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Old 06-15-2011, 09:48 AM   #11
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I would think putting it on the bottom of the fuel cell/tank itself would have a better result as cool fuel is just as important as cool air. Only with a Buell I aint wrapping my frame in that shit.

On the other hand the cold air systems cars run are not anywhere as efficient as a motorcycles pressurized ram air ducts so I doubt there is any benefit to wrapping the airbox.
Bottom of the tank or frame scream ceramic powdercoat. I think you can get it in black...might even be able to do the plastic airbox. But if you're gonna go that far why not yank the head for a p&p and get the pistons chambers and valves coated as well.
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Old 06-15-2011, 10:04 AM   #12
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So in real world numbers what are we talking about as far as real world performance gains? 1/64th of a hp? Is that worth un bolting the gas tank and air box?

better off spending the money on something useful like a set of steel braided brake lines or a track day
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Old 06-15-2011, 12:39 PM   #13
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Old 06-15-2011, 01:40 PM   #14
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So in real world numbers what are we talking about as far as real world performance gains? 1/64th of a hp? Is that worth un bolting the gas tank and air box?

better off spending the money on something useful like a set of steel braided brake lines or a track day
From what I've read, a 10ยบ drop increases power by about 1%... For a $6 mod, that'd be a significant gain.
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Old 06-15-2011, 04:42 PM   #15
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Bottom of the tank or frame scream ceramic powdercoat. I think you can get it in black...might even be able to do the plastic airbox. But if you're gonna go that far why not yank the head for a p&p and get the pistons chambers and valves coated as well.
Or just blow for a ZX10 and be done with it!
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Or just blow for a ZX10 and be done with it!
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