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Does an open A/C like ventilator let more engine noise out

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Default Does an open A/C like ventilator let more engine noise out
Trying to decide between a couple of A/C's. I can live with sock for rides in the rain (can't avoid it on long rides). Are they noisier than than covered AC's?
 
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I really notice the sucking sound a lot more.
 
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i had the heavy breather last year, loved to hear the air intake noise when i crack the throttle; just installed ventilator, have K & N filter on order and hoping for the same sound. its snowed so much since i installed it only got to run bike up to gas station and get stabil through system i didnt have a chance to put bike through it's paces. any open hi-flo A/C will have more noise then enclosed filter housing
 
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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They don't let more engine noise out, but you can sure hear air being sucked in.

Anybody remember turning the lid upside down on your Quadrajet equipped Chevy?
Something similar with an open element filter on your bike.
 
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Noisy as hell. Seriously! That sucking gets louder when you open her up & really got on my box. Went back to a covered filter & never looked back.
 
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Originally Posted by viperr817
I really notice the sucking sound a lot more.

Just got the K&N installed. Yeah, you can really hear it sucking up more air. I could not hear that before w/ the paper filter. I am pretty stoked with it.


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Yes.... the open A/C will be louder...especially when you get down on it..
 
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Originally Posted by ucommbxny
i had the heavy breather last year, loved to hear the air intake noise when i crack the throttle; just installed ventilator, have K & N filter on order and hoping for the same sound. its snowed so much since i installed it only got to run bike up to gas station and get stabil through system i didnt have a chance to put bike through it's paces. any open hi-flo A/C will have more noise then enclosed filter housing
Can you post the K&N part number for the Ventilator? I haven't been able to find a K&N for the Ventilator.

Thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by Finnster1
Can you post the K&N part number for the Ventilator? I haven't been able to find a K&N for the Ventilator.

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It's actually a newer released H-D part. #29400022 $59.95
 
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You install bigger cams and you can bet you will hear more.You can actually hear the valves closing,at least that is what it sounds like.
 
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