Hey guys,

For my 02 883C I am looking either to put a velocity stack (http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/index...._detail&p=1483) or one of the JM's air cleaner assembly (http://www.jokermachine.com/itemstre...&Placeholder=0). On JM's website it says that it only fits 04-up Sportys, and this is what they said to me by email but both Dennis Kirk and Drag Specialties say it fits earlier models. What would be your take on this? :-)

Also, I read in different places that velocity stack could harm engines. I've read that stacks with filters do not perform well and that the ones (like the one linked above) with mesh screens only protect alright but not in dusty conditions. I've read comments from many people, some saying stacks are to be avoided and some others said they had no problems at all. I ride in urban conditions most of the time (read "city" and some country side riding but in VA so no desert and no beach). What is your take on that too?

The reason why I'm looking at these two different products is because they seem to both be small and show the engine a lot (I'm more into smooth/simple lines than anything else).

Thanks a lot (in advance). Your help, guys, is always more than welcome

Vinny

 

Nobody wants to make a try on this?

 

I reall want a set up like the lowbrow I live in Cali and have seen those types on slot of customs out here.

 

I have the JM Air cleaner and I don't see why it wouldn't fit. The only difference between the model years is the Support bracket for the Throttle body on the EFI sportsters, you may need to install some spacers (extra washers) for the breathers where the banjo bolts are to make everything line up evenly.

 

It should work! Still, I keep going back and forth between a setup like this, or a cheaper air cleaner with some sort of breather system and the stack...

 

Hey Voony... I have been riding with a Velocity Stack (Filter version) with no issues whatsoever... and in my opinion the engine runs as happy with it as when I had a high flow filter...

 

Where did you get yours? Got a pic? :-)

 

I got mine from ebay... about $200 including the breather kit...

 

Thanks man!

 

I've been running the JM intake for a while and once my fuel management system optimized itself I noticed a pretty decent gain in power through out the entire power band. My top end speed increased by quite a bit. Last time I rode it I took it up to 116mph but, unfortunately had to slow down it was too cold that day (19deg. before wind chill). My experience with velocity stacks is dust isn't just the problem but, also rain and debris. That is a simple fix though a perforated intake cover can be purchased for a few $. Still the quality of the JM intakes craftmanship is great.