Stage One
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Stage One
Most people are doing a stage one With SE backplate. I like K&N filters.
Could I not replace stock filter with KN and get as good breathing as the SE?
I dont want to do the SE and then replace it with KN. I really dont like SE
filter.
Could I not replace stock filter with KN and get as good breathing as the SE?
I dont want to do the SE and then replace it with KN. I really dont like SE
filter.
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The end cost (including the K&N filter) is about the same as the complete SE kit - maybe a little less if you're lucky. It turns out a really good way to go is to get the chrome SE backplate because it comes with some of the parts (head breather bolts - or what ever they're called) that the non-chrome versions don't include.
Last edited by davessworks; May 29, 2010 at 11:32 PM.
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This instruction sheet for the Twin Cam Screaming Eagle air filter kit lists the parts and their part #'s:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J04339.pdf
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J04339.pdf
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There is the Stage 1 Big Sucker from Ness. It has a k&n type filter. I clean mine with the k&n charge kit. I thought it was a much better buy than the SE filter and it comes with a chrome back plate. I have not had any issues after 5000 miles.
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I also have the Ness set up with K&N type filter. Does not require removal of the backing plate like the SE system. Works well for me and was about the same price.
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Well, the factory "plate" isn't a plate. It's a box with 3 relatively small holes for air to "flow" in. A plate like the SE plate allows essentially free flow for air to the filter.