mattb348 Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 I have a 2002 stock banshee and I am only planning on putting pro circuit pipes/silencers on it, nothing more. I am interested in taking the lid off possibly. Is it much of a difference vs lid on? I'm just gonna keep the stock filter on. Will the pipes make a much bigger difference than the no lid trick??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 the lid holds the stock filter in if I remember correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheecandy Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 your going to have to leave the lid on it holds the stock filter in place id just remove the snorkle and drill holes on the sides of the air box and dont forget the proper jetting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sreamin350 Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 (edited) Or you could drill two holes (drill threw the filter plate and box) then use zip ties to fasten the filter plate to the box. I did that when I first got mine. Edited November 21, 2005 by 1sreamin350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozosborne Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Or you could drill two holes (drill threw the filter plate and box) then use zip ties to fasten the filter plate to the box. I did that when I first got mine. 439558[/snapback] That's quite a neat idea, my lid is drilled full of holes because I didn't want to take it off, def going to do that this week end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggun6ss Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 I have a 2002 stock banshee and I am only planning on putting pro circuit pipes/silencers on it, nothing more. I am interested in taking the lid off possibly. Is it much of a difference vs lid on? I'm just gonna keep the stock filter on. Will the pipes make a much bigger difference than the no lid trick??? 439531[/snapback] The pipes will give you a lot more power than taking the lid off. If you ride in water keep your lid on, just cut the snorkel off and maybe drill some holes in the top. If you dont ride in water get some clamp on K&N filters, easy to clean and makes rejetting a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb348 Posted November 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Thanks guys! Very appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyboy51 Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I cut the foam seal off my stock filter plate put rtv on it and drilled and screwed it to the box. worked great not more leaking past the filter and alot cheaper than a prodesign plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 when you ziptie or bolt the plastic plate to the box, cut off all the plastic support stuff, so it looks like the billet adapter you can buy. Use clear RTV Silicone to ensuer the plate is sealed all the way to the box, I would not trust zipties alone. I ran this setup for like 3 years before I switch to clampons. its makes a pretty big difference from having a lid! Make sure you get an outerwear for your K&N and Re-Jet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 My understanding is that the stock filter is a pretty bad design and can come loose under normal riding conditions. Someone else might wanna chime in here since I've never run a shee with an airbox. I've heard a few stories tho and actually read a magazine review where that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Well you can't really do it with the stock filter, but with a K&N and stock adapter it's a pretty good setup, since the stock adapter never has to be removed since the K&N clamps to it with a hoseclamp... Although, the plastic does have more flex than a billet plate, but it should hold up ok if you know how to tighten the hose clamp properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomey Banshee Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Actually with the stock set up, if the filter is secured properly, remember its secured by the lid, it wont come loose. If its not secured properly, and you will not know if its secured or not, thats when you will suck sand, dirt, water, whatnot into your motor. Get K & N's or a pro design filter plate, or even a Toomey 2 into 1 as your first mod. Good piece of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilarious Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 My stock air filter assembly went to shit 3 months after I got my banshee. The stock air filter assembly is a piece of shit. Get the flange adapter with some sort of aftermarket clamp on air filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee~ Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 The stock filter is the biggest POS. A k&n filter was my first mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris642 Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Definally invest in that pro designs plate ASAP, get a nice filter with it too. Its really just to big a risk skimping out on the plate, you will pay much more if it sucks dirt all day without you knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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