Why drill my airbox?

[Neuman 93XLT]

I've been doing some reading and I think it's about time to try a few mod on my stock 1993. Question is: What, if any is the down side to drilling the air box? decrease filter life? what about climate ( Atlanta is usually 95 at 80-90% humitiy in the summer). What kind of performance imporvement can I expect? Also, How should I arrange the holes (size, number, location)?

Thanx ya'll

 

[Mike 92 XLT]

Check the archives

There's a TON of information on drilling the airbox in the archives. Just do a search, and you'll find the answers to all your questions, plus several more you haven't thought of yet .

peace

Mike

 

[flyguy]

There really is no down side, except for having a really ugly airbox. Just drill away! Of course you should only be drilling on the correct side of the airbox.. but that is obvious.... If you are in hot weather though you wont see quite as much performance.. but I live in one too.. gets up around 110 degrees here... but my KKM filter still does alot better than stock...

Nick

 

[tac0meat]

nueman,
i dont think there is really any set pattern to drilling your airbox. ive been pondering this mod and have been trying to get as much info as possible on the drilled airbox before i start cuttin holes everywhere. the way i see it i have narrowed my choices down to three. 1, leave airbox the same, 2 "swiss cheese" the box, or 3 buy a kkm for $89.99 (i beleive this price is right, but feel free to correct) and keep the stock airbox if in case you decide to change your mind. in all honesty i havent modified anything yet, just trying to throw in what little knowledge i have gathered on the subject. hope this helps.
BTW here are some pics of a "swiss cheesed airbox" kinda funny

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=16092