 Diff between Uni and K&N Pods for ghetto 'Freak' ?
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I see on Brent's site there are Uni Pods available as an alternative to the K&N's for airbox removal / modification. I know there's a lot going on with 'Freak' alternatives at the moment and I am gearing up for it too. Has anyone used or considered the Uni Pods ? What about diff in size / fit (problems some are encountering with ghetto 'Freak' ??), cost (they are half the price of K&N's), performance - doubt there's any noticeable diff ? I haven't seen any mention of these yet and I know Uni's Foam filter was a popular alternative to the single K&N.
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I have heard that the Uni's do not allow as much air thru them as the K&N's do. Also, that it is a noticable difference between the 2. P.S. "Ghetto Freak" That's the perfect name.  We need a Ghetto Freak Instructions in the Tech Vault. You and Privateer Need to hook up with a mod on this! 
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"Ghetto Freak" That's the perfect name.
I was thinking the exact same thing!
Ok, New Man Law, Privateer's new method shall be called "Ghetto Freak" from this day forth. Well, if that's okay with him...
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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P.S. "Ghetto Freak" That's the perfect name. We need a Ghetto Freak Instructions in the Tech Vault. You and Privateer Need to hook up with a mod on this!
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Yeah some ghetto freak instrutions for us spending challenged bruddahs would be "The Shizz"
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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So we DO think noticeable diff in performance - OK. I'm not doubting you guys but I'd be interested to hear more on the subject. BTW - I'm so proud I 'penned' a new man law !
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Uni foams in the factory airbox = Iteldofrnow
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Well, I cannot get the K&N RC2890 filters in my box that would allow for removal to clean, etc. I'm going to craft some brackets for the cheese-graters out of light gauge metal stock, than have a friend bend up heavier gauge stuff in a brake. Than I can cut off those tabs and the spouts for the carbs. This was supposed to be a one-two day project for me.......
We called home-made intakes on my old Nissan list "ghetto cold-air kits", always made sense to me!
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>I'd be interested to hear more on the subject.
Me too.
K&N, Uni, Emgo too.
Folklore abounds, but data is scarce.
I read somewhere about the different characteristics of paper, foam, & gauze as relates to pod filters.
One thing that made sense to me is that filter area is the most important aspect.
K&N would seem to be the choice in that respect.
Now, how much flow is required?
Maybe the Uni will deliver all the carbs need anyway?
Said Molly to James, that's a fine motorbike.
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I'd be leery that the UNIs (which appear to be round rather than conical) would really interfere with the %#$%%^&$&@#$ bushing that protrudes from the frame support -- the port-side K&N has a hard time fitting, and it's tapered, so I don't know how anything larger would fit.
Just something to keep in mind. Be careful.
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I'm sure you're right (I haven’t even started chopping the air box) but thought they might be shorter overall and therefore not be such a problem. Obviously couldn't tell without dimensions or having any real practical experience with the things.
I favor the K&N's myself but would still like to see comparative data or even just be interested to here from someone who tried the uni's versus the K&N's.
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