Comparing Air Cleaner KIts
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Road Master
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From: Open Road, USA
I have a power commander and am guessing I will need to download a map for the new air cleaner. Right now I am running stock pipes and mufflers, looked at all the maps available and don't see on for just the air cleaner upgrade. Will I have to remap, or will the ECM adjust for the additional air...If I have to remap, guess I will have to contact PC or fuelmoto for a map...Thanks for the input...
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Over the course of a year on this site I spent much time wondering the same. I went SE becuae it is an HD part. I´ve not been let down, but there is always soemthing better. What matters is what you like and quality of the part. I like the SE. heard more negative stuff about the Arlen stuff, both are made in japan, if that bothers you, Doherty machine is the way to go, but it is $$$
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doherty makes a great one that usually makes the best torque and horsepower. i can't remember what they call it, but it's very similar to the arlen ness big sucker, screamin eagle stage 1 air cleaner, and others. it does have a better intake venturi for flow though, according to american iron magazine. it has a snap in ring if i remember right. i'm using a stage 1 harley backing plate with a zippers 5/8" deeper element on my built 103 and it flows just fine. no oil drips, but that's not caused by the air filter. there's a myst free doherty product that'll cure that drip.
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The ECM is capable of adjusting to certain operating conditions; however, I'm not certain of what those conditions may be. I'll let the experts chime in on this one.
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I took the stealth (or cheap) route. I bought K&N filter for the stock harley air cleaner. Then drilled as many 3/4". 1/2" and 1/4" holes I could in the existing air cleaner back plate. All on the back or bottom, so you can't see them when looking at the bike standing near it. I did buy a stock back plate take off in Ebay for less than $25, so I could go back to stock if needed. I spent less than $100, the bike looks bone stock, seems to function fine in Stage 1 mode, and has a cleanable K&N air filter.
What I did is an old Zipper's trick, the guys there told me about years ago.
If you want the stock look, what I did is a decent option, if you want a different look, then what I did is not for you.
What I did is an old Zipper's trick, the guys there told me about years ago.
If you want the stock look, what I did is a decent option, if you want a different look, then what I did is not for you.
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I put a Zipper's Maxflow on my 2010 FLHTC, along with SE Fatshotz. I bought the Xied-10 but haven't put it on yet. I asked my HD dealer about the download, and he told me since the Cat is in the headpipe, there is no download available on 2010-newer bikes. He said if I plan on doing anything else like cams, etc then I would be better off to save the $150 and put it towards a fuel processor.
As far as to the OPs question. I went with the AN because I could get different color back-plates for the same cost (chrome or black are additional purchases with the SE), and the SE uses a paper filter. Other than that they are totally comparable as far as performance. I have had zero issues with my AN thus far. I would recommend.
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I took the stealth (or cheap) route. I bought K&N filter for the stock harley air cleaner. Then drilled as many 3/4". 1/2" and 1/4" holes I could in the existing air cleaner back plate. All we on the back or bottom, so you can't see them when looking at the bike standing near it. I did buy a stock back plate take off in Ebay for less than $25, so I could go back to stock if needed. I spent less than $100, the bike looks bone stock, seems to function fine in Stage 1 mode, and has a cleanable K&N air filter.
What I did is an old Zipper's trick, the guys there told me about years ago.
If you want the stock look, what I did is a decent option, if you want a different look, then what I did is not for you.
What I did is an old Zipper's trick, the guys there told me about years ago.
If you want the stock look, what I did is a decent option, if you want a different look, then what I did is not for you.