwear in place with several bolts. Ensure you tape the edges of the outerwear so they don't fray. Here's a bigger picture of it.

[Deadly300]

heres my box with an outerwear lid and spray can lid block off.

[Deadly300]

pic 2

[kolby2004]

I just ordered a "Water Repellent bootie" from outerwears. It goes in the snorkle hole of the airbox, if you have removed the snorkle. Here's a pic!

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w309/kolby2004/BOOTIEBK.jpg

[Exrider434]

what purpose does the snorkle serve. if i am still running the lid would there be any reason to remove the snorkle?
thanks,
adam

[JOEX]

Originally posted by Exrider434
what purpose does the snorkle serve. if i am still running the lid would there be any reason to remove the snorkle?
thanks,
adam
I'm thinking the snorkle will bring in cleaner and cooler air than just leaving the hole in the box open...

Deadly300
If you trim the cap a little and turn it around you'll have a cleaner look;) :)

[dariusld]

Originally posted by JOEX
I'm thinking the snorkle will bring in cleaner and cooler air than just leaving the hole in the box open...

Deadly300
If you trim the cap a little and turn it around you'll have a cleaner look;) :)


Ditto:) :) :) :) Your exhaust sits right by that hole:(