Need help-Dragtron vs Screaming Eagle AC
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marsh
What i mean is this: I think the replacement filter would have to fit tight in the housing. I can't remember if you have a 96 but most everyone i know that does have one talks about how they "Puke" oil out thru the a/c. Most of the time the oil get eaten up by the motor. Well, that's the way they were designed. My thinking is that the replacement filter ought not get in the way of that particular function.
I posted this question on another forum and got no response so I thought I would try this well informed group.
As you can see from my sig, I have a stage III motor and am considering a Dragtron II AC because I like the looks of it. I have found a source that converts these carb only AC's to EFI. My question is; is the Dragtron II able to deliver enough air for my motor, or am I better off staying with the SE?
Thanks,
Marsh
As you can see from my sig, I have a stage III motor and am considering a Dragtron II AC because I like the looks of it. I have found a source that converts these carb only AC's to EFI. My question is; is the Dragtron II able to deliver enough air for my motor, or am I better off staying with the SE?
Thanks,
Marsh
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bvap16, check out Frantic Cycles from leo at leo@ifrantic.com
You really need the K&N. The sponge filter is ****.
Marsh
You really need the K&N. The sponge filter is ****.
Marsh
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Are you able to tell me what mounting bracket that is? The ones I see for the Dragtron are steel and not billet like yours.
By the way, I totally disagree with the opinions against the foam filter. I have K&N filters and would use the foam first. They catch everything, breath at least as good as K&N and are super easy to clean and oil. Use No-Toil. It is environmentally friendly and you do not need solvent to clean the filter.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers,
Don
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While looks are important related to air filter appearance, keeping dust and minute particles out of the engine is my main focus.
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Hi Marsh. I know this is an old thread, but I am seriously considering the Dragtron because I love the looks and I need more breathing. I have a 2001 Wide Glide with stock filter housing and K&N filter. I put Andrews 21 cams in it and it will not run worth a crap with the outer cover on. I had to drill lots of holes in the backing plate to allow enough air in, so that it would run half decent.
Are you able to tell me what mounting bracket that is? The ones I see for the Dragtron are steel and not billet like yours.
By the way, I totally disagree with the opinions against the foam filter. I have K&N filters and would use the foam first. They catch everything, breath at least as good as K&N and are super easy to clean and oil. Use No-Toil. It is environmentally friendly and you do not need solvent to clean the filter.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers,
Don
Are you able to tell me what mounting bracket that is? The ones I see for the Dragtron are steel and not billet like yours.
By the way, I totally disagree with the opinions against the foam filter. I have K&N filters and would use the foam first. They catch everything, breath at least as good as K&N and are super easy to clean and oil. Use No-Toil. It is environmentally friendly and you do not need solvent to clean the filter.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers,
Don
Marsh
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Well, I found that putting the K&N on mine made a huge difference. With the foam it felt sick. Just didn't work well and was about to go back to the SE air clean but once I found the K&N, as was good. I'm not sure what you are asking Don, but check out Frantic Cycle,
Marsh
Marsh
I checked out Frantic Cycle. It's a good site.
The main question was about your support plate. It looks like it is an aluminum piece and not steel like is suggested with the Dragtron. Do you know what brand and model it is? It is gorgeous and just adds to the overall beautiful look.
Cheers,
Don