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Do we need to put a sock over this filter and does it come with one?
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Mighty,do you think anyone running just trails needs this filter,is it manily for guys running off trail,or mountains,with it deep and steep!View attachment 126492 I believe he uses Alphas kit which I have. No real world testing as of yet. Looks nice and frees up a lot of space
Do we need to put a sock over this filter and does it come with one?
Description on Allen's site says that it includes a pre-filter.

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Great news and thanks for the specific info Allen!Stock with no muffler, just added CAI will pick up 6-7 hp and quicker throttle response, is it huge, no, is it safe with stock tune, yes.
The CAI will work with any of the EVO flashes, the AFR does stay safe, I can not comment on any of the other tunes available from other manufacturers.
The CAI with the Stage 1 flash and stock muffler, works excellent for those that want stealthy, it's a 30 hp increase over stock, while maintaining the stock muffler yet.
The Stage 4 flash with a 3" muffler & CAI is horsepower king (270).
Dan

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K&N filter it looks like??? I know they are supposed to stay dry. So any snowdust is not good IMO.Mighty,do you think anyone running just trails needs this filter,is it manily for guys running off trail,or mountains,with it deep and steep!
I would run the sock that Allen includes on trail for sure.
Will be nice to add a belt clip to the belt guard for spare then...
Dan
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It's not a K&N, but a custom built filter for Alpha. Very high quality dry, non oil. Mine didn't come with the prefilter as I bought it before they had prefilters made. Fortunately, outwears makes a bazillion different sizes.

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Interesting...it sure looks like k&n ......I assume its same material that should not get wet?It's not a K&N, but a custom built filter for Alpha. Very high quality dry, non oil. Mine didn't come with the prefilter as I bought it before they had prefilters made. Fortunately, outwears makes a bazillion different sizes.
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I spoke with the maker of the kit who said he wasn't happy with the K&N and had someone make this one for his kit. Alpha is molded in the end piece. That prefilter has a waterproof treatment.

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Anyone selling a CAI kit up here in CA? Ontario?
Always nice to get it faster...
Always nice to get it faster...
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Contact Henry at Alpha. I'm pretty sure he has a Canadian dealerAnyone selling a CAI kit up here in CA? Ontario?
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Stock with no muffler, just added CAI will pick up 6-7 hp and quicker throttle response, is it huge, no, is it safe with stock tune, yes.
The CAI will work with any of the EVO flashes, the AFR does stay safe, I can not comment on any of the other tunes available from other manufacturers.
The CAI with the Stage 1 flash and stock muffler, works excellent for those that want stealthy, it's a 30 hp increase over stock, while maintaining the stock muffler yet.
The Stage 4 flash with a 3" muffler & CAI is horsepower king (270).
Thanks Allen
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I agree, looks like K&N, it's red! Lol If it isn't I don't see whats so special about it.K&N filter it looks like??? I know they are supposed to stay dry. So any snowdust is not good IMO.
I would run the sock that Allen includes on trail for sure.
Will be nice to add a belt clip to the belt guard for spare then...
Dan
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Not sure that there's anything special other than the fact that it fits in the opening perfectly.I agree, looks like K&N, it's red! Lol If it isn't I don't see whats so special about it.

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link? email? website?Contact Henry at Alpha. I'm pretty sure he has a Canadian dealer
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