Bonneville America Forums Forums Technical Forums Performance Mods Airbox mod / water?

F.Y.I. The airbox mod did let some water in and I was in baddd rain and water filled roads doing 60mph, but I really do believe it was only a problem because of the paper filter. I think an oiled K&N or UNI filter would definatly repel that little bit of water. Too bad they don't make a water repellant bag for our filters like they make for the freak kit filters. or do they? Really, it was more like a mist than straight water. Also I will probably cut the bottom off the snorkel and stick the top part back on to prevent water (and dirt) from coming in the top.

I'll let all know how this works out. I still would not recommend this mod with a paper filter! It did ruin it and the bottom half is not as effective in the airflow department right now. My mixture did go rich after the filter dried. So for what it's worth. Oh, also, the foam bottom seal of the paper filter just acts like a sponge and passes the water to the inside of the box. Not good. It looks like the K&N has a rubber bottom from the picture, and that should form a seal.