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...The larger the main jet, the more power you have if you maintain proper air/fuel ratios...




Well, not necessarily so in terms of power output, especially when it comes to CV carbs. As a general rule, less intake restriction causes lower vacuum demand, which requires a larger main in order to maintain the same AFR, all other things equal.

With a stock head & displacement motor I don't think it really matters all that much regarding the difference between pods v. tuned airbox, at least in terms of RWHP output.

That said, IMO there are advantages of pods that go beyond power output, even though as a general rule pods hold a slight power edge at upper RPMs, even on a relatively stock motor.