Air filter Question.
Dec 8, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Air filter Question.
I just installed a K&N air filter in my 2008 Fxstc, will it hurt the bike or will the ECM adjust? K&N is a high flow filter?
Dec 8, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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that depends, is it the stock filter housing with just k an n in it ,, or open with just the stock cover on???
Dec 8, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by
ambrose
I just installed a K&N air filter in my 2008 Fxstc, will it hurt the bike or will the ECM adjust? K&N is a high flow filter?
Yes, it can adjust somewhat. If it has stock pipes, your prolly ok. If not, you may need a tuner like the HD race tuner or, Vance & Hinds fuelpac
Dec 8, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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The ECM will be able to adjust no problem. When and if you add pipes you start to push the limits of the ECM. Your fine.
Dec 8, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Get a tuner...or a factory download but I recommend a tuner. More air flow equals a hotter, more lean running bike.
Dec 8, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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From: Great white North, Alberta
It is a K&N filter in the stock cover and it also has a 2 into 1 set of pipes that I used all summer with no problems?
Dec 8, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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You should be OK. I just did the filter. Plugs look great.
Dec 8, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Dec 8, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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so you have a se ac kit or you put the kand n in the stock plastic unit where it only sucks air through the 3 holes ? if you have the se kit you need a tuner
Dec 8, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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From: Great white North, Alberta
No se air kit, just the K&N in the same stock filter housing.
