I'm I the only one???

[fxnytrortxkid]

I really want a 3d printer for these reasons. Could dump right in the opening ontop of the stock airbox.

 

[Turboflash]

I believe on of the problems with the gen2 body work is it doesn't properly vent the air. Their is apparently a service bulletin with the rx-c to swis cheese the panel by the knee. I have seen a few like this and never knew about the bulletin.


I have been looking for some more vents on the knee area of the side panels.

I'm sure you've checked out Mo-Flo? (https://www.moflowvents.com/yamaha/)
You can also do it with Frogzskin.

 

[stgdz]

Have not but some of the things I have been wondering about is why cat didn't add more venting to the panels and behind the intercooler. Hell they could have used the two stroke bulkhead for even more cool air on the engine.

There must have been a reason.

 

[1nc 2000]

I would probably look at punching some holes in the front air dam (8kc-k715p-00-00 labeled 26 below) the one that is v-shaped and above/behind the intercooler. A little plastic behind the hole to direct the airflow and you will have a completely invisible duct, no stickers required, and more importantly you start the airflow from the front of the primary. I would add some frogskin/outwear filter fabric. A few minutes with a large step bit will open it up (punch 4-5 holes), some filter fabric, and some plastic sheets would give you what you are looking for. If you change your mind you can simply replace that plastic piece. Its like a $20.00 part.

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[Doc Harley]

Have not but some of the things I have been wondering about is why cat didn't add more venting to the panels and behind the intercooler. Hell they could have used the two stroke bulkhead for even more cool air on the engine.

There must have been a reason.

Probably safe to assume the engineering dept at Yamaha motors has very specific reasons for everything.
We sit and arm chair quarterback everything like they are not that smart. But I give them credit for holding the position that we don't.
Then there's the matter of over engineering.

 

[Upstater57]

Have not but some of the things I have been wondering about is why cat didn't add more venting to the panels and behind the intercooler. Hell they could have used the two stroke bulkhead for even more cool air on the engine.

There must have been a reason.

I would guess the reason is decibels. There is decibel regulation for manufacturer certification. Sealing everything up quiets the machine. Once its in our hands, the exhaust is the only concern. On my 1100, I changed the airflow through the sled and could warm my hands with the heat that comes through the bat wing. The sled at 300hp runs cooler than it did bone stock both under the hood and the clutches. Heat management is one key to good performance.

 

[NYTurbo]

The design of the intercooler outside the engine bay or bulk head is a very good design. Quality and size of the China intercooler not so much.

 

[Jondmdp]

Very functional simple approach, yet still blocks cold air for clutches & belt. Capping air flow, I don't quite understand.
I haven't figured out what role the housing plays at directing air flow??? Maybe none.
I have a question. Hurricane & turbo Dynamics create a tune. Let's say 250h/p. Delivered to the masses both in Canada & US. Some ride at -30° and others ride at +30°. Same tune for both. Well....using open loop (speed density) one of those guys should be running rich & the other should be running lean, on o a certain extent. Or am I wrong? Assuming I'm correct (Midwest boy) I should be on the richer side of things. Thus Cai should benefit us moreso.
Knapp has the data. I'm just not exactly sure if there's a specific Cai tune or if he even utilized during testing of Cai?!?!
I think closed loop can be a bigger benefit in higher elevation & more extreme conditions, either too warm or too cold conditions. Just my 02¢
Before I get flamed!!!! Extreme conditions, altitude & temps. Would benefit the most. Ben states something like that in one of his video's.

Finally got a free second to build you a 1st grader level project of what I mean by “capping” off air flow. Just imagine the entire toilet paper roll (end of intake piping) being inside of the filter, the capped end will keep air from being “rammed” in. But sides being all open allow air to be drawn in freely. Just an idea

 

[REDLINE 1]

I'm sure you've checked out Mo-Flo? (https://www.moflowvents.com/yamaha/)
You can also do it with Frogzskin.

These are the mo-flo’s

 

[Doc Harley]

Finally got a free second to build you a 1st grader level project of what I mean by “capping” off air flow. Just imagine the entire toilet paper roll (end of intake piping) being inside of the filter, the capped end will keep air from being “rammed” in. But sides being all open allow air to be drawn in freely. Just an idea View attachment 170428View attachment 170429

I understand. And brought up rerouting a turbo inlet into the engine compartment to others. But we are both met with the same problem in that we're taking in warm air.
And I'm being 100% honest when I say Cai, Wai or whatever you want to call it, it's not a deal breaker for most guys under 280+/-.
There's a lot of guys still running the stock housing at that level (285+/-)
I'm still a huge fan of the gap ram air. Even though I know it's exact worth. (Very little)
Just need to figure out how to reroute cold air to the clutches.
Which a good starting point is described earlier in this thread.